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Rourke’s Recommendations

JR October 17, 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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Random Thoughts

From the Desk of John Rourke – October 17th, 2017

JR October 16, 2017 6 Comments
  While many of us continue to downplay the anticipated actions of Antifa come November 4th it is certainly something to be aware of. Community, regional, and national intelligence …
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Modern Pistols and the Sig P320

JR October 16, 2017 8 Comments
  The US Army adopted the Sig P320 as its new sidearm. Obviously, it will take quite some time to phase out the Beretta’s. Sales for the P320 have …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – October 16th, 2017

JR October 15, 2017 6 Comments
  Went out of town Sunday to the Virginia Creeper Trail. The trail starts at a high elevation and you ride a bike down 17 miles through the mountain …
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Tactics for the American Reformation Part 4: The Operational Cache

JR October 15, 2017 5 Comments
There are many that believe history will show we are in the early stages of a new civil war – or an American Reformation. How exactly this war will …
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Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

JR October 14, 2017 26 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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Random Thoughts

From the Desk of John Rourke – October 13th, 2017

JR October 12, 2017 7 Comments
  Today is Friday the 13th. Good night to watch……Friday the 13th. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ With all the talk of gun control going on it’s difficult not …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – October 12th, 2017

JR October 11, 2017 4 Comments
  A bipartisan gun control Bill has been introduced in Congress. While I hope and suspect the Bill will not pass I have been wrong before. As preppers, we …
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Vehicle Prep: Vgate VS600 OBDII Car Diagnostic Tool

JR October 11, 2017 2 Comments
How many freak out when that check engine light comes on? Thoughts of hundreds or thousands of dollars start going through your head or even being stranded. How much …
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Rourke’s Recommendations

JR October 11, 2017 1 Comment
  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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Random Thoughts

From the Desk of John Rourke – October 11th, 2017

JR October 10, 2017 8 Comments
  It appears the outrage of the NFL kneeling players is having an effect. Owners are suggesting there may need to be a rule change requiring that players stand …
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SHTF Communications: Homemade Simplex Repeater

JR October 10, 2017 2 Comments
  Handheld radios are great devices and perfect for short distance communications. Within the typical 1-2 miles clear and fairly reliable communications can be carried on. Raise the radio/antenna …
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Random Thoughts

From the Desk of John Rourke – October 10th, 2017

JR October 9, 2017 2 Comments
  Evidence continues to mount that social media platforms such as Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter are unfairly censoring those of us with a Conservative and patriotic message. Some of …
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Review: Streamlight Stylus Pro Flashlight

JR October 9, 2017 1 Comment
  Flashlights are a basic and very important prep item. Who can’t remember the excitement as a kid having a flashlight when the power went out? The experience would have …
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Quote of the Week

JR October 9, 2017 4 Comments
  “I think a trillion dollars of student loans and a massive skills gap are precisely what happens to a society that actively promotes one form of education as …
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Random Thoughts

From the Desk of John Rourke – October 9th, 2017

JR October 8, 2017 1 Comment
  It appears that “bump fire” stocks and other devices that provide near full-auto performance may be banned with growing pressure from the public. Many pro-2nd Amendment Congressmen have …
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Tactics for The American Reformation Part 3: Basic AR-15 Duty Set Up

JR October 8, 2017 1 Comment
Let’s take a look at setting up a Duty AR-15. What is “Duty”? Anything from patrolling property, home defense, as well as battling brigands and other evildoers. Now – …
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Ignorance is Truly Bliss

JR October 5, 2017 19 Comments
  I am writing this sitting in a quaint coffee shop in the town which I live. The young and the old are flocking in…lining up to buy these …
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Trajectory of the .223/5.56 Round in a Carbine

JR October 4, 2017 6 Comments
  With the popularity of the AR platform and the .223/5.56 round I thought it would be a good idea to review the trajectory of the round and common …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – October 4th, 2017

JR October 3, 2017 10 Comments
  Thank you for the recent article sharing on social media. As I try to expand the presence of 1776PatriotUSA.com and the multitude of messages and beliefs I promote …
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What makes you feel alive?

JR October 3, 2017 10 Comments
  As I have mentioned previously 1776PatriotUSA.com is more than just current events, preparedness and all things SHTF. As individuals with limited existence on this planet and preppers who wish to …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – October 2nd, 2017

JR October 1, 2017 4 Comments
  Another week of posting older articles. Next week everything will get back on track. While not obvious a lot has been and will be done behind the scenes to …
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REMINDER: Join The Patriot Brigade

JR September 28, 2017 No Comments
  SIGN UP TODAY – FREE!! As a member of The Patriot Brigade, you will receive a FREE digital copy of my book – A Survival Story. You will …
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The Sheepdog Concept

JR September 28, 2017 7 Comments
  January 13th, 1982: Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac River. Only six of the 74 passengers survived the crash and ended up in the icy water. While …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – September 28th, 2017

JR September 27, 2017 3 Comments
  Hope everyone is having a good week. As stated a few times last week I have been posting some past articles so I could work on a few …
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Dirt Cheap Thermal…..and it works!!!

JR September 27, 2017 3 Comments
  Thermal optics and imaging devices have long been sought after but priced out of reach for most preppers. I make no claims to have any expertise in thermal nor …
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Chris Costa on Why We Train

JR September 26, 2017 3 Comments
  Prior to founding Costa Ludus in 2011, Chris Costa spent 4 years as the President of Magpul Dynamics. Before founding Magpul Dynamics, Costa spent 7 years in the …
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Retreat Arrival Checklist

JR September 25, 2017 23 Comments
I’ve been asked several times about when something happens and people first arrive at a retreat location. Questions usually come up regarding who does what and when. Granted situation …
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Random Thoughts

From the Desk of John Rourke – September 25th, 2017

JR September 24, 2017 8 Comments
  The choices for free ebooks that I haven’t posted before is becoming rather slim. Just an FYI. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ The kneeling of NFL players during …
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The Panhandle Rancher’s Long Range Travel Kit

JR September 24, 2017 2 Comments
  Readers might be interested in the amount of equipment the wife and I travel with. Depending on how far/where we travel, the M4/M1A is traded out so that …
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