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”. Telegram is a communications tool available as both a web-based and mobile app interface. Working very much like any other chat app such as Facebook Messenger… Continue reading Secure Communications for The American Reformation: Telegram App
Tag: SHTF
The “NEW” First 100 Things To Disappear After The SHTF
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 items and accurate in every way. Due to the list being fairly old and times have changed a few prepper friends and I have pulled together… Continue reading The “NEW” First 100 Things To Disappear After The SHTF
From the Desk of John Rourke – August 18th, 2017
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 sun really did a number on cucumber and squash plants. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ In my area, there are signs on the highway warning of… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – August 18th, 2017
From the Desk of John Rourke – August 17th, 2017
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 mentioned “Antifa” and only one knew what “Antifa” was. Folks – that is a big problem. They all have heard about the racists in Charlottesville but… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – August 17th, 2017
Rourke’s Recommendations
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 – while others are just stuff I like. Most are on Amazon but not all. So – for this week……here is my list: Books: Prepper’s Natural… Continue reading Rourke’s Recommendations
Video: Living In My Jeep – 1 Year Update
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 with as little as possible. I came across the YouTube channel IAmJake and his video about living in his Jeep for one year. Being a… Continue reading Video: Living In My Jeep – 1 Year Update
From the Desk of John Rourke – August 15th, 2017
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 invoke a belief that Trump supporters – or anyone who takes pride in their country and would call themselves a Patriot – are bad and racists.… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – August 15th, 2017
Top 12 Barter Items To Stock Up On Now
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 up controversy. First – the bartering of firearms and ammunition generally creates a huge argument. Why? The thought behind this is you’ll trade a firearm and/or… Continue reading Top 12 Barter Items To Stock Up On Now
Building a Simple & Inexpensive Raised Bed Garden
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 15 years in my backyard using a 25′ x 30′ foot in-ground spot as well as buckets, raised beds, and various containers. For many, space is lacking and… Continue reading Building a Simple & Inexpensive Raised Bed Garden
From the Desk of John Rourke – August 9th, 2017
Why is it when I need a tool THAT is the one time I cannot find it? ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Been wondering for awhile…..“Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?” ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I haven’t been promoting GearBest.com recently because….well….just because. I haven’t ordered anything from them in a little… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – August 9th, 2017
Rourke’s Recommendations
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 – while others are just stuff I like. Most are on Amazon but not all. So – for this week……here is my list: Books: The Anarchist… Continue reading Rourke’s Recommendations
Freedom Ordnance FX-9 from Classic Firearms
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 some zip to that 115-grain 9mm round. Sending cans up in the air at 50 yards down at the sand pits was what I called fun.… Continue reading Freedom Ordnance FX-9 from Classic Firearms
Preppers Need to Know Their Limitations
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 combination of poor and incorrect tactical training, physical conditioning, and the propensity for prepper’s to train for offensive conditions. While I have no military background and… Continue reading Preppers Need to Know Their Limitations
Protein For Preppers: Canning Chicken
Canning meat is an area of preparedness that I have zero experience with. One of the members of the 1776PatriotUSA Facebook Group just started a YouTube channel. Her first two videos are on canning chicken. With my recent interest in canning meat, this was perfect timing. As Sheila mentions meat must be canned using a… Continue reading Protein For Preppers: Canning Chicken
Taste Test: Yoders Canned Bacon
Bacon. Say “bacon” around a group of people and watch how their attention is instantly drawn to you. Hey – either you like bacon, or you’re wrong. For prepper’s considering what food to stock up on bacon is usually just a pipe dream due to its extremely limited shelf life. Enter: Yoders Bacon. I bought… Continue reading Taste Test: Yoders Canned Bacon
Grab and Go Deluxe Trauma Bag from DoomandBloom.net
Everyone should keep a good first aid kit in their vehicle. You just never know when something will occur and a compression bandage, tourniquet, or even just a band-aid is needed. My kit of choice is the Grab and Go Deluxe Trauma Bag from DoomandBloom.net. I have two of these kits. One sits at… Continue reading Grab and Go Deluxe Trauma Bag from DoomandBloom.net
BUDGET PRECISION: THE HUNT FOR A RIFLE
The following was originally published over at PrepperRalph.com Back when I was first looking into a good bolt action, I was searching for something that would fulfill two important roles. One being mid to long range precision shooting and the other being an accurate hunting weapon. Inspiration Four years ago I had seen an article… Continue reading BUDGET PRECISION: THE HUNT FOR A RIFLE
Scenario: 20 Miles From Home And Things Go South
Here is a scenario that many of us could find ourselves in should the SHTF while we are at work. Wednesday morning: Typical Wednesday morning. Alarm goes off at 5:30am and you reach over and hit the snooze. Grab your cell phone and check for text messages and emails. You see a post was published last… Continue reading Scenario: 20 Miles From Home And Things Go South
SHTF Communications: How Far Do You Want To Talk?
Articles on SHTF communications often dive right into super expensive systems allowing communication across the country – or the world. In my own personal efforts, I have been working on trying to set up a system for what I would refer to as a “local” communications network for my group. Ideally, we are talking 20… Continue reading SHTF Communications: How Far Do You Want To Talk?
American Reformation: Book Recommendations
NOTE: For those not familiar with what the “American Reformation” check out The Coming American Reformation. It is important information as this is the direction our country is heading and no one will be immune to its effects. * * * * * * * * * … Continue reading American Reformation: Book Recommendations
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
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
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
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
An Interview with PrepperWebsite.com’s Todd Sepulveda
It is my honor to present the following interview with Todd Sepulveda – editor of The Prepper Website and host of The Prepper Website Podcast. On with the interview……. * * * * * * * * Questions: Can you… Continue reading An Interview with PrepperWebsite.com’s Todd Sepulveda