Experts say Eastern Montana economy fueled by Bakken oil o o o Megaload hunkers down in Choteau, waits out weather and snowy roads o o o Here we go again: Firearms dealers have shortages for guns, ammo: supplies tight, prices escalating – B.R. o o o Here is one for the Redoubt! Go WYOMING! Wyoming most conservative, D.C. most liberal in 2013 – F.B. o o o County spends $38,000 on transmission line battle
T.H. sent in this link to Amend2, a company based in Idaho that makes 30-rnd magazines. They are $15 apiece and seem stronger that Magpul, according to T.H. o o o Here is an clever product, made by a small business in Rexburg, Idaho: The Hot Logs o o o Citizens take law into own hands after cash-strapped Ore. county guts sheriff’s office o o o Itt seems that Idaho could be next state to allow guns on campus – RBS o o o RBS also sent in this video of a man who can skin, gut, and partially debone …
Photos: Boise woman’s tiny house o o o Two Gun bills have been posted on the Oregon Legislative website that may interest our readers there. SB 1551 which deals with an expansion of gun registration legislation, and HB 4068 which deals with people who have had convictions for small amounts of marijuana or who had those convictions before Oregon reduced the penalty to apply for CHLs. o o o Sandpoint ranch raises Budweiser Clydesdales o o o R.B.S. sent these three videos in. I especially like the all-terain wheel chair. Paralyzed vet gets all-terrain chair complete with gun rack Senators …
Some useful data from Atlas Van Lines: 2013 Migration Patterns. The migration trend toward The American Redoubt looks like it is accelerating. The only contrary data point is the recent out-migration from Wyoming, but I suspect that much of that is attributable to the petroleum engineers, roughnecks, and assorted camp followers who are heading toward the ongoing Bakken oil boom in North Dakota and adjoining eastern Montana. o o o Coeur d’Alene cops release shooting video. (You can see the video here.) JWR’s Comments: This looks like another intentional “Suicide by Cop” initiated by someone who was mentally unbalanced. …
American Redoubt Darknet (ARD) an Introduction o o o B.B. sent: EPA Changes The Borders Of Wyoming; Governor Appeals Decision. Here is another article about the situation, from the Casper Star Tribune: EPA: Riverton part of the Wind River Indian Reservation o o o Not just Mag-Pul… Another Colorado company votes with their feet: Maverick Ammunition Coming To Laramie o o o Idaho Cabin survives massive wildfire, then its assessed value goes up – Everyone else’s burned and their value went down… o o o An interesting (albeit overly simplistic) infographic: The United States Of Shame …
I heard about a company in Rexburg, Idaho with a clever spin on working around magazine capacity restrictions: Maghack.com. (Note: Folks who live in self-defense oppressed states should consult their state and local before ordering.) o o o Meanwhile, in Wyoming, the law of averages catches up with them: Woman shot at Lowe’s after gun drops from holster. (Or at least, that was their story…) o o o Idaho’s version of “reindeer” more elusive than ever o o o New Year Likely To Bring More ‘Megaload’ Fights
James Wesley, Here is a link to an interesting map showing what the US might look like if John Wesley Powell’s ideas of settlement districts based on watersheds were applied to all state boundaries. Powell recognized that water issues would be an ongoing problem for westward expansion and published his strategy in the 1879 paper, “A Report on the Arid Regions of the United States, with a More Detailed Account of the Lands of Utah”. He was greatly influenced by Mormon settlers’ management of water resources. – C.J.
Spokane man falls from rooftop while taunting negotiators o o o I just learned from reader Jason P. that a great small family business is up for sale: Bullpacs.com. Jason says: “They make a nearly indestructible pack frame the even works with a USGI ALICE pack. I have nothing but good things to say about their frames and their customer service. They are located in Lewiston, Idaho. I thought one of your readers might be interested in this for a home business.” o o o From North Idaho: Some politicians see fit to support our constitutional rights …
In 2011 I retired from the military and my wife and I moved to our forever home in Northwest Nevada. At the time we were not preppers, nor were we from here. We just wanted to live on some acreage, away from big city problems, in a location in which we could indulge our love for the outdoors. After the 2012 elections, our fears about the direction of our country grew rapidly and we stumbled upon the concept of prepping. As we begin our second calendar year of prepping I thought it would be helpful to execute a self-assessment of our …
The recent article The Benefits of a Homesteading Approach to Preparedness, by Chaya had much wisdom about moving before a crunch. There will not be time to prepare or get to know your surroundings if you wait. I have dreamed about moving to the American Redoubt for the last 3-4 years, however there were several things that prohibited me. I had a house payment and small business in Rural Northern Pa, I had a great job and family ties. I did not want to leave my father and small hobby farm. In December of last year my mother received news …
Strong Rules on Fracking in Wyoming Seen as Model o o o In Idaho: Of Poker and Plunder: Commissarina Olson Strikes Again. [JWR Adds: I’ve addressed the Federal statute on Misprison of a Felony previously in SurvivalBlog. Any genuine jurisdiction over civilians in misprision cases is dubious, at best.] o o o What Spokane wants from state lawmakers o o o Idaho to sell furnishings from former governor’s mansion o o o Eastern Oregon megaload trip – This 900,000 pound load should have already be in Canada, but it is moving slowly, because of bad weather.
Gary Marbut (one of the originators of the now famous “Made in Montana” guns law) has proposed novel legislation: The Constitutional Settlements Commission of the States o o o R.B.S. sent: Lt. Gov: In rural Idaho, quite a lot of hostility. o o o A larger American Redoubt? PPP Poll: Colorado Getting Redder . (A hat tip to to H.L. for the link.) o o o He never even really had to apply or interview… Harsin agrees to five year $6.5 million contract with Boise State. (So…. Does the extra advertising and scholarship revenue of a “winning” …
Radio Free Redoubt will be broadcasting live on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. They will be broadcasting a concert in Cocolalla, Idaho featuring patriot singer-songwriter Jordan Page, kicking off his Northwest Liberty Tour. o o o Church plans fruit orchard in Boise’s North End o o o Tim in Missoula liked this site: Made in Montana Products Directory o o o Who says Idaho has no culture? A company in Cascade, Idaho proves that there is an active culture! In fact they have cultures from all around the world. (Thanks to Terry H. for the link.) …
R.B.S. sent: Idaho Romanians face removal for immigration fraud o o o Update: Jefferson Republic: Two Approaches o o o B.H. mentioned this press release headline: Pork Infused Ammunition Maker Now Accepts Bitcoin for payment. “Jihawg Ammo, famous (infamous) makers of a new pork infused radical anti-Jihadist Ammunition announces they are accepting Bitcoin for payment for their unique pork infused anti-Jihadist ammunition and other products.” They are located in Dalton Gardens, Idaho. o o o George Ziermann, a shoemaker from Pendleton, Oregon, has been trying to sell his business (George’s Boots) for the past eight years. …
Attention Montanans: I read about a great place to shoot: Central Montana Shooting Complex, near Lewistown. o o o Counter-Insurgency Warfare in Boise? o o o A Montana mountain man gives a judge a piece of his mind. I must mention that the judge looks like she came straight out of Central Casting in Hollywood. (I think she’d be perfect for one particular part.) o o o Here is an interesting product that is designed and made in the Redoubt: Headache Hammock