Three Letters Re: Time “OUT”

Hugh, Thanks for publishing the pertinent article by KT entitled, “Time OUT”. Timing and coordination with other group members can and will be very critical ability in the future. Many of us grew up watching old World War 2 war movies, and this article reminded me of memorable scenes from some of these classics, to-wit: a scene with a bombing group having a pre-raid briefing and the closing of the meeting would conclude with the commanding officer having all pilots and crew members “setting” their watches. This was done by a “hacking” mechanism in the watch movement. One can pull …



Odds ‘n Sods:

Article and Video: Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun money up in smoke as pro-gun sheriff wins in Wisconsin – JBG o o o St. Louis Cabela’s Protects Guns From Looters. – T.P. It’s a shame that the population is so on edge that they will use any act of violence to perpetuate acts of violence against those who are not involved. I cannot condone the police’s initial reaction, nor their heavy handed response, but neither can the actions of the general population be condoned. o o o When money is not a constraint: GUN Linux: On the range with TrackingPoint’s new AR-15s …



Notes for Wednesday – August 13, 2014

SurvivalBlog is having a 50% off sale on the archive DVD for a limited time. If you want your SurvivalBlog available off-line, this is for you! The sale ends at Midnight on August 17th! o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 54 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,400+ 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 …


Letter Re: Time “OUT”

Sirs I believe that K.T.’s well-meaning recommendations regarding timepieces for survivalist situations is flawed, and incomplete. The best choice would be a Seiko SN007 Coutura Kinetic Perpetual Watch or other similarly-featured model from Seiko. As documented in the links below, it is widely acknowledged that electronic movements are more accurate than even the best mechanical movements (even in the $20,000 and upwards range), though as with all things made by men, some items will by “luck” be right on the money, even a cheap Timex. However, since we are talking about survival, it would be best to go with what …


Economics and Investing:

The World Is Set Up For The Mother Of All Great Depressions – J.W. o o o U.S. Bail-Ins – Fed Vice Chair Fischer Says “Preparing A Proposal” – P.O. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Bank of Korea Rate Cut Expected Under Government Pressure Wages In U.S. Down 23% Since 2008, Report Shows India’s Inflation Fight Starts In The Kitchen



Odds ‘n Sods:

Police stage realistic hostage drill on nursing home, terrorize unsuspecting staff – J.W. o o o Meet Four Business Owners Squeezed by Operation Choke Point – H.L. o o o DEA improperly paid $854,460 for passenger lists – P.M. o o o The Public Theft of Private Assets Always Precedes An Economic Collapse and That Time Is Upon Us. – B.B. o o o The Smart-Gun Maker Who Told Holder Off – T.P. JWR’s Comment: Mandating one company’s patented technology would be a Bill of Attainder, and hence would be unconstitutional.



Notes for Tuesday – August 12, 2014

My sons and I just wrapped up watching the “Mad Max” Trilogy (with appropriate fast-forwarding through certain parts) and thoroughly enjoyed them. That, of course, started the discussion of the much-anticipated Mad Max 4 “Fury Road”. We ended up finding this 4-part YouTube video of leaked pictures, concept art, and behind-the-scenes photographs. It’s kind of dated, but perhaps you will find them as entertaining as we did. YouTube Video: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 54 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,400+ worth of prizes …


Letter Re: Time “OUT”

Hugh, I very much enjoyed the article. Great information. This is something that I have thought about for quite some time. My question is how do I re-synchronize my watch to the proper time if I forget and let it die overnight? Thanks for the awesome blog and all the insight. – MRM HJL Replies: There are a variety of ways that you can use to determine the time without another watch, some more accurate than others. A Google search will reveal at least 20 different ways. There are two that I remember right off the cuff, but you have …


News From The American Redoubt:

Idaho gun rights advocate Clayton Cramer has heart attack – T.H. o o o It’s not an uncommon occurrence in the west, but: Rattlesnake found in Oregon TV station parking lot – RBS o o o Survival bootlaces made in Idaho: flint laces – K.P. An article on these laces: Shoelaces That Include Everything You Need To Start an Emergency Fire. I love the second comment, too. o o o Idahoans spend big chunk of income on essentials – RBS



Odds ‘n Sods:

What Countries Are Currently At War? The Complete List. – H.L. o o o SurvivalBlog reader B.S. sent in this link to the chemical resistance of various plastics, an invaluable tool to understand what you need to store your survival chemicals in. One size does not fit all! o o o Total Breakdown In Less Than 24 Hours: Images and Videos of Missouri Riots and Looting – B.B. Reminiscent of the Rodney King riots… And to top it off, the hacker group “Anonymous” is weighing in on the issue even before due process can be started. o o o Authorities …