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From the Front Lines…….

JR June 3, 2016 13 Comments
Here is another installment of “From the Front Lines”. Basically a collection of random thoughts related to preparedness, current events, and whatever else that’s on my mind. I just received two …
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Current Events

Take Action: Guns. Magazines, Ammunition versus Gun Control

JR June 1, 2016 18 Comments
This is the first of a new ongoing series – Take Action – which will emphasize a very specific action to take based on my recommendations. The recommendation may …
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Preparedness

What Did You Do To Prep This Week?

JR May 29, 2016 17 Comments
This week was I spent a lot of time trialing my Sawyer Bucket Kit and enjoyed the success. Most important thing in putting the kit together is screwing the …
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Preparedness

Win with GearBest and 1776PatriotUSA.com

JR May 27, 2016 33 Comments
I am pleased to offer up a great giveaway sponsored by GearBest.com. There are 5 items listed. You can choose which item you think would make the best gift for the …
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Preparedness

Q & A Day…..gardening, Reagan, magazines, recipes, and Tom Selleck

JR May 26, 2016 16 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 anything …
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Life Philosophy

Panhandle Rancher: The Value of Multiple Income Streams and other Musings

JR May 25, 2016 8 Comments
  Two is one, one is none, this applies to most things in life except wives where multiples can cause unimaginable problems, but it certainly applies to streams of …
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Preparedness

Prepper Ralph on Bug Out Bags

JR May 24, 2016 4 Comments
Rourke: This post was originally published over at ThePatriotPodcast and written by my co-host Prepper Ralph.   By Prepper Ralph So to begin with… Bug Out Bags(BOBs) are meant …
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Preparedness

Adapting a Sawyer Mini Water Filter for Bucket Use

JR May 23, 2016 5 Comments
Appreciate the interest that has been shown regarding the Sawyer Mini Water Filter Bucket Kit. I have enjoyed using the Sawyer. It is simple to operate, reliable, and is a …
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Random Thoughts

What Did You Do To Prep This Week?

JR May 22, 2016 21 Comments
Spent a good amount of time researching what is happening in Venezuela. They are experiencing an economic collapse and it would be a very good idea to watch what …
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Preparedness

REMINDER: Emergency Essentials May 2016 Sale

JR May 21, 2016 No Comments
May’s awesome Emergency Essentials monthly sale is almost over with some products discounted over 50%. This is truly an opportune time to stock up if finances will provide. Most hear “Emergency Essentials” and think …
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VIDEO: American Blackout 2013 Full Movie

JR May 20, 2016 17 Comments
  I’ve watched this apocalyptic/SHTF movie several times and have enjoyed it. Overall seemed to be a pretty realistic depiction of what could transpire during a similar event. When …
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Current Events

Q & A Day…..politics, ammo, flashlights, Chuck Norris movies

JR May 19, 2016 43 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 anything …
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Current Events

From the Front Lines: Supplies, Illegals, Movies, SPAM?

JR May 18, 2016 28 Comments
Here is another installment of “From the Front Lines”. Basically a collection of random thoughts related to preparedness, current events, and whatever else that’s on my mind. Organization: I need to …
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Preparedness

Special offer on HX Outdoors Survival Knife

JR May 17, 2016 5 Comments
UPDATE: THIS SPECIAL DEAL IS STILL ACTIVE AND WILL BE SO UNTIL MAY 31st.   After publishing my review of the HX Outdoors Survival Knife I was contacted by …
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Preparedness

REVIEW: HX Outdoors Survival Knife

JR May 16, 2016 6 Comments
Full disclosure – Gearbest.com sent me the HX Outdoors Survival Knife for free with the acknowledgement I would conduct an honest review. The HX Outdoors Survival Knife is one of …
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Preparedness

What did you do to prep this past week?

JR May 15, 2016 48 Comments
This past week had me thinking a lot about preparedness and goals to reach over the next 18 months. Feel pretty good where I’m at and where I need …
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Frugality

Secondary sources of income

JR May 13, 2016 6 Comments
For most people the loss of a job is devastating. In today’s economy finding a job paying the same amount of money or close can be very difficult. Many …
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Current Events

What is going on?

JR May 12, 2016 35 Comments
This past week has been very stressful and frustrating. This happens to me every so often when I try to comprehend the state of this country and the actions …
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Current Events

Q & A Day…..world news, EMP, N Korea, gardening

JR May 12, 2016 63 Comments
Alright folks – a new regular feature will be “Q & A Day”. Basically, ask me a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about …
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Life Philosophy

Panhandle Rancher on the trail…..

JR May 10, 2016 15 Comments
  Panhandle Rancher sent in the following pictures of a Jeep trail near his home. He said he has that “serious look on my face during the water crossing …
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Guns & Stuff

Don’t have an AR?

JR May 9, 2016 8 Comments
Seems that AR prices continue to drop. Sub-$500 AR’s that actually work are becoming more and more common from different sources. The days of an AR being a dream …
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Preparedness

What did you do to prep this past week?

JR May 8, 2016 21 Comments
Hope everyone is doing well. This week has been extremely busy – kids, work, etc. I managed to get a few things worked on in the realm of preparedness. Picked …
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Current Events

The Patriot Podcast episode #6 is live!

JR May 5, 2016 3 Comments
A few people have inquired for updates on the podcast I co-host with Prepper Ralph. It has been slow going and a few technical difficulties have limited how much …
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Current Events

Q & A Day…..knives, backpacks, hammocks, fire

JR May 5, 2016 24 Comments
Alright folks – a new regular feature will be “Q & A Day”. Basically, ask me a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about …
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Current Events

Where Have all of the Heroes Gone?

JR May 3, 2016 14 Comments
  When I was a kid, everyone looked up to President Eisenhower with respect for his wartime service. He was a genuine hero. Along with him were a veritable …
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Current Events

Q & A Day…..life, guns, food storage, podcasting

JR April 28, 2016 31 Comments
Alright folks – a new regular feature will be “Q & A Day”. Basically, ask me a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about …
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Current Events

Ignorance is Truly Bliss

JR April 28, 2016 17 Comments
  I am writing this sitting in a quaint coffee shop in the town which I live. The young and the old are flocking in…lining up to buy these …
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Guns & Stuff

Trajectory of the .223/5.56 round in a Carbine

JR April 19, 2016 4 Comments
With the popularity of the AR platform and the .223/5.56 round I thought it would be a good idea to review the trajectory of the round and common sighting …
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Guns & Stuff

What did you do to prep this past week?

JR April 17, 2016 13 Comments
All last week I looked forward to camping on Friday – and attending a firearm class on Saturday. Friday night I set up my new Eno doublenest hammock for …
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Guns & Stuff

The argument FOR uncommon calibers

JR April 13, 2016 24 Comments
It is often professed that a weapons stockpile should consist of firearms in common calibers for one very important reason: Resupply. Due to the sheer volume of rounds with …
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