Odds ‘n Sods:

Abraham”s new blog on suburban survival looks like it is off to a great start. His most recent post selecting “Get Home Bag” contents was excellent. (A hat tip to the gents over at Total Survivalist Libertarian Rantfest (TSLRF), for the link to Abraham’s blog)

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Our friend Commander Zero up in Montana recently had a very well-reasoned post on handgun proficiency that quotes my mentor, Mel Tappan: Standard Controllability Test

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Bob at Ready Made Resources mentioned that after some record sales, they are now down to just 30 of the used water-tight Hardigg gun caching cases left on-hand. These have been selling very quickly since the election. (There is little wonder why! One customer called them “my Obama Gun Grab Insurance” ) Bob also reminded me that their 25% off sale on Mountain House and AlpenAire freeze-dried foods ends in just four days. Don’t miss out!

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News and commentary, courtesy of The Economatrix: Watch Out For Gift Cards this Holiday SeasonThe Banks Don’t Just Get It, They Are Lucky to Be AliveWall Street Turns To Consumer To Gauge EconomyGM’s Beleaguered Shares Could Go LowerCentral Bankers Fear DeflationEconomic Downturn Marches Toward Main StreetBerkshire Hathaway Profits Fall 77%

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There are several new retreat properties listed at our spin-off web site, SurvivalRealty.com. One of these listings is for parcels that are being broken up from the old Rawles Ranch, near Stites, Idaho. Disclaimer: I no longer own that ranch, but I will indirectly benefit, since any parcels that sell will pay off the remaining mortgage note that I hold.