Life Philosophy
There’s not much I would give up to spend an afternoon with my dad who passed many years ago. Smartest man I ever knew. So many questions I would …
Preparedness
Every week JR recommends a few things such as articles, videos, movies, books, and an assortment of gear. Some of these are related to survival & preparedness while others …
Life Philosophy
My latest video is a mediocre attempt to explain how we must be aware that we all live in…….a “Matrix”. This matrix is made up of all that you …
Preparedness
I recently received an email from 3V Gear advertising their popular Paratus Bug Out Bag. I have one of these bags and it’s an extreme value at around $85. …
Current Events
I present the following video as recommended by Pam from MayFlowerTrading.com. Pam has been a longtime reader and comments frequently. I have had several people send me videos with …
Life Philosophy
I was highly active in a men’s church group where we studied Jesus and believed there’s evidence that he was not a meek shepherd. No, rather we believe he …
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 …
Current Events
Headline is pretty eye-catching, isn’t it? Talk is spreading across the preparedness community like a ripple from a rock thrown in a stagnant pond. Yes – China told its …
Quote
“The very word “secrecy” is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths and …
Preparedness
NOTE: This was originally posted last year and thought it was worth it to revisit. Every Fall around Thanksgiving there are certain items that go on sale. This is …
Preparedness
Every week JR recommends a few things such as articles, videos, movies, books, and an assortment of gear. Some of these are related to survival & preparedness while others …
Current Events
A 1998 episode of SNL included a “Schoolhouse Rock!” parody segment called “Conspiracy Theory Rock!” that was dropped from subsequent reruns of the episode. Pretty interesting that a comedy show created …
Guns & Stuff
Since Facebook kicked me off their platform including my 1776 group with more than 2,000 people I have been a regular user of MeWe. While far from perfect and …
Site Update
A quick reminder that for members there is a separate members-only blog. It can be seen HERE or if logged in the posts will appear on the front …
Preparedness
It saddens me to announce that Panhandle Rancher has passed away. For those who may not know of him – he wrote numerous articles on my old website and shared his …
Random Thoughts
I’ve had this “theme,” or design of this website since its creation. Like with many other things, change is often good. I’ve considered changing the appearance and functionality of …
Quote
“These are the times that try men’s souls.” Thomas Paine, The American Crisis
Frugality
I typically do most of the grocery shopping for our bunker, err, OK – for our camper. Over the past week, I’ve made several trips to different stores and …
Preparedness
I previously published this back in 2019 and with new people visiting the site thought it would be a good idea to bring it back around. – Rourke While …
Site Update
It’s that time again…..Over at the Top Prepper Sites, we sit at #9 overall, but, we have 8th place within our sites!! I would really appreciate it if you …
Guns & Stuff
The Bushnell TRS-25 has been around for over a decade and countless thousands have been mounted on firearms of all makes, models, and calibers. I have one atop my …
Current Events
The recent release of the Consumer Price Index showing a .4% increase in September alone and over 5% for the year has confirmed what many feel – including Twitter …
Guns & Stuff
Note: I published this a few years ago and with the unfortunate accidental shooting event involving Alec Baldwin all over the news thought this would be a good time …
Random Thoughts
There’s a lot of talk about a dark winter fast approaching. Who knows what the next few months will provide let alone the next few years. Basic preparedness continues …
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 …
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
There is no doubt that EMP is one of the most popular reasons people prepare. Over the last several years movies and TV shows have caught on and used …
Guns & Stuff
I have long sought a Steyr M9A1 9mm pistol. In a crowded field where so many pistols are only slight deviations from each other, the Steyr has been truly …
Random Thoughts
It saddens me to announce that Panhandle Rancher has passed away. For those who may not know of him – he wrote numerous articles on my old website and …
Current Events
For years many of us have gotten that “feeling” – you know the one – that something is right around the corner. That feeling of impending trouble….maybe even doom. …
