Odds ‘n Sods:

Police Discover, Arrest NYC Pistol License Holder Who Stockpiled ‘45,000 Rounds of Ammunition’ – Submitted by G.P.

JWR’s Comment: This breathless account made me laugh. The journalist sounded truly horrified at the size of his “arsenal.” Out here in The American Redoubt, that gent would be considered just a typical local with a small gun collection. And some of us might feel pity for him only owning three AR-10 magazines, and hand him a few spare PMAGs, so that he’d have a respectable six or seven available. And anyone who thinks that 45,000 rounds of ammunition is a lot, then they ought to meet some of my neighbors, who have floorboards in danger of cracking, from the weight of so many ammo cans. In my valley, stocking 50,000 to 100,000 rounds is more the norm. (I’m not joking.)

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From the desk of Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog’s Editor At Large: Home made 200mm self propelled gun in Syria

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There are those who believe 4GW is a losing proposition. SurvivalBlog reader P.H. sent in the link to this article that may make you look at it differently: Red Blood, White Snow.
An eye-opening, inspiring, and hopeful account of Finnish sisu when outmanned, outgunned, and with limited resources against a superior Soviet force in WWII. When the outcome is in doubt there may be lessons to be learned here, both in innovation and in adapting to bitter winter weather. The winter could be our friend.

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Feds Seek Home Visits, Calling Parents “Equal Partners” – B.B.

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Yet another reason to avoid social media: DHS Chief Promises to Expand Social Media Screening, Plans ‘Aggressive’ Rollout of Cyber Protections. Submitted by N.S.