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Madame President Clinton’s Coming War on the Blogosphere, and Your Countermeasures

JR August 4, 2016 3 Comments
Rourke: The following is reprinted with permission via SurvivalBlog.com. The original post can be seen HERE.   Now that Hillary (“Hitlery”) Rodham Clinton (HRC) has received the Democratic Party …
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Jericho Episode 2: Fallout

JR August 3, 2016 10 Comments
Here is the second of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are …
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Panhandle Rancher: Reloading Basics and Equipment Recommendations

JR August 2, 2016 8 Comments
  Why reload your own ammunition? Two reasons: reloaded ammunition may be much cheaper than factory and reloaded ammunition has the potential to greatly increase the accuracy of your …
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What Did You Do To Prep This Week?

JR July 31, 2016 11 Comments
This past week flew by. Had planned to go to my brothers place in Georgia but had to cancel last minute due to some issues with my 17 year …
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Guns VS Armor

JR July 30, 2016 3 Comments
What Armor do you need to Protect Yourself from the World’s most popular guns and ammunitions? There are over a hundred different types of gun available on the weapons …
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Jericho Episode 1: Pilot

JR July 27, 2016 3 Comments
  Here is the first of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night …
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Marking Your Magazines

JR July 26, 2016 8 Comments
I’ve recently started marking all my gun magazines. I’m doing this for a couple different reasons. First – if I have any type of firearm performance issue I will …
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Guns & Stuff

Thoughts on guns, ammo, spare parts

JR July 25, 2016 15 Comments
Loyal reader Lightning recently commented that it is better to have a few guns with lots of ammo than lots of guns with little ammo. I agree. For many …
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What Did You Do To Prep This Week?

JR July 24, 2016 22 Comments
Hope everyone is staying cool wherever you are. Here in South Carolina the heat is just flat out intense. Have had a pretty good week. Spent a lot of time …
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Reminder: Jericho Rewatch…..join in the event

JR July 23, 2016 6 Comments
One of my favorite TV shows of all time is Jericho. Never seen it? Here is a brief synopsis: A small town in Kansas is literally left in the dark …
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Top 100 Items to Disappear First After the SHTF

JR July 21, 2016 24 Comments
This list has been around for a long time with a few slightly different versions out there. Take a look. Are there items that should be on the list? …
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MyPatriotSupply.com video ad…..

JR July 20, 2016 4 Comments
Check out this video from MyPatriotSupply.com.  There is a lot of metaphorical meaning represented. I think it’s really well done and is certainly motivational.  My Patriot Supply is an official affiliate …
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Scenario: The Future of Gun Control

JR July 19, 2016 10 Comments
by John Gault This may break some hearts but as preppers we are obligated to look honestly at future challenges and attempt as best we can to prepare for …
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Pray for law enforcement and our country

JR July 18, 2016 13 Comments
Another day goes by and more police are targeted. Whether they are targeted due to the color of their skin or the jobs they do – the results are …
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What Did You Do To Prep This Week?

JR July 17, 2016 11 Comments
A few things worked on this week: Continued work clearing out the garden of weeds, grass and plants that have gone by. So looking forward to the Fall and …
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Video: Time to take a stand against evil is NOW…Or is it too late already.

JR July 16, 2016 6 Comments
Video below is the latest from SouthernPrepper1. David voices concern over the radical Muslim expansion and presence in the world – and America. I agree with David. I believe Islam …
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On ticks, chiggers and preps — something to consider

JR July 15, 2016 7 Comments
Having just been eaten nearly alive by chiggers on a recent excursion (I could send pictures, if I could stop scratching long enough to take them), I went searching …
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Take Action: Food Storage

JR July 14, 2016 9 Comments
This is the second of a new ongoing series – Take Action – whch will emphasize a very specific action to take based on my recommendations. The recommendation may be …
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Preparedness Supplies: Emergency Essential July Sale!!

JR July 13, 2016 2 Comments
Emergency Essentials continues their monthly specials by hosting another fantastic one for July.  Highlighted this month are their usual food storage solutions as well as several water storage and …
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Jericho Rewatch…..join in the event

JR July 13, 2016 18 Comments
One of my favorite TV shows of all time is Jericho. Never seen it? Here is a brief synopsis: A small town in Kansas is literally left in the dark …
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Video: The Torch of Freedom is Almost Out

JR July 11, 2016 15 Comments
Chaos is being reported in areas across the United States by the news media. In just the past few weeks governmental corruption, terrorism, and attacks on police have filled the …
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What Did You Do To Prep This Week?

JR July 10, 2016 20 Comments
This past week has been an interesting one. I drove approx 9.5 hours and met up with Goingray58 and Panhandle Rancher and spent a couple days with them. I …
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Current Events

Active Shooters: When Violence Is The Answer

JR July 8, 2016 27 Comments
NOTE: The following article was originally published over at DoomandBloom.net.   As a physician, my focus is how to heal wounds rather than how to cause wounds. A terrorist, …
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Guns & Stuff

Video: All The Equipment Needed To Start Reloading Ammunition

JR July 7, 2016 6 Comments
I’m not a reloader and my overall knowledge of reloading is extremely basic. I have a buddy that will be taking me through the basics soon and in the …
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MyPatriotSupply.com Now Supporting 1776PatriotUSA.com

JR July 6, 2016 8 Comments
1776PatriotUSA.com was just approved as an official affiliate for popular survival & preparedness retailer MyPatriotSupply.com. They are a major supplier of food storage products, long term storage seeds, water …
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Cheaper Than Dirt boycott continues

JR July 5, 2016 18 Comments
  Remember when Cheaper Than Dirt jacked up prices on ammunition and magazines right after Sandy Hook? I do – and have avoided them like the plague ever since. …
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Independence Day

JR July 4, 2016 9 Comments
July 4th, 2016. Many will be celebrating with friends and family the greatest country in the world and using words like freedom, liberty, and patriotism. New American flags will be …
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What Did You Do To Prep This Week?

JR July 3, 2016 12 Comments
Not a lot of prepping done this week as in putting back supplies. Had to work some night shifts and deal with typical “teenage boy being stupid” stuff. One …
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Site Update

Watch for changes…..

JR July 2, 2016 2 Comments
Around mid-July I will be customizing the look and format of 1776PatriotUSA a bit. Nothing really dramatic but the software I am using is capable of some customization I would …
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Q & A Day…..Going Gray, Encryption, and Ultimate Survival Food

JR June 30, 2016 12 Comments
  Alright folks – another installment of “Q & A Day”. Basically, ask me a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much …
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