Day: December 2, 2014

Notes for Tuesday – December 02, 2014

Today, we present another entry for Round 56 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 $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, DRD Tactical is providing a 5.56 NATO QD Billet upper with a hammer forged, chromlined barrel and a hardcase to go with your …


Round 55 Non-Fiction Writing Contest Winners Announced!

First prize goes to SheperdFarmerGeek for “Ebola Unafraid: A Preliminary Ebola Treatment Protocol, Part 1” & “Part 2” as well as “Making Your Own, Part 1” & “Part 2” which was posted on October 27, 28 and November 11, 12. He will receive the following prizes: 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, DRD Tactical …


What Does Your Survival Portfolio Look Like?, by J.H.

Every single skill, tool, ability, or prep for survival that you acquire should be viewed as an asset. With that state of mind, you can look at your chances of survival in various situations, evaluating where your strong and weak spots are. Just as you would diversify your financial portfolio through multiple investments in different areas, you must do the same with your survival portfolio. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket! If you don’t have a survival portfolio, it’s time to build one. Having an organized approach to survival helps keep your mind from screaming and the fear …


Letter Re: How To Obtain Protein From Alternative Sources Without A Firearm

JWR/Hugh, I loved this article about alternative means for obtaining food. Much of the information was repeat for me, as I do a lot if those things already. I would add as a point for anyone trying to get into trapping that unless you are in a very target rich environment, trapping has a low rate of return. Typically, traps will catch something 1 out of 5 or 1 out of 10 times. Either the animal misses it, or a non-target animal trips the trap. I would recommend having multiple traps (like 6 or 12) and some snare wire around …


News From The American Redoubt:

Automatic recount for GMO labeling vote in Oregon gets deadline . – RBS o o o BLM backs off wolf-coyote killing derby o o o Yellowstone tries to shock lake trout to death o o o Montana: Owner of extravagant Flathead Lake island home seeks to reduce tax value by $32M o o o Wikipedia has an interesting global map of “Unpopulated or nearly unpopulated” regions. Zoom in on North America, and note how much of The American Redoubt is considered under-populated. Fewer people will mean fewer problems, in the event of a societal collapse.


Economics and Investing:

Gold Is A 6,000 Year Old Bubble o o o The kids aren’t alright: The trend continues to renting. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Black Friday Fizzles With Consumers as Sales Tumble 11% Ruble Falls to Record Amid Bets Russia Intervened to Stem Slide Oil Shock Streaks Across Globe From Moscow to Tehran to Caracas. Ready for $40?


Odds ‘n Sods:

Ferguson protester used (modified) police radios to interfere with cops, charges allege. – T.P. o o o The Anatomy of a Protected Battery Is my battery protected? – P.M. o o o Putin’s government now says Russians can now carry guns for ‘self-defense’. – RBS o o o How to remove a fish hook from a finger o o o Venezuela’s future? ‘Barbarity and people looting’ – H.L.