Category: Odds ‘n Sods

Living Off Grid – Does It Cost More? . – H.L. I’m not sure this is a fair comparison. The author admits that it is difficult to compare the two, but I believe it goes deeper than the issues he lists. You also have to compare the stability of your power as well as long-term maintenance costs. It is my current understanding that living off the power grid with solar is really only cost effective when the commercial utility power would have to be brought in at great expense. However, there is something to be said for “peace of mind”. …

This video from Afghanistan shows some interesting new weapons, web gear, and optics variants, along with some good, old fashioned fire and maneuver tactics: U.S. Recon Team Assaults Taliban Position Under Fire Warning: This video includes foul language. – JWR o o o Electromagnetic Warfare Is Here. – M.C. o o o Lawyers Ask Ferguson Mayor to Grant Amnesty for Nonviolent Warrants, Fines. – T.P. o o o 10 George Orwell Quotes That Predicted Life In 2014 America. – J.W. o o o Why Do the People Abuse Themselves by Empowering Government?. – H.L. o o o How Will You …

From Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large: Stupid Hot prvi Ammo o o o Churches warned: ‘Tidal wave of gay theology’ looming – J.W. o o o Want Milk or Toilet Paper? The Venezuelan Government Wants Your Fingerprints. – T.P. o o o An amazing display of an individual soldier’s kit through the ages: Military kit through the ages: from the Battle of Hastings to Helmand – T.P. o o o Drought Leaves 100s Of Central CA Homes With No Tap Water. – G.L.

Map: Where Is ‘Open Carry’ Legal? – A.W. As usual, the American Redoubt shines. o o o “Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt?” (Part 3 of the movie trilogy)  is scheduled for release on September 12, 2014. (That’s just three weeks away.) Check out the trailer.  The inclusion of a Ron Paul clip and the Lockheed Electra in the trailer both nailed it for me as a “must watch” movie.  (How could I miss seeing how they depict Galt’s Gulch, which is presumably deep in The American Redoubt?)  And BTW, I will also be pre-ordering the movie DVD, as soon …

At least 105 people laid off at Remington Arms. – T.P. Officially, this is the result of the end and reversal of temporary expansion after the last few heavy years, but some wonder how much the ARs and AKs play into the situation. Neither of those firearms are made in Ilion, NY. It’s way past time for Remington to pack up and move south or west. o o o Ex-CIA Officer: ‘There Are ISIS Sleeper Cells In This Country’. – J.W. o o o One of the best articles I have read on the Ferguson fiasco. Warning: Strong language. #Ferguson …

What’s in Your Gun Safe? No, Besides the Guns? – J.W. o o o The likelihood of this particular piece of legislation making it through the system is slim to none, but you should call your congressman nonetheless. Congress Proposes Law Banning Body Armor In The Land Of The Free – B.B. o o o US Defenseless Against North Korean EMP Threat – CDV o o o From Minnesota: Rep. Ron Erhardt allegedly said, “I’ll blow your head off” when contacted by gun rights group – B.B. o o o Will You Die Getting To Your Bug Out Location? – …

I’m pleased to report that our SurvivalRealty.com spin-off site (operated by my son, Jonathan) is rapidly growing, with many new and unusual retreat property listings. Many of these properties are remote and off-grid. Not surprisingly, a large number of the listings we’ve attracted are in the American Redoubt region. But there are now some as far away as Panama, Argentina, and South Africa. If you haven’t visited the site recently, then be sure to check it out. – JWR o o o Ferguson Tonight: Tensions Boil Over Again, “Ferguson Ain’t America No More, You Can’t Even Walk” – Live Feed. …

An excellent article for when you “suddenly” inherit some of those fine, feathered cackleberry producers: Build a chicken house in a day – RBS o o o Listen to the American People: Secure Border, No Amnesty – B.B. o o o More on U.S. Army ATP 3-39-33 : New Army Manual Calls for the Use of Lethal Force Against Peaceful Protesters. – T.P. o o o For our friends across the pond, it appears there may be an option so you can own an “almost” semi-automatic AR-15 type rifle. LR223 is New British Almost-Semi-Automatic AR15. – J.C. o o o …

After Ferguson, how should police respond to protests?. – D.C. o o o A very disturbing new Army manual: U.S. Army Techniques Publication 3-39.33: Civil Disturbances . – J.H. o o o Another Bloomberg mayor bites the dust. Mayor with Bloomberg gun control group charged with bribery. – N.G. o o o In a strange twist, the Middle East is advising protestors in Ferguson. Advice for Ferguson’s Protesters From the Middle East. – CDV o o o More Than Just Your Papers, Please … – T.P.

Video: Police State U.S.A.. – B.B. o o o By way of the Ryans at the Total Survivalist blog comes a link to an interesting Infowars interview with novelist Matt Bracken. (Skip forward to time mark 23:30 for the interview.) o o o Giffords, Kelly’s Gun Control Group Now Pushing Temporary Gun Confiscation. – T.P. o o o Oh, the Things We Choose Not to See!. – M.R. o o o DEATH WISH? Media Draws Map to Home of Ferguson Police Officer Who Shot Mike Brown. – P.M.

An observation from JWR: The now semi-archaic term “hip shooting” may make a comeback, with a new meaning, now that we are living in the age of Level IV body armor. If you suspect that your opponent is wearing body armor, then aim your fire at his head, neck, or hips–just below his vest. o o o An incredibly dangerous precedent is being set here. Anything you say or don’t say can now be used against you. Silence can be used against suspects. – T.P. o o o Martin Armstrong Warns “We Are Witnessing The Collapse Of Democracy”. – C.J. …

JWR’s Recommendation: For anyone who would like a glimpse of what a modern civil war looks like, then look no further than the lengthy VICE News series of Russian Roulette news reports from The Ukraine. If you have enough time, start with Dispatch #1, and watch over the course of these 70 reports how things fall apart, in slow motion: starting with shouting, protests, and flag burning and slowly progressing to tense standoffs and then full-blown civil war. Take this opportunity to closely observe the weapons, field gear, uniforms, commo procedures, and tactics. Some of the bumbling “volunteers” with no …

The United States is not the only country facing severe issues from drought: Brazil’s biggest city faces rationing amid drought – H.L. o o o Video: Study: You Have ‘Near-Zero’ Impact on U.S. Policy. – D.D. o o o Doctors refuse to treat Obamacare patients, say they can’t afford to. – J.W. o o o Massachusetts governor signs law tightening state gun rules – H.L. There are fewer and fewer states in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic that give a darn about our 2nd Amendment Rights. Time to MOVE away! JWR’s Comment: The fertile mind of Philip K. Dick anticipated this …

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 …

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.