Category: Odds ‘n Sods

Several readers sent this: video link to a Fox News story: Over 100 MILLION Guns Sold in US Since Obama Became President of United States JWR’s Comment: That is a stunning figure. I’d say that is roughly one firearm for every adult in the United States. Thanks Obama, you are the Gun Salesman of the Century! o o o “We Just Can’t Seem to Pinpoint the Problem”, says Obama so let’s bring in 180,000 more. Are we crazy? o o o This smart car seems to have tattled on its driver While it’s difficult to be upset with how the …

President BHO gave a speech on December 6th in which he, among other things, urged enactment of controls on civilian-owned battle rifles. He also mentioned expanding the National “No-Fly” List into a “No-Buy” list for firearms purchases. Since the DHS administrative secret persona non grata list has no proper remedy, redress, or recourse under law, and because it is chronically plagued by thousands of “wrongly matched” false positive names that have already cost tremendous undue suffering, this is an exceptionally bad idea. Thusfar, the expected torrent of new Executive Orders implementing BHO’s plans has not yet been unleashed. Perhaps this …

The long-awaited Ghost Gunner automated milling machine is now in large scale production. These compact machines provide a means of completing “non-gun” 80%-complete aluminum alloy AR-15 receiver blanks into finished receivers, even for people who are not mechanically adept. There are plans to soon provide software that will allow the machines to also finish AR-10 receivers. I have heard that folks who were on the waiting list from 2014 are now receiving shipments of their Ghost Gunners. This venture was launched by Cody Wilson of Defense Distributed– the designer of the much-publicized 3D-Printed AR-15 lower. The cost of a Ghost …

More pandering to Muslims: Loretta Lynch Vows to Prosecute Those Who Use ‘Anti-Muslim’ Speech That ‘Edges Toward Violence’ Never mind that Islam, a political system masquerading as a religion, is responsible for these attacks on the American populace. o o o To understand reactionary Islam’s current push to establish a new global Caliphate, you must understand the history of Islamist jihadist expansionism. This video is a great primer: Why We Are Afraid, A 1400 Year Secret, by Dr. Bill Warner o o o SurvivalBlog reader B.B. sent in this link to Frank and Fern’s blog: Good Advice from the Plant …

Video: Idaho modern oldtimer builds underground & solar $50 houses o o o A sobering taste of grid down – Link sent in by Avalanche Lily o o o Oh how I wish I had known this secret when I had small children – Life Hack: How to Calm a Crying Baby in Seconds. I can see some survival situations where quieting a crying baby might be urgent. – ShepherdFarmerGeek o o o Deputizing Doctors. Sent in by J.C. o o o This New York paperblames guns, Christians, and the NRA for the California shootings whilst simultaneously mocking prayer. Is …

JWR’s recent interview on the Oathkeepers podcast is now available at YouTube. The discussion of the Paris terror attacks and the release of the novel Land Of Promise begin at the 37:45 mark. o o o NSA Phone Surveillance (Kind of) Comes to an End. So you think it’s all good now? Maybe not: No, NSA Phone Spying Has Not Ended. Let’s see… the database still exists in the hands of the NSA; the “private” companies still keep the records with little to no oversight; tell me again how this is different and better? o o o As expected, the …

For the more technical among us, this is an interesting tale of how Tor got hacked and made onymous. – Send in by P.S. o o o Reader G.P. sent in this link to the Washington Free Beacon reporting ‘Unprecedented’ Support For Islamic State Within U.S.. It’s a scary situation when the world chooses to stick its collective head in the sand over the evils of Islam. A simple Google search provides an abundance of information and people apparently can’t be bothered to do that. o o o Another “Read my lips” situation: Obama Pledges Executive Action on Gun Control …

Slaves sold for $10: Yazidi Women Tell of Rape and Enslavement at Hands of ISIS o o o Reader D.S. sent in this article profiling the abusive nature of the nations healthcare when it comes to employees who don’t comply with mandatory flu shots which are highly controversial. o o o Along those same lines, here is an example where the government is now mandating vaccines containing mercury in children and exempting the producers and health workers from any and all consequences…All in the name of child safety. o o o In Sweden, 14,000 illegal immigrants disappear without trace. Meanwhile: …

Do our politicians not study history anymore? Do they think that they can flippantly navigate through the dangers without consequence? Does anybody remember the powder-keg of world events that led to World War I? Turkey Blockades Russian Shipping, Black Sea Fleet Completely Cut off o o o Video: 1000W LED Flashlight – Worlds Brightest (90,000 Lumens) – Sent in by T.R. o o o Reader T.Z sent in the link for this neat tool: For those who own a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer, this Flush Kit can greatly simplify the process of flushing the pump and changing the oil. (Video) …

Great news! Ol’ Remus of Yer ol’ Woodpile Report is back to his Fresh Baked Every Tuesday schedule. o o o There has been a politically-correct stink raised over a U.S. Army Aviation unit’s “Crusaders” logo. But as Dr. Bill Warner points out, unlike the hundreds of years of Islamic jihads, the Christian Crusades were short-lived and almost entirely defensive wars. Keep the logo! o o o Obama and his mainstream media co-conspirators wasted no time to show their outrage and scream for more “gun control” after the killing of three people and wounding nine others in and outside of …

SurvivalBlog reader T.Z. has an excellent idea on where to send the ISIS infiltrators refugees bound for the American Redoubt. Let’s take up a collection and send them to his Mansion. Michael Moore Launches #MyHomeIsOpen Website to encourage Americans to House Refugees o o o Since we’re all thinking of a yummy Thanksgiving dinner and leftovers this holiday weekend, Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Fern Feral wrote a very appropriate article which asks ourselves probing questions of our abilities to obtain food in a long-term TEOTWAWKI situation. Would you be able to grow and store food for your family? Please …

World’s first 3D printed self-loading revolver revealed: Washbear can fire eight .22 bullets and be made on ANY home 3D printer – Sent in by JBG o o o While willfully ignoring current immigration law, the White House has sent a stern warning to states about the refugee battle: You don’t have power to stop refugees. Sent in by T.P. o o o R.C. sent in this link: As the immoral drone war continues in the Middle East, Drone Pilots have Bank Accounts and Credit Cards Frozen by Feds for Exposing US Murder. o o o According to Bill Whittle, …

SurvivalBlog reader B.B. sent in this article discussing the failure of the U.S. government to perform its most basic function: Armed militias and concealed carry: It is Lexington and Concord time. o o o JWR was just a repeat guest on the God & Guns podcast. His hour-long interview begins at the 34:00 mark. o o o Preparing your kids for total surveillance: Kid’s toys are recording and transmitting every conversation. Sent in by B.R. o o o Not for the squeamish: Deadly kissing bugs reported in more than half of U.S., spreading Chagas disease – Because it isn’t bad …

If you live in flood prone areas or just areas with lots of waterways, then this might interest you (although its practicality is dubious): This Inflatable Boat Will Let You Carry Your Car Across Water. Link sent in by C.W. o o o I think some of these dates are on the short side, but it’s headed in the right direction – The vast majority of expiration dates are bogus — here’s how long your food is still good. Link sent in by B.C. o o o As most are already aware, Turkey shot down a Russian bomber today. Details …

A recent Oath Keepers podcast interview: Winter Prepping with James Wesley, Rawles o o o If you can’t hide from them, obfuscate! SurvivalBlog Reader Keeper sent in this link profiling two browser plugins that gives the data collectors what they want. Enough of it to choke on and make the data random and worthless. o o o Or, if you prefer the more traditional way of just dropping off the radar altogether, D.S. sent in this link on How To Disappear And Live Under The Radar o o o Useful information for those of us who still think that all …