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Rourke Featured on The Prepper Website Podcast

JR May 24, 2017 No Comments
I was honored to be asked to submit a written review to be read on The Prepper Website Podcast. Although there was very short notice, I just had to …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 24th, 2017

JR May 24, 2017 1 Comment
Over the last several years I’ve purchased and used quite a bit of stuff related to survival & preparedness. I have come to appreciate and rely on certain items. …
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Taurus Millennium G2 9mm: Rounds 361 – 460

JR May 22, 2017 5 Comments
The testing fo the Taurus PT-111 G2 9mm continues with rounds 361 through 460. The goal of this project is to track the reliability and performance fo the G2 …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 23rd, 2017

JR May 22, 2017 4 Comments
As of this writing 19+ dead at the Manchester Arena in England at an Ariana Grande concert. An explosion took place and it is being reported that beyond the …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 22nd, 2017

JR May 21, 2017 7 Comments
The last several days has been extremely busy. I am still recovering. Attended an out of town, multi-day training meeting that involved early mornings and late nights. Overall very …
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American Reformation Scenario: North Bend, Washington

JR May 21, 2017 14 Comments
The following American Reformation scenario takes place in North Bend, Washington. North Bend is a small town of about 6,500 people and is 30 minutes from Seattle. The town gained …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 18th, 2017

JR May 17, 2017 6 Comments
Enjoying time at a local luxury resort doing some training for work. Is it bad as I walk into this magnificent hotel that I am looking at the exits, the …
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VIDEO: Anonymous – They are preparing for what comes next…. (WW3 2017-2018)

JR May 17, 2017 2 Comments
Interesting information put out by the international activist group Anonymous. I enjoy watching their video’s as they provide some unique views at times. In no way do I agree with …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 17th, 2017

JR May 16, 2017 8 Comments
Far too many people get into too many details about too many things within the preparedness realm of thinking. Yeah. People exclaim you MUST have THIS gun, THIS knife, …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 16th, 2017

JR May 15, 2017 7 Comments
Hillary Clinton launches the anti-Trump organization called Onward Together. Wonderful.  A keyword she is now using is – “resist”. Fits right in with the radical Left Antifa. ◊ ◊ …
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Post-SHTF: When the Neighbors Ask For Help

JR May 15, 2017 15 Comments
I hear it all the time – “The SHTF and a neighbor knocks on my door I’m putting a bullet in their head and feeding them to the pigs.” Right. When …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 15th, 2017

JR May 14, 2017 7 Comments
North Korea’s latest missile launch likely has Putin thinking of making the country one big parking lot. The missile launched Sunday landed within 60 miles of the Russian coast. …
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SPECIAL ALERT: North Korea, Ransomware, Antifa, Worldwide Threat Assesment

JR May 14, 2017 8 Comments
Threats always exist, however, this post is being sent out early Sunday due to relevant events that everyone needs to be aware of. World events continue to be volatile and …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 12th, 2017

JR May 11, 2017 21 Comments
Has anyone had any experience with ETS magazines? Specifically their higher capacity Glock magazines. If so – what have you used the magazines in? Any issues at all? I’ve seen …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 11th, 2017

JR May 10, 2017 3 Comments
In 2006 the TV show Jericho aired and was a beacon of satisfaction for preppers everywhere. Many of us counted down the days, hours, and minutes each week in …
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Antifa, Domestic Terrorism, and What Should We Do?

JR May 10, 2017 3 Comments
Rourke: Amoungst many preparedness and Conservative websites “Antifa” and their extremist, militant views are a frequent topic. The following was originally published over at TomBinnz.com and published here with …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – – May 10th, 2017

JR May 9, 2017 2 Comments
Spent time last night testing some new communications equipment. I’ve been trying to set up a communications system for quite some time that would allow possibly up to 20 miles in …
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Interview: Amy Alton from the Survival Medicine Hour

JR May 9, 2017 No Comments
 It is my pleasure to provide the following interview with Nurse Amy Alton. Amy and her husband Dr. Joe Alton run their website DoomandBloom.net with his wife Nurse Amy …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 9th, 2017

JR May 8, 2017 13 Comments
Finished lining the galvanized trash can I bought with foam in preparation to make an “EMP Cache”.  Time to start filling and then sealing. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ …
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Rourke’s Recommendations

JR May 8, 2017 9 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 – May 8th, 2017

JR May 7, 2017 5 Comments
Had a pretty good weekend. Started writing an American Reformation scenario post to publish today and it got out of hand. What started as a short “what if” has …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 5th, 2017

JR May 4, 2017 6 Comments
Hope everyone has a great weekend! Be safe out there. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ACA replacement breakdown per NYTimes: -Individual Mandate replaced with 30 percent surcharge on premiums …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 4th, 2017

JR May 3, 2017 6 Comments
My appearance on Mark Goodwin’s podcast over at PrepperRecon.com. Feel free to go over there and check it out(HERE). Hey – my first time – be nice. ◊ ◊ ◊ …
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Video: 10 Things YOU should consider (NOW) to prepare for CHAOS

JR May 3, 2017 2 Comments
Just getting started in survival and preparedness? It’s not too late to get prepared for when the SHTF. Pastor Joe discusses 10 things you should consider doing NOW to …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 3rd, 2017

JR May 2, 2017 6 Comments
Couldn’t get to the “From the Desk of….” post yesterday. More had to be done than allotted time would allow thus prioritizing had to take place. ◊ ◊ ◊ …
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Preparedness

New To Prepping? 12 Tips To Get You Started

JR May 1, 2017 3 Comments
Getting started in prepping can be a daunting task and one can easily get overwhelmed. With the headlines of today, it is easy to feel a huge sense of …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 1st, 2017

JR April 30, 2017 15 Comments
Garden is almost completely planted. We had torrential downpours last week which helped but was concerned too much water would create issues. Supposed to get rain today then clear …
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Preparedness

The Vehicle as Terror Weapon

JR April 30, 2017 1 Comment
Rourke: This post was originally published over at DoomandBloom.net and republished here with permission. In these days of Pokemon Go and other smartphone distractions, you’re seeing more and more …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – April 28th, 2017

JR April 27, 2017 5 Comments
North Korea continues to stay in the news. By all accounts China seems to be seriously assisting with the situation. Regardless, we have a nutcase threatening all of us …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – April 27th, 2017

JR April 26, 2017 14 Comments
Protein is often an expensive component in food storage programs. Freeze dried meat can be upwards of $30 – $50 for a #10 can. Canned meat like ham is …
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