Author: JR

5 Steps to Building a Digital Preparedness Library(2020 Update)

I have gone through numerous preparedness digital library systems over the years. My shelves are overflowing with books but with the availability of the Internet and digital ebooks, guides, manuals and various pdf’s, the creation of a truly massive digital preparedness library is very possible. To create a digital survival & preparedness library I’ve used… Continue reading 5 Steps to Building a Digital Preparedness Library(2020 Update)

Retreat Medical Station Part 1 of 2

Being without much needed medical supplies when you need them is scary. While working as a nurse outside the hospital setting people often looked to me for medical advice. Not having the convenience of a physician or other trained medical personnel when health issues arose made me plan two or three steps ahead for things… Continue reading Retreat Medical Station Part 1 of 2

Wuhan Coronavirus Update

The streets in Wuhan, China remain almost completely absent of both human and vehicle traffic. Supplies are drying up and over 60 million people remain quarantined. The numbers coming out of China are daunting at best and likely understated. Being a communist country China is well known for manipulating the truth. Evidence suggests the virus… Continue reading Wuhan Coronavirus Update

Update: Jake

A couple of weeks ago I put out a prayer request for my dog – Jake.  Jake had gotten very sick, not eating and having severe diarrhea. Typical actions for dietary issues for a large dog like Jake would be chicken breast and plain rice. It didn’t work. A couple of visits the vet found… Continue reading Update: Jake

Virginia Gun Rights Protest Monday, January 20th – A POWDER KEG!!

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and the Democrat-controlled government has been threatening to pass sweeping gun control bills striking to the heart of the United States Constitution and the 2nd Amendment. In response to these actions, numerous counties have passed laws declaring themselves “sanctuaries” from gun control laws passed by the state government. While the legality… Continue reading Virginia Gun Rights Protest Monday, January 20th – A POWDER KEG!!

Prayer Request

Hello all. My male Husky Jake has become very ill. He is currently spending the night at a Veterinary specialist. I would really appreciate any and all prayers.  Jake is a member of the family – one of my kids. I pray he is OK. Thanks, Rourke

Trouble In The World – Iran

The United States is involved in too many countries around the world. Regardless of political leanings far too much blood and way too much taxpayer money have been spent getting involved in other countries and their business. The past several decades have seen wars and conflicts that were more about money, oil, and power than… Continue reading Trouble In The World – Iran

Grid Down Communications: Satellite Text Communications

  EMP – electromagnetic pulse. Opinions vary as to how extensive damage to our nation’s infrastructure would be should this unfortunate event occur. The overall consensus is somewhere between serious and catastrophic. One area when considering the effects of EMP is communication. Most agree that cell phones, the Internet, and even landlines will be rendered… Continue reading Grid Down Communications: Satellite Text Communications

News Dispatch

  Here are a few news tidbits, links, and stories for the preparedness-minded. California Judge Questions AR-15 Lower ATF Classification Someone Just Made a Huge Bet the Market Crashes By April Is Red Dawn Really Just Ridiculous? 51% of Americans Want to END Freedom of Speech Millions Face Power Cuts as California Fires Spread Soros… Continue reading News Dispatch

Civil War 2.0: Uncommon Preparations to Consider

  Civil War 2.0 has started. History will show we are within the early stages of what is being called a low-intensity domestic conflict. This current conflict and what is to come is quite unlike what most of us for the past two decades have considered when it comes to preparedness. Time’s change and so… Continue reading Civil War 2.0: Uncommon Preparations to Consider

The Left Stands Against Police and All Gun Owners

  The left never ceases to amaze me. Countless genders. No border security.  7 years to act on climate change or the world will end. Abortion AFTER birth is still a woman’s choice. This endless credit list of insanity coming from the Left is absurd….and is destroying the country. Let’s review a couple recent examples… Continue reading The Left Stands Against Police and All Gun Owners

Budget Friendly Preparedness Tips – $10 Per Week

  It’s been two weeks since my last post as things have been extremely busy. Hey – life happens. While the economy is strong and unemployment is at record low levels there are many people that continue to struggle. While stats and data can be manipulated to prove almost anything, the fact remains that wages… Continue reading Budget Friendly Preparedness Tips – $10 Per Week

From the Desk of John Rourke – August 14th, 2019

  Note: Every so often I’ll throw out some random thoughts on a variety of topics. This comes “From the Desk” of John Rourke.   Last week was a long stressful one at work. Trying to relax this past weekend and will be traveling this upcoming one. I’ve purposely NOT watched the news, however, can’t… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – August 14th, 2019

Widespread Reporting on Coming Food Shortage

  Spend a little time on Youtube and you’ll see many video’s warning people of a coming food shortage. Extensive crop loss is blamed on excessive rainfall and corresponding flooding within the United States. Proponents of the food shortage also blame “climate change” and state the next several years will see rising food prices, declining… Continue reading Widespread Reporting on Coming Food Shortage

2020 Democrat Candidates and Gun Control

  I’ve said it once and I’ll say it a thousand times – politics and preparedness go hand in hand. Our ability to defend ourselves from the perspective of lawfulness is at the mercy of politicians at the local, state, and federal level. Regardless of their apparent misunderstanding of “shall not be infringed”, the assclowns… Continue reading 2020 Democrat Candidates and Gun Control

A Realistic Look at Civil War 2

  You’d have to live in a vacuum not to realize the political and social division in this country has grown tremendously over the past 10-15 years. There is a trending belief that a new, modern civil war is inevitable. Opinions vary on exactly what this conflict will look like. I have my own beliefs… Continue reading A Realistic Look at Civil War 2

Digital Preparedness Library – Updated Download Section

  The most significant recent change here at 1776PatriotUSA.com is within the DOWNLOAD section. It has been greatly expanded and reformatted. There is now over 60 gigabytes of information organized within folders and accessible using a newly generated graphic interface. New files are being added almost daily. Information is valuable and in a grid-down, no… Continue reading Digital Preparedness Library – Updated Download Section

Programming the Baofeng UV-5R for Common Frequencies

  The Baofeng UV-5R and similar radios are very useful tools. It’s a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 136-174 MHz and 400-480 MHz frequencies. It can be programmed with up to 128 channels. They can receive and transmit a variety of frequencies including those used by weather radios… Continue reading Programming the Baofeng UV-5R for Common Frequencies

Liberty

  “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security.” Benjamin Franklin

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