Frugality
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 …
Current Events
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 …
Current Events
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 …
Life Philosophy
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 …
Guns & Stuff
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Current Events
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 …
Current Events
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 …
Current Events
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 …
Quote
While we all benefit in some ways from modern technology, I do wonder what state our world would be in if we suddenly lost the electrical power necessary …
Current Events
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 …
Current Events
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 …
Preparedness
In response to the post What if Hillary Wins? and participating in my first Q&A post goingray58 left the following comment: List what you think are the 10 most important …
Guns & Stuff
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 …
Guns & Stuff
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 …
Guns & Stuff
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 …
Site Update
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 …
Current Events
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 …
Life Philosophy
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Current Events
This is America and I firmly believe in everyone’s right to practice any religion they wish – including Islam. If someone wishes to worship a pile of recycled toilet …
Current Events
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 …
Life Philosophy
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 …
Guns & Stuff
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 …
Preparedness
Let’s review what an operational cache is: An operational cache is a secure source for re-supply of equipment and needed items to access later when needed. An operational cache …
Guns & Stuff
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
