So my son got fired from the job he has worked for the past year – Zaxby’s. It was his first job and he made me really proud how serious he took it. He missed a total of 1 day and brought a doctors note for that absence. He received a raise about a… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 31th, 2017
Author: JR
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 30th, 2017
It’s disappointing to hear a segment of Trump supporters bail on him over one issue or even two as they disagree with Trump’s handling of certain issues. No one is perfect and there will be no President that does everything that everyone will agree with. Let’s have some perspective and realistic vision. ◊ ◊… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 30th, 2017
Quote: Abraham Lincoln on the United States Role on Earth
“My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth. “ Abraham Lincoln
From the Desk of the John Rourke – January 27th, 2017
President of Mexico cancel’s trip to Washington. Big loss. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ As I have gotten older I find myself thinking “If I could go back and do it over again I would have…” – can’t stand it. What a waste of time. I don’t dwell on it like I used to… Continue reading From the Desk of the John Rourke – January 27th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 26th, 2017
Terrible news about Mary Tyler Moore. Grew up watching her TV shows. She gave many people a lot of laughs. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ So looking forward to seeing the construction of the wall begin stopping illegal immigration from Mexico. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ The stock market is climbing, the economy is growing… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 26th, 2017
Army adopts the Sig P320 as new standard issue sidearm
The US Army has selected the Sig P320 to replace the Beretta M9 service pistol. I’ve never been a huge fan of Sig however that bias is really not based on much. I owned a Sig 2022 9mm several years ago and did not care for it. I need to check out the P320.… Continue reading Army adopts the Sig P320 as new standard issue sidearm
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 25th, 2017
Some discussions around brass versus steel-cased ammunition use awhile back has been on my mind. I have no issues stocking and shooting steel in my AK – however only use it for practice in my AR. I also never shoot steel in any of my pistols. Doesn’t make sense does t? Actually for me… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 25th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 24th, 2017
Was part of a discussion on Facebook where someone said it really doesn’t matter if fewer people showed for the Inauguration last week than showed in 2008 or 2012. I disagreed from the perspective that it simply isn’t true – thus holding the media accountable for their lies should be done. I was told… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 24th, 2017
Netflix Pick: Last Man Standing
Being cable and satellite free I rely heavily on Internet streaming for my entertainment. Last Man Standing is one of the greatest finds on Netflix I have made. Love this comedy! Summary: Mike Baxter (Tim Allen) is the quintessential man’s man. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of room for that at home where he lives… Continue reading Netflix Pick: Last Man Standing
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 23rd, 2017
Madonna states she has been thinking of blowing up the White House. OK Secret Service – where are you? ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ It is amazing the rumors and flat out insanity spewed by people that have no idea what they are talking about. My wife is a teacher and many of her… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 23rd, 2017
Review: Zanflare F1 LED Flashlight
Introduction: The Zanflare F1 LED Flashlight is a brand new entry into the high performance flashlight market. Throwing in excess of 1200 lumens the Zanflare’s narrow beam penetrates the night like a hot knife through butter – just like a flashlight should. Its ability to charge via common mini-USB without opening the battery compartment is… Continue reading Review: Zanflare F1 LED Flashlight
President Donald Trump Inauguration Speech
In case you missed it here is President Trumps speech he made after being sworn in. I found it to be uplifting and just what I was hoping he would say. Confident. Inspiring, Positive. Non-politically correct. Here you go…..
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 20th, 2017
Inauguration Day. I pray that Trump is able to effectively institute a good percentage of his policies and prove the naysayers wrong. No doubt this is a pivotal time in history. Time will tell the true tale of his success and failure. I’ll tell you one thing – I am loving the sound of “former”… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 20th, 2017
Was buying a bunch of magazines prior to the election bad?
The sales of guns, ammo, and magazines was massive prior to the election. Most of us thought Killary was going to contaminate the Oval Office for sure and along with that the risk of significant gun control measures was high. Hey – I’m not disappointed! Gun control seems to be way down the list… Continue reading Was buying a bunch of magazines prior to the election bad?
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 19th, 2017
You never know what will happen. My next door neighbor – a 30-something mother of two young boys has been diagnosed with colon cancer. She’s been in the hospital of 18 days and it doesn’t look good. Hate to be a downer but count your blessings while you can. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 19th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 18th, 2017
Pretty much blew my diet this past weekend but not terribly so. Had some pizza, a little popcorn. No big deal. Was very strict all last week and back on it this week. Really enjoying hitting the gym daily – or twice daily. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I refuse to put ketchup in… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 18th, 2017
Want to own a .50 cal? You likely already do…….
OK – I’m not talking .50 BMG here but a devastatingly powerful round is likely readily available to you. I am referring to the Winchester 12 gauge Super-X BRI Sabot Slug. This is a .50 caliber 437 grain slug sent down range upwards of 1400fps……and 1800 pounds of energy. “BOOM!!” Ballistics are not everything.… Continue reading Want to own a .50 cal? You likely already do…….
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 17th, 2017
Finished my first stippling job. I was exceedingly detailed and it turned out great. I would estimate about 2 hours on this one PMAG. Worth it? Sure. The level of gripping surface is greatly enhanced. Will I do all my mag’s? Nope. Too time consuming however I am experimenting with different patterns that take less… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 17th, 2017
Rourke’s Recommendations
Every couple weeks or so I recommend a few things such as movies, books, and an assortment of gear – all kinds of stuff. Some of these are related to survival & preparedness – while others are just stuff I like. Most are on Amazon but not all. So – for this week……here is my list:… Continue reading Rourke’s Recommendations
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 16th, 2017
Hope everyone had a great weekend. Spent most all day Saturday with Jonny – my oldest son who just turned 18. Had a great time with the two of us going out for a late breakfast, playing some pool, bowling, and a little shopping. Need more days like this. Due to the above spent… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 16th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 13th, 2017
7 days to go….. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I have seen it often said that there is no place for discussion of government and politics on a preparedness website. Obviously I completely disagree. I think they are as intertwined as ammunition is to guns. So many of the situations we prepare for are… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 13th, 2017
What If You Had To Stay In a Bunker For 2 Weeks?
From the “Q & A” post yesterday Methane asked the following question: If you had to stay in a bunker for 2+ weeks due to nuclear attack, what would be some of the supplies you would ensure to have besides food/water? After watching “ALONE”, I wonder if I could survive with only 1 other… Continue reading What If You Had To Stay In a Bunker For 2 Weeks?
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 12th, 2017
I listened to quite a bit of the Q&A with Jeff Sessions at his confirmation hearing on Day 1. Thought he gave some great answers. Political opposition is what it is – political opposition. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Ordered my 3rd pair of Merrell hiking shoes – love ’em. None are wore out… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 12th, 2017
Q & A Day……45GAP, 357 Sig, 327 Federal…….and 10mm
Ask a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “What if Batman get’s bitten by a vampire?“ – whatever. Go ahead – “make my day.” JR * * * * * * *… Continue reading Q & A Day……45GAP, 357 Sig, 327 Federal…….and 10mm
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 11th, 2017
Just remembered something: Just before Christmas the front office staff where I worked decided to have a gift exchange. Thee was a game involved although the details really aren’t important. Everyone was to bring a gift valued at around $20. I brought a single 1 ounce American Silver Eagle. Everyone was fascinated by the… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 11th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 10th, 2017
Interesting that there were several mainstream media outlets including CNN that edited pictures of Florida mass murderer and terrorist Esteban Santiago to remove his Muslim hand sign from pictures. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Let me make this perfectly clear: Although I have promoted the purchase and use of steel case ammunition as… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 10th, 2017
Bad Things Happen In a Free Society
It’s an inevitable question asked by children everywhere. There is no easy answer. I remember in 10th grade having a local minister visit my home and attempt to answer. The shooting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida just begs the question as to why bad things happen. A simple answer could be if bad things didn’t… Continue reading Bad Things Happen In a Free Society
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 9th, 2017
The snow we were supposed to get never showed up. It went to the north of us. Maybe next time. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Mentioned I had an old Casio G-Shock watch with a broken band. I found a band kit on eBay for around $14 and ordered it. Planning on getting a… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 9th, 2017
Civilian Involvement: The Newhall Incident
Via Wikipedia…… The Newhall incident, also called the “Newhall massacre”, was a shootout between two heavily armed criminals and officers of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in the Newhall unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, California on April 5, 1970. In less than 5 minutes, four CHP officers were killed in what was at… Continue reading Civilian Involvement: The Newhall Incident
From the Desk of John Rourke – January 6th, 2017
Tensions continue to build between the US and Russia. Hopefully things will cool down soon. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I never carry or wear a watch. Primarily due to always having my phone with me. None of my kits/packs have a watch either. Need to correct this. I have an old Casio G-Shock with… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – January 6th, 2017