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?
Random Thoughts
“Epstein didn’t kill himself.’ – Abraham Lincoln
Guns & Stuff
I picked up a couple of pairs of Walker Electronic Hearing Ear Muff about 6 weeks ago. So far I’ve gone shooting four times. I’m very impressed. Beyond the …
Guns & Stuff
With rising inflation and COVID-related economic suppression preparing on a budget has its challenges. Adding a light to a long gun can cost hundreds of dollars – if you …
Site Update
Today marks the official start of The Patriot Brigade. This is a special membership area of this website which joining helps support the work we do here – all …
Current Events
The closely-watched case against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is coming to an end. The prosecution is accusing Chauvin of murder, while the defense claims lawful restraint. Major city …
Random Thoughts
Many are not aware that the Rambo 5 originally had quite a different story. There was a storyline based on the book Hunter. Now, this would have been interesting. …
Site Update
I announced a couple weeks ago that my Patreon account was being suspended. I made the decision to set up a member area here on 1776. I should have …
