Author: JR

Video: Completing An 80% Lower

There’s been some interest in 80% lowers and the process of finishing one. I have not completed one myself although I have seen the final product and talked to the machinist that did the work. If he chooses he can comment below this post on his experience. The product I am familiar with came from… Continue reading Video: Completing An 80% Lower

Jericho Episode 7 – Long Live the Mayor

Here is the seventh of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is… Continue reading Jericho Episode 7 – Long Live the Mayor

Layering your Kits

When dressing for activities in the out of doors we often use layering so that we can add or remove layers as needed to meet our needs in changing temperatures or climates.  This same approach can be used when making our many different “KITS”.   Everyone has their EDC (Every Day Carry) items that they have… Continue reading Layering your Kits

Q & A Day…..Hiking, Camping, Kayaking and Black Licorice

Ask a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “Can you daydream at night” – whatever. Go ahead – “make my day.” JR     *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *  … Continue reading Q & A Day…..Hiking, Camping, Kayaking and Black Licorice

Goingray58: Why Does Prepping Exist As It Does Today?

Been thinking:   Why does prepping exist as it does today?   What makes it popular or possible based on numbers that participate to a greater or lesser degree?   Humans have been around as a genus species (homo sapiens) about 200,000 years, with civilization of some sort about the last 6,000 years. Industrialization has… Continue reading Goingray58: Why Does Prepping Exist As It Does Today?

Prayer Request

I received an email from frequent commenter Lightning. Her husband is struggling with some ongoing health issues and more tests are in the works. They have been married 46 years and living life day by day. Would appreciate it if you’re willing to go ahead and say a prayer. Rourke  

A second Civil War or American Revolution?

It is interesting as I travel through my everyday life and talk to acquaintances or meet with vendors as part of my job the things people say. These folks do not know my political leanings nor my concern for troubled times ahead. These are just regular people that they themselves voice concern about the future. More… Continue reading A second Civil War or American Revolution?

Prep’s This Week

Not a lot to report this week. I have been preparing the garden to start installing raised beds. I’ve decided to use wood and vary their size and shape. I may also have a portion of the space continue with a standard in ground plot. Once I get enough complete my Fall garden will be… Continue reading Prep’s This Week

Video: AR 15 Mil-Spec Lower Build

A little while back I mentioned that when putting together an AR stripped lower I used YouTube to assist with assembly.  Laying out all the required parts on a table along with a laptop and then following a build video step by step makes everything extremely simple. Here is an example of one such video.… Continue reading Video: AR 15 Mil-Spec Lower Build

Jericho Episode 5: Federal Response

Here is the fifth of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is… Continue reading Jericho Episode 5: Federal Response

CIMA Knife Table Top Review

I ordered this CIMA fixed blade knife a couple months ago when it was on sale for less than $20 and was shipped free. I really wasn’t expecting much. This is a chinese-made and at that price point how good could it be? As usual when ordering from GearBest a package was waiting for me… Continue reading CIMA Knife Table Top Review

From the Desk of John Rourke…..

No more “From the Front Lines….” I decided to go back to the old title of “From the Desk of…”   Looking at some website statistics it looks like only a few people have visited the PROJECTS section since I announced its creation. I’m going to maintain it however I’m going to publish those completed… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke…..

Rourke on Trump

Rourke: The following is a slightly edited and expanded version of a comment response I wrote up a few days ago. Figured I would share with everyone.   Trump is NOT a politician and is no different today than 30 years ago. He says things like most of us do – no political correctness and… Continue reading Rourke on Trump

Ralph’s Personal IFAK

Rourke: This post originally appeared over at The Patriot Podcast and can be seen HERE.   So to begin, IFAK is a military acronym that stands for “Individual First Aid Kit”. It’s history goes all the way back hundreds of years when soldiers would carry bandaging cloth just in case they became wounded on the… Continue reading Ralph’s Personal IFAK

Q & A Day…..Movies, Books, and the 2nd American Civil War

  Alright folks – an overdue installment of “Q & A Day”. Basically, ask me a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “When at the movies which armrest is yours?” – whatever. Go ahead – “make my day.” JR     *  … Continue reading Q & A Day…..Movies, Books, and the 2nd American Civil War

Jericho Episode 3: Four Horseman

Here is the third of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is… Continue reading Jericho Episode 3: Four Horseman

Site Update / Changing Email Subscription Service

I finally was able to get most of the changes implemented although in a little different manner than planned. No matter…….. Here are the most recent changes: ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Blog Subscriptions: Many of you have subscribed and receive emails whenever a new post goes up. I have been using the same company… Continue reading Site Update / Changing Email Subscription Service

Site Update

Announced yesterday that I would be implementing some changes effective today. Well – Murphy showed and I ended up have some trouble. Hopefully I can work everything out soon and will. Beyond that remember if you wish to receive email notifications on new posts simply enter your email address in the space over to the… Continue reading Site Update

Madame President Clinton’s Coming War on the Blogosphere, and Your Countermeasures

Rourke: The following is reprinted with permission via SurvivalBlog.com. The original post can be seen HERE.   Now that Hillary (“Hitlery”) Rodham Clinton (HRC) has received the Democratic Party nomination for president, there is a strong likelihood that she will win the election in November and then be enthroned as president in January of 2017.… Continue reading Madame President Clinton’s Coming War on the Blogosphere, and Your Countermeasures

Jericho Episode 2: Fallout

Here is the second of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is also… Continue reading Jericho Episode 2: Fallout

Panhandle Rancher: Reloading Basics and Equipment Recommendations

  Why reload your own ammunition? Two reasons: reloaded ammunition may be much cheaper than factory and reloaded ammunition has the potential to greatly increase the accuracy of your rifle or pistol.   I have reloaded rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammunition, and cast pistol bullets and big heavy bullets for the old black powder rifle… Continue reading Panhandle Rancher: Reloading Basics and Equipment Recommendations

Guns VS Armor

What Armor do you need to Protect Yourself from the World’s most popular guns and ammunitions? There are over a hundred different types of gun available on the weapons market today. But what type of armor do you need to protect from the most popular weapons? SafeGuard Clothing have put together a guide on seven… Continue reading Guns VS Armor