Emigration from northeastern "blue" states. Moving Into “Smart Cities”

SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is 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. In today’s column, a further examination of emigration from northeastern “blue” states.

Five Million People Have Fled ‘Blue States’ in the Last Decade

A Moneywise report: ‘One of the biggest mass migrations in American history’: Economist says 5 million people have fled ‘blue states’ in the last decade, wishes these places would ‘stop avoiding reality.’ Here’s why.

A pointed quote in the article from economist Stephen Moore:

“‘If you look at, for example, the states that gained the most population over the last 10 years, you’re talking about obviously, Florida, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, those states, the Southeast now has a larger GDP — total combined economic output — than the Northeast,’ Moore pointed out. ‘That’s the first time that’s ever happened in American history.’”

The Great Blue State Exodus: Why Americans Are Fleeing Liberal States

At MSN, a Homeward How piece: The Great Blue State Exodus: Why Americans Are Fleeing Liberal States.

Remington is Relocating from New York to Georgia

H.L. sent this: Remington CEO Cites ‘Legislative Environment’ in New York as Company Moves to Georgia. A key line from the article:

“The pending closure of Remington’s Ilion, New York, plant — launched in 1828 — marks the end of generations of New Yorkers working for the American gun maker.”

Louisiana To Become 28th Permitless Carry State

Some wonderful news: Louisiana To Become 28th Permitless Carry State. From the article’s intro:

“Louisiana is set to become the 28th state in the nation to allow permitless concealed carry of handguns for its residents, following the final approval of Senate Bill 1 by the Louisiana House of Representatives late last week.

The bill, which passed with a 75-28 vote, grants legal gun owners aged 18 and older the ability to carry concealed firearms in public without the need for a permit. The landmark decision is poised to be signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry (R), who has vocally supported the measure, emphasizing that it aligns with the constitutional right to bear arms without government permission.”

Finland to Open 300 Shooting Ranges

Reader Brad F. sent us this: Finland to open 300 shooting ranges to boost interest in national defence.

Mexican Cartel Uses Land Mines, Drones to Kill Four Soldiers

Reader C.B. spotted this report from Breitbart: Cartel Gunmen Use Land Mines, Drones to Kill Four Soldiers in Mexico. The article begins:

“A group of cartel gunmen used land mines and weaponized drones in a series of ambush-style attacks where they killed at least four Mexican Army soldiers and injured several others. The gunmen managed to escape.

The attacks took place on Thursday afternoon in the rural areas of Michoacán near the town of Tepalcatepec, a region known for its heavy cartel presence by gunmen from both Cartel Jalisco New Generation and their rivals with Carteles Unidos, a group of smaller organizations including self-defense groups, Los Viagras, La Familia and others that banded together.

A convoy of Mexican soldiers was traveling along a dirt road when cartel gunmen set off a series of land mines. The cartels also began using drones to drop explosives on the soldiers. Gunmen hiding in the brush started firing at the soldiers.”

Podcast: Storming America: Another War Will Come Home

The latest podcast from our old friend Bill Buppert: “Storming America: Another War Will Come Home”. (Audio Podcast, 01:13:36): Chasing Ghosts: An Irregular Warfare Podcast. In the last eight minutes of the podcast, he describes family contingency planning. Interestingly, he also mentions Michael Z. Williamson’s novel The Weapon.