The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods

SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods— a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from “JWR”. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. Today, we look at BATFE Over-Reach.

More BATFE Over-Reach

Reader Tim J. sent us three articles and video links illustrating BATFE over-reach:

U.S. Sent Hundreds of Phoenix Ghost Drones to Ukraine

Here is a headline at the 1945 site that illustrates the latest twist in 4th Generation Warfare (4GW): The U.S. Has Sent Hundreds of Kamikaze Phoenix Ghosts Drones to Ukraine.

Citizens Worldwide Have Had Enough of Globalist Idiocy

Reader B.C. sent us this, from The Federalist: Citizens Worldwide Have Had Enough Of Globalist Idiocy.

Some Survival Plans of Super-Rich Preppers

Several readers sent the link to an article in the UK Guardian: The super-rich ‘preppers’ planning to save themselves from the apocalypse.  Here is an excerpt:

“Finally, the CEO of a brokerage house explained that he had nearly completed building his own underground bunker system, and asked: “How do I maintain authority over my security force after the event?” The event. That was their euphemism for the environmental collapse, social unrest, nuclear explosion, solar storm, unstoppable virus, or malicious computer hack that takes everything down.

This single question occupied us for the rest of the hour. They knew armed guards would be required to protect their compounds from raiders as well as angry mobs. One had already secured a dozen Navy Seals to make their way to his compound if he gave them the right cue. But how would he pay the guards once even his crypto was worthless? What would stop the guards from eventually choosing their own leader?

The billionaires considered using special combination locks on the food supply that only they knew. Or making guards wear disciplinary collars of some kind in return for their survival.”

UK: Police Fear Hard Winter of Surging Crime and Civil Unrest

Andre sent this news link, from the British newspaper The Times: Police fear hard winter of surging crime and civil unrest.

La Nina Winter 2022-23 Could Mean Tornado Outbreaks, Blizzards

Reader H.L. suggested this, over at Fox WeatherLa Nina winter 2022-23 could mean tornado outbreaks, blizzards and everything in between. A pericope:

“Do you remember the last two winters? Well, if forecasts for a rare-triple dip La Niña are accurate, the country is in store for more weather extremes.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released an updated outlook Thursday that said there was a 91 percent chance the pattern would be in control through November and a 54 percent chance through March 2023.

A substantial amount of cooler-than-average water in the east-central Pacific and long-range climate models give forecasters confidence that the La Niña pattern will continue.”

New Merchant Code for Card Purchases of Guns, Ammo

Reader American Expatriate (AmEx) was the first of several readers to send this troubling news: New Merchant Code Approved for Card Purchases of Guns, Ammunition. JWR’s Comments: I recommend that when you buy guns, pay for them in cash. And, if you live in any of the 34 Private Party Sales states, then also buy only from fellow private parties who are also residents of your state.  (Selling post-1898 guns across state lines is a Federal crime for non-FFL holders.)

UPS Threatens to Cancel Service for Gun Industry

Our own Pat Cascio forwarded this news link: UPS Threatens to Cancel Service for Most of the Gun Industry.

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