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Preparedness
NOTE: This article first appeared in American Survival Guide, and also over at DoomandBloom.net. After water, food, and shelter, many consider personal defense to be the most important …
Preparedness
There are many that believe history will show we are in the early stages of a new civil war – or an American Reformation. How exactly this war will …
Preparedness
What foods to store in a food storage program is a popular topic – but what about making meals from that food? Not so much. For this week’s …
Preparedness
How many freak out when that check engine light comes on? Thoughts of hundreds or thousands of dollars start going through your head or even being stranded. How much …
Preparedness
Handheld radios are great devices and perfect for short distance communications. Within the typical 1-2 miles clear and fairly reliable communications can be carried on. Raise the radio/antenna …
Preparedness
Flashlights are a basic and very important prep item. Who can’t remember the excitement as a kid having a flashlight when the power went out? The experience would have …
Guns & Stuff
Let’s take a look at setting up a Duty AR-15. What is “Duty”? Anything from patrolling property, home defense, as well as battling brigands and other evildoers. Now – …
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 …
Guns & Stuff
 Prior to founding Costa Ludus in 2011, Chris Costa spent 4 years as the President of Magpul Dynamics. Before founding Magpul Dynamics, Costa spent 7 years in the …
Preparedness
I’ve been asked several times about when something happens and people first arrive at a retreat location. Questions usually come up regarding who does what and when. Granted situation …
Guns & Stuff
My latest AR is the result of the “Katrina” rifle concept. Katrina rifle you ask? The term came about after Hurricane Katrina devasted the Gulf and left many …
Preparedness
Every Thursday 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 – …
Random Thoughts
In a hard hitting investigative interview on CNN, Hillary Clinton demonstrated her “alternate nostril breathing” technique as one method she used to deal with her loss to President Trump. …
Preparedness
Surviving a gun fight involves one very important factor – not getting shot. While numerous other factors involved in a gun fight affect the survivability of those involved, when …
Preparedness
Every Thursday 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 – …
Current Events
Rourke: The following post was originally published over at PrepperRalph.com. Consider it a “scenario” post with a possible narrative of events that could transpire should war break out relating …
Preparedness
Every Thursday 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 – …
Preparedness
Communications after the SHTF within several miles around a retreat – or even your neighborhood – can range from easy to almost impossible. Terrain plays a big role and …
Preparedness
Prior to being part of a survival group and having a bug out location, I had always planned to bug in. My home location is far from perfect. I …
Random Thoughts
Note: Just found this post failed to publish – so here it is quite late. I think the “rabbit apocalypse” is well underway. This entire summer I have seen …
Preparedness
While many preppers look to North Korea and a zombie apocalypse to prepare let’s not forget events like hurricanes are much more likely to endanger us. If you live …
Random Thoughts
Trump made a 77-minute speech in Arizona. I listened to some of it and while predictable – it was very good. Outside law enforcement was pelted with rocks …
Preparedness
Every Thursday 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 …
Random Thoughts
Beginning September 11th a weekly series titled “Tactics for the American Reformation…” will begin. Every Monday for 8+ weeks a variety of topics will be covered with an …
Current Events
Those Patriots who wish to communicate with fellow Patriots in a more secure manner – for whatever reason – may want to look into the communications tool called “Telegram”. …
Random Thoughts
Great comments and discussions lately. Appreciate it. Let’s keep it going. â—Š â—Š â—Š â—Š â—Š Had lunch with five co-workers yesterday and current events came up. I …
Preparedness
Every Thursday 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 …
Preparedness
There is a movement that is somewhat tied to preparedness and self-reliance and it is all about minimalism. Basically getting by and living a full life and existence …
