Year: 2016


Notes for Thursday – April 07, 2016

April 7th is the birthday of Colonel Bob Denard (born 1929, died October 13, 2007). He had an amazing life as a mercenary, including four attempted coups in the Comoros. o o o SurvivalBlog welcomes American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) as a contest sponsor with a $300 certificate that can be used for any of their DVD courses in gunsmithing or other trade skills including welding, machining, electrical, carpentry, masonry, locksmithing and plumbing. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 64 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $12,000 worth of prizes for this round include: First …


When You Get Here, by B.A.

I call this article “When You Get Here” for those whom are planning on moving or relocating to a rural area. It does have some hopeful connotation, as not everyone will be planning nor will everyone who is planning make it. Realistically you should be out of the cities already. Unfortunately, going off of census data from 1996 to 2014 the average U.S. urban population has been climbing from 78% to 81%. For Canada, it was 78% and now 82%. That just means there are more people in resource poor areas. However, let’s assume that you are going to be …


Letter Re: The Sole Purpose of the 2nd Amendment

Hugh, What Prepper Jane said in this piece, I’ve been trying to tell my more brainwashed, left-leaning acquaintances for years; both symbolically and practically, rescinding our right to bear arms would open the gates for the rest of our rights to be either abridged or eliminated completely. It would also make it easy for TPTB to label those who didn’t “go along with the program” as “outlaws”, “domestic terrorists”, and “enemies of the state”. If our public indoctrination centers (…er… schools) had been teaching fact over the years, this would be a hard sell. Alas, instead of reading and learning …


Economics and Investing:

Fort Knox Paradox – “If the Bullion Depository still contains over 147 million ounces of gold, why not audit it, prove the existence of the gold, and eliminate speculation?” o o o 19 Facts That Prove Things In America Are Worse Than They Were Six Months Ago o o o Items from Professor Preponomics: US News From Regulating Uber to Subsidizing It (Government Waste Fraud and Abuse) Excerpt: “This misguided year-long initiative has a budget of $500,000 and will cover 20 percent of each fare for rides within the city’s limits and 25 percent of each fare for rides that …


Odds ‘n Sods:

I just heard that Ready Made Resources (one of our long-time advertisers) has added Tac-Con 3MR triggers for AR-10s and AR-15s to their product line. They are ATF-approved as a legal semi-automatic trigger group. This video shows one in action. Amazing! o o o For those looking for a “more traditional” way of obtaining gold, the Gold Rush Nugget Bucket might just be the key. – Sent in by DSV. o o o Retired U.S. Tax Court Judge Indicted For Tax Evasion While She Sat On The Court – CPL o o o Is it a camper or a boat? …



Notes for Wednesday – April 06, 2016

This is the birthday of Lowell Thomas. o o o Camping Survival is having a successful grand opening in Sanford, North Carolina. If you stop by and mention SurvivalBlog, you will receive a free, autographed copy of JWR’s book Survivors. Hurry, there are only a few left. When they are gone, they are gone! o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 64 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $12,000 worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Tactical Self-Contained 2-Series Solar Power Generator system from Always Empowered. This compact starter power system is …


The Sole Purpose of the 2nd Amendment, by Plain Jane Prepper

Unless you have had your head in the sand for the last few months, you know that 2016 is an election year, and this is perhaps the most competitive and heated election we have experienced in many years. Like him or not, it seems apparent to me and many others that President Obama has ignited some of the most divisive rhetoric and heated political arguments in recent history. One thing Americans have always seemed to do is accept each others’ differences. However, a major rift in ideals has been exposed (and perpetuated), the likes of which I have not seen …


Letter Re: Mechanically Interlocked Panel

Hugh, I’ve had a “prepper” mindset for most of my life (I’m in my late 40’s) and find the information contained in your blog to be some of the best on the web. I try to read the blog often but have never submitted a piece based on my experiences. Today I was perusing SurvivalBlog when I realized that I have some information that may be helpful to your readers. It will definitely save anyone considering wiring their home for a back-up genset considerable money as well as simplify its operation. One who is considering this project typically will read …


Economics and Investing:

Was There A Run On The Bank? JPM Caps Some ATM Withdrawals – DSV o o o The Boomer Retirement Meme Is A Big Lie o o o Items from Professor Preponomics: US News Fed Loosens Key Post-Financial Crisis Banking Rule (Washington Examiner) Excerpt: “The impact of the rule will be to increase demand for such bonds, lowering the interest rates that states and cities must pay to finance roads, bridges, buildings and other spending projects. It will also make it easier for banks to meet the liquidity requirement.” Wall Street’s Latest Dirty Word – Stagflation (CNBC) Excerpt: “Stagflation, or …


Readers’ Recommendations of the Week:

SurvivalBlog reader DMS writes in: I only have one faith-based movie to recommend this week for good reason– it stands alone! It comes with one question, one statement, and one warning. The question: What are you doing right now?? The statement: Yes, we have lost rights. Let’s take them back the same way we lost them– one right at a time. The warning: If you lost one of my brothers or sisters who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice, the ending of the movie may be too much. (I had a tough moment but a good wife.) Okay, the movie …


Odds ‘n Sods:

James Wesley, Rawles was a recent guest on “The Alex Jones Show”. You can listen to the interview on YouTube. Scroll forward to the 5-minute mark for the beginning of the interview. o o o Further evidence of the breakdown of the “Rule of Law” – Cop Goes Nuts When Told “God Bless You”. There is no question that as society breaks down, the job of cops gets harder, but they are held to a higher standard and they are not making it. – T.P. o o o Revealed: How Associated Press Cooperated with the Nazis Note: LevinTV also aired …



Notes for Tuesday – April 05, 2016

On this day in 1614, Pocahontas married John Rolfe which ensured peace between the Jamestown settlers and the Powhatan Indians for several years. o o o It appears that Northwest Territorial Mint is seeking bankruptcy protection. The company lost a lawsuits where the $37 million judgment is disputed. (It is likely to be appealed.) SurvivalBlog’s queries have not been returned by the company and two readers have reported to us that they have orders in limbo with them. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 64 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $12,000 worth of …