Year: 2015

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

Jim and Hugh, Here is an excerpt from one of the two letters I received from my Democratic Representative: Thank you for contacting me with your concern about a rumor regarding the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) proposed regulations on 5.56×45 SS109/M855 “green tip” ammunition. This is a very important issue, and I am glad for the chance to respond. This response irked me as it refers to the ATF ban as a rumor. Rumor!?! It’s new policy, it’s real, and what he said was as bad as saying, “Let me give you the facts on this “conspiracy …


Economics and Investing:

Jim Willie: As Long As This Debt Based Fiat Currency System Continues With QE, Etc Interest Rates Will NEVER Rise Again Until Everything Blows Up And Collapses. o o o “Monetary System, World Order We’ve Had Since 1940s Is Collapsing” Warns Richard Maybury . – B.B. o o o Hallelujah! – Unemployment Plunges Due to 354,000 Americans Leaving the Workforce o o o Video: Vacationer in chief: Tens of millions spent on 38 Obama holidays


Odds ‘n Sods:

Food groups fear, protest Congress’ imposed fees for FY 2016 – RBS o o o U. California students remove offensive American flag from ‘inclusive’ space. – P.M. o o o US Soldiers Readying for Ukraine Deployment. – T.P. o o o Common AR-15 Green Tip Ammunition Already Banned in New ATF Regulation Guide. – J.L. o o o Video: Life, Liberty, and the Sociopaths that Rule Us. – B.B.



Notes for Saturday – March 07, 2015

In an amazing display of ignorant stupidity, Islamic State fighters are looting and bulldozing the Assyrian city of Nimrud. Thousands of years of precious archaeological treasures are being pillaged and destroyed. Everyone recognizes that the history of humans seldom aligns itself with our current thinking, whether religious or philosophical, but we also recognize that it is “our” history. To deny and destroy it is the pinnacle of ignorance. 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 …


EMP-Hardened Ham Radio Communications, by PrepperDoc

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EMP attack is often considered the most rigorous of survivalist situations, due to the likely complete loss of electrical grid, many vehicles, and many transistorized/computerized products. Our group worked to provide post-EMP communications that would allow effective communications post-event. We had two major requirements: Short Range Communications. Two, separate, defense-hardened homes that were approximately 30 miles apart had to be able to communicate across a medium-sized city, and Long Range Communications. Both homes had to be able to receive news from in-state and out-of-state sources. These were considered necessary to receive adequate advance warning of defense issues, such as advancing …


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

Good Sir, Mr. Bellamy: I have a quick comment reflecting your article of recent publication, if your time permits please, regarding “the law banning armor piercing handgun ammunition”. I agree with everything you have written (cited) and even the punctuation details thus far, until this closing statement (above referenced) in your sample letter. To me, it would be more effectual if you used quotation emphasis in this sentence. At first glance, it seems to affirm exactly the perception of the argument being an “armor piercing” ballistic projectile available for sale to the general population; and your statement could be misconstrued …


Economics and Investing:

Americans Not In The Labor Force Rise To Record 92.9 Million As Participation Rate Declines Again. – T.P. o o o Obama Called Out On Keystone Lies o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Alan Greenspan Warns Stocks Are “Without Doubt Extremely Overvalued” Apple To Consume 1/3 Of World’s Annual Gold Supply? – This has got to be a bit overstated, both in terms of gold per watch and maybe the watches expected to be sold on this high end, but the rich are richer and luxury good sales continue to explode; with a brand like Apple, anything is possible. …


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…