Year: 2014

Letter: Russian Takeover in Ukraine

Dear Hugh, I am surprised that you did not touch on the tactics used by the Russians in the recent annex of Crimea. One of the first things the Russians shut down was the local Internet and cell phone communication. They were able to isolate the area from communications in and out. I thought CB and Ham radios were a thing of the past, but after seeing what happened in the Ukraine I am looking to set up a base CB in my home and a mobile in my Jeep. For Jeep owners, there are numerous after-market CB kits available …


Economics and Investing:

Why Are The Chinese Buying Real Estate All Over America o o o Items from The Economatrix: The Looming Retirement Train Wreck: Pension Issues, Lack Of Retirement Savings, And Extending The Date Of Retirement All Part Of The Current Economic Future. <<a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.marketwatch.com/story/yellen-feds-extraordinary-aid-to-last-for-some-time-2014-03-31-10103729″>Yellen: Economy’s Recovery Feels Like Recession To Many Mark Faber: The Old World Order Is Over $4 Trillion In “Fake” Euro Bonds Seized At Vatican Bank Martin Armstrong Warns This Is The Age Of Civil Unrest


Odds ‘n Sods:

US Farmers Face Planting Issues as Cold, Drought Linger o o o Is Alaska’s Jury Nullification Bill in Line With Founders’ View? o o o Whether you vaccinate or not, we have a problem. We have people suggesting that it’s the government’s place to tell us what’s best for our children. A Parent’s Response to The New York Time’s ‘Eliminate Vaccine Exemptions’ Goes Viral – H.L. o o o Video: Man found guilty after carrying replica bullets – T.J. o o o More information on the Montana ammo casing processor: Montana ammo casing processor raid recalls warnings of anti-gun agenda …



Notes from HJL:

April 1st is both April Fool’s Day and (unofficially) Molly Ivins Day. The latter refers to this key verse: “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.” (Psalm 14:1 KJV) April 1st, 1886 was the birthday of Arthur W. Pink (died 15 July 1952), who was a English Christian evangelist and excellent Reformed Biblical scholar. It was his meticulously referenced arguments in his book The Soverignty of God that first convinced me of the truth of the doctrine of Election. o o o No foolin’, the Product Review Editor position at SurvivalBlog has been filled. We sincerely …


Introducing SurvivalBlog’s New Product Review Editor

I am pleased to announce that SurvivalBlog has selected Scot Frank Eire (a pen name) as our new Product Review Editor. He is a perfect fit for the blog, both editorially, experientially, and in personality. For those that are curious, his pen name is a play on Scotts Irish as well as working in “Frank” from the Frankish tribes the city of Frankfurt is named for. Frankfurt is where his family was based in the mid-18th century. Here are a few details about Scot: He has spent the bulk of his career in Newspaper publishing as both a photographer and …


Round 51 Nonfiction Writing Contest Winners Announced!

We have completed Round 51 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest! First Prize goes to G.A. (RN) for “Setting up a Sick Room in Your Home”, which was posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. She will receive the following prizes: 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 …


Concealment Holsters, by Scot Frank Eire

INTRODUCTION I confess; I’m a holster junky. I like buying them and trying them out. That said, I hate buying a holster and ending up not being able to use it. I’m left-handed, and that makes it harder to sell or even give them away. Unfortunately, in the process of learning what I am writing here, I’ve wasted a fair amount of money. With luck, perhaps some of what I’ve learned can help you a bit. Much of it is probably obvious, but I’m not the only one with a box of unused holsters, so I’m not alone in learning …


Letter Re: Staying Warm in An LP/OP

Sir, I just wanted to take a moment to comment on the “Staying Warm In An LP/OP” article by M.E. As I read it, I was chuckling and nodding my head. He hit the nail on the head with several of his observations. The recommendations for staying warm are dead on, and the suggestion about using two personnel to man an OP/LP is tried and true. After 23 years in the Army, I know that staying warm is a two-edged sword. If you stay warm enough, the tendency is to drift off to sleep. If you are too cold, your …


News From The American Redoubt:

After 75% of the accidents in the last two years have been wildlife related, a Wildlife detection system installed on dangerous stretch of Hwy 95 o o o Can you spell “Selective Enforcement”? Montana ammo casing processor raid recalls warnings of anti-gun agenda at OSHA o o o A New Kid on the Block in Oregon. Eastern Oregon Tactical LLC o o o Idaho mental health records added to FBI gun check – RBS o o o Idaho rancher says he shot colt-killing wolf . The rancher killed the wolf, after it returned to attack his two border collies.


Economics and Investing:

Will Inflation Make A Comeback In 2014 – D.B. o o o Will China Choose Russia or America in the Coming War? – J.R. o o o Items from The Economatrix: Picturing Our Dystopian World – Where Less Is More The Fallacy Of Home Ownership – Why People Believe The Myth February Personal Outlays Sustained By Service Spending Surge; Durable Goods Spending Slides


Odds ‘n Sods:

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association is pleased to announce that the Revised New York State Police NY SAFE Act Guide instructs its members not to enforce the 7-round magazine limit originally imposed by the hastily enacted measure. o o o How they’re hypersexualizing your kids. And people wonder why I homeschool my own kids. – H.L. o o o I actually had to verify this because it is so absurd. White House looks to regulate cow flatulence as part of climate agenda. o o o We’ve seen similar concepts before, but this is one of my favorite …



Notes from HJL:

Notes from HJL: Concerning the emerging story coming out of Jemez Springs, New Mexico, we have been waiting for the other shoe to drop. I have no love for the TSA and wouldn’t be surprised by the actions I have seen taken, but there is apparently more to the story. C.L. sent in this link showing that the TSA triggered on the idea that the sheriff was traveling under a different name. o o o Also, P.W. instructs us that the reason the FDA is clamping down on drug companies over animal antibiotics is to target the industry that routinely …


Guest Article: March in Precious Metals, by Steven Cochran

Welcome to SurvivalBlog’s Precious Metals Month in Review, by Steven Chochran of Gainesville Coins. Every month, we’ll take a look at the “month that was” in precious metals (PMs), covering everything from price action to the information that’s driving the numbers. Major Factors Affecting Precious Metals Of course, the thing that dominated the news in March was Russia’s invasion of the province of Crimea in Ukraine and annexation of the area into Mother Russia. Something, that got less attention but had just as much effect on gold, was the failures in China of “shadow loan” funds. UKRAINE. Russian troops poured …