Category: Odds ‘n Sods

Ol’ Remus at WoodpileReport.com noted: “In the dull light of the woods, crisp new cammies are easier to spot than the somewhat faded cammies typical of military surplus. And Flecktarn may be slightly less visible than Woodland.” JWR Adds: But be careful not to buy any camouflage uniforms that have ever been starched, since that makes them reflective to infrared (IR.) And likewise, it is best to launder your field clothing with a mild detergent such as Woolite, since using a detergent with any “whitening” or “brightening” will make you stand out quite noticeably to users of FLIRs and night …

SurvivalBlog reader K.A. sent us a link to a video of some pro-Russian irregulars of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR/DNR) skirmishing in the village of Vergunka near Luhans’ka, Ukraine. (Note: Please ignore the lewd pictures and links at the LiveLeak website. Sorry, but I could not find another video aggregation site with the same video clip.) This video provides a great case study on how NOT to operate as a small guerilla unit: Pitiful noise discipline (plenty of “smoking and joking”); marginal command and control; suicidally poor dispersion of patrol members (at many times they were bunched so close together …

Video: TSA demands to rescreen a man AFTER he he flew from Minneapolis, MN and landed safely in Denver, Colorado.. – J.C. o o o NATO Chief Warns Moscow: No More Stealth Invasions. – Pat Cascio o o o The Great Unraveling. – P.M. I’m going to have to agree with some of the commenters on this opinion piece. While it may seem that society has begun to completely unravel, I tend to think it is because the leaders that we have put in place are so small minded and completely out of their depth. I truly believe that with …

Keeping Your Powder Dry—How to Store Ammunition Using a FoodSaver. – R.F. JWR Adds: Please note that ammunition should only be stored under a LIGHT vacuum! A strong vacuum can unseat bullets from cartridge cases. You can still use the FoodSaver bags, just seal them without the vacuum. o o o Chief Eden: APD is ‘stuck’ with some officers. – T.P. o o o Blackwater-type Mercenaries Drop from Unmarked Helicopters to Raid Legal Marijuana Gardens in California. – RBS o o o 5 Reasons to Expect Police Brutality to Get Worse Before it Gets Better. – G.R. o o o …

Ebola is “devouring everything in its path.” Could it lead to Liberia’s collapse?. – J.E. o o o California deems carpooling via all ride-share services illegal. – T.P. o o o The utter failure of our political class to respond to mortal danger. – B.B. o o o America Under Cultural Dhimmitude. – D.S. o o o Plans to Turn ‘Politically Binding’ UN Climate Change Accord Into Federal Law. – T.P.

Scary stuff! Video: Softest Target Ever? A Nuclear Plant Outside D.C. Is Virtually Unguarded – P.S. o o o San Diego Unified School district has an MRAP?. – S.B. o o o Local legislators squash gun-grabbers, override governor’s veto. – B.B. o o o Spain is Militarizing Against Citizens – The Coming Civil War?. – J.W. o o o At the urging of a couple of readers, I watched the pilot episode of the new Utopia “reality” television series last night via online streaming. In my opinion, putting people who do not share a common faith and work ethic together …

Obama signs Executive Order for detention of Americans showing signs of “respiratory illness” – M.R. o o o Employees Quit Gun-Free Chipotle, Cite ‘Borderline Sweatshop Conditions’. – JBG o o o 2 Off-Duty Police Officers Robbed in Chicago. – T.P. o o o Under Siege: An Analysis of America’s Burgeoning Police State, and the Solution. – B.B. o o o Warning: Language content – Stressed California Neighbors – video – 1:09. Think this is bad? Wait until their EBT cards flash “error” at every food store and the city water mains run completely dry. – T.P.

Water Wars: What It Will Be Like When Your Tap Runs Dry. – B.B. Range wars over water are nothing new to the southwest U.S. Unfortunately, this time around, the urban populations hang in the balance. – HJL o o o With all due apologies to Jeff Foxworthy, you might have an idiot government if… 11 Ways You Know You Live In A Country Run By Idiots. – B.C. o o o Detroit Firefighters Use a Creative Tool to Stay on Top of Fires. – D.S. o o o DHS will ask stores to watch customers’ buying habits for terrorist …

Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? will be opening on Friday, September 12th, 2014 at 247 confirmed movies theaters in the United States. – JWR o o o All the reason you need to stay off of Facebook: Kentucky Man Arrested For “Terroristic Threatening” After Posting Song Lyrics To Facebook – D.C. o o o They Just Keep Saying ISIS Is Going to Attack America’s Electric Grid. The only thing they didn’t do was give senior ISIS leadership a tour of a major power plant, complete with blueprints as a take-home souvenir. If these experts and reporters have …

Midwest virus may be ‘tip of iceberg,’ CDC warns. – Time to break out the elderberry syrup for kiddos and educate your school on how to sanitize. (Think grapefruit seed extract and thieves oil.) – P.W. Also: Virus hitting Midwest could be ‘tip of iceberg,’ CDC official says. – G.P. o o o The New Terahertz Night Vision Can See Through Walls, Skin. – J.W. o o o The Obama administration’s response to the threat of ISIS recruiting inside the United States has been to release an anti-ISIS video over the weekend, featuring images of ISIS beheading people, blowing up …

I was thrilled to hear that Scotland might soon regain its independence. This is the chance “just one chance” to set things right and establish an independent nation with a sound currency and perhaps the right to keep and bear arms. The people of Scotland deserve it! – JWR o o o The West Without Water. – JMC o o o This guy is an old hippie but has some good information on stealth camping.  Also, it’s obvious that he’s read a couple of military manuals that apply. Video: Secrets of Stealth Camping. – J.H. o o o A massacre …

Family security? The buck stops with you. – Avalanche Lily o o o Well said! An Open Letter To My Friends In Law Enforcement . – P.H. o o o Would Russia’s president really be willing to start World War III? . – D.S. Note: A “free” registration is required to read this article. SurvivalBlog has no affiliation with Foreignpolicy.com. Sign up at your own risk. o o o For Sale Soon: The World’s First Google Glass Detector. – T.P. o o o Judge Sets Hearings for Illegal Alien Minors–4 Years From Now. – T.P. If that is a speedy …

Why Is Independence So Frightening To Some People?. – H.L. o o o It’s Official: Public Opinion Of Congress Sinks Below That Of A Used-Car Salesman. – P.L. o o o One in Three U.S. Workers Is a Freelancer . – G.G. “Freelancer” is anyone who is employed on a contingency basis, such as temps, contractors, or part-timers. It’s further proof of the dire straits of our economy. o o o Milwaukee Resident Shoots and Kills Gang Member. – J.W. o o o When can you legally use a gun against an unarmed person?. – T.P.

Nebraska Medical Center to treat Boston doctor suffering from Ebola. – T.P. HJL’s Comment: Again, there is no necessity to panic about Ebola being on our own shores. If I had Ebola, I would definitely want to be treated by a U.S. hospital rather than a Liberian one. There is just no comparison in standards of medicine or protections from infectious diseases. Here in the U.S., we have become jaded about the quality of medical care we receive. In spite of the damage caused by Obama Care, the standards of health care in the U.S. are still the highest of …

California water infrastructure on verge of historic collapse o o o Guy Fawkes data points: For anyone considering wearing a mask to a public event, this web site has some useful information on state laws. Thankfully, none of the American Redoubt states have any restrictions. – JWR o o o Army sees ‘megacities’ as the future battlefield. T.P. o o o The thin blue line and the double standard of the law: No Jail For Oklahoma Cop Who Lied About Beating Motorist. T.C. o o o Broward Deputies Violently Arrest Men for Video Recording Before Destroying Evidence. – B.L HJL …