Year: 2015

Letter: Uncommon Calibers

HJL, I have been thinking about survival of my community after a collapse. In the area of defense and caliber choices, I’m now leaning towards two “other” calibers. In an AR 15, the 6.5 Grendel, and AR 10, the 6.5 Creedmoor. Both out shoot the 5.56 and 7.62 respectively. My thinking in this is, if we are equipped, have the ammunition supplies we need, the reloading equipment and reloading supplies, and we can maintain an armory that will take us through most situations. Then any weapon that may fall into unfriendly hands has limited use against us. We have enough …


Economics and Investing:

“I’m Doing Fine in a World that is Totally Surreal” ~ Jim Willie Interview o o o World Trade Slumps By Most Since Financial Crisis o o o The World Is Awash With Debt. The Bond Market Has Ballooned Up To $100 Trillion In Size. And Most Nations Are Struggling To Service Their Debt Loads Even With Rates At Historic Lows. o o o More Job Losses Coming To U.S. Shale


Odds ‘n Sods:

Yet another member of Mike Bloomberg’s notorious gun grabbing mayors group is facing criminal charges. This time it is former Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed. He faces nearly 500 charges, with possible combined sentences of more than 2,400 years in prison. o o o Five Consequences of America’s Moral Collapse – B.B. o o o Is This the End of Christianity in the Middle East? – G.P. o o o In Iraq, I raided insurgents. In Virginia, the police raided me. – WMJ o o o Citizen’s Private Body Cam Protects Him from Cops Who Lied to Get Him in Trouble …



Notes for Saturday – July 25, 2015

Today, we present another entry for Round 59 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 day 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 …


Taking Control of Your Health and Your Pocketbook at the Same Time, by RWL

[Editors note: This article contains information about a multi-level marketing system. There are generally two ways to look at these programs. If you like the products, you usually get a discounted price if you are a reseller. If you are looking at some sort of income, understand that marketing is a skill and not everyone excels at it. There is generally a “buy-in” to a sales program and if you are not motivated, you will lose your investment. Multi-level marketing in particular depends on people selling below you. If you don’t recruit sellers, you have to work harder for your …


Letter Re: A Problem Today That is Only Going to Get Worse When SHTF

Those that we’ve urged to prep over the decades and who know we are well stocked up personally have given the typical parting comment from most of them; “Well, at least I know where I’m going when TSHTF”. Clearly implying their only prepping will be gas enough to come here. When I hear that I respond that they won’t get anywhere near here then without the password. “Password!?! What’s the password?” I’ll then cup my hands up to my mouth like I’m yelling in from afar outside the gates: “I brought all my own food!” I’m not laughing or smiling …



Odds ‘n Sods:

Firearm Production Has More than Doubled Since Obama Took Office – H.L. o o o Heading Toward An EMP Catastrophe – M.A. o o o Collusion or Coincidence? – T.P. o o o Court Declares Air Fresheners, Pro-Police Stickers as Reasonable Suspicion for Cops to Pull You Over – JBG o o o Dear Leader Redesigned Our Laws on Citizenship and Immigration This Week – B.B.


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them. The Lord your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes; and in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that the Lord thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came into this place. Deuteronomy 1:29-31 (KJV)


Notes for Friday – July 24, 2015

A message from Ready Made Resources: They are currently having trouble with their web site. If you attempt web access, you are told it doesn’t exsist. Rest assured, they have not gone out of business. You can still reach them at 1-800-627-3809. Hopfully their provider can get the issues worked out this weekend. o o o The late Jerry Ahern passed away on this day, July 24th, in 2012. He is missed. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 59 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: …


Are You Fit to Survive, by S.D.

Disclaimer: This article is presented as an example only. The author is not a licensed medical practitioner and is unable to diagnose any medical condition or give recommendations on treatment of any medical condition. There is inherent risk involved with any physical training, and if you undertake anything mentioned in this article it is at your own risk. Neither the author nor SurvivalBlog.com are responsible for any injury that occurs while exercising under the guidance of this article. Please consult with a physician before beginning any exercise program. About the author: I’ve spent the largest part of a decade in …


Letter: A Problem Today That is Only Going to Get Worse When SHTF

HJL, About ten years ago my wife and I made the decision it was time to get out of the city and move to a more sustainable rural environment. We discovered a place with great climate, reasonable land prices, good neighbors, good job opportunities. You know, it had all the right stuff. We moved and began and continue to put our “prep” plans into effect at our new location. Over the years we have had numerous family members come to visit, and they also have fallen in love with the area. Although they are not involved in any type of …


Economics and Investing:

The U.S. Economy Is Undergoing Massive Hemorrhaging At The Moment As Poverty Is Spreading Like Wildfire Through The Major Cities. o o o World Trade Drops Most Since Financial Crisis – H.L. o o o Commodities Collapsed Just Before The Last Stock Market Crash – So Guess What Is Happening Right Now? – B.B. o o o Social Security Disability Fund Could Run Dry in 2016 – B.B. o o o Gold, Silver, Equities: Megaphone Patterns


Odds ‘n Sods:

While this is a start, there is still the issue of the $1million in medical bills for the four reconstructive surgeries that the SWAT is taking no responsibility for. You can accidentally throw a baseball through a window and be held liable to pay damages, but intentionally throwing a flash-bang is somehow exempt? Grenade lobbed in baby’s crib, now cop indicted – J.F. o o o American students are now being given threat assessments – H.L. o o o Update: Student builds ‘Flying Gun’ drone – Is investigated by F.A.A. and Police – T.P. o o o U.S. Army To …