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Taurus Millennium G2 9mm: Rounds 461 – 660

JR June 20, 2017 3 Comments
  The testing of the Taurus PT-111 G2 9mm continues with rounds 461 through 660. The goal of this project is to track the reliability and performance of the …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 20th, 2017

JR June 19, 2017 6 Comments
  US Forces shoot down a Syrian SU-22 fighter jet. Things are getting rather tense with Russia threatening to shoot down American aircraft. This could be a lot more …
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American Reformation: Book Recommendations

JR June 19, 2017 2 Comments
NOTE: For those not familiar with what the “American Reformation” check out The Coming American Reformation.  It is important information as this is the direction our country is heading and …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 19th, 2017

JR June 18, 2017 15 Comments
  This year has gone by so fast. Mid-June already. Wow! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Illinois continues to struggle with budgetary issues putting them in “crisis mode”. An out …
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The Ultimate Bug Out Food Bar

JR June 18, 2017 3 Comments
  There is a huge market for specialty food bars made just for survival kits and bug out bags. I’m not talking about those 3,600 calorie bricks of cardboard …
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Saturday’s – “What’s on your mind?”

JR June 16, 2017 29 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. Recent …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 16th, 2017

JR June 15, 2017 4 Comments
  Thanks everyone for the votes. 1776PatriotUSA.com has moved into the 34th place and within striking distance of the Top 30. Appreciate the votes and feel free to click HERE …
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GIVEAWAY: 1 Week Food Kit from Valley Food Storage

JR June 15, 2017 5 Comments
  We are hosting a giveaway!! Through June 30th you can enter to win a Valley Food Storage 1 Week Food Variety Kit. To enter simply visit THIS PAGE and …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 15th, 2017

JR June 14, 2017 20 Comments
Shooter targets GOP Congressman at a charity baseball game practice. I stuck my neck out and predicted on social media it would be some nutcase with a political agenda. …
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Video Game Apocalyptic Intro’s – Homefront / Homefront: The Revolution

JR June 14, 2017 2 Comments
The original Homefront video game came out several years ago and for those of us who enjoy first person shooters, it was pretty good. My youngest and I played …
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From the Bug Out Location of John Rourke – June 14th, 2017

JR June 13, 2017 12 Comments
  The discussions yesterday revolving around bugging out and bug out locations got me thinking. This has been a major topic for me over the past few years and …
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Rourke’s Recommendations

JR June 13, 2017 2 Comments
  Every couple weeks or so I recommend a few things such as movies, books, and an assortment of gear – all kinds of stuff. Some of these are related to …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 13th, 2017

JR June 12, 2017 45 Comments
  I would appreciate your input on this. I have started a new book. Often authors do not put forth much in details on book projects as they are …
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If We Don’t Fight For It, The Liberal World Order Is Going To Kill Our Way Of Life

JR June 12, 2017 8 Comments
Rourke: The following is reprinted with permission from The Economic Collapse website. This article goes right along with my American Reformation series to show the direction this country is …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 12th, 2017

JR June 11, 2017 10 Comments
  It appears that John McCain has officially gone insane: ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ My book – A Survival Story – which I wrote a few years ago …
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5 Morale Boosting Foods With a Long Shelf Life

JR June 11, 2017 13 Comments
Any high-stress disastrous event will create a definite morale issue for most people. The absence of normal life comforts combined with potential life-altering conditions will wreak havoc on people – especially …
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Saturday’s – “What’s on your mind?”

JR June 10, 2017 22 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. Recent …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 9th, 2017

JR June 8, 2017 1 Comment
  Hope everyone has a great weekend. Be safe out there and have some fun! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Kayak trip planned Sunday with family and some friends. Looking …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 8th, 2017

JR June 7, 2017 4 Comments
  I have some vacation time to take in the near future. Likely during one of the upcoming weeks the “From the Desk of….” will miss a few days and …
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Guns & Stuff

VIDEO: The 10mm Glock 20 SF – Loaded for Bear

JR June 7, 2017 2 Comments
The Glock 20 SF in 10mm is one of the firearms I’ve always wanted and it just hasn’t happened yet. I remember when the 10mm first came out and …
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Random Thoughts

From the Desk of John Rourke – June 7th, 2017

JR June 6, 2017 16 Comments
  Skills, skills, and more skills. I have so much to learn. I do find sometimes I spend more time writing about preparedness than practicing it although there are …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 6th, 2017

JR June 5, 2017 9 Comments
  I’ve been reading several non-prepper books lately and continue to really enjoy audio books. If you haven’t tried them – I highly recommend it. I listen anywhere I go …
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Top 5 Firearms That Have Never Been Made – But Should

JR June 5, 2017 6 Comments
Over the past several decades there have been some very cool firearms produced. Some of the ingenuity used is really a testament to the firearms industry that these companies would …
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Random Thoughts

From the Desk of John Rourke – June 5th, 2017

JR June 4, 2017 9 Comments
  Ever notice that Liberals never ask Muslims – or any other group for that matter – to be more tolerant? It’s always Conservative, Christian, white folks that need …
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Vaseline & Cotton Balls – the Perfect Fire Starter?

JR June 4, 2017 14 Comments
Looking for fire starters that are as good for the backpack as for the backyard? Look no further. Using Vaseline and cotton balls is as simple as can be …
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Random Thoughts

Saturday’s – “What’s on your mind?”

JR June 3, 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. Recent …
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Random Thoughts

From the Desk of John Rourke – June 2nd, 2017

JR June 2, 2017 11 Comments
  Although I am not one to place great faith in things like a “New World Order”. It is a fact that there are groups of extremely powerful and …
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Preparedness

Testing the Bell & Howell “TacLight”

JR June 1, 2017 8 Comments
  The TacLight is an “As Seen On TV” flashlight advertised as extremely powerful and nearly indestructible. As with most As Seen On TV products, the claims sound unrealistic …
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Random Thoughts

From the Desk of John Rourke – June 1st, 2017

JR June 1, 2017 12 Comments
  CNN fires Kathy Griffin. Excellent. What is amazing to me is the number of people suggesting that what she did was just fine. Hey – she’s just expressing …
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Guns & Stuff

Video: US MARINE – The Truth About Thumb Over Bore!

JR May 31, 2017 3 Comments
There’s not much that will create an argument more than asking “What is the best firing stance and grip?” in a forum of AR shooters. While everyone has an opinion …
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