Day: July 29, 2014

Notes for Tuesday – July 29, 2014

July 29th, 1805, is the birthday of Alexis-Charles-Henri Clérel de Tocqueville, who died April 16, 1859, o o o Today we present another entry for Round 53 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 …


Killing, Dying, and Death – Part II, by M.H.

Are fighters born or made? Who knows. That has been well analyzed by many psychiatrists who generally lack the key ingredient of first hand combat experience. Research that on your own if you choose. I will tell you it does not matter. If you were born that way, good for you; if not, MAKE yourself the fighter! What does it take to become the fighter though? It takes mental training, physical fitness, and of course both general and specific training. Mental training. Some call it visualization training. You go over the scenario of choice in your head and examine the …


Letter Re: To Use Body Armor or Not

My sincerest condolences to the author. It’s always tragic to lose one of our own, especially as young as his father was at 42. Concerning the author’s questions, his Dad was wise on the policy of armor usage in a given AO. My personal combat experience, and lessons learned from others have taught me the following: Armor is a great tool, and only plated armor (lvl IV) counts when you have rifles pointed your way. Getting shot with armor/plates suck. There’s a lot of kinetic energy getting transferred from the bullet, to your armor, then to the sack of meat …


News From The American Redoubt:

Wyoming: Common Core opponents say states’ repeal boosts momentum o o o Lightning strike kills 4 cows, calf in Northern Idaho o o o Hiker Shoots Bear Near Mount Brown in Glacier Park JWR Adds: Statistically, pepper spray is more effective at stopping charging bears, but I also always carry a large-bore pistol when out in the woods for the “Lead Spray” option. o o o Mamma beaver, baby nabbed trying to get inside Eagle WinCo – RBS o o o Idaho woman appeals NSA surveillance lawsuit – RBS


Economics and Investing:

Podcast: Why America is Becoming a Renter Nation o o o The Typical Household, Now Worth a Third Less. – P.M. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Here’s What Wall Street Bulls Were Saying In December 2007: Read And Take Cover! House Panel Set for Tuesday Vote on Fed Transparency Bill Where Is The World’s Most Expensive Big Mac?


Odds ‘n Sods:

Mad Max: Fury Road – Comic-Con First Look [HD] – G.G. o o o Two Americans Stricken With Deadly Ebola Virus in Liberia o o o The borders are closed, but the airport remains open? Liberia Closes Borders to Curb Ebola Outbreak – T.P. o o o Two Persistent Energy Myths With Attendant Conspiracy Theories. – J.S. o o o While illegals get bus trips, Americans are being tazed and arrested by border patrol 100 miles away from the border. – B.B. o o o 8 Insane Things Put in Place by John McCain’s $100 Million Pro-Invasion Spending Bill . …