SHTF Archive
Guns & Stuff
I’ve recently started marking all my gun magazines. I’m doing this for a couple different reasons. First – if I have any type of firearm performance issue I will …
Preparedness
This list has been around for a long time with a few slightly different versions out there. Take a look. Are there items that should be on the list? …
Preparedness
Over the last few weeks I have been testing the Manker U11 LED flashlight. I was sent this flashlight free of charge from GearBest.com for my honest review. The …
Guns & Stuff
This last week has been interesting. With gun control being a hot topic and many in Congress agreeing that some measure of gun control legislation is needed gun shops …
Current Events
Confused by the title? That’s OK. Couldn’t figure out what to call this post so I guess I am a bit too. Why did I call this website 1776PatriotUSA.com? …
Preparedness
Rourke: The Panhandle Rancher sent this in recently. Thanks PR!! Readers might be interested in the amount of equipment the wife and I travel with. Depending on how …
Preparedness
I am pleased to offer up a great giveaway sponsored by GearBest.com. There are 5 items listed. You can choose which item you think would make the best gift for the …
Preparedness
Alright folks – another installment of “Q & A Day”. Basically, ask me a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything …
Preparedness
Rourke: This post was originally published over at ThePatriotPodcast and written by my co-host Prepper Ralph. By Prepper Ralph So to begin with… Bug Out Bags(BOBs) are meant …
Preparedness
Appreciate the interest that has been shown regarding the Sawyer Mini Water Filter Bucket Kit. I have enjoyed using the Sawyer. It is simple to operate, reliable, and is a …
Random Thoughts
Spent a good amount of time researching what is happening in Venezuela. They are experiencing an economic collapse and it would be a very good idea to watch what …
Preparedness
May’s awesome Emergency Essentials monthly sale is almost over with some products discounted over 50%. This is truly an opportune time to stock up if finances will provide. Most hear “Emergency Essentials” and think …
Preparedness
I’ve watched this apocalyptic/SHTF movie several times and have enjoyed it. Overall seemed to be a pretty realistic depiction of what could transpire during a similar event. When …
Preparedness
Full disclosure – Gearbest.com sent me the HX Outdoors Survival Knife for free with the acknowledgement I would conduct an honest review. The HX Outdoors Survival Knife is one of …
Preparedness
This past week had me thinking a lot about preparedness and goals to reach over the next 18 months. Feel pretty good where I’m at and where I need …
Current Events
This past week has been very stressful and frustrating. This happens to me every so often when I try to comprehend the state of this country and the actions …
Guns & Stuff
With the popularity of the AR platform and the .223/5.56 round I thought it would be a good idea to review the trajectory of the round and common sighting …
Guns & Stuff
It is often professed that a weapons stockpile should consist of firearms in common calibers for one very important reason: Resupply. Due to the sheer volume of rounds with …
Preparedness
Tax season is well underway and as a result, many receive refunds of varying amounts and provide an opportunity to better positions on preps. In 2019 the average tax …
Preparedness
What follows is a video series from SouthernPrepper1. SP1 has a great Youtube channel offering up tons of valuable information. He is ex-military and shares a lot of information …
Life Philosophy
January 13th, 1982: Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac River. Only six of the 74 passengers survived the crash and ended up in the icy water. While …
Preparedness
Let’s review what an operational cache is: An operational cache is a secure source for re-supply of equipment and needed items to access later when needed. An operational cache …
Preparedness
After publishing Operational Cache Part 1: Quality of Selected Equipment, I received a few emails questioning why a cache would be needed in the first place. Although in years past I …
Preparedness
This is the first installment of a multi-part series on Operational Caches. An Operational Cache is a resupply of critical items often accessed while on the go. These caches are often …
Preparedness
If you have been reading this weekly series you may have noticed a trend – guns & ammo. I have made some strides over the past few months especially …
Preparedness
This past week has been interesting. Facebook announced they were banning all groups which provide for private sales of firearms. Many on Facebook that have utilized these groups as a …
Current Events
JR: This post originally appeared HERE over at DoomandBloom.net. One of the scenarios we write about is the “Pandemic”. Although we have had success curing many illnesses with antibiotics, …
Preparedness
Over the last week I have watched a couple of newer movies with distinct apocalyptic themes. This got me thinking of my favorites and the ones I felt were the …