Year: 2015

Radio Basics Presentation, by Saratoga

My purpose in writing this article is to focus attention on an area that is lacking for too many people. Having been in a group that did a lot of training, it became clear that this was an area that needed attention. We used email and cell phones to coordinate training location and times, but the thought was always in the back of my mind; what if there was no Internet or cell phones? How would we form up as a group? I have compiled the information into a simple, bullet-point scenario to make it easier to grasp and to …


Letter Re: Steel Buildings

HJL, The writer of this letter has a few things wrong with regards the electrical properties of materials. Dielectric is a property of insulators, and there is no insulator between the zinc coating and the steel base of galvanized steel. Therefore, all the resulting claims that assume that the zinc and steel form a capacitor are false. The biggest problem with the shell of a metal building acting as a Faraday cage is the gaps between the panels that make up the surface. To act correctly as a Faraday cage the conductive surfaces need to make good electrical connection between …


News From The American Redoubt:

Oregon allowing 15-year-olds to get state-subsidized sex-change operations – MtH o o o I recently attended a gun show in Bozeman, Montana, where I met a very skilled AK gunsmith, named Hector E. Bennet. He operates Elk River Tool and Die, in Belgrade, Montana. (He originally ran his business in Houston, Texas, before buying out all of Armory USA/Global Trades’ tooling, equipment, and stock on hand.) I highly recommend his work. He does fantastic quality AK builds. Phone: (406) 404-4227 or e-mail – JWR o o o Dollar value in each US state revealed with $100’s relative worth – JBG …


Economics and Investing:

6 Signs The Great Crash Is Upon Us o o o In speaking to the liquidity crisis in Greece, the head of the Greek Banking Council, opines: “If that (cash) had not been removed, the Greek banks would not have had a liquidity problem,” she said…Katseli noted that since 2008, 124 billion euros worth of deposits has been withdrawn from Greek banks and that 40 billion of that money has been removed in the last few months. You have to wonder how this would play out in a nation likely more leveraged than Greece. – T.K. o o o Items …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Odierno doesn’t want our soldiers to be “over-armed” – T.P. o o o Electromagnetic attack could claim 9 of 10 American lives – K.K. o o o Video (12min): Why Europe is lost to God – P.M. [Warning: Contains offensive material about genderism ideology] o o o ?Sure we’re ready for TEOTWAWKI – California Bridge Collapse – F.G. o o o Lessons in History continued: ‘Production Versus Plunder’ ~ Part 16




Scot’s Product Review: Winchester Ammunition

Winchester was kind enough to furnish some ammunition for me to review in both .223 Remington, 5.56x45mm NATO and 7.62x39mm Russian. The .223 load was their 69 grain Match round while the 77 grain one was the 5.56mm Match load. All of the rounds were tested for accuracy, and it was a very pleasing experience. I should point out that while .223 and 5.56 look like the same round, the military 5.56 chamber is slightly different and can handle more pressure, so 5.56 ammunition should not be used in .223 chambers. It is acceptable, however, to use the lower pressure …


Pat Cascio’s Product Review: Springfield Armory XDm 9mm

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I’ve had a life-long interest in firearms, since I was a little boy back in the 1950s. I grew up watching all the western tv shows, like The Lone Ranger, Hopalong Cassidy, The Cisco Kid, Roy Rogers, and many, many other similar shows. To be sure, it was a fun time to be a kid. Today, kids can’t even point their finger at someone without the police being called. It’s a sad state of affairs, to be sure. So, I take firearms and firearms selection very seriously. Additionally, as an NRA firearms instructor who is certified in several disciplines, I’m …


Recipe of the Week: Nacho Taco Meat, by K.M.

My kids LOVE Tacos, and we’ve found a tasty and healthy recipe to extend the family budget while giving them what they want. With a bag of Nacho chips, we’re able to feed a family of five at least 1.5 meals, sometimes two meals (if the boy’s aren’t hungry!) Ingredients: 1 lb. ground meat (beef works for us, but I imagine you could substitute what’s available) 1 8-oz. can red kidney beans, drained (dried work fine, if you care to cook them) 1 8-oz. can black beans, drained (dried work fine, if you care to cook them) 1 8-oz. can …


Letter Re: Chattanooga Terrorist Attack

Hugh, Is this worth exploring further? I could not find any more information on this yesterday, but it is definitely interesting as it relates to the Muslim terrorist attack in Chattanooga. Also today, Trevor Loudon has information that expands on it. I expect more will come out from this in the days ahead. Also very glad to hear that governors of several states are taking the security of our military recruitment centers in their own hands. Hugh Responds: This shooting in Chattanooga is truly a tragedy, especially for the families of those four marines who were gunned down. Nothing can …


Economics and Investing:

3 stories of the current housing market: The true long-term cost of owning a home, Orange County housing inventory, and Pasadena real estate. o o o All Hail Our Banking Overlords! o o o The Global Economy Is In Serious Trouble, And It Is Not Just Now Starting To Spread It Is Already Widespread. o o o The Only Thing Growing Is Debt


Odds ‘n Sods:

Check out this handy web site if you want to know about your zip – J.H. o o o Woman accused of robbing, throwing bleach in woman’s face in Publix parking lot – T.P. o o o Testing 15 to 30 year old MREs – K.B. o o o The Feds want speed limiters and surveillance devices installed in every car, truck and bus – H.L. o o o Things that make my head explode : #9 – KFF



Notes for Sunday – July 19, 2015

July 19th is coincidentally the birthday of handgun designers Samuel Colt (born 1814) and Gaston Glock (born 1929). 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: 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 …