“America needs fewer laws, not more prisons. By trying to seize far more power than is necessary over American citizens, the federal government is destroying its own legitimacy. We face a choice not of anarchy or authoritarianism, but a choice of limited government or unlimited government.” – James Bovard
Today we present another entry for Round 52 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $11,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course (a $1,195 value), A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources (a $350 value), A $300 gift …
Accepting the probability that eventually Patriots are going to be reduced to the bare necessities of survival, I am reviewing seven “little things” to be considered by all preppers in a bug out situation. Part one looked at the first four items. Part two will finish off the seven with the last three items. Fire Starter. Sooner than later in any survival situation you’re going to need fire. Beyond the obvious, like keeping you warm and cooking food, a fire is comforting in a hostile bug out situation. A little comfort will likely go a long way. The warm glow …
HJL, I have to concur with Scot’s article regarding Milt Sparks Holsters. They are in my opinion the finest handmade holsters available on the market today. I would add the following regarding the Summer Special 2 and the Versa Max 2, both of which I own and use. The Summer Special 2 is a low riding IWB holster that works best when made with cowhide rough side out. The belt loops are closer together than on the Versa Max 2, which can cause the holster to shift when moving. The rough side out helps the holster to stay more stable …
Who Is The New Secret Buyer Of U.S. Debt? JWR’s Comment: In December of 2013, when the protracted rumors of the Quantitative Easing taper finally came to fruition, I posted my conjecture that to compensate for the lost dollar value of the taper, the Fed would make backroom deals with one or more nations to either: A.) Swap debt purchases (their ugly paper, for ours), or B.) Secretly buy more of our own debt, through intermediaries. Based on the Zero Hedge report, it looks like Yellen & Company chose Option B. So here is my next prediction: The truth and …
An excellent treatise on some of the differences between a republic and a democracy. Mob Rule in America. – B.B. o o o Dawn Military-Style Police Raid Leaves Meek Grandmother Angry, Humiliated o o o Ebay has been hacked and is asking users to change their passwords: eBay Asking Users To Change Passwords Following Hack – RBS o o o Federal court: police can break down door and seize guns without warrant or charges o o o Here’s an idea for a repair business I’ve been kicking around since retirement. People don’t sew so much anymore, nor do they have …
“The beginning in every task is the chief thing.” – Plato
Today is the birthday of weapons designer John Douglas Pedersen. (Born 1881, died 1951.) o o o Seed for Security is running their first ever sale. Their Super Survival Pack is now 20% off. It’s a total of 4 lbs. of survival seeds and 2 pints of healthful grains. All of their seeds are heirloom, non-GMO, and none are hybrid. This offer is for a limited time. o o o Today we present another entry for Round 52 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $11,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day …
We’ve all seen the YouTube videos, watched the TV shows, and read the latest articles on prepping and survival that show stocked food pantries, high tech gear, arsenals of guns, and stockpiles of ammo, which are all necessary for an ultimate survival situation where you’re held up in the comfort of your home. However, considering the fact that ultimate survival in a real-life scenario will likely be short lived, these means will be abandoned, reducing one to the mere little things they can carry on their person and in a backpack. It doesn’t take much consideration to conclude that bugging …
HJL, Mastitis nearly killed me. In a more primitive country, I could have been another maternal death statistic. Mastitis is just one path of infection and death for new mothers. Mastitis cannot be downplayed. Nor can the value of breast feeding “support” be over estimated. While my response to the excellent and informative article by Dr. Goscienski is intensely personal and private, perhaps in the future it may save a baby or mother’s life. I come from a comfortable family, in the socio-economic sense. It would not be correct to just say we are advocates of breast feeding. Simply, everyone …
The Successor to Keynes. – Mark the Hairless o o o Russia, China Plan to Expand Payments in National Currencies. The Demise of the Petrodollar. – G.P. o o o Items from The Economatrix: Jim Rogers Warns: “You Better Run for the Hills!” How Much Do Americans Earn? Average Income Data For Individuals And Households. Stagnant Income Growth For American Families. America Can’t Prosper With Low Rates, Weak Dollar Humor: Risk Of Another Financial Crisis “Very Low,” Geithner Says
Quality Homegrown Milk . Do you know what A1 or A2 milk is? I didn’t. Some cows are just better than others. o o o Federal ‘Biosurveillance’ Plan Seeking Direct Access to Americans’ Private Medical Records – D.S. o o o ‘They Brandished Shields’ and Pointed Rifles ‘Directly at Innocent Citizens’ — and That Was Just the Start: Lawsuit Details Shock Case of Alleged Fourth Amendment Violation – B.B. o o o Ukrainian army leaves fully armed & fueled BMP unguarded. Curious crowd climbs in for a look. Results as expected. . Fortunately, no one was injured by the round, …
“To have a faith, therefore, or a trust in any thing, where God hath not promised, is plain idolatry, and a worshipping of thine own imagination instead of God.” – William Tyndale
May 20th, 1942 is the birthday of Carlos Hathcock, who died February 23, 1999. He was a United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. o o o Today we present another entry for Round 52 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $11,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course (a $1,195 value), A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted …
The M1 Garand, as a modern day tactical rifle, has many alleged faults. You can find that they may be only perceived faults. Here are a few alleged faults: No detachable magazine, obsolete, too heavy, and limited magazine capacity. I think that these perceived disadvantages can be actual advantages. It has no magazines to lug around. It is easily obtainable, especially from the CMP, with sturdy construction, and a great set of sights. Also this rifle is cost effective and reliable with available ammo. The 30-06 is one of the most popular cartridges. An eight shot clip may not be …