Day: June 17, 2025

Preparedness Notes for Tuesday — June 17, 2025

June 17, 1877: Battle of White Bird Canyon: Using terrain to their advantage, the Nez Perce defeated the US Cavalry at White Bird Canyon in the Idaho Territory.  Pictured is their leader, Chief Joseph. — June 17th is the birthday of the late Dean Ing. (June 17, 1931 – July 21, 2020) — On June 17, 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill began. — June 17th is the birthday of Libertarian economist Harry Browne. (June 17, 1933 – March 1, 2006.) — Some great news:  Both Section 3 of the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) and the SHORT Act were just …


Giving New Life to an Old Rifle Case, by Iowa Dave

Author’s Note: I have been a daily SurvivalBlog reader since 2005, but this is my first article submission. I sincerely appreciate the knowledge and wisdom provided by JWR and all of the other contributors over the years. I’ll start by stating that don’t know anyone associated with Magpul and I have not been compensated by the company in any way. I am simply a long-time customer who appreciates their consistent innovation in the firearms world. In reflecting while writing this article I was amazed by how many of their products I own and how satisfied I have been with those …


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 located in the American Redoubt region that are of interest to preppers and survivalists. Today, news about upcoming summer events in the American Redoubt region. Idaho The Snake River Stampede starts today and runs until June 21st. o  o  o The Modern Homesteading Conference is scheduled for June 27-28 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds (4056 N Government Way, Coeur d’Alene, …