Preparedness
I previously published this a few years ago and with new people visiting the site thought it would be a good idea to bring it back around. – Rourke …
Random Thoughts
Merry Christmas everyone! I truly hope everyone has a wonderful and enjoyable day. Rourke
Preparedness
How To DIY Sourdough Starter By Connie Gee Sourdough bread has a magical quality about it. Mixing just two ingredients, flour, and water, and allowing for time to …
Preparedness
I’ve discussed a few times my personal choice for a firearm in bear country. In the following video, a bear continues to challenge a “hunter” in the woods over …
Preparedness
We are proud to be an official repository for the Survival & Austere Medicine book. This book was written by the moderators of the Remote, Austere, Wilderness and …
Guns & Stuff
Hey guys – RC brought it to my attention that there was a glitch in this post I published several days ago so I am putting it up again. …
Current Events
In this short video Dukes of Hazard star John Schneider discusses climate change, overpopulation, fuel prices, government overreach, and politics. John is a frequent voice of common sense and …
Life Philosophy
A few thoughts on life, career, and being happy. I’m currently at a crossroads with my job, career, and where the rest of my life will be lived. Plans …
Current Events
Many beers ago I mentioned I was writing a book titled “The No BS Survival Plan”. It’s a painfully slow process and much of it at this early stage …
Preparedness
Let’s cut to the chase and push all the bullshit to the side…… We the people of the United States of America were lied to, fed false data, and …
Preparedness
I recorded this video a few weeks ago sharing my thoughts on current events such as crime, inflation, economic collapse, supply chain shortages, and The Great Reset. Probably not …
Preparedness
Looking for a Christmas gift for a fellow prepper? Yourself? The ever-popular Paratus Bug Out Bag is known in some circles as the “preppers pack”. I have one of …
Preparedness
This website was created to be a source of survival & preparedness information with a few thoughts on world events thrown in. I’ve certainly deviated from that a bit …
Random Thoughts
I hope everyone has a very safe and happy Thanksgiving. Plans for the day include an attempt to roast a small turkey in the oven at our camper. This …
Preparedness
A commonly discussed challenge in the world of survival gardening is the storage of seeds. Seed banks have been on the market for years and offer a simple and …
Preparedness
Over the last…{enter whatever time period you’d like} I’ve contemplated many life-changing events. In the last few years, I’ve gone from the Charlotte, NC area to Georgia, then back …
Current Events
I continue to post this video on November 11th. God willing, it will be posted many more times. Thank you for your service!!
Current Events
Not surprisingly news stories are all over suggesting irregularities with the voting process across the nation. A lot of focus is on Arizona as newcomer Kari Lake takes on …
Current Events
It seems to me that modern medical technology and our “civilized society” has created an environment whereby far too many safety factors that been initiated and generated a population …
Preparedness
Came across some photos I took while visiting Maine last year where I picked up some surplus MRE desserts. Thought I would share this post again as I just …
Life Philosophy
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – – – > I’ll throw my vote in that the Chuck Norris movie Lone Wolf Mcquade is the best …
Frugality
Wanted to pass on a great deal on the ever-popular Baofeng UV-5R. The current price over on Amazon is under $22 as of this being published. I’ve got several …
Current Events
Rourke: The following is a previously unpublished submission from Panhandle Rancher – circa 2013. He was responding to an article I published that discussed the state of the country …
Preparedness
Hey – just a reminder about this great deal on a mini-food bucket. As with many things the price as increased to a bit over $30. In today’s world …
Guns & Stuff
I previously published this a few years ago and with new people visiting the site thought it would be a good idea to bring it back around. – Rourke …
Guns & Stuff
NOTE: Published a little over 1 year ago the Bushnell TRS-25 remains an excellent choice for an optic regardless of budget. The Bushnell TRS-25 has been around for over …
Random Thoughts
Hope everyone is having a great weekend! I was just planning out my day and thought why not have a sale in the 1776 Survival & Preparedness Store? So …
Guns & Stuff
The Tac-Mag Gun Magnet is a great solution for carrying a gun in a car or positioning it – well, pretty much anywhere you want. Using a very strong magnet …
Life Philosophy
Adventure = Hunting. Fishing. Hiking. Shooting. Weightlifting. Traveling. Watching a good movie. There are many perspectives when it comes to adventure. What is fun, exciting, and makes someone truly feel …
Preparedness
I have read American Exit Strategy by Mark Goodwin three times and I foresee a fourth time soon. Obviously, I’ve enjoyed this book. American Exit Strategy is a fictional …
