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EMP and Controversy

JR October 17, 2021 5 Comments
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 …
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Question: Anyone have the Steyr L9-A2 MF?

JR October 16, 2021 2 Comments
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 …
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Panhandle Rancher

JR October 15, 2021 20 Comments
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 …
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Current Events

Has “It” already hit the fan?

JR October 14, 2021 10 Comments
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. …
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DEAL: Complete AR-15 – – – – – > $399.98 FREE SHIPPING

JR October 12, 2021 No Comments
Fantastic deal……If you are looking to put together your first AR – or just want to add another reliable and inexpensive weapon – this is a great deal.   …
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30-rd AR Magazines – – – >ONLY $4.99

JR October 11, 2021 2 Comments
I published this over on the main page, but, it is such a great deal I wanted to remind all Patriot Brigade members. With flat-rate shipping under $13, this …
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Superman Is Now a Member of the LGBTQXYZ Community

JR October 11, 2021 7 Comments
This will be short. The insanity continues. California bans the sale of new motor-driven generators, lawnmowers, etc. and now Superman is gay. What the $%&#????????? (OK, it’s his son….but …
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Overview: The Offgrid Fire Starting Kit

JR October 8, 2021 4 Comments
Fire starting is something many put hours and hours into learning all the different methods so no matter what – fire. Hey – I appreciate that. It’s just something …
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Current Events

There’s Got To Be More To It

JR October 5, 2021 9 Comments
Those in the preparedness community as well as anyone who is paying attention have heard all about “supply chain shortages” as well as container ships stacking up on our …
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Cold Steel Trail Boss Hatchet

JR October 4, 2021 5 Comments
During my recent visit to Prepper Camp my buddy and I stayed at a cabin a few miles from the event. There was a really nice fire pit and …
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Retreat Medical Station Part 2 of 2

JR October 3, 2021 No Comments
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 …
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Site Update

Patriot Brigade Members: Thank You For The Support / Plans

JR October 2, 2021 No Comments
This post is going out to all those who have joined the Patriot Brigade Membership Area and are offering their support for what we are doing here. I’m making …
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Retreat Medical Station Part 1 of 2

JR October 2, 2021 1 Comment
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 …
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Kennedy, Reagan, and……..Biden?

JR October 1, 2021 4 Comments
Saw this video tonight and needed to share. What an embarrassment and demonstrates just how far we’ve fallen.    
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30-rd AR Magazines – – – >ONLY $4.99

JR September 29, 2021 2 Comments
Heck of a deal!! 30-rd AR magazines for only $4.99!! I have about 20 of these myself and love ’em. Cheap flat-rate shipping. Here’s the link: https://globalordnance.com/shk-30rd-steel-ar15-magazines-upc-00850003223070/?afmc=32 Anyone preparing …
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10 Essential Preparedness Supplies Less Than $10.00 each

JR September 28, 2021 1 Comment
It doesn’t take a ton of money to get prepared. Many of us live on a tight budgets. I took a trip to my local Wally-World to check out …
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Guns & Stuff

Rourke’s Favorite AR Magazines

JR September 27, 2021 8 Comments
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 …
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Simplicity of Survival in the ’80s

JR September 27, 2021 6 Comments
Showing my age here but back in the ’80s, I was a teenage survivalist. At 14, I was an avid reader of Survive Magazine and was laser-focused on preparing …
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Apocalyptic Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

JR September 25, 2021 2 Comments
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. This particular …
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Site Update

Rourke Will Be At Prepper Camp 2021

JR September 22, 2021 9 Comments
I will be attending Prepper Camp 2021 this weekend. This will be my first one and hope to see some familiar faces there. On Saturday I will be walking …
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Random Thoughts

Survival: Every Journey Begins With a Single Step

JR September 21, 2021 3 Comments
Thinking back to my early days in survival. I was 14 years old and saw a TV show talking about “peak oil.” Shortly after that, I saw the TV …
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Winter Prep: Mr. Heater Buddy Propane Portable Heater

JR September 19, 2021 4 Comments
While many of us are still sweltering in the heat winter is fast approaching. Part of winter prep’s should be redundancies surrounding alternative heating methods should the power go …
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The One Acre(or less) Homestead

JR September 19, 2021 2 Comments
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 …
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[MEMBER]The Truth Behind Survival Food

JR September 18, 2021 2 Comments
Here’s some truth: Long-term survival food is expensive. Period. I am talking freeze-dried “survival food”. These products are marketed by numerous companies and a few I have relationships with. …
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Random Thoughts

COVID: Supplements to Stock Up On

JR September 17, 2021 9 Comments
With many not interested in getting vaccinated, over-the-counter treatments are gaining more and more attention. One treatment protocol of particular interest revolves around the combination of quercetin, vitamin C, …
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Site Update

So busy…..

JR September 16, 2021 3 Comments
A quick note to say I’ve been super busy at work as well as some traveling over this past weekend so I’ve been a bit absent. I’ll be catching …
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Adventure

Wolves, Bears, Bigfoot….Oh My!!!

JR September 15, 2021 4 Comments
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 …
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Random Thoughts

From the Desk of John Rourke

JR September 13, 2021 3 Comments
A dream I’ve had over and over again over the years involves my being in a house somewhere – and animals are outside trying to get in. At times …
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Current Events

20 Years: 9/11

JR September 10, 2021 3 Comments
How I wish for the feeling that the weeks after 9/11 brought – unity, patriotism, Americans. Car after car driving through towns with the American flag waving for all …
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Random Thoughts

YELLOWSTONE Season 4 Trailer

JR September 10, 2021 No Comments
Yellowstone is one of my favorite TV series and I binge-watched seasons 1 thru 3 over the course of a week several months ago. I’m so looking forward to …
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