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

JR March 8, 2017 6 Comments
  I’ve been thinking of another AR project. Why not, right? The possibilities are truly endless with the AR platform and budget restraints d0 exist. I could build a …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 8th, 2017

JR March 8, 2017 8 Comments
  An 18-year-old man in North Carolina decapitated his mother. Guess what – he is an illegal immigrant. The amount of crime committed by those who should not be here …
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It’s illegal for conservatives to defend themselves: Why Michael Stickland is a political prisoner

JR March 7, 2017 4 Comments
  The following post was originally published over at 299Days.com. By Glen Tate Michael Stickland is a conservative alternative journalist in Portland who covers Leftist protests on his channel …
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From the Desk of John Rourke – March 7th, 2017

JR March 6, 2017 9 Comments
  Just scheduled an interview on PrepperRecon.com with Mark Goodwin in April. Once it goes live will make an announcement. Looking forward to it. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ …
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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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