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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 6th, 2017

JR March 5, 2017 5 Comments
  So – I go to a conference at my son’s high school. He is a senior and pretty much sucking and it’s possible he may not graduate in …
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The “Patriot” Rifle AR Build

JR March 5, 2017 13 Comments
  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 …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 3rd, 2017

JR March 2, 2017 12 Comments
  Going to do some work in the garden this weekend. Some may remember that I lost a lot of top soil and production last summer was about nothing. …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 2nd, 2017

JR March 1, 2017 11 Comments
  As I typed the title of this post I had an “Oh $@^!!!” moment. March 2nd is my anniversary. 21 years. Whoops. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ The …
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Video: EMP Testing (Garbage Cans and EMP Bags)

JR March 1, 2017 2 Comments
  Dr. Arthur Bradley walks through the testing of metal garbage cans and anti-static bags against a RF energy from an EMP. Recommendations include how to properly seal the cans …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 1st, 2017

JR February 28, 2017 20 Comments
  I can see many Republicans and Trump voters freaking out over Trump’s comments about a “compromise” regarding bringing forth an immigration bill. I’ve said it all along that …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – February 28th, 2017

JR February 27, 2017 10 Comments
  Holy Monday Batman!!! It felt like a barrel full of monkey’s trying to hump a door knob. It was horrible. Now to CRUSH the rest of the week …
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Rourke’s Recommendations

JR February 27, 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 – February 27th, 2017

JR February 26, 2017 4 Comments
  Trump decides not to attend the White House Correspondents Dinner. News media freaks as if he is the first President to do this. I have to say so …
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Guns & Stuff

10 Years with the Smith & Wesson M&P9

JR February 26, 2017 5 Comments
  Back in 2006 I went to a local GS to purchase a Glock 17. Having previously owned and loving a Gen-1 G17 I had no doubts another was …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – February 24th, 2017

JR February 23, 2017 13 Comments
  People make mistakes. They make errors in judgement. People also change.  On Facebook in the 1776PatriotUSA Group page a women – 55 years old – posted a question …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – February 23rd, 2017

JR February 22, 2017 8 Comments
  I see that Ivanka Trump’s perfume is now #1 on Amazon even though boycott’s of anything having to do with Trump are going on. Love it. ◊ ◊ …
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Q & A Day……Yeti Coolers, Semi vs Full Auto, & Breakfast for Dinner

JR February 22, 2017 11 Comments
  Ask a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “Is it true that …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – February 21st, 2017

JR February 20, 2017 12 Comments
  One of the best deals I’ve come across in knives is the Cold Steel GI Tanto. As I type this the price has dropped to $23.99 on Amazon. …
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Guns & Stuff

Taurus Millennium G2 9mm review

JR February 20, 2017 7 Comments
  by Prepper Ralph    I was looking for a 9 millimeter subcompact that would not break the bank but would also make a good carry gun for my …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – February 20th, 2017

JR February 19, 2017 4 Comments
  Saturday morning took three people shooting – two of them had never pulled a trigger before. Went well. Safety was emphasized of course with expectations laid out. I …
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Stocking Up For Type-1 Diabetics

JR February 19, 2017 17 Comments
  Let me start by saying that if the practices I will describe offend for some reason please just move along. For most anyone with Type-1 diabetes COST and …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – February 17th, 2017

JR February 17, 2017 6 Comments
    I watched President Trumps speech yesterday and was impressed. Although he boasted on himself as usual the content was consistent with the direction he ran on and …
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Quote: Thomas Jefferson on the Cement of the Union

JR February 16, 2017 3 Comments
    “The cement of this union is the heart-blood of every American.” ~Thomas Jefferson
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From the Desk of John Rourke – February 16th, 2017

JR February 15, 2017 12 Comments
  The subject of secondary income streams is often a hot topic. In a volatile economy where the median income today is just approaching that which it was in …
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Guns & Stuff

Chris Costa on Why We Train

JR February 15, 2017 6 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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From the Desk of John Rourke – February 15th, 2017

JR February 14, 2017 7 Comments
    There has been hope that with a pro-2nd Amendment Congress and President suppressors would lose the eternal damnation they currently have in the government’s eyes. Rep. Jeff …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – February 14th, 2017

JR February 13, 2017 8 Comments
  Enjoy your Valentines Day! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Pulled out of my driveway Sunday afternoon and heard a massive scraping sound when I applied the brakes. Yup …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – February 13th, 2017

JR February 12, 2017 6 Comments
    Well – I just noticed this post failed to go live as scheduled. Oh well – better late than never. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Looking for …
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Want an Ultra-Concealable Carbine? You probably already have one….

JR February 12, 2017 7 Comments
  Popular topic among those who have to travel any distance from home is being able to carry the firepower of a battle rifle – without it being seen. …
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Current Events

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

JR February 9, 2017 11 Comments
  With the recent rulings against Trump’s immigration policy the refugees are streaming in. Fantastic. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ As an avid gun nut not every firearm purchase …
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Preparedness

Q & A Day……Glock. M&P. XD. …….Hi-Point. Oh My!

JR February 9, 2017 17 Comments
  Ask a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “How do you know …
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Current Events

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

JR February 8, 2017 8 Comments
  Good luck to all those living in the north where a massive snowstorm is moving in. Wish I could get a little snow here but what you folks …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – February 8th, 2017

JR February 7, 2017 14 Comments
  In the process of trying to set up some training for a few friends and potentially one group member. People will go out and buy a pistol or …
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Pak-Lite: The 9 Volt Battery Flashlight

JR February 7, 2017 9 Comments
  The 9 volt battery seems to be the redheaded stepchild in the battery family. Beyond the common smoke detector and remote control car the 9V battery is rarely …
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