Letters Re: “The Deadliest Shooting in U.S. History”

Several SurvivalBlog readers wrote in concerning the top note yesterday about CBS’ claim that Orlando was the “deadliest” shooting. CBS really missed the mark with that claim, underscoring the mainstream media’s inability to do even the most basic research and their inability to correct or retract bad information. This is by no means an all encompassing list, and the main reason for posting it is to underscore that the worst atrocities and mass killings were perpetrated mostly by government entities and/or targeting those least capable of defending themselves. The 17th century has multiple massacres against Native Americans that easily exceed …


Economics and Investing:

German 10-year sovereign bond yields turn negative for first time o o o Backing up the SurvivalBlog position of making sure your basics are covered before spending on PMs: Venezuela, and why Gold and Barter Items are Terrible Preps – P.S. o o o Keynesian Triumph: Americans Are Broke – B.B. o o o Why The Biggest Investors Are Praying For A Market Crash o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

You know the sound of two hands clapping. What is the sound of one hand clenching into a fist? – Nervous Baltics on war footing as NATO tries to deter Russia o o o Some Thoughts on What to Do in an Active Shooting situation – Link sent in by D.L. o o o Gunman shot dead after taking hostages inside Texas Walmart store – A.S. o o o Libertarian Party Calls for End of ‘Government-Mandated Gun-Free Zones’ in Wake of Orlando Attack – DSV o o o When you have all of your preps ready and have already stocked …


Notes for Tuesday – June 14, 2016

During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress adopted a resolution on June 14th, 1777, stating that “the flag of the United States be thirteen alternate stripes red and white” and that “the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” The national flag, which became known as the “Stars and Stripes,” was based on the “Grand Union” flag– a banner carried by the Continental Army in 1776 that also consisted of 13 red and white stripes. o o o The Obama Administration of course wasted no time calling for restrictions on the tool, rather than …


Letter Re: GP100

Hugh, I always enjoy Pat Cascio’s reviews, even if they’re for items I don’t intend to buy. His regular Joe language and honest reviews are appreciated. I was particularly happy to read the review of the Ruger GP 100, my personal EDC firearm for the last one year+. I have always preferred revolvers and have always shot them better than a semi-auto. I know Pat said he doesn’t carry this gun as a concealed firearm, but it can be done. I started out with a standard IWB holster and have also, on occasion, ankle carried mine. (It’s the 3” barrel …


News From The American Redoubt:

In Montana, neighbor vs neighbor over welcoming refugees o o o Forest Service Demolishes Access to Private Property – B.L. o o o I just heard that Riverman Gun Works has just moved its storefront and gunsmithing facilities from Coeur d’Alene to nearby Dalton Gardens, Idaho. Their new address is Riverman Gun Works 6040 N Government Way, Unit 101 Dalton Gardens, ID 83815 Phone: (208) 772-3700 Be sure to take a look at their website and see their products. One of the most fascinating is a bolt action AR with quick change barrels in multiple calibers. These would be of …


Economics and Investing:

Man With Full-Time Job in U.S. Earned Less in 2014 than 1973 – B.B. o o o OPEC Estimates Oil Output Will Fall Among Non-Member States “OPEC, in its latest monthly report, projects that oil production will decline in non-OPEC states, with estimates remaining unchanged from May” o o o Venezuela: It’s starting to look like scenes from the movie Soylent Green down there. How A Venezuela Food Protest Turned Into A Deadly Police Gunfight – J.E. o o o Say Goodbye to America o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see …


Odds ‘n Sods:

An article from Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large: It’s Time To Eliminate The Gun Control Laws: Yes, All Of Them o o o Some call him _resident Obama- ( ‘cuz they don’t give a ‘P,’ he just ‘lives’ in our White House?) I call him Pres__ent Obama (‘cuz he has no real ID). This writer takes him to task over his televised comment yesterday. Mr. President, You Disgust Me – D.S. o o o Orlando police are facing questions over why it took three hours for a SWAT team to storm the nightclub where ISIS fanatic Omar Mateen slaughtered …


Jim’s Quote of the Day:

“When a people lose the courage to resist encroachment on their rights, then they can’t be saved by an outside force. Our belief is that people always have the kind of government they want and that individuals must bear the risks of freedom, even to the extent of giving their lives.” – A.E. Van Vogt, The Weapons Shops of Isher



Letter Re: Sanitation Considerations

HJL: It’s an interesting topic. I have designed a solution (bad pun), acquired most of the materials but have not gotten to the installation. My plan includes collecting from the gutter down spout barrels that have a tap about two thirds of the way down and on the bottom. A tiny pinch of alum goes in before you drain to the holding tank. Crud goes out the bottom tap. The holding tank from NORESCO has roughly the dimensions of a cabinet, so you can hide it under a work bench. A cap full of bleach goes in the holding tank. …


Economics and Investing:

This video explains the characteristics of gold’s baby bull and how the adolescent phase just beginning will likely be different, for gold, miners, and also for silver. o o o Economic Collapse Will Serve One Purpose: “Global Governance And The Enslavement Of Mankind” – B.B. o o o Fed’S Rate Normalization Will Be Far From Normal o o o There Is A Deepening Shortage Of Physical Gold o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

Orlando Terrorist Attack Gunman Named – T.P. Orlando Night Club Attack by Known Wolf Terrorist Had Been Previously Investigated by the FBI – W.C. “ACT OF HATE”: Obama BLAMES HOMOPHOBIC GUNS in Nightclub Shooting Speech, CENSORS “ALLAHU AKBAR” SHOUTS – B.B. o o o And more are coming! Afghanistan Migration Surging into America; 99% Support Sharia Law – B.B. o o o Members of ‘Leavenworth 10’ languish in military prison, while Gitmo detainees freed – B.L. o o o How Can We Lose? – Excerpt: “There is no America, it has been fractionalized into powerful minorities tugging at every corner …


Notes for Sunday – June 12, 2016

On June 12, 1987, during a visit to the divided German city of Berlin, President Ronald Reagan publicly challenged Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev to ”tear down this wall.” o o o The Colossal Security Pack, from Seed for Security, LLC is 15% off right now. This pack is a total of seven pounds of vegetable, grain, and herb seeds. All are open-pollinated and non GMO. Included are their three most popular collections: The Super Survival Pack, the 4 Grain Collection, and the Heirloom Herb Collection. This offer is for a limited time.


Nutritious Homemade Dog Treats and Food Using Mainly Scraps, by Sarah Latimer

In this day when everything seems to cost so much more than it did twenty or even five years ago and we all work harder than ever to make ends meet, I just can’t stand waste. Beyond that, I think I was born with a love for efficiency and resourcefulness. These are traits I highly esteem in individuals and strive to accomplish myself, and I know Hugh appreciates that I am able to stretch our dollars further than many others know how to do. So, let me share how I apply this to our beloved and useful dogs. While I …