Odds ‘n Sods:

U.K. Prime Minister Wants to Ban Encrypted Messaging. – J.C. o o o Biometrics coming to a cash register near you… just check this out. – RBS o o o More from the country of “Men without chests” – Teenage boy finds shotguns and ‘15,000 bullets’ while playing with metal detector in wasteland near his home. – JBG o o o CNN’s Christiane Amanpour Calls Charlie Hebdo Terrorists “Activists”. – T.P. o o o SurvivalBlog reader S.D. let us know that many items needed for storage, later use, or even barter can be found on the end caps for 88 …



Notes for Tuesday – January 13, 2015

Today, we present another entry for Round 56 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course (a $1,195 value), A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, DRD Tactical is providing a 5.56 NATO QD Billet upper with a hammer forged, chromlined barrel and a hard case to go with …


Letter Re: What to do for a “scratched eye” (corneal abrasion)

Good morning: I wonder if any survival blog readers would know what to have on hand as far as medication for a “scratched eye.” (corneal abrasion) We have had several of these over the years, and none of those have happened in a situation where you would have had “protective eyewear” on. I would hate to be without medication should this happen when SHTF. Any suggestions? Thanks, – MB Cynthia J. Koelker, MD Responds: What if gritty dirt blows in your eyes? Or you scratch your cornea with a fingernail? Or you’re working under your car and debris falls in …


News From The American Redoubt:

Nampa Idaho woman finds her paid-for burial plot occupied – RBS o o o Idaho Guard hopes ticket sales will carry inauguration costs. – RBS o o o This is a classic example of how the “system” cannot handle change or resist taxing the crap out of everyone. Two Uber drivers cited since Boise cease-and-desist order. – RBS o o o Website helps get lost or stolen valuables back to owners o o o Idaho State University cancels order for 11 AR-15 rifles


Economics and Investing:

Ebola virus continues to fuel Sierra Leone’s economic freefall o o o The Road To War With Russia: We’re Not Only On It; We’ve Already Arrived o o o Nebraska Supreme Court Rules To Allow Keystone XL Pipeline o o o Oil Projects Cancelled, ‘Rippling’ Layoffs and Defaults: “Money to Fund the Drilling Boom is Drying Up”


Odds ‘n Sods:

Novel New Law Prompts Towns to Rescind Gun Control. – H.L. o o o SurvivalBlog reader P.M. sent an interesting read over on the Survivalistboards.com on Survival Camouflage. o o o “Cassandra C.” Speaks Out On Her Forced Chemotherapy . So many this seems to be happening to. It’s frightening that a child can be taken, even many very small children, just for seeking a second opinion or not agreeing with a doctor. She could have an abortion without parents even knowing. How twisted “medical” care is becoming. – D.S. o o o The FBI Is Now Fully Integrated Into …



Notes for Monday – January 12, 2015

The SurvivalBlog techs have hit a few snags with the production of the 2014 Archive DVD. While painful to fix, they are not insurmountable, but the Archive will be delayed until February 15th. o o o Ready Made Resources is offering SurvivalBlog readers a special deal on the Yeti 1250. In addition to the standard 30 watt panels, two more 100 watt panels along with the necessary cabling are included along with the shipping for only $1849.00


Guest Article: Is Your First Aid Kit Complete? by Dr. T., DMD

Traditionally, survival medical advice has sounded something like this: “Have a medical first aid kit and make sure your dental work is up to date.” This is very good advice. However, I believe the advice should instead be, “Make sure your medical and dental needs are up to date and you have a comprehensive first aid kit.” No comprehensive first aid kit is complete without critical, dental medicaments and instruments. What happens when there is a dental need without a dentist or a functioning dental office anywhere around? Is your first aid kit complete with the necessary materials for such …


Scot’s Product Review: Federal Ammunition

I have always had good results with Federal ammunition, in handguns, rifles, and shotguns. It is what I carry in my primary self-defense pistol, and it’s what resides in my home defense shotgun. I’m torn between one of their loads and a competitor’s for the AR platform. Federal offers a pretty complete line; while it doesn’t satisfy every niche of my needs, it gets most of them and does so with reliable, high quality, and consistent products. They have some lines that I think should be of interest to SurvivalBlog readers, for self-defense, hunting, and training. Federal American Eagle Fresh …


Recipe of the Week: Beef Stroganoff, by L.H.

So it’s not terribly healthy, but it’s easy, hearty, filling, and delicious– wonderful winter fare. I had tried many a stroganoff recipe before the family decided this was the one, many a year ago. I like to serve it with some sort of winter salad for a complete meal. Ingredients: 1 – 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef (ground chuck, if affordable) 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of mushroom soup 8 oz. beef broth, made with 2 beef bouillon cubes 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 4 green onions, diced 2 Tbsp. sour cream 16 oz. pasta noodles (curly noodles), cooked according to …


Letter Re: Idaho

Hello, This is intended for Jonathan Rawles. Thank you for that article. I’ve been a reader since 2007. I’ve lost my income and am loosing my home here in Montana. It is a “mix bag” in Montana with liberals everywhere. Also, this area of Montana– Lincoln County– will be a target. I am also well known to be a survivalist around here, and it might be best if I was not so well known. Because of your fine article, I will be looking at those areas mentioned. Thank you.


Economics and Investing:

Healthcare for Illegals Pushes CA Budget Billions Over Inflation. – RBS o o o Reality Is Now Setting In For America… It Was All Based On Lies & Ignorance. – RBS o o o Nordic countries lead shift into cashless society. – H.L. o o o Gas as economic weapon. How OPEC weaponized against American drillers… G.P. o o o Could ISIS Attack Saudi Oil?