Category: Odds ‘n Sods

One of the Ryans over at the great Total Survivalist blog has posted a pre-release review of my upcoming novel, Liberators. (The novel is scheduled for release on October 21st, 2014.) Bottom line: He rated it “excellent”, and called it “probably the best book in the series.” – JWR o o o Just ten days and counting to the release of Atlas Shrugged III: Who Is John Galt? (September 12, 2014.) – JWR o o o Drought in Spain means massive olive oil shortage in months ahead o o o Strategy irony: Obama declares ‘National Preparedness Month,’ ‘PrepareAthon’. – G.G. …

By way of Mac Slavo’s excellent blog, comes a link to a thought-provoking piece by Dave Hodges: The Blueprint for World War III. – JWR o o o Here’s an interesting piece over at Todd Savage’s Strategic Relocation blog: Bug out – Bush Pilot Training. – JWR o o o Armed & dangerous: 89-year-old World War II veteran shoots armed robber. – G.G. o o o These are the people that are supposed to be above reproach! Third Florida County Judge in Seven Months Faces DUI Charges. T.P. o o o Charged with driving an unregistered car designed to resemble …

Myth of arctic meltdown. – P.M. o o o The “nanny state” strikes again: Government publishes detailed instructions on how to safely roast marshmallows. – JBG o o o Death of man restrained by NYPD ruled homicide . – T.P. o o o Online posts show ISIS eyeing Mexican border, says law enforcement bulletin. M.B. o o o Government To Regulate Groundwater For 1st Time As California Drought Becomes “Race To The Bottom”. -H.L.

Ammunition now plentiful one year after mass shortages . – H.L. o o o The movie Atlas Shrugged Part 3: Who Is John Galt? will be released on September 12, 2014. There are 223 confirmed theater locations that can be be found here. o o o Swatting continues to be a real issue as more and more people engage in the practice, while police are over anxious to use their SWAT teams. Vice news has an interesting video on the swatting issue. You can also see an example where one online gamer, who was streaming video of himself (a common …

Shooting by 9-year-old Girl Stirs Debate over Guns. – H.L. o o o Cops Never Told Walmart Shopper to Drop Toy Rifle Before Gunning Him Down o o o Blueprint for water ‘control’? Pol says EPA made secret maps for new regulatory push. – B.B. o o o The Impending Catastrophe. – J.W. o o o Rejecting The Rule Of Law Means Inviting The Rule Of Guns. – M.R.

Homegrown terrorist: American ISIS fighter Douglas McAuthur McCain dies during battle in Syria . – T.P. o o o Fed Vice Chairman Warns: Your Bank May Seize Your Money to Recapitalize Itself. – J.W. o o o What Happened to All the Gun Buyers?. – G.L. o o o The Chinese Provide a Glimpse of An American Post-Collapse Society. – J.W. HJL Comments: I’m posting this link because I believe that China is an excellent example of a repressive regime holding their population under the boot. It is also an example of a government artificially propping an economy up. However, …

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.