Here is the first 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 happened the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho… Continue reading Jericho Episode 1: Pilot
Author: JR
Marking Your Magazines
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 be able to differentiate the suspect magazine from other mags for the same gun. This will help narrow down if the performance issue is related to… Continue reading Marking Your Magazines
Thoughts on guns, ammo, spare parts
Loyal reader Lightning recently commented that it is better to have a few guns with lots of ammo than lots of guns with little ammo. I agree. For many of us and I include myself in this group we are gun nuts at heart. We “collect” guns and often use the excuse that we need… Continue reading Thoughts on guns, ammo, spare parts
What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
Hope everyone is staying cool wherever you are. Here in South Carolina the heat is just flat out intense. Have had a pretty good week. Spent a lot of time on a home improvement project installing laminate flooring in our upstairs. It’s a pain and time consuming. Almost done. Beyond that this week involved a lot… Continue reading What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
Reminder: Jericho Rewatch…..join in the event
One of my favorite TV shows of all time is Jericho. Never seen it? Here is a brief synopsis: A small town in Kansas is literally left in the dark after seeing a mushroom cloud over near-by Denver, Colorado. The townspeople struggle to find answers about the blast and solutions on how to survive. Follow each… Continue reading Reminder: Jericho Rewatch…..join in the event
Top 100 Items to Disappear First After the SHTF
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? Rourke 100 Items That Disappear First in A Disaster 1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance, etc.) 2. Water… Continue reading Top 100 Items to Disappear First After the SHTF
MyPatriotSupply.com video ad…..
Check out this video from MyPatriotSupply.com. There is a lot of metaphorical meaning represented. I think it’s really well done and is certainly motivational. My Patriot Supply is an official affiliate for this website and I have been a customer for the last 9 months or so. They are also the same company as Patriot Pantry. They… Continue reading MyPatriotSupply.com video ad…..
Scenario: The Future of Gun Control
by John Gault This may break some hearts but as preppers we are obligated to look honestly at future challenges and attempt as best we can to prepare for them. Per the rules of this site I will keep politics to a minimum. I hate rules but like everyone else I try to follow them.… Continue reading Scenario: The Future of Gun Control
Pray for law enforcement and our country
Another day goes by and more police are targeted. Whether they are targeted due to the color of their skin or the jobs they do – the results are the same. My wife in response to headlines broadcasted on TV proclaimed….“There are some sick people in this world.” I corrected her…“Honey – it’s evil. Pure… Continue reading Pray for law enforcement and our country
What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
A few things worked on this week: Continued work clearing out the garden of weeds, grass and plants that have gone by. So looking forward to the Fall and the cooler temps. Placed a Springfield Armory 1911 Operator on layaway. This is one awesome gun. Met up with a friend of mine who is a… Continue reading What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
Video: Time to take a stand against evil is NOW…Or is it too late already.
Video below is the latest from SouthernPrepper1. David voices concern over the radical Muslim expansion and presence in the world – and America. I agree with David. I believe Islam is a more dangerous factor today than the mainstream media will report and the sheeple believe. Just yesterday I had a conversation with a co-worker about… Continue reading Video: Time to take a stand against evil is NOW…Or is it too late already.
On ticks, chiggers and preps — something to consider
Having just been eaten nearly alive by chiggers on a recent excursion (I could send pictures, if I could stop scratching long enough to take them), I went searching for a way to NOT be eaten alive in future. Bugging-out, Bugging In, hiking, gardening, whatever….. I went on the hunt for something effective, because… Continue reading On ticks, chiggers and preps — something to consider
Take Action: Food Storage
This is the second of a new ongoing series – Take Action – whch will emphasize a very specific action to take based on my recommendations. The recommendation may be due to current events, predictable future events, or just importance for preparation. Recommended Action: Secure food supply supply as soon as possible. Food. In most any… Continue reading Take Action: Food Storage
Preparedness Supplies: Emergency Essential July Sale!!
Emergency Essentials continues their monthly specials by hosting another fantastic one for July. Highlighted this month are their usual food storage solutions as well as several water storage and general preparedness deals. Emergency Essentials has been an industry leader for decades and have helped countless thousands prepare for unpredictable times ahead. Here are a few… Continue reading Preparedness Supplies: Emergency Essential July Sale!!
Jericho Rewatch…..join in the event
One of my favorite TV shows of all time is Jericho. Never seen it? Here is a brief synopsis: A small town in Kansas is literally left in the dark after seeing a mushroom cloud over near-by Denver, Colorado. The townspeople struggle to find answers about the blast and solutions on how to survive. Follow each… Continue reading Jericho Rewatch…..join in the event
Video: The Torch of Freedom is Almost Out
Chaos is being reported in areas across the United States by the news media. In just the past few weeks governmental corruption, terrorism, and attacks on police have filled the headlines. Perspective is everything. Is this the beginning of a long, dark time in our country’s history or a bump in the road? With the investigation… Continue reading Video: The Torch of Freedom is Almost Out
What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
This past week has been an interesting one. I drove approx 9.5 hours and met up with Goingray58 and Panhandle Rancher and spent a couple days with them. I had a great time and enjoyed talking all things preparedness, politics, life philosophy, and current events with them. Looking forward to next time. My driving and… Continue reading What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
Active Shooters: When Violence Is The Answer
NOTE: The following article was originally published over at DoomandBloom.net. As a physician, my focus is how to heal wounds rather than how to cause wounds. A terrorist, however, has quite different goals. Normally, they have a short window of opportunity, and their focus is to cause as many casualties as possible during their… Continue reading Active Shooters: When Violence Is The Answer
Video: All The Equipment Needed To Start Reloading Ammunition
I’m not a reloader and my overall knowledge of reloading is extremely basic. I have a buddy that will be taking me through the basics soon and in the Fall I will starting getting equipment. With California’s recent gun control measures which include ammunition restrictions as part of their measures reloading is beginning to look even… Continue reading Video: All The Equipment Needed To Start Reloading Ammunition
MyPatriotSupply.com Now Supporting 1776PatriotUSA.com
1776PatriotUSA.com was just approved as an official affiliate for popular survival & preparedness retailer MyPatriotSupply.com. They are a major supplier of food storage products, long term storage seeds, water filtration, and other survival gear. I have been a customer of MyPatriotSupply.com for several months. They frequently advertise great deals and special promotions. Here is an excerpt… Continue reading MyPatriotSupply.com Now Supporting 1776PatriotUSA.com
Cheaper Than Dirt boycott continues
Remember when Cheaper Than Dirt jacked up prices on ammunition and magazines right after Sandy Hook? I do – and have avoided them like the plague ever since. Of course they had every right to charge whatever they wished and I – and countless thousands – have every right to tell them “Keep it!!”… Continue reading Cheaper Than Dirt boycott continues
Independence Day
July 4th, 2016. Many will be celebrating with friends and family the greatest country in the world and using words like freedom, liberty, and patriotism. New American flags will be flown and red, white and blue t-shirts worn. While others will be looking at this Independence Day a little different than years past. For many this Independence… Continue reading Independence Day
What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
Not a lot of prepping done this week as in putting back supplies. Had to work some night shifts and deal with typical “teenage boy being stupid” stuff. One thing I worked on was the budget. I put together a budget for the next several months with both my income and my wife’s. Next up… Continue reading What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
Watch for changes…..
Around mid-July I will be customizing the look and format of 1776PatriotUSA a bit. Nothing really dramatic but the software I am using is capable of some customization I would like to take advantage of. Likely this will take place over a weekend and if it doesn’t work out everything will be returned to original. There… Continue reading Watch for changes…..
Q & A Day…..Going Gray, Encryption, and Ultimate Survival Food
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 – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “Is it wrong for a vegetarian to eat animal crackers?” – whatever. Go ahead – “make my day.” JR … Continue reading Q & A Day…..Going Gray, Encryption, and Ultimate Survival Food
Our National Anthem
by Goingray58 With the fourth upcoming — a reminder about the national anthem you might hear and about what you will not hear. As is often the case, Francis Scott Key just happened to be there and was inspired to pen the words of a Poem later set to music. The Star Spangled Banner… Continue reading Our National Anthem
ADVENTURE: River Kayaking
I have a new method which to bring adventure into my life: kayaking. Long overdue I’ve wanted to buy some kayaks for the family and take advantage of being so close to a river. Couple weeks ago I bit and my youngest son and I just made our first trip. Great experience and look forward… Continue reading ADVENTURE: River Kayaking
The Two Party Political System
I was listening to a local radio talk show host and the subject of the 21016 Presidential election came up. He took a call and was asked the question who he was going to vote for and he answered “Probably Gary Johnson.” I scoffed at the idea. Then I started thinking about why I discounted… Continue reading The Two Party Political System
What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
What a week. Congress continued to debate gun control measures – none of which would have prevented the Orlando terrorist attack to begin with. This entire gun control debate and the influx of citizens speaking in favor of action toward gun restrictions really shows a problem. It’s a problem with a low information populace and… Continue reading What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
Review: Manker U11 1050 Lumen LED Flashlight
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 Manker is advertised as being a reliable and high quality flashlight throwing upwards of 1050 lumens of bright light. A light with this level of illumination… Continue reading Review: Manker U11 1050 Lumen LED Flashlight