SHTF Archive
Preparedness
This video on ammunition storage came out several years ago. Extremely logical in their recommendation for using military ammo cans for ammunition storage as well as detailed labeling. After watching …
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 …
Current Events
There’s been a lot of discussion over the past 6 months or so regarding people not taking preparedness as serious as they once did. I get a short reprieve …
Random Thoughts
Changed the “What’s Rourke Reading…” at the bottom of the page. It has been years since I read Patriots – by James Wesley-Rawles. Listening to the audio version and it …
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
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 …
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
The original “Top 100 Things To Disappear After a Disaster” list has been passed around the internet for a number of years. It remains a viable list of barter …
Random Thoughts
Pulled up most everything out of the garden except eggplants, peppers, and okra. The second round of plantings did not pan out too well. The heat and intense …
Random Thoughts
Great comments and discussions lately. Appreciate it. Let’s keep it going. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ 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 …
Random Thoughts
So – “white nationalist” is now the preferred term of the MSM over “white supremacist”. Don’t be fooled folks. This is just another way of the media to …
Preparedness
For those anticipating a complete breakdown of the economy, “bartering” is something that should be planned. Before diving into the list I’ll mention a couple things that generally stir …
Preparedness
Gardening is one of the Top 5 Prepper Skills I recommend people learn. It can be both extremely rewarding – and fairly frustrating. I’ve been gardening for close to …
Random Thoughts
Why is it when I need a tool THAT is the one time I cannot find it? ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Been wondering for awhile…..“Did Adam and …
Random Thoughts
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 …
Guns & Stuff
Pistol caliber carbines are becoming more and more popular in the firearms market. Back in the 90’s I had a Marlin Camp 9 and that 16″ barrel certainly added …
Preparedness
I was asked recently what my opinion was of SouthernPrepper1’s recent video titled – “Prepper’s will die….No tactics are better than bad tactics“. In the video, SP1 discusses a …