Random Thoughts
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 …
Guns & Stuff
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 …
Random Thoughts
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Preparedness
What foods to store in a food storage program is a popular topic – but what about making meals from that food? Not so much. For this week’s …
Random Thoughts
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. …
Random Thoughts
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 …
Random Thoughts
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Random Thoughts
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Random Thoughts
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Quote
“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 …
Random Thoughts
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 …
Guns & Stuff
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 – …
Life Philosophy
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 …
Guns & Stuff
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 …
Random Thoughts
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 …
Adventure
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 …
Random Thoughts
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 …
Site Update
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 …
Life Philosophy
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 …
Random Thoughts
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Guns & Stuff
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Random Thoughts
The choices for free ebooks that I haven’t posted before is becoming rather slim. Just an FYI. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ The kneeling of NFL players during …
Preparedness
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 …
