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Taurus Millennium G2 9mm – the Journey to 2,000 Rounds Begins

JR April 4, 2017 2 Comments
  The Taurus Millennium G2 9mm pistol has become a favorite of budget-minded shooters over the past couple years. Holding 12 rounds of 9mm Parabellum in a semi-compact, lightweight …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – April 4th, 2017

JR April 3, 2017 12 Comments
  North Korea’s rhetoric and threats to turn the United States to ashes has lead to President Trump stating that “if China is not going to solve North Korea, …
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An Interview with Prepper Ralph

JR April 3, 2017 8 Comments
  It’s my honor to present the following written interview with Prepper Ralph. Ralph is extremely active and involved in numerous survival & preparedness related Facebook groups and has …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – April 3rd, 2017

JR April 2, 2017 5 Comments
    DEAL ALERT: Just received notice that Amazon has their 7″ Fire tablet on sale for $39.99. This is a heck of a deal. I have found the …
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Atlanta Hwy 85 Bridge Fire – What Prepper’s Need to Know

JR April 2, 2017 4 Comments
  This past Thursday a fire was purposely set under a bridge in Atlanta on Highway 85. The fire has destroyed the bridge and rendered it inoperable. For those …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 31st, 2017

JR March 30, 2017 5 Comments
  In just a few days FreePrepperEbooks.com will launch. If interested head over and subscribe for future updates. Subscribers should receive notification of daily posts when they go live. …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 30th, 2017

JR March 29, 2017 13 Comments
  Not to beat a dead horse but to continue the discussion from yesterday regarding the armed Communist/Liberal/Progressive/Americans marching in Phoenix – were they carrying real guns? I’ve seen …
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Video: How to Change a Flat Tire

JR March 29, 2017 4 Comments
  Changing a tire is a skill that everyone should have. Eventually, everyone finds themselves on the side of the road staring at a flat tire and to make matters …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 29th, 2017

JR March 28, 2017 13 Comments
  A group of armed men and women marched at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona. They open carried an assortment of AK-47’s, AR’s, shotguns, and other firearms. While this …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 28th, 2017

JR March 27, 2017 17 Comments
  It’s almost hilarious how the MSM is labeling the defeat of the Healthcare Bill as a giant failure for Donald Trump. 65 days into his first term….”It’s all …
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Dirt Cheap Thermal…..and it works!!!

JR March 27, 2017 7 Comments
  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 …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 27th, 2017

JR March 27, 2017 22 Comments
  I’m up way too late writing this but I don’t feel very tired. The morning will come too soon….I know. As a member of a FB survival & …
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More Thoughts on Canned Goods and Food Storage

JR March 26, 2017 32 Comments
  Several weeks ago we established that canned goods are safe to eat far past their expiration date thus a great choice for food storage programs. I received an …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 24th, 2017

JR March 23, 2017 23 Comments
  Delayed vote on the Healthcare Bill. I hope they can pull it together and do what is right for the country. Obamacare has been a disaster – though …
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Rourke’s Recommendations

JR March 23, 2017 4 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 – March 23rd, 2017

JR March 22, 2017 12 Comments
  The new Healthcare Bill is scheduled to be voted on today. Based on what I have heard I’m not in favor. I don’t understand how the “right” bill …
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Know Thy Enemy (During the Collapse): Part 1 – The Unprepared Neighbor

JR March 22, 2017 11 Comments
  The following post was originally published over at 299Days.com. By Glen Tate This guy is your enemy.   (During the Collapse, that is.) He doesn’t seem like it; …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 22nd, 2017

JR March 22, 2017 6 Comments
  I listened to Judge Gorsuch yesterday. Impressive. Sounds like an extremely intelligent and honorable man. The bias statements from some on the Left are disgusting. Pure politics with …
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5 Reasons My EDC Must Include a Pistol

JR March 21, 2017 10 Comments
  EDC(Every Day Carry) is a hot topic on many internet forums and discussion groups. Many approach EDC like a science weighing the pros and cons of each and every …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 21st, 2017

JR March 20, 2017 20 Comments
  I’m probably preaching to the choir here but the increase in violence and threats since Trump’s election is telling. The level of incivility and pure hate has reached a …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 20th, 2017

JR March 19, 2017 3 Comments
  North Korea continues their threats now saying if a single bullet is fired they will nuke the United States. The capabilities of North Korea while limited are often understated. They …
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Review: Schrade SCH101L Folding Liner Lock Knife

JR March 19, 2017 No Comments
  The Schrade SCH101L – an EDC Knife Leave home without a knife and inevitably you’ll end up needing one. Incorporating a knife into your EDC can prove to …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 17th, 2017

JR March 16, 2017 6 Comments
  SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:  FreePrepperEbooks.com will launch April 3rd, 2017 and you are invited to the party! Although things are still developing the premise of the website is to feature several …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 16th, 2017

JR March 15, 2017 15 Comments
  So Rachel Maddow made a fool of herself announcing she had Donald Trump’s tax return. Well – one from 2005. Anticipation mounted as her big announcement of the details …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 15th, 2017

JR March 14, 2017 3 Comments
  Few announcements: Todd Sepulveda from The Prepper Website has recently launched his own podcast – The Prepper Website Podcast. Todd has come up with a great idea in …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 14th, 2017

JR March 13, 2017 7 Comments
  Navy Seals and other US Special Forces have been conducting joint drills with South Korea simulating an attack on North Korea. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Came across …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 13th, 2017

JR March 12, 2017 5 Comments
  North Korea continues their volatile actions with missile tests and threatening rhetoric. It’s easy to say they are all talk – and hopefully, they are. Need to remember …
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Guns & Stuff

Impression of the Mossberg 715T Tactical .22 Rifle

JR March 12, 2017 3 Comments
  Went shooting this past weekend and had an opportunity to take a look at his recently acquired Mossberg 715T. Modeled after the AR-15 it closely resembles an AR …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 10th, 2017

JR March 9, 2017 6 Comments
  Liberal’s have introduced a Bill to require background checks on 100% legally built homemade firearms. Regardless of the political landscape that is steeply against them, they continue to …
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Q & A Day……

JR March 9, 2017 24 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 “What happens when you …
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