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Guns & Stuff
I previously published this a few years ago and with new people visiting the site thought it would be a good idea to bring it back around. – Rourke …
Life Philosophy
Rourke: I published the following letter a few years ago and upon revisiting it, I felt it was very valid today. Enjoy! We have lived in Alaska for coming …
Random Thoughts
My thoughts on the insanity spreading across the United States and the world. What will it take for people to stand up and take this country back? Rourke
Current Events
This recent video is a nurses’ counter to the mainstream narrative that is being pushed by the government, the media, and celebrities everywhere. She does an excellent job showing …
Preparedness
“The future is not set. There is no fate but what we make for ourselves.” – John Connor For those who attempt to monitor, track, and make sense …
Guns & Stuff
If I had to choose one caliber to shoot the rest of my life it would hands down be the .22LR. Of course, I’m glad no choice such as …
Preparedness
I am pleased to announce that two new products have been added to the 1776 Preparedness Store. The first is a small fire starting kit. My goal when designing …
Preparedness
In talking with many preparedness-minded folks across the country the complexity which people view preparing for some unknown catastrophic apocalypse is often with a high level of complexity. Read …
Guns & Stuff
This update is long overdue, so to recap the Recce Rifle project, here we go. First – the lower. I ordered a standard PSA lower. I chose the PSA …
Random Thoughts
This is one of those random thought posts. Typically I call them, “From the Desk of John Rourke.” Since moving into a camper full-time with my MPG there is …
Current Events
In the 30+ years I’ve been a survivalist I’ve seen many different perspectives on survival & preparedness. One group believes that it all comes down to grid down/civil unrest …
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“You do not need to spend a ton of money to buy a quality optic, but, you need to buy a quality optic.” – John Rourke …
Guns & Stuff
This update is long overdue, so to recap the Recce Rifle project, here we go. First – the lower. I ordered a standard PSA lower. I chose the PSA …
Random Thoughts
Life happens. Well, that’s a nice way of putting it. I regularly counsel people who are going through a rough spot and I repeatedly tell them, “Just keep moving …
Preparedness
Years ago I had a job where I had to use a soldering iron frequently. Via some juvenile antics by fellow employees hand and finger burns were common. Back …
Current Events
Fantastic book. Author Tom Kawezynski lays out the history of how we got to where we are, discusses current events(2017), and actually proceeds to forecast much of what is …
Guns & Stuff
Great video comparing the 7.62×39, .308, 5.45 x 39, and the 5.56 penetration in random trees. Granted – he confuses diameter and circumference and there is no method used …
Guns & Stuff
To recap the Recce Rifle project, I’ve chosen a stripped lower and a trigger group. First – the lower. I ordered a standard PSA lower. I chose the PSA …
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Guns & Stuff
For the Recce Rifle project, I’ve chosen a stripped lower and a trigger group. First – the lower. I ordered a standard PSA lower. I chose the PSA for …
Guns & Stuff
This past weekend I made sure the majority of my ammunition supply was stored in metal ammo cans. I performed an inventory to see exactly where I’m at. I …
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“Now more than ever before, the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless and corrupt, it is because the people …
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“Compassion is defined not by how many people are on the government dole but by how many people no longer need government assistance.” – Rush Limbaugh
Guns & Stuff
For the Recce Rifle project, I’ve chosen a stripped lower and a trigger group. First – the lower. I’ve ordered a standard PSA lower. I chose the PSA for …
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“Conservatives have excellent credentials to speak about human rights. By our efforts, and with precious little help from self-styled liberals, we were largely responsible for securing liberty for …
Guns & Stuff
For the Recce Rifle project, an upper has been selected. MidState Firearms manufactures top-of-the-line AR accessories. I’ve built several rifles using their uppers and they have been more than …
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“If ever the time should come, when vain & aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots …
Guns & Stuff
Some AR building activity is about to go down at “Headquarters 1776”. The Recce Rifle(sounds like Becky)is generally defined as a lightweight, accurate, highly versatile weapon meant for close …