What Happens When the Bond Markets Turn Against the US? A Brief 2,000-Year History of Silver Prices (Thanks to Terry F. for the link.) C.D.V. sent: Kyle Bass: “This Ends in War; The Government’s Never Going to Tell You That It’s Going To Happen.” Items from The Economatrix: Fiscal Cliff Could Put Your Tax Refund On Hold Fewer Banks Fail As Industry Strengthens Fiscal Cliff: What To Expect If There Is No Deal
First Detailed National Map of Land-Cover Vegetation in U.S. (Thanks to Timothy B. for the link.) o o o Sale ends December 31st! Ready Made Resources has extended their special pricing on genuine full mil-spec AN/PVS-14 Gen 3+ night vision scopes. They are offering these “grade A” autogated scopes with a free Picatinny rail weapons mount, free shutter eyepiece and free shipping. As usual, these include a head mount and carry case. These have a five year warranty and free annual maintenance for five years. Normally $3,895, these are on sale for $2,795 with free shipping. FWIW, I recently …
“Health, love and peace be all here in this place By your leave we shall sing, concerning our King. Our King is well-dressed in silks of the best In ribbons so rare no king can compare. We have travelled many miles over hedges and stiles, In search of our King unto you we bring. We have powder and shot to conquer the lot, We have cannon and ball to conquer them all. Old Christmas is past, twelve tide is the last And we bid you adieu, great joy to the new.” – Lyrics to The King (as sung by Steeleye …
December 30th is the birthday of Rudyard Kipling, in 1865. — Today we present another entry for Round 44 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) A gift certificate worth $1,000, courtesy of Spec Ops Brand, B.) 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, and C.) Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources. (A $350 …
I’d like to thank JWR and all of you for providing such a mountain of good information! I am in my 30’s and have a family with several small children in the suburbs, and just started prepping about 18 months ago. I don’t remember the details of why I got started exactly. It just came up in conversation with a couple of friends of mine and we got serious about it. I do remember, however, some of the events and conversations that took place to get my wife involved (I mean…at least get her permission!) and so I thought I …
Dear Captain Rawles, Thank you for your fascinating web site! I found the article entitled, “Observations on Bugging Out By Foot, by J. Smith” to be generally interesting and useful with his shared experiences. Three items within the article bothered me somewhat and you had an editor’s note on at least one of them. I think that using a plastic fake gun and some M-80s to simulate firing will get you killed or at least arrested. If you are stealthy enough in your travels, you shouldn’t need to brandish a weapon. Perhaps carrying a take down .22 rifle in your …
Jim Willie: The Gold War Loren sent this: Mort Zuckerman: Brace For an Avalanche of Unfunded Debt Items from The Economatrix: Labor Market, Housing In US Strengthen Into 2013 Consumer Sentiment Weakens As Fiscal Crisis Looms Home Prices Rose For 9th Straight Month
Pry: North Korea EMP attack could destroy U.S. — now o o o F.J. suggested: Turn Your Mobile Phone Into a Survival Kit o o o The Very Politically Incorrect Truth About The Second Amendment o o o Intelligence community: U.S. out as sole superpower by 2030
"High noon behind the tamarisks, The sun is hot above us. As at home the Christmas Day is breaking wan, They will drink our health at dinner, Those who tell us how they love us, And forget us till another year be gone!" – Rudyard Kipling, Christmas in India
Today we present another entry for Round 44 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) A gift certificate worth $1,000, courtesy of Spec Ops Brand, B.) 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, and C.) Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources. (A $350 value.) D.) a $300 gift certificate from CJL Enterprize, for any …
They are not personally prepared at all. The average soldier is no more prepared than the average civilian. If this is a concern (you live by a military installation), a curiosity (you have a relative that serves), or if you just want a glimpse of military life, let me tell you why the average soldier is not personally prepared. I must first establish my credibility. I have a BA degree from a major university, and various civilian job experiences under my belt, mostly in food service and then social services. I am an older soldier, low ranking on the …
Mr Rawles- Thought I would share with your readers my personal experience with the PTR-91 (KF) on the chance it may help those who are considering this weapon as their .308 solution. 1) I went with a PTR-91 because it was one of the more reasonably priced battle rifles available in the powerful .308 caliber I had heard so many good things about. 2) I bought mine through an online broker one year ago for $950 + $25 transfer fee, which was a great price back then (I see they are going for up to $1,800 now online, thanks to …
Buried in Bloomberg: “Why A Single Leveraged Speculator Can Trigger An Entire Clearinghouse System Default” (Thanks to G.G. for the link.) This Chilling Economic Report Is Getting Passed Around By CEOs Items from The Economatrix: Jobless Claims Fell By 12,000 Last Week Durable Goods Orders Jump In November 10 Fascinating Economic Collapses
Karl K. wrote to note that during recuperation from injury on active duty, a senior Army NCO is making some informative videos as “Maine Prepper”. o o o Mike Williamson wrote to mention: “If anyone is looking for an AR-15, Gunbroke.comr has some AR pistols listed. Most people don’t realize they exist, and that they can be legally converted to rifles, and back. They’re much more reasonably priced than the rifles at the moment, provided people don’t get into bidding wars.” o o o F.G. sent: How to Can Roast Beast o o o Reader S.O.B. sent: …
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13 (KJV)