I would appreciate your input on this. I have started a new book. Often authors do not put forth much in details on book projects as they are fearful of someone stealing their ideas and they also like to build anticipation. In my case, the preparedness-genre of books has just about everything you can… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – June 13th, 2017
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If We Don’t Fight For It, The Liberal World Order Is Going To Kill Our Way Of Life
Rourke: The following is reprinted with permission from The Economic Collapse website. This article goes right along with my American Reformation series to show the direction this country is heading. While the election of Donald Trump may seem to have slowed the degrading – maybe it has had the opposite effect. There comes a time… Continue reading If We Don’t Fight For It, The Liberal World Order Is Going To Kill Our Way Of Life
Saturday’s – “What’s on your mind?”
Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things? Recent accomplishments in preparedness. Projects being worked on. Thoughts on world events. Recent purchases & recommendations Current events related to politics, terrorism, crime – whatever. Go on an adventure or have fun? Share it! Whatever is on your mind….… Continue reading Saturday’s – “What’s on your mind?”
Top 5 Firearms That Have Never Been Made – But Should
Over the past several decades there have been some very cool firearms produced. Some of the ingenuity used is really a testament to the firearms industry that these companies would take a risk to depart from the norm. Even with all the firearms created and manufactured, there are a few I’ve thought of that just never… Continue reading Top 5 Firearms That Have Never Been Made – But Should
Saturday’s – “What’s on your mind?”
Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things? Recent accomplishments in preparedness. Projects being worked on. Thoughts on world events. Recent purchases & recommendations Current events related to politics, terrorism, crime – whatever. Go on an adventure or have fun? Share it! Whatever is on your mind….… Continue reading Saturday’s – “What’s on your mind?”
Testing the Bell & Howell “TacLight”
The TacLight is an “As Seen On TV” flashlight advertised as extremely powerful and nearly indestructible. As with most As Seen On TV products, the claims sound unrealistic and outlandish. This “High Performance Flashlight” is reported to withstand boiling, freezing, and even being run over by a car. So – can it actually survive… Continue reading Testing the Bell & Howell “TacLight”
Top 10 1776PatriotUSA.com’s Most Popular Posts
Behind the scenes here at 1776PatriotUSA.com there is a lot more to running a survival & preparedness website than typing up a few thoughts and throwing in some pictures. There is an entire programming language that can be used as well as lots of formatting and editing(and $$$$$). The ability to see which posts… Continue reading Top 10 1776PatriotUSA.com’s Most Popular Posts
From the Desk of John Rourke – May 30th, 2017
NOTE: Technical difficulties led to this post publishing late. Sorry about that. It was great seeing red, white, and blue yesterday all over social media. Seems like it was more prevalent this year than last. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I have been working on editing my book – A Survival Story – and giving… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – May 30th, 2017
Taurus Millennium G2 9mm: Rounds 361 – 460
The testing fo the Taurus PT-111 G2 9mm continues with rounds 361 through 460. The goal of this project is to track the reliability and performance fo the G2 through 2,000 rounds. No cleaning will be done however lubrication will take place each shooting session. Should the G2 begin to experience reliability issues with ammunition previously proven… Continue reading Taurus Millennium G2 9mm: Rounds 361 – 460
Post-SHTF: When the Neighbors Ask For Help
I hear it all the time – “The SHTF and a neighbor knocks on my door I’m putting a bullet in their head and feeding them to the pigs.” Right. When John and Susan drop over with little 6-year old Lisa asking if there is any food to spare these keyboard warriors are going to just kill… Continue reading Post-SHTF: When the Neighbors Ask For Help
Antifa, Domestic Terrorism, and What Should We Do?
Rourke: Amoungst many preparedness and Conservative websites “Antifa” and their extremist, militant views are a frequent topic. The following was originally published over at TomBinnz.com and published here with permission. Feel free to share your thoughts. I’ve seen much talk about labeling Antifa a domestic terrorist organization. While I agree, that they in fact by… Continue reading Antifa, Domestic Terrorism, and What Should We Do?
From the Desk of John Rourke – May 9th, 2017
Finished lining the galvanized trash can I bought with foam in preparation to make an “EMP Cache”. Time to start filling and then sealing. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Speaking of EMP. The following is a short – approx 13 minutes – podcast excerpt where Dr. Peter Vincent Pry discusses the dangers posed by North Korea.… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – May 9th, 2017
Rourke’s Recommendations
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 survival & preparedness – while others are just stuff I like. Most are on Amazon but not all. So – for this week……here is my list:… Continue reading Rourke’s Recommendations
Video: 10 Things YOU should consider (NOW) to prepare for CHAOS
Just getting started in survival and preparedness? It’s not too late to get prepared for when the SHTF. Pastor Joe discusses 10 things you should consider doing NOW to prepare. He takes a very simple, common-sense approach. Overall, pretty good ideas. I agree it’s never too late and there is no reason to give up… Continue reading Video: 10 Things YOU should consider (NOW) to prepare for CHAOS
New To Prepping? 12 Tips To Get You Started
Getting started in prepping can be a daunting task and one can easily get overwhelmed. With the headlines of today, it is easy to feel a huge sense of urgency to get ready NOW – with many giving up because they just don’t have the money or the time to invest. These myths could mean… Continue reading New To Prepping? 12 Tips To Get You Started
The Vehicle as Terror Weapon
Rourke: This post was originally published over at DoomandBloom.net and republished here with permission. In these days of Pokemon Go and other smartphone distractions, you’re seeing more and more people oblivious of their surroundings. In the past, this might get you a bump on the head by walking into a lamp post. In today’s world,… Continue reading The Vehicle as Terror Weapon
The Four Rules of Gun Safety
Over the past two months, I’ve worked with several new shooters and have gone over the four rules of gun safety – over and over and over again. I ended up seeing one couple at the range recently and witnessed safety infractions happening and had to speak up and say something. That was not at… Continue reading The Four Rules of Gun Safety
Rourke’s Recommendations
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 survival & preparedness – while others are just stuff I like. Most are on Amazon but not all. So – for this week……here is my list:… Continue reading Rourke’s Recommendations
From the Desk of John Rourke – April 21st, 2017
I tend to look at preparedness overly complex. Solar panels, inverters, walkie-talkies, 2M ham radio, HF ham radio, single-sideband CB, scanners, LED CREE flashlights with backup chargers, etc. Some of this stuff might be more expensive than complicated but you get my drift. Preparedness really doesn’t have to be that way. I’ve been thinking about… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – April 21st, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – April 19th, 2017
Trump signed the “Buy American, Hire American” Executive Order on Tuesday. This order works to reduce the number of guest worker visas and require GOVERNMENT agencies to purchase American-made products and hire Americans – whenever possible. I have little disagreement with what I have seen so far. Critics state that this goes against capitalism and free… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – April 19th, 2017
Interview: Dr. Joe Alton of the Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Hour
It is my pleasure to provide the following interview with Dr. Joe Alton. Dr. Joe – also known as Dr. Bones – runs their website DoomandBloom.net with his wife Nurse Amy Alton. Beyond the excellent preparedness information, they provide with their blog they also host the Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Hour podcast. As accomplished authors,… Continue reading Interview: Dr. Joe Alton of the Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Hour
Free Survival & Preparedness Downloads
We’ve discussed putting together a digital survival & preparedness library using Kindles, Amazin Fire’s – whatever. The free ebooks available on Amazon periodically are great but there are tons of other material available online. Military manuals, guides, white papers, university papers, articles, and books are all available. I’ve started organizing and transferring my huge library onto a separate… Continue reading Free Survival & Preparedness Downloads
The Sheepdog Concept
This post was originally published March 14th, 2016. 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 a helicopter was able to come in and snatch four of the 6 passengers one disappeared under the water… Continue reading The Sheepdog Concept
CIMA Knife Table Top Review
This was originally published August 23rd, 2016. My CIMA knives continue to do extremely well today. I ordered this CIMA fixed blade knife a couple months ago when it was on sale for less than $20 and was shipped free. I really wasn’t expecting much. This is Chinese-made and at that price point how good… Continue reading CIMA Knife Table Top Review
Are North Korean Satellite’s an EMP Threat?
The following was originally posted June 22nd, 2106. It is just as relevant today – and slightly edited for current publication. North Korea now has two orbiting satellites that periodically pass above the United States. Many are concerned that one or both of these satellites could contain a nuclear weapon. Is it possible? Could… Continue reading Are North Korean Satellite’s an EMP Threat?
The Coming American Reformation
The following was originally published September 20th, 2016 – prior to the last election. Regardless of the election’s outcome, the American Reformation is all but certain to greet us in the future. When? No one knows for certain. If anything Trump’s election has provided some time – but not without drawbacks. Make no mistake… Continue reading The Coming American Reformation
From the Desk of John Rourke – April 6th, 2017
I’ve been watching the TV series Life Below Zero on Netflix. I’d say these people are nuts for living out in the wilderness and the fridged temps of the arctic – but man what a life! Several of the show’s participants trap and make money selling pelts. I do wonder about the others. How… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – April 6th, 2017
Q & A Day……food storage, water filtration, .223 versus 5.56 – oh my!!!
Ask a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “Is it OK to yell MOVIE in a crowded fire house?“ – whatever. Go ahead – “make my day.” JR * * * * * … Continue reading Q & A Day……food storage, water filtration, .223 versus 5.56 – oh my!!!
From the Desk of John Rourke – April 5th, 2017
Hope everyone is having a great week. The weather was fantastic Tuesday here in South Carolina with temps near 80. Rain tomorrow but rest of week and weekend looking good. Definitely going to get some gardening done Saturday and Sunday. A co-worker gave me a bunch of scrap wood a couple years ago and planning… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – April 5th, 2017
Taurus Millennium G2 9mm – the Journey to 2,000 Rounds Begins
The Taurus Millennium G2 9mm pistol has become a favorite of budget-minded shooters over the past couple years. Holding 12 rounds of 9mm Parabellum in a semi-compact, lightweight polymer frame and well under $300 – it’s easy to understand why it’s so popular. Although Taurus has what I would refer to as a “mediocre”… Continue reading Taurus Millennium G2 9mm – the Journey to 2,000 Rounds Begins