Day: April 14, 2015

Notes for Tuesday – April 14, 2015

Today, we present another entry for Round 58 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 …


The Power of Steam – Part 1, by A.Y.

You have bullets, beans, band-aids, bibles, bullion, and everything else you can imagine for when the cataclysmic end of society as we know it arrives. You bug out to your retreat and have everything ready to weather the storm of looters, power hungry officials, and no infrastructure, but have you considered an alternative way to pump water? What about an alternative way to power electric generators? An alternative way to power machinery? An alternative way to move heavy equipment place to place? A way to help rebuild your community, using some clean water and anything that will burn? I am …


Letter Re: A Story of Caution in Today’s Police State, by Lebannen

Jim and editor: Regarding this post, I’d like to comment if I may. A reply to Lebannen’s posting regarding caution towards police: I’m encouraging conservatives to join Law Enforcement! Lebannen has my respect. He has values and sticks to them. However, I’m replying to encourage a slightly different point of view in order that good men and women will not stay out of law enforcement but, rather, will apply in increasing rates. My thoughts are simple. While I respect Lebannen’s commitment to the Constitution and willingness to set aside a career path to stick to his principles, I think perhaps …




Odds ‘n Sods:

PROOF that the US peaked during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. – S.B. o o o Australian Parents Will Lose $11K For Every Child They Don’t Vaccinate. – H.L. o o o The One Item an Expert Hunting Guide Says You Must Always Carry With You. – K.C. o o o Alachua County’s armored vehicle makes traffic stop after driver flips the bird. – T.P. o o o “Gun Free Zones” Fail Again in NC. College Employee Cornered, Murdered. – D.S.