Now Trending:
  • The Big Beautiful Bill and Firearm Regulations
  • Happy Independence Day!
  • From the Desk of John Rourke – July 3rd, 2025
  • Zohran Mamdani’s Run for NYC Mayor Is a Concerning Sign of the Times
  • Big News! TheMainePrepper.com Launches June 24th, 2025
  • The United States Strikes at Iranian Nuclear Sites…..Now What?
  • 5 Morale-Boosting Foods with Long Shelf Life
  • Medical Prep for the Coming Struggle: The Importance of the Jase Case
  • Patriotism in a Time of Doubt
  • Unrest in Los Angeles: Protests, Violence, and Hypocrisy

1776PatriotUSA.com

Preparing Today for an Uncertain Tomorrow
Menu
  • ABOUT
    Know us.
    • Contact
    • Core Beliefs
    • Buy Us a Cup of Coffee
  • ADVENTURE
    Live your life!!
  • PREPARE
    Just in case.
    • Survival & Austere Medicine
    • Free Preparedness Guides
    • Sawyer Bucket Kit
  • Projects
    Unique things.
    • Building a Firestarting Tube Storage Device
    • List of Commonly Available Heirloom Seeds
    • List of Survival Movies
    • Small Buried Cache
    • JR’s Get Home Bag
    • Project: Ruger 10/22
  • STORE
    Survival Stuff!
    • Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer
    • Affiliate Disclosure
  • MEMBER PORTAL
    Cool people only!!
    • Blog
    • Login
    • Account
    • [MEMBER]Our American Exit Strategy Journey
    • Password Reset
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 …
Read More
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 …
Read More
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 …
Read More
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 …
Read More
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 …
Read More
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 …
Read More
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 …
Read More
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 …
Read More
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 …
Read More
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 …
Read More
Site Update

From the Front Lines: New Sponsor, 80% Lowers, Gardening

JR April 6, 2016 18 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 am very happy …
Read More
Current Events

VIDEO: Surviving the Active Shooter

JR April 4, 2016 3 Comments
JR: The following post can be seen HERE in its original format over at DoomandBloom.net.   What would you do if you were unarmed and at the scene of …
Read More
Life Philosophy

From the Front Lines: Canik, “Modern Survival”, and Going Home

JR April 1, 2016 9 Comments
Sometimes I sit down and think about something to write about and get so swept up every conceivable aspect of the post that takes me forever to just get …
Read More
Preparedness

What To Do With $1000 Right Now

JR March 31, 2016 6 Comments
Tax season is well underway and as a result, many receive refunds of varying amounts and provide an opportunity to better positions on preps. In 2019 the average tax …
Read More
Preparedness

Review: The MecArmy SGN3 CREE XP G2 Keychain LED Flashlight

JR March 29, 2016 4 Comments
I am an admitted flashlight junkie. Ever since I was a kid I loved flashlights. Not sure what is was that created that fascination but it has stuck with …
Read More
Preparedness

VIDEO SERIES: The Modern Minuteman – SouthernPrepper1

JR March 28, 2016 1 Comment
What follows is a video series from SouthernPrepper1. SP1 has a great Youtube channel offering up tons of valuable information. He is ex-military and shares a lot of information …
Read More
Preparedness

Review: Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Knife

JR March 23, 2016 6 Comments
Most people know who Bear Grylls is. He is one of those survivalists guys on TV. What many do not know is he spent several years in the British …
Read More
Current Events

Panhandle Rancher on Finicum shooting

JR March 16, 2016 12 Comments
The following is a letter sent to me from Panhandle Rancher and is being published with his permission. I inquired with him about a video regarding the Finicum traffic …
Read More
Sheepdog Concept, prepper,
Life Philosophy

The Sheepdog Concept

JR March 14, 2016 10 Comments
  January 13th, 1982: Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac River. Only six of the 74 passengers survived the crash and ended up in the icy water. While …
Read More
Guns & Stuff

Why You Need Body Armor

JR March 12, 2016 9 Comments
By Chris Taylor, SafeGuardArmor.com   The importance of security and self-defence is one of the main driving forces behind preparation. By preparing for difficult and unforeseen situations, an individual …
Read More
Guns & Stuff

The most overused term in firearms….”tactical”

JR March 3, 2016 6 Comments
Every time I turn around I see the word “tactical”. Tactical pens. Tactical pants. Tactical socks. Tactical shoes. Tactical belts. Tactical knives. Tactical flashlights. Tactical backpacks. Tactical gloves. Tactical …
Read More
Preparedness

Operational Cache Part 2: Reasons for Creating a Cache

JR March 1, 2016 8 Comments
After publishing Operational Cache Part 1: Quality of Selected Equipment, I received a few emails questioning why a cache would be needed in the first place. Although in years past I …
Read More
Preparedness

Operational Cache Part 1: Quality of Selected Equipment

JR February 19, 2016 6 Comments
This is the first installment of a multi-part series on Operational Caches. An Operational Cache is a resupply of critical items often accessed while on the go. These caches are often …
Read More
Current Events

Constitution: Another Step Closer to It’s Death

JR February 15, 2016 17 Comments
The death of Antonin Scalia brings the death of the Constitution one step closer to reality. As the longest-serving member of the Supreme Court Justice Scalia provided a solid foundation …
Read More
Preparedness

What did you do to prep this past week?

JR February 14, 2016 20 Comments
If you have been reading this weekly series you may have noticed a trend – guns & ammo. I have made some strides over the past few months especially …
Read More
Current Events

VIDEO: Save Us Chuck Woolery!!

JR February 12, 2016 1 Comment
Here is a series of short video’s from Chuck Woolery highlighting Hillary Clinton’s stance on gun control. Every freedom loving, Patriotic American should absolutely vote AGAINST her should she …
Read More
Preparedness

Letter Re: Woodcutting Post response by Single Mom

JR February 11, 2016 4 Comments
JR: What follows is a response to a comment left on the post Panhandle Rancher: Felling and Splitting   Re: Woodcutting Post comment by Single Mom To reiterate, some …
Read More
Current Events

Should Religious Leaders ‘Get Political’? Yes, But …

JR February 7, 2016 4 Comments
Rourke: The following is another insightful post written by James Robison and originally published HERE at The Stream.   By James Robison The U.S presidential race is heating up …
Read More
Frugality

3 Simple Steps for Life Without Cable

JR February 5, 2016 38 Comments
So – tired of being a slave to the cable company – or satellite? Believe it or not there is life without cable. Many preparedness-minded folks are frugal and …
Read More
nature, country, life
Adventure

What makes you feel alive?

JR February 2, 2016 13 Comments
As I have mentioned previously 1776PatriotUSA.com is more than just current events, preparedness and all things SHTF. As individuals with limited existence on this planet and preppers who wish to stick …
Read More
  • First
  • Previous
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • Next
SiteLock
John Rourke, Editor
  • Email: 1776PatriotUSA@gmail.com
  • Facebook: Follow this Link
  • MeWe: Follow this Link
  • Telegram Chat: https://t.me/JohnRourke
  • Linktree:  https://campsite.bio/rourke

Latest Products

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 743 other subscribers

Bear Creek Arsenal, AR-15, budget friendly, value, frugal, review, 5.56, Bear Creek, inexensive AR

survival, preparedness, Facebook, group
The Patriot Brigade
Massive USB Survival Library
Economic Collapse Preparedness Notebook
Paladin Press USB eBook Library
Ruger 10/22 TEK Full-Auto Conversion
EMP Shield
How To Get Started In Preparedness
Jase Medical
Preparedness Store
1 Year Food Storage
The Maine Prepper
SBK
SHTF Survival Preparedness Notebook

Quote
“Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." — Ronald Reagan
Trusted Site Seal
SSL Certificate

Patriot Brigade Membership

Survival & Preparedness Store

survival, preparedness, store, SHTF, get ready, supplies, prep

What’s Rourke reading?


Contact Us

1776PatriotUSA.com Copyright © 2026. Copyright 2025 John Rourke/1776PatriotUSA.com
  • ABOUT
    Know us.
    • Contact
    • Core Beliefs
    • Buy Us a Cup of Coffee
  • ADVENTURE
    Live your life!!
  • PREPARE
    Just in case.
    • Survival & Austere Medicine
    • Free Preparedness Guides
    • Sawyer Bucket Kit
  • Projects
    Unique things.
    • Building a Firestarting Tube Storage Device
    • List of Commonly Available Heirloom Seeds
    • List of Survival Movies
    • Small Buried Cache
    • JR’s Get Home Bag
    • Project: Ruger 10/22
  • STORE
    Survival Stuff!
    • Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer
    • Affiliate Disclosure
  • MEMBER PORTAL
    Cool people only!!
    • Blog
    • Login
    • Account
    • [MEMBER]Our American Exit Strategy Journey
    • Password Reset
 

Loading Comments...