Month: March 2015

Odds ‘n Sods:

Illinois oil train derailment involved safer tank cars – G.P. o o o These glow in the dark adhesive sheets from UV Paqlite are ideal for making light switch plate covers for houses. Also, if cut into strips, they have other home defense possibilities, for those who lack night vision equipment for every armed adult resident. o o o There’s a Major Difference Between Republicans and Democrats When It Comes to Surviving an ‘Apocalyptic Disaster’ – JBG o o o America On the Brink of Losing Constitutional Form of Government Forever – P.M. o o o The White House Blatantly …



Notes for Friday – March 06, 2015

A SurvivalBlog reader has notified us that Tactical Machining out of Florida is having a blow out sale on 80% AR-15 Lowers. These are unblemished and if you buy three or more, they are only $29. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 57 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 …


The Time Has Come, by JTH

Suddenly it hit me. We are DOING IT! After years of dreaming about moving to the Redoubt, planning, plotting, learning new skills, understanding what is important, we are finally doing it. I am scared and excited at the same time. We have two more months of frantic remodeling and updating our home, in order to get top dollar, and then we’ll put the house on the market. After searching for property in Idaho online and with the help of several couples who live in Idaho and a realtor recommendation, it’s time to make a couple of trips out and get …


Looking For a New Offshore Server For SurvivalBlog

Since we no longer have a backup server in Sweden (a long story of which I’ll spare you the details), we are now looking to lease another dedicated offshore backup server for SurvivalBlog. This needs to be a dedicated server with very stable power (preferably hydroelectrically-sourced), 99%+ uptime, and rock-solid stable IP addresses. (Our IP address cannot change, once it is established.) Keep in mind that this server must be capable of regularly handling 25 mbps. We’d also like it to be in a country that is not excessively buddy-buddy with the U.S. government. However, at the same time, we …


What’s the Story Behind ATF “Banning” 5.56mm Ammo?

(. . . and what can you do about it?) By Glenn D. Bellamy, Armorer-at-Law® There’s been no shortage of misinformation and hyperbole about an ATF memo released on February 13th reported to “ban AR15 ammo”. The memo describes a “framework” by which ATF proposes it would consider requests for “sporting purpose” exemptions under the federal statute banning the manufacture, importation, or sale (but not possession) of “armor piercing” projectiles. I’ve searched and researched the law and the facts behind it with passion over the last two weeks. I’m tempted to write a legal brief in opposition, or at least …


Economics and Investing:

Living In Wonderland On The Road To Massive Worldwide Wealth Destruction And Panic. – B.B. o o o The Middle Class Meltdown o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Jobless Claims in U.S. Rise to Highest Level in Nine Months Mark Cuban: We’re in a Tech Bubble—and It’s Worse Than 2000 The Global Problem: Monetary Policy Can’t Fix An Economy’s Structural Problems Take Out A 7 Year Car Loan To Buy Stocks, CNBC Experts Advise – Hard to believe they are serious, but they are…


Odds ‘n Sods:

Will Lehr of Perpetual Assets interviews James Wesley Rawles o o o A biosand-filter from commonly available materials. – MKP o o o You’re 55 Times More Likely to be Killed by a Police Officer than a Terrorist – H.L. o o o White US children will be minorities by 2020 after immigrant ‘baby boom’, Census reveals – P.M. o o o How to Create a Safe Room in Your House or Apartment. – D.S.



Notes for Thursday – March 05, 2015

Today, we present another entry for Round 57 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 hard case to go with …


Reaching Out to the Un-Prepped, by Mark C. – Part 2

Here’s Why The vast majority of the population exists in cities or very near them. We’ve already seen what happens in places like New York and Watts when power was lost for just three days. There are riots, looting, and violence. Imagine a long-term or even permanent loss of power. Imagine that the gasoline supply is what is in your vehicle’s gas tank right now, and that’s it. Food in your pantry is what you have, and that’s it. Water? Fill your bathtub, sinks, or anything else you can find, but that’s it. Toilets? You better dig a hole in …


Letter Re: Requesting Advice for a Recent College Graduate

Hi HJL, I wanted to add something to the letter from the recent college graduate. I am a current college student with no debt. Here are some of the things I do: Community College: I started with Community College, as most universities will usually accept 60-90 transfer units from accredited community colleges. At the CC level not only is it cheaper but they also have things like fee waivers and work programs to help pay for it. My CC even offers daycare/preschool for the students who have children run by the Early Childhood Education program. Choosing a University Wisely: My …


Economics and Investing:

Rampant inflation means Russians are spending half of their incomes on food this year. – B.B. o o o Three Reasons Why US Shale Isn’t Going Anywhere o o o Only mass default will end the world’s addiction to debt. – G.G. o o o The Itch Is Back! Zero Down Payment Mortgages Return! (So Much For Learning Any Lesson From The Financial Crisis). – P.S.


Odds ‘n Sods:

Language Warning: This guy pretty well sums it up. A Word or Two to Rioting Moronic Muslims – RBS o o o Ukrainian Food Riots . – H.L. o o o Person in custody in Maryland shootings; 1 damaged NSA – G.P. o o o AVG’s Invisibility Glasses Will Protect You against Facial Recognition Tech. – H.L. o o o SurvivalBlog reader J.M. wrote in to tell us that Gander Mountain in Charlottesville, VA had M855 in 320rnd cans for $199. Creedmoor Sports also stated they had 600rnd cans for $360.