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Quote of the Week: Thomas Paine

JR October 28, 2021 2 Comments
“These are the times that try men’s souls.” Thomas Paine, The American Crisis  
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Food Prices Continue to Climb Upward

JR October 28, 2021 1 Comment
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 …
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Budget Friendly Preparedness Tips – $10 Per Week

JR October 26, 2021 2 Comments
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 …
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Give me 30 seconds……

JR October 26, 2021 1 Comment
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 …
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On the Bushnell TRS-25

JR October 25, 2021 2 Comments
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 …
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Current Events

Twitter Jack Dorsey says ‘hyperinflation’ will happen soon in the U.S. and the world

JR October 24, 2021 7 Comments
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 …
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The Four Rules of Gun Safety

JR October 23, 2021 7 Comments
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 …
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From the Desk of John Rourke

JR October 22, 2021 4 Comments
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 …
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Guns & Stuff

Thoughts on AR versus AK……

JR October 18, 2021 7 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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Panhandle Rancher: On Politics, Community, and Liberty

JR October 17, 2021 6 Comments
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 …
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Preparedness

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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Random Thoughts

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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Guns & Stuff

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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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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Preparedness

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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Guns & Stuff

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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Preparedness

Bug Out/Relocation System

JR September 28, 2021 2 Comments
Years ago I read an article in American Survival Guide about a bug-out system the author had come up with. This was back in the ’80s. The author went …
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Preparedness

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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food storage recipe, lasagna, prepper, preparedness
Preparedness

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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