Day: September 15, 2025

Preparedness Notes for Monday — September 15, 2025

On September 15, 1916: The first use of tanks in warfare. Britain’s Mark I “Little Willie” tanks were used at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, as part of the Battle of the Somme. — On September 15, 1950, United Nations troops landed at Inchon, South Korea, crippling a North Korean invasion during the Korean War. — The last day!  The week-long sale on all of our Swedish Mauser rifles at Elk Creek Company ends tonight at midnight, Eastern Time. The prices of all of our  6.5 x55mm “Swedes” have been reduced by 10 to 25 percent. These are all pre-1899 (no …


1791 Gunleather Optic Ready Belt Holster, by Thomas Christianson

The 1791 Gunleather Optic Ready Belt Holster is a sturdy, comfortable, beautiful, handcrafted leather holster that does an excellent job of retaining a handgun during open carry. It is made in America, and costs $61.99 at www.1791gunleather.com at the time of this writing. If you are looking for a nice, leather, outside-the-waistband (OWB) holster that fits a wide range of handguns at a reasonable price, you may want to check this one out. Background My favorite handgun is a Rock Island Armory MAPP FS, which I purchased after reviewing it on SurvivalBlog. I bought it because I can shoot the …


Recipe of the Week:

The following recipe for Roasted Summer Squash is from SurvivalBlog reader H.N., who says: “This is intended for yellow squash, but this recipe also works fairly well with zucchinis.” Ingredients 2 Squash (about 4 cups), cut into 1/2 inch-thick slices 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 2 cloves garlic, chopped (or less, to taste.) 2-3 Tablespoons of olive oil 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional) Salt, to taste Pepper to taste Sprigs of Parsley (for garnishing) Directions Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread 1 Tablespoon of olive oil on a lipped cookie sheet pan. Wash and slice the squash. Toss the squash …