Author: JR

From the Desk of John Rourke – October 9th, 2017

  It appears that “bump fire” stocks and other devices that provide near full-auto performance may be banned with growing pressure from the public. Many pro-2nd Amendment Congressmen have signaled a willingness to consider gun control legislation as a result of the massacre in Las Vegas. Even the NRA has suggested that they would support… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – October 9th, 2017

Tactics for The American Reformation Part 3: Basic AR-15 Duty Set Up

Let’s take a look at setting up a Duty AR-15. What is “Duty”? Anything from patrolling property, home defense, as well as battling brigands and other evildoers. Now – a good Duty rifle does not have to cost an arm, legs, and unmentionables. Especially with the current firearm market duty AR’s can be purchased with… Continue reading Tactics for The American Reformation Part 3: Basic AR-15 Duty Set Up

Ignorance is Truly Bliss

  I am writing this sitting in a quaint coffee shop in the town which I live. The young and the old are flocking in…lining up to buy these tiny creations of cake, chocolate, fruit fillings and numerous things I cannot pronounce. The guy behind the counter is metro-sexual to the highest level and I… Continue reading Ignorance is Truly Bliss

Trajectory of the .223/5.56 Round in a Carbine

  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 ranges. Being a high velocity round the trajectory is relatively flat within a few hundred yards – past 400 the drop-off is significant. There are… Continue reading Trajectory of the .223/5.56 Round in a Carbine

From the Desk of John Rourke – October 4th, 2017

  Thank you for the recent article sharing on social media. As I try to expand the presence of 1776PatriotUSA.com and the multitude of messages and beliefs I promote I certainly cannot do it alone. Certain aspects of publishing can be somewhat automated – at a cost. One of the largest ways to reach more… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – October 4th, 2017

From the Desk of John Rourke – October 2nd, 2017

  Another week of posting older articles. Next week everything will get back on track. While not obvious a lot has been and will be done behind the scenes to keep 1776 moving forward. A lot of projects getting worked on. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ The daily deal website BestPreparednessDeals.com launched yesterday. ◊ ◊ ◊… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – October 2nd, 2017

Dirt Cheap Thermal…..and it works!!!

  Thermal optics and imaging devices have long been sought after but priced out of reach for most preppers. I make no claims to have any expertise in thermal nor any other kind of night vision. Night vision – including thermal – provides the ability to at least monitor what exists in the darkness while others can… Continue reading Dirt Cheap Thermal…..and it works!!!

Chris Costa on Why We Train

  Prior to founding Costa Ludus in 2011, Chris Costa spent 4 years as the President of Magpul Dynamics. Before founding Magpul Dynamics, Costa spent 7 years in the private sector at Applied Marine Technologies Inc. (AMTI) on assignment with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Risk Management Division (RMD). Also known as “The Beard”… Continue reading Chris Costa on Why We Train

Retreat Arrival Checklist

I’ve been asked several times about when something happens and people first arrive at a retreat location. Questions usually come up regarding who does what and when. Granted situation details will dictate quite a bit but having some form of checklist will help remember things, decrease stress, and allow people to use their brains for… Continue reading Retreat Arrival Checklist

The Panhandle Rancher’s Long Range Travel Kit

  Readers might be interested in the amount of equipment the wife and I travel with. Depending on how far/where we travel, the M4/M1A is traded out so that we just travel with one long rifle. My EDC includes a 1911 platform, Surefire Chroma, Emerson folder, 4″fixed blade, fire materials, and compass. I’ve laminated the… Continue reading The Panhandle Rancher’s Long Range Travel Kit

The “Patriot” Rifle AR Build

  My latest AR is the result of the “Katrina” rifle concept. Katrina rifle you ask? The term came about after Hurricane Katrina devasted the Gulf and left many residents in a state of WROL(Without Rule of Law). Widespread looting, lawlessness, and general civil unrest provide a very dangerous environment.  Add to this the absence of… Continue reading The “Patriot” Rifle AR Build

Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things? Recent accomplishments in preparedness. Projects being worked on. Thoughts on world events. Recent purchases & recommendations Current events related to politics, terrorism, crime – whatever. Go on an adventure or have fun? Share it! Whatever is on your mind….… Continue reading Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

From the Desk of John Rourke – September 22nd, 2017

  Hurricane Maria Update: It appears that Maria will head out into the Atlantic. This is excellent news, however, anything could happen. It is days away from affecting the United States and if it should take a westerly track change it could present a very big problem. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ The sanctions just imposed… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – September 22nd, 2017

From the Desk of John Rourke – September 21st, 2017

  I was recently asked why I do not support transgenders in the military. I do not believe that transgenders are normal and it is a sign of a mental disorder.  These people need help. A large percentage of transgenders are suicidal or at a minimum unbalanced.  This is not a logical thing for combat… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – September 21st, 2017

From the Desk of John Rourke – September 20th, 2017

  Hurricane Maria Update: Maria is getting ready to slam Puerto Rico and continue towards a general direction of the East Coast of the United States. Most of the tracking shows Hurricane Maria turning sharply north. It is still a long ways out and much could change. If anywhere within the range of this storm keep… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – September 20th, 2017

From the Desk of John Rourke – September 19th, 2017

  Hurricane Maria Update: Tracking by midday Monday is showing the storm taking a northern turn potential heading towards the Carolina coast – or possibly out to sea or even heading towards New England. At this point, it is too early to tell. Oh….Maria is now a Catagory 5 hurricane. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – September 19th, 2017

Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things? Recent accomplishments in preparedness. Projects being worked on. Thoughts on world events. Recent purchases & recommendations Current events related to politics, terrorism, crime – whatever. Go on an adventure or have fun? Share it! Whatever is on your mind….… Continue reading Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

From the Desk of John Rourke – September 15th, 2017

  A local gun shop asked me about a partnership to bring preparedness supplies and information to their customer. The place is very big and similar to a small Bass Pro Shop. While this may seem like a great opportunity – I’m extremely busy. Not to be selfish but if I don’t get something out… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – September 15th, 2017

First Hand Report: Conditions In Florida After Hurricane Irma

  A few of us on the 1776 Telegram Group have been in communication with frequent 1776-commenter “Clark”. Located in the heart of destruction in Florida he is living his own personal SHTF. Make no mistake about it those of us that think about what a SHTF situation would be like don’t know the half of it.… Continue reading First Hand Report: Conditions In Florida After Hurricane Irma

From the Desk of John Rourke – September 14th, 2017

  In a hard hitting investigative interview on CNN, Hillary Clinton demonstrated her “alternate nostril breathing” technique as one method she used to deal with her loss to President Trump. I’ll tell you….this is some serious reporting going on. No questions about her releasing her new book on the Anniversary of Benghazi. Nope. No questions on… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – September 14th, 2017

From the Desk of John Rourke – September 13th, 2022

(Note: This post is a work of fiction) I know it’s been several weeks since my last post. Surprised I have been able to keep the website up. Via numerous proxy servers, mirrors, and redirects, most of the United States can still access the website. How long will this keep working I’m not sure. The family… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – September 13th, 2022

From the Desk of John Rourke – September 12th, 2017

  Congratulations!! The United States National Debt has reached $20 trillion dollars. The crooks in Washington will keep the debt clock running……and running…..and running…..and running…… ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I’ve been in discussion with an author who writes prepper fiction. They are wanting me to continue what I started with my book A Survival… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – September 12th, 2017