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 …
Guns & Stuff
My latest AR is the result of the “Katrina” rifle concept. Katrina rifle you ask? The term came about after Hurricane Katrina devasted the Gulf and left many …
Current Events
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. Recent …
Random Thoughts
Hurricane Maria Update: It appears that Maria will head out into the Atlantic. This is excellent news, however, anything could happen. It is days away from affecting the …
Random Thoughts
I was recently asked why I do not support transgenders in the military. I do not believe that transgenders are normal and it is a sign of a …
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
Hurricane Maria Update: Maria is getting ready to slam Puerto Rico and continue towards a general direction of the East Coast of the United States. Most of the tracking …
Random Thoughts
Hurricane Maria Update: Tracking by midday Monday is showing the storm taking a northern turn potential heading towards the Carolina coast – or possibly out to sea or …
Preparedness
Ever wanted topographical maps of a particular area? Had a hard time finding just what you were looking for? It simply couldn’t be easier as National Geographic has the entire United …
Random Thoughts
No recipe yesterday. Just ran out of time. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Took the top off my Jeep. Weather looks good for the week so I’ll enjoy …
Preparedness
Developing a Defensive Protection Plan(DPP) should be a basic step in being able to defend any retreat or bug-in property. Stocking up on guns and ammo is NOT …
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. Recent …
Random Thoughts
A local gun shop asked me about a partnership to bring preparedness supplies and information to their customer. The place is very big and similar to a small …
Preparedness
A few of us on the 1776 Telegram Group have been in communication with frequent 1776-commenter “Clark”. Located in the heart of destruction in Florida he is living his …
