Preparedness
My buddy “John Hancock” and I chat preparedness almost daily. We send audio messages back and forth and some of these discussions get pretty deep. Over the past several …
Recipe
The last time I posted this recipe someone sent a message and was pissed off because they made it and it did not meet their expectations. Disclaimer: It might …
Preparedness
Years ago I had a job where I had to use a soldering iron frequently. Via some juvenile antics by fellow employees hand and finger burns were common. Back …
Preparedness
The Canadian Prepper made the best scenario video I’ve ever seen. The World After 2030 tells the story of how everything crumbles between 2020 and 2030. Multiple calamities transpire …
Site Update
Appreciate all the support as so many of you have joined the Patriot Brigade. Those who joined initially may find their membership ending after 30 days. There was a …
Life Philosophy
I’m a pretty goal-oriented guy. Success for me is directly related to the completion of goals and objectives. I’m always planning for the future and creating lists of tasks …
Current Events
Several years ago I watched a video series on Urban Survival. In the video the narrator mentioned that while carrying a firearm is certainly recommended, severe issues can come …
Preparedness
The Consumer Price Index, which measures an allotment of goods as well as energy and housing costs, rose 4.2% from a year earlier. This means that the average prices …
Preparedness
Storing foods in buckets is popular for a reason: Buckets are cheap and extremely durable. The main issue with buckets(like the Home Depot versions) is once you put a …
Preparedness
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together. Here is Part 7 in the series where each week we will vote on a new …
Current Events
OK, folks, we’ve seen this before. Remember Katrina? Fuel disruptions to a specific area of the country? Gas prices surge upwards and supply runs low? Demand skyrockets due to …
Preparedness
Someone recently thanked me for keeping a post short and to the point – or something like that. Here I go again: Mountain House is the premium and one …
Current Events
“Inflation” is a new buzzword being used in headlines, titles, and broadcasts all over media platforms. The reason is simple – we are at the early stages of an …
Random Thoughts
Love these Patriotic images. There are far too few of us. I don’t say this like I am claiming something special or something superior to others. Everyone is different …
Guns & Stuff
Ammunition “seems” to be getting a bit better as far as supply goes, although prices still need to come down a lot. Here are a few online deals that …
Current Events
This was the phrase spray-painted across bridges and walls in the book, 299 Days. The sending of this message for all to see was an act of civil disobedience. …
Guns & Stuff
I’ve built many AR’s. I’ve used quite a few optics. No doubt many are more experienced with different optics than I, and some less experienced. Some I liked, some …
Preparedness
Picked up a few MRE Desserts at Maine Military Surplus during some recent traveling. It had been a while since I tried. Short post – – > Good stuff!!! …
Preparedness
I’m not a medical professional, although I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express. With that important disclosure, I would suggest that the inclusion of tourniquets in “kits” and …
Life Philosophy
My 22-year-old son’s baby picture on the left. His son – my grandson – on the right. Amazing similarity!!!😊 Love this little guy!! Thought I’d share. Rourke
Preparedness
Just saw on Amazon that Tenergy 3V CR123 batteries are at a fantastic price for a pack of 12 at only $15.99. I have bought these very same batteries …
Guns & Stuff
A recent addition to the camper is the Stevens Model 320 below. This is a 12 gauge shotgun. I had Fred Choate from Choate, Machine and Tool send me …
Current Events
Fantastic book. Author Tom Kawezynski lays out the history of how we got to where we are, discusses current events(2017), and actually proceeds to forecast much of what is …
Random Thoughts
Ying & Yang. Peanut butter & jelly. Salt & pepper. Some things just go together. While the picture above is humorous, I see two people who are partners in …
Guns & Stuff
Great video comparing the 7.62×39, .308, 5.45 x 39, and the 5.56 penetration in random trees. Granted – he confuses diameter and circumference and there is no method used …
Guns & Stuff
To recap the Recce Rifle project, I’ve chosen a stripped lower and a trigger group. First – the lower. I ordered a standard PSA lower. I chose the PSA …
Preparedness
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together. Here is Part 6 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item …
Site Update
Over at the Top Prepper Sites, we sit at #9 overall, but, competition is nipping at our heals. I would really appreciate it if you would take 30 seconds, …
Preparedness
Yeah – that’s my new favorite saying. It’s also very true. Consider the number of people across the country who are struggling to feed their families due to current …
Random Thoughts
Who would win?
