Author: JR

Operational Cache Part 2: Reasons for Creating a Cache

After publishing Operational Cache Part 1: Quality of Selected Equipment, I received a few emails questioning why a cache would be needed in the first place. Although in years past I felt the need for a cache really wasn’t there times are changing. Here are a few reasons to have a cache(or several): Property Destruction – If… Continue reading Operational Cache Part 2: Reasons for Creating a Cache

Operational Cache Part 1: Quality of Selected Equipment

This is the first installment of a multi-part series on Operational Caches. An Operational Cache is a resupply of critical items often accessed while on the go. These caches are often – but not always – buried to hide from others. Major components often placed in an Operational Cache are defensive supplies. I am putting together an… Continue reading Operational Cache Part 1: Quality of Selected Equipment

Constitution: Another Step Closer to It’s Death

The death of Antonin Scalia brings the death of the Constitution one step closer to reality. As the longest-serving member of the Supreme Court Justice Scalia provided a solid foundation for upholding Conservative beliefs. He was known as an “originalist.” With his absence the court will continue forward with 8 members. This is a disaster for… Continue reading Constitution: Another Step Closer to It’s Death

What did you do to prep this past week?

If you have been reading this weekly series you may have noticed a trend – guns & ammo. I have made some strides over the past few months especially in food storage. My latest order from Emergency Essentials should be arriving this week. Still need to put back some more rice, beans, salt, sugar, etc.… Continue reading What did you do to prep this past week?

VIDEO: Save Us Chuck Woolery!!

Here is a series of short video’s from Chuck Woolery highlighting Hillary Clinton’s stance on gun control. Every freedom loving, Patriotic American should absolutely vote AGAINST her should she eventually become the Democrat Presidential nominee. Part 1     Part 2     Part 3    *     *     *    … Continue reading VIDEO: Save Us Chuck Woolery!!

Letter Re: Woodcutting Post response by Single Mom

JR: What follows is a response to a comment left on the post Panhandle Rancher: Felling and Splitting   Re: Woodcutting Post comment by Single Mom To reiterate, some technology provides the test before the lesson. I first came to believe this with firearms, then with airplanes, and later with chainsaws. I was a commercial,… Continue reading Letter Re: Woodcutting Post response by Single Mom

Should Religious Leaders ‘Get Political’? Yes, But …

Rourke: The following is another insightful post written by James Robison and originally published HERE at The Stream.   By James Robison The U.S presidential race is heating up with the Iowa caucus just around the corner, and whenever a preacher, priest or rabbi addresses some issue of national and moral importance that our political… Continue reading Should Religious Leaders ‘Get Political’? Yes, But …

3 Simple Steps for Life Without Cable

So – tired of being a slave to the cable company – or satellite? Believe it or not there is life without cable. Many preparedness-minded folks are frugal and want their hard earned money to go towards more critical items than television. Saving $80-$200 per month can certainly help with adding to food storage or… Continue reading 3 Simple Steps for Life Without Cable

What did you do to prep this past week?

This past week has been interesting. Facebook announced they were banning all groups which provide for private sales of firearms. Many on Facebook that have utilized these groups as a way to trade and sell guns are very upset. I am one of them. I have made many deals with local people and it has been… Continue reading What did you do to prep this past week?

All About Zika Virus

JR: This post originally appeared HERE over at DoomandBloom.net. One of the scenarios we write about is the “Pandemic”. Although we have had success curing many illnesses with antibiotics, we are still struggling with outbreaks of viral diseases. In 2014, thousands died in West Africa during the Ebola epidemic. In 2015, Chikungunya virus crossed the… Continue reading All About Zika Virus

Panhandle Rancher: Felling and Splitting

  The following was developed in response to Christmas wish lists in a recent post from MSO. One wish was for a high quality axe. Living in a forested area and heating with wood has taught much about woodcutting, splitting, and felling. We heat our house and water with wood and go through stacks each… Continue reading Panhandle Rancher: Felling and Splitting

The Top 5 Best Apocalyptic Movies

Over the last week I have watched a couple of newer movies with distinct apocalyptic themes. This got me thinking of my favorites and the ones I felt were the best.  One of the reason I enjoy watching these kinds of movies is they get me thinking. I mean – putting myself in the situations involved… Continue reading The Top 5 Best Apocalyptic Movies

2016 Market Meltdown: We Have Never Seen A Year Start Quite Like This

  By Michael Snyder – posted originally at The Economic Collapse Blog We are about three weeks into 2016, and we are witnessing things that we have never seen before.  There were two emergency market shutdowns in China within the first four trading days of this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has never lost… Continue reading 2016 Market Meltdown: We Have Never Seen A Year Start Quite Like This

America

  “Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, ”that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.” ~John Adams  

Hammond’s and Bundy’s in Oregon

Did you hear about those evil militia people in Oregon taking over a Federal building? Me neither – the truth is quite different from what you will hear on the MSM or read in the papers. The reality is an incredible injustice has been done to the Hammond’s in the name of the Federal government and… Continue reading Hammond’s and Bundy’s in Oregon

What did you do to prep this past week?

  Planning on making this a regular Sunday feature. So – What did you do to prep this past week? Here’s my list: Bought a Ruger SR22 pistol along with 3 extra magazines(private sale) Picked up 2 extra 18-rd. magazines for my Canik TP9SA CRKT Chogan T-Hawk arrived in my mailbox 300 rounds CCI 22LR AR… Continue reading What did you do to prep this past week?

VIDEO: One Way Poor People Can Buy Land With No Money

For many – including myself – the need to buy land and create a retreat/homestead/getaway is felt down to the core. Money – or lack thereof is the most common reason why it doesn’t happen. I came across this video from Becky’s Homestead with some suggestions on how to reach your goal with very little money.… Continue reading VIDEO: One Way Poor People Can Buy Land With No Money

It’s all falling apart. What do we do?

Today we face a daily torrent of troubling news. The world itself seems to be falling apart as in almost every hemisphere chaos is present. The Middle East continues to be a powder keg of violence and death. Terrorism is spreading across the planet with radical Islam’s touch going so far that teenage girls in… Continue reading It’s all falling apart. What do we do?

It begins…….

Welcome to 1776PatriotUSA.com. I appreciate your stopping by. If you have followed me over from my previous endeavor a sincere “thank you” is in order. I hope you will not be disappointed. New here? Welcome and thank you as well. This website is still under construction so do not be surprised if you see changes… Continue reading It begins…….

Liberty

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

Coming soon!

Thank you for visiting 1776PatriotUSA.com. While the designers, writers, and planners are busy putting everything together for the upcoming launch – feel free to sign up for updates as they become available. While an exact date has not been determined as of yet a few flips of a coin suggests mid-January is looking good. Thanks,… Continue reading Coming soon!