Month: February 2017

Donkeys as Pack Animals for Survival and Recreation- Part 1, by B.W.

Moving unobtrusively over land with pack animals whether for recreation or in an emergency situation is both enjoyable and possibly a lifesaving endeavor. This article concerns my experience with donkeys as a veterinarian and as someone who has prepared as much as possible over the years for whatever circumstances may arise in the world we live in. I hope this information will persuade you to look into pack animals, such as donkeys, in your preparedness planning if your circumstances will allow. My wife and I have owned and ridden horses for the majority of our lives but got out of …


Letter Re: Total Solar Eclipse 2017

Captain Rawles, You are correct in publishing that Greenville, SC will be in the sweet spot for viewing the total solar eclipse. In fact, schools in the state are already making adjustments to their schedules, either delaying the start of school or dismissing early the day of the event. Your insight into possible traffic conditions highlighted for me the fact that I-26 from Asheville, NC to Charleston, SC should be in the direct path of totality. I’m running scenarios through my head about regular commuters to the three urban hubs in South Carolina and the eclipse watchers. Perhaps I’ll take …


News From The American Redoubt:

Idaho: Dozens of dead owls showing up along I-84: ‘It’s like they fell from the sky’ o o o A 51st state, called Liberty, would have political clout and an ag-based economy o o o An acquaintance who lives near Sandpoint, Idaho is selling an amazingly versatile Bug Out vehicle, based on a U.S. Army 5-Ton M934A1 6×6 multi-fuel truck with an expanding shop van on the back. It even has a snowplow blade. It has been painted charcoal gray. Description of the truck: Extended Cab-Seats (2) 2 Upgraded Air Ride Seats Cab Entry to Expandable Box Expanded Range Dual …


Economics and Investing:

Why Your Gold IRA Might Depend On The IMF! (Part 1) o o o Biggest Gasoline Glut In 27 Years Could Crash Oil Markets. Falling demand and consistent refinery runs have caused gasoline inventories to reach unexpected levels, significantly increasing downward pressure on crude. o o o Trump to Fill at Least Three Fed Positions: What Will the Trump Fed Look Like? o o o Why the “Experts” Can’t Agree About Fed Rate Hikes o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

From the isle of chestless men: English cops refuse to carry guns. “…one in eight officers would not be prepared to carry a gun under any circumstances, despite the threat of a Paris-style attack in Britain.” Britain’s leaders have, over three generations, destroyed the English gun culture. This is the predictable and pitiable result. I wonder, will there ever again be an England. – J.N. o o o Study: Venezuelans lost 19 lbs. on average over past year due to lack of food – G.P. o o o 9 Ammo Storage Tips Every Gun Owner Should Know – DSV o …




Kahr CT40, by Pat Cascio

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I’ve been a huge fan of Kahr , since I laid my hands on the first one I ever spotted in a gun shop. The double-action only trigger pull on their handguns is second to none; it is butter smooth. Some have described the trigger pull as the Rolls Royce of DAO triggers, and I’m not about to argue the point either. The one “problem” I have with any of the Kahr handguns I get in for testing and for writing an article on is that I simply can’t return the samples; I end up purchasing them eventually, because I …


Book Review: Krav Maga Tactical Survival, by D.R.

Published by Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 978-0-8048-4765-0 5 parts, 224 pages with index Between active shooters, the rise in violent crime, and the outbreak of “undocumented shoppers”, many Americans are taking an interest in learning how to protect themselves and their loved ones. This takes many forms, as some people devote their time and money to storing up resources and equipment, others to training with armed and unarmed combatives, and some to both. Any serious practitioner in unarmed combatives will likely have heard of the discipline of Krav Maga. Since Imi Lichtenfeld started training the Israeli military in “contact combat” in …


Recipe of the Week: Old Bay Crab Cakes, by MCA

Ingredients: 2 slices white bread, crusts removed and crumbled 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons OldBay seasoning 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 1 egg, beaten 1 pound lump crab meat Directions: Mix bread, mayonnaise, OldBay, parsley, mustard, and egg in large bowl until well blended. Gently stir in crab meat. Shape into 4 patties. Broil 10 minutes without turning, or fry until golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with additional OldBay, if you like OldBay. o o o Useful Recipe and Cooking Links: Do you have a favorite recipe that would be of interest to SurvivalBlog readers? …


Letter Re: License Plate Reader & OPSEC

Hugh, That was a good article and timely. Recently I took pictures of a couple cars to sell on the Internet. I covered the license plates with duct tape for the photos for OPSEC. I pulled the tape off after I was done, and two days later I noticed a very nice dirt film obscuring the letters exactly where the tape was. So just a 3 cent piece of tape placed on different letters or numbers and then removed will collect road film and make your plate unreadable and easy to explain or rub off if you’re pulled over. – …


Economics and Investing:

Here’s a brand new report from Chris Martenson explaining why we are now living under the biggest financial asset bubble in history. Yet, those in power responsible for creating it are doing their utmost to downplay the risks and soothe the masses with a false “everything is fine” narrative. Make no mistake, though; when this bubble bursts, it is going to be unimaginably destructive: The Mother Of All Financial Bubbles – A.T. o o o $XAU Retesting the 200 Day Moving Average o o o This Is One Of The Big Reasons Why So Many Families Are Feeling Extreme Financial …


Odds ‘n Sods:

What’s inside: A Beretta 92 clone cut in half with a waterjet. Interesting to say the least. – T.P. o o o Why Was the FBI Investigating General Flynn? – D.S. o o o California exit? What these people haven’t realized is 45.8% of California is U.S. government federal lands and not the State of California’s: ‘California is a nation, not a state’: A fringe movement wants a break from the U.S. – DMS o o o Taking your Prepper Team to the next level. We want the ability to make longer range intra-team communication plus the ability to monitor …