Letter Re: Alaska As A Survival Location

Hugh, Regarding relocating to Alaska, I would like to add a few points: Getting in and out of Alaska – If you have a stockpile of ammunition, you will not be able to just take it with you to Alaska. You can bring a small amount in checked baggage if you fly in. Otherwise, you will have to resupply when you get there. Fortunately, that is not a difficult thing to do, but you will have to settle for whatever is on the shelves at the stores at the price they are asking, or what they will order for you. …




Alaska As A Survival Location, by S.J.

I would like to add some more thoughts to the discussion of Alaska as a potential area for survival relocation. There are many drawbacks to Alaska that should be addressed, but ultimately I do believe Alaska can be an excellent and advantageous survival area for some people. I was born in Alaska and left when I was 17 for military service. I spent nine years in the lower 48, living in New England, Washington State, and North Dakota, with plenty of travels to all the in-between parts of the U.S. and a few trips to foreign countries. I’ve since returned …




News From The American Redoubt:

These statistics show how the Redoubt shapes up in terms of where creative people live in the USA: Redoubt Home to More Creatives Than Rest of USA – K.G. o o o Max Velocity Tactical has opened a new training facility in Spokane, Washington. If you live in the area (or would just like to try their new facility) you may be interested in their first class (Combat Rifle Skills with an optional Night Firing). o o o The Liberal/Progressives hit Missoula: Missoula approves background check ordinance, votes 8-4 o o o Idaho: Old Lower Hydropower Plant back in service







News From The American Redoubt:

More Syrian Muslim “refugees” in Boise, Idaho than NYC and LA combined – B.B. o o o Don’t bring me no bad (redoubt) news. Liberal edition – T.Z. o o o Murder Rates Rose in a Quarter of the Nation’s 100 Largest Cities – Notice the area where murder is NOT increasing – M.P. o o o To shoot or not? A reporter finds it’s not always an easy call – Good thing she has a boyfriend to protect her – J.P. o o o Alberta Independence and the American Redoubt – N.L.




News From The American Redoubt:

Right Side Blog: Western Dakotas Belong in the American Redoubt o o o In fire’s wake, sheep farmer overwhelmed by community support o o o Long-time reloading machine maker and reloading components dealer Ponsness/Warren, in Rathdrum, Idaho has recently expanded their product line to include Grizzly brand polished once-fired polished rifle and pistol brass. Calibers include 5.56 NATO, 7.62 NATO, .38 Special, 9mm, and .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. o o o Montana: First snow of the season hits the mountains o o o Wyoming stands to lose $900M if Feds keep minerals in the ground







News From The American Redoubt:

Miles from nowhere… Video of a family’s life at the end of the road: Living in Idaho Back Country o o o Ten-Minute Video: North Idaho Wilderness Beauty. o o o The editors of the leftward-leaning Coeur d’Alene Press put their spin on the recent widely-read feature article in The Economist: Welcome to the American Redoubt o o o Wyoming Now Claiming It Owns the Wind – Taxes Energy Created by Mother Nature o o o From a SurvivalBlog reader: The employees of the largest employer in our Eastern Oregon county were made aware of this little gem today. It …




News From The American Redoubt:

Act III – Finale – “a long train of abuses and usurpations…” – Link sent in by J.H. o o o Idaho, SWAT destroys home for hours, but it was empty except for a dog. – T.Z. o o o Family camping in Idaho saves girl from mountain lion o o o ShepherdFarmerGeek writes in: The independently-made movie “Amerigeddon” is coming to Spokane Valley, Thursday, September 15th. Here’s what the movie is about and the trailer. The way it works is they need to have more pre-showing ticket sales to guarantee a showing. It’s pretty clever. As of this writing …




Letter: Remote Versus Truly Remote Rural Retreats

Dear Editor:I’ve been reading SurvivalBlog for a few weeks now, and while I admit that isn’t remotely enough time to wade through all the data present, I’m an old school (former) U.S. Marine that has long had a survialist mindset; I see one particular issue that jumps out at me. The standard advice, for looking for a bugout location or retreat, whether inside or outside of the ‘Redoubt’ seems to be this… 1) Find a plot of 20 acres or more that is, (2) off the beaten path BUT (3) has a well established road access, (4) with a good …




News From The American Redoubt:

The Economist (a leftist magazine and web site) did a pretty decent writeup on the American Redoubt featuring JWR. There are a few back-handed compliments, but overall it’s a good article. On the other hand, the comments (367, at last count) are pretty amusing and some are outrageously ill-informed. FYI: No, Idaho is not a “Blue” state. No, JWR has not undergone heart surgery. He is very healthy and active. While not a farmer, he is a rancher, and he most definitely does live inside the American Redoubt. He also coined the term “American Redoubt” in 2011–not “more than 10 …




How Do You Find A Good Survival Retreat Property?, by D.R. in TN

With global economic instability rising and personal security issues taking center stage in the U.S., consumer demand is increasing for remote properties that offer security and the ability to be self-contained. This could include providing your own electric power, drinking water, food, and personal protection. In other words, it’s the ability to live independently, in a self-sufficient manner, with renewable resources far from urban chaos.  Are you looking for a remote survival property? Think very seriously about it. We did, and what follows is a checklist of considerations for finding a survival retreat. It is the culmination of a four-year …




News From The American Redoubt:

I-84 Reopens After Wildfire o o o A coffee mule, literally: Café Mulé finds private land to serve coffee in Foothills – T.Z. o o o Reader J.H. sent in this link, remarking that the information is great for those who are new to the American Redoubt. This doctor covers everything from Rabies, insect bites, spiders, insect stings, and a host of other treatments: Pest TV o o o Cops Call Rancher for Help with a Bull and Then Murdered Him — No Charges, Paid Vacation – RBS







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Transgender shopper accused of taking pics of woman in changing room in Idaho TARGET store. Guess their bathroom policy thingy isn’t working out so great there either. – RBS o o o Woman leads officers on 120 mph motorcycle chase o o o Candidate: Export Wyoming coal through Idaho port o o o Montana sets grizzly hunt rules ahead of federal decision o o o In Redoubt News, we read: Judge Rules Against Political Prisoners AGAIN. o o o Radio Free Redoubt: Episode 16-28 Coups, Grievances, And Hypocrisy