Category: Odds ‘n Sods

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.

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 …

On the border: Going it alone. – H.L. o o o Census Bureau: One New Migrant Enters U.S. Every 40 Seconds. – P.M. o o o An excellent read on the ideals that founded our nation. The Right to Resist Evil Leaders—The Christian History. – J.W. o o o Get used to toilet-to-tap water, Californians told. – T.P. o o o Repel ticks with rose geranium. – J.W.

Medical examiner rules James Brady’s death a homicide. – T.P. This one leaves you scratching your head. Do they really expect to try a man who was already found not guilty 33 years ago? o o o Thousands Of Gallons Of Water Stolen From Small Town’s Fire Department – JBG o o o How to Build the Ultimate Survival Shelter – RBS o o o (Warning: Graphic) ISIS Sweeps The Middle East In A Method Reminiscent of Genghis Khan – B.B. After seeing ISIS in action, I am beginning to understand God’s command to Moses and Joshua in ancient times to …

Tying into the storyline of of JWR’s novel “Expatriates”: Former Australian army chief: “Australia is involved in the early stages of a war which is likely to last for the rest of the century” o o o Many Americans Renounce Citizenship, Hitting New Record – G.G. o o o Yet another reason why I advocate homeschooling: Fremont Sex-Ed Textbook With Topics On Bondage, Vibrators Along With Explicit Diagrams Has Parents Riled Up. – P.M. o o o Homeland Security inspector is arrested after Craigslist sting operation caught him ‘trying to have sex with mother and her underage daughter’. – T.P. o …

The latest news from nanny state California: Rep. Honda announces bill to ban civilians from military-grade body armor. – T.P. o o o Smart-gun designer can’t understand objections: German gun designer’s quest for a smarter weapon infuriates U.S. gun rights advocates. – SDC o o o DOJ: Regions Near Mexico Border Most Crime Ridden in US. – P.M. o o o City Evicts Elderly Man from His Tent in the Woods – by Ruthlessly Demolishing it in Front of His Eyes. – H.L. o o o Americans worry that illegal migrants threaten way of life, economy. – M.D.

We’re All Criminals and Outlaws in the Eyes of the American Police State. – H.L. o o o Open Carry Activist Takes a Bold Stand Against County Ordinance… and Wins. – JBG While The Blaze declares the activist a winner, I’m not so sure. The officer still escalated immediately with no consequences for his actions. At a minimum, the officer deserves a reprimand for such severe escalation right up front. That’s part of the police state mentality problem and how innocent people get killed. o o o Armed Liberians ‘Poison’ Wells Killing Villagers under Pretext of Epidemic. – T.P. o …