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From the Desk of John Rourke – December 8th, 2017

JR December 7, 2017 5 Comments
  With the issue of communication post-SHTF, there is not nearly enough discussion regarding listening. I’m just as guilty as anyone. In my own plans a “commo center” is …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – December 7th, 2017

JR December 7, 2017 6 Comments
Many of us that write material for magazines, blogs, social media, or publish books do so not for the “big money” we get – but because we enjoy it. …
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30 Christmas Gifts for Prepper’s

JR December 7, 2017 2 Comments
  Have a prepper on your Christmas list? Here are a few ideas within different price ranges on what to get them. Forget the socks and the ties…..get them …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – December 6th, 2017

JR December 5, 2017 6 Comments
    Started re-reading Day by Day Armageddon – one of my favorite books ever. It’s of the zombie genre however you don’t have to be a zombie fan …
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Alert: Proof of The Communist Elite Agenda In The USA

JR December 5, 2017 3 Comments
  Communism has been feared in the United States since World War I. An acceleration of this fear occurred through the 40’s and into the 1950’s as many believed that communism …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – December 4th, 2017

JR December 3, 2017 4 Comments
  Probable 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren slammed the GOP Tax Plan – and then admitted she hadn’t read it. My response to her on Twitter – …
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Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

JR December 1, 2017 13 Comments
  Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things? Recent accomplishments in preparedness. Projects being worked on. Thoughts on world events. …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – December 1st, 2017

JR November 30, 2017 9 Comments
  Monarch 230-grain 45ACP rounds are sold by Academy Sports. I’ve shot a few hundred rounds through my Springfield MC Operator 1911 with great results. Accuracy and reliability are …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – November 30th, 2017

JR November 29, 2017 15 Comments
  Ordered mylar bags and oxygen absorbers. As I am looking at goals for 2018 food storage is a major one. While I feel well off in the food …
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Rourke’s Recommendations

JR November 29, 2017 2 Comments
  Every Thursday I recommend a few things such as movies, books, and an assortment of gear – all kinds of stuff. Some of these are related to survival & preparedness …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – November 29th, 2017

JR November 28, 2017 4 Comments
  Those who stock up on CR2032 batteries they can be found frequently at the Dollar Tree stores. Lithium-ion with a long shelf life.   ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ …
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REMAKE: Death Wish starring Bruce Willis

JR November 28, 2017 4 Comments
  One of my favorite movie series is Death Wish with Charles Bronson. After typing this up I’m going to start watching it again. While very violent I enjoy …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – November 28th, 2017

JR November 27, 2017 2 Comments
  Gun magnets can provide a solution to a problem you didn’t even know you had! A simple $12 magnet can be mounted just about anywhere – including your …
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Simple & Inexpensive Prepper Lighting Solution

JR November 27, 2017 5 Comments
  Powers out. The suns going down. Temperatures are dropping. The zombies are…..OK, I’m getting carried away. Lighting when the powers out is not a very popular topic. Beyond …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – November 27th, 2017

JR November 26, 2017 3 Comments
  The trend towards “grippy” textures being added to pistols for better handling is definitely a positive one. While the ability to hold a gun may not seem like …
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Chicken Noodle Soup Taste Test: 4 Years Expired

JR November 26, 2017 7 Comments
  While I stock up on freeze dried and bulk foods such as rice, canned goods are the staple of my own food storage program. I have written about the myths …
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Rourke’s Recommendations

JR November 23, 2017 No Comments
  Every Thursday I recommend a few things such as movies, books, and an assortment of gear – all kinds of stuff. Some of these are related to survival & preparedness …
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Converting a Cargo Trailer Into a Camper

JR November 22, 2017 6 Comments
A little over a year ago I was looking into converting a cargo trailer into a “camper”. The purpose behind this was not only to be ready-to-go for camping …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – November 22nd, 2017

JR November 22, 2017 6 Comments
  Starting next week going to go back to the normal posting schedule I have been doing for months. I can see how often posts are viewed and since …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – November 21st, 2017

JR November 20, 2017 7 Comments
  Well, “Project Cherokee” is officially on the road. While it remains a piece of crap it is now a legal piece of crap with two new tires on the back. …
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DIY: Making Waterproof Matches In Two Simple Steps

JR November 20, 2017 9 Comments
  While my “Go To” firestarter is a Bic lighter, matches are super cheap and widely available. One problem is they are very susceptible to moisture. Ever try lighting …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – November 20th, 2017

JR November 19, 2017 4 Comments
    Picked up a Fobus holster for my Ruger SR22. On clearance for only $13.98.  Great deal!! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Mrs. Smith Apple Pie. Not as …
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Strengths and Weaknesses

JR November 17, 2017 10 Comments
  I’ve had some older folks suggest that they are useless should the SHTF. They talk about their bad knees, inability to run, or other physical limitations. Others will say …
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Rourke’s Recommendations

JR November 16, 2017 No Comments
  Every Thursday I recommend a few things such as movies, books, and an assortment of gear – all kinds of stuff. Some of these are related to survival & preparedness …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – November 16th, 2017

JR November 16, 2017 7 Comments
  I’ve never understood the idea of “hate crimes”. If I get the hell beat out of me I want the group of guys that did it held accountable. …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – November 15th, 2017

JR November 15, 2017 6 Comments
  Growing up I used to think a lot about what it must have been like back in the “Cowboys and Indians” days. I’d sit along a riverbank and …
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1911, 45ACP, combat pistol, CWP, SHTF, training,
Guns & Stuff

Panhandle Rancher: Living with the Model 1911 Caliber .45ACP Pistol [Part 2]

JR November 14, 2017 3 Comments
Part 1 can be seen HERE.   Range safety Extend your right hand ahead and out at shoulder level. Move the hand to the right noticing the effort required. …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – November 14th, 2017

JR November 13, 2017 9 Comments
  Watched a documentary on Netflix showing several people on election day in November of 2016. It’s interesting the cross-section of people all around the country from all different …
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Guns & Stuff

Panhandle Rancher: Living with the Model 1911 Caliber .45ACP Pistol [Part 1]

JR November 13, 2017 5 Comments
  Living with the Model 1911 Caliber .45ACP Pistol By Panhandle Rancher   Warning: the following article is intended to provide an overview on the safe handling of the …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – November 13th, 2017

JR November 12, 2017 4 Comments
  When loading magazines – Where are your eyes looking? For most, looking at your hands while they insert rounds in the magazines is common. I suggest changing that …
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