Day: July 19, 2022

Preparedness Notes for Tuesday — July 19, 2022

July 19th is coincidentally the birthday of handgun designers Samuel Colt (born 1814) and Gaston Glock (born 1929). On July 19, 1799: The Rosetta Stone was found by a French soldier serving under Napoleon. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 101 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any …


Common Headaches in Austere Environments, by DocDogMom

Introductory Disclaimer: The following is not to be considered formal medical advice. Please consult your physician regarding proper diagnosis and treatment of headaches or any condition. Headaches are some of the most common maladies that I treat in my healthcare practice. Without question, I expect these to increase even more during difficult times. I would like to offer a few tips regarding treatment of the most frequent types of headaches, in the event that your physician is not available. Headaches of many types are typically triggered by factors such as dehydration, poor diet, overexertion, stress, illness, trauma, and sleep deprivation. …


SurvivalBlog’s News From The American Redoubt

This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies of interest to preppers and survivalists that are located in the American Redoubt region. Today, we focus on the 2022 fire season in the American Redoubt.   (See the Region-Wide section.) Region-Wide Update: Northern Rockies Geographical Area Summer Fire Season Outlook. o  o  o And for the U.S. and Canada, as of July 12, 2022: North American Seasonal Fire Assessment and …