Day: November 28, 2014

Notes for Friday – November 28, 2014

SurvivalBlog missed the announcement of the birthday of SurvivalBlog’s past Field Gear Editor Pat Cascio yesterday. A happy birthday to you Pat and a thanks for all those years of service! o o o Safecastle is having a fantastic Black Friday sale with discounts of 20-60% off on many products. Be sure to check them out! o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 55 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ 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 …


Guerrillas In The Midst, by J.S.H. – Part 2

Some of the principles of guerrilla tactics are continued: Abstract Attack This is the art of attacking under conditions that seem unfavorable in the enemy’s eyes. Poor weather and/or terrain can be an advantage for the guerrilla warrior. Also, attacking when the opposing force is sleeping, worn down, or resupplying is advantageous. Sabotaging enemy soldiers’ resources is a very effective way to stun and demoralize troops. Another “abstract attack” is to convince weaker enemy soldiers that they are safer or better off fighting along side you rather than against you. This allows you to grow your numbers while diminishing the …


Letter: Open Carry in the Wilderness Challenge in Canadian Law

Dear HJL and JWR, Could you please spread the following information? There has recently been some interest in bringing forward a legal challenge on the right to Open Carry of sidearms (handguns) in wilderness environments in Canada. Specifically, it questions the prohibition on carrying handguns and advocates Open Carry to meet threats from dangerous animals on (public) Crown Land and private rural land. It is not a challenge for concealed carry or open carry in urban environments, but it may be a good first step. As you know, the laws on handguns in Canada are not based on any form …


Economics and Investing:

Podcast: 5 Reasons Why I Own Gold o o o Multi-generational living is here to stay in a low wage economy: Over 57 million Americans live in multi-generational households. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Consumer Confidence Tumbles OPEC Fails to Take Action to Ease Glut as Crude Plunges Gold Price Eyed as Investors Await Swiss Vote


Odds ‘n Sods:

Americans sorting themselves into politically similar counties. – A Redoubtable concept! – JWR o o o Gun Control Measures Hazardous for Citizens. Nazis disarmed the Social Democrats and other political opponents whom they deemed “enemies of the state.” The turn of the Jews came in 1938. – H.L. o o o #HappyTracksgiving: How your travels are tracked this holiday season. – P.M. o o o Cop Fires on Unarmed Man and His 6-Year-Old Daughter on Their Way to Get Asthma Medicine. – D.E. o o o Breastfed, Homebirthed Babies Taken Away From Parents For Not Using Hospital. – D.S. o …