SHTF Archive
Preparedness
This past week flew by. Had planned to go to my brothers place in Georgia but had to cancel last minute due to some issues with my 17 year …
Guns & Stuff
I’ve recently started marking all my gun magazines. I’m doing this for a couple different reasons. First – if I have any type of firearm performance issue I will …
Preparedness
This list has been around for a long time with a few slightly different versions out there. Take a look. Are there items that should be on the list? …
Preparedness
Over the last few weeks I have been testing the Manker U11 LED flashlight. I was sent this flashlight free of charge from GearBest.com for my honest review. The …
Guns & Stuff
This last week has been interesting. With gun control being a hot topic and many in Congress agreeing that some measure of gun control legislation is needed gun shops …
Current Events
Confused by the title? That’s OK. Couldn’t figure out what to call this post so I guess I am a bit too. Why did I call this website 1776PatriotUSA.com? …
Preparedness
Rourke: The Panhandle Rancher sent this in recently. Thanks PR!! Readers might be interested in the amount of equipment the wife and I travel with. Depending on how …
Preparedness
I am pleased to offer up a great giveaway sponsored by GearBest.com. There are 5 items listed. You can choose which item you think would make the best gift for the …
Preparedness
Alright folks – another installment of “Q & A Day”. Basically, ask me a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything …
Preparedness
Rourke: This post was originally published over at ThePatriotPodcast and written by my co-host Prepper Ralph. By Prepper Ralph So to begin with… Bug Out Bags(BOBs) are meant …
Preparedness
Appreciate the interest that has been shown regarding the Sawyer Mini Water Filter Bucket Kit. I have enjoyed using the Sawyer. It is simple to operate, reliable, and is a …
Random Thoughts
Spent a good amount of time researching what is happening in Venezuela. They are experiencing an economic collapse and it would be a very good idea to watch what …
Preparedness
May’s awesome Emergency Essentials monthly sale is almost over with some products discounted over 50%. This is truly an opportune time to stock up if finances will provide. Most hear “Emergency Essentials” and think …
Preparedness
I’ve watched this apocalyptic/SHTF movie several times and have enjoyed it. Overall seemed to be a pretty realistic depiction of what could transpire during a similar event. When …
Preparedness
Full disclosure – Gearbest.com sent me the HX Outdoors Survival Knife for free with the acknowledgement I would conduct an honest review. The HX Outdoors Survival Knife is one of …
Preparedness
This past week had me thinking a lot about preparedness and goals to reach over the next 18 months. Feel pretty good where I’m at and where I need …
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Preparedness
This is the first installment of a multi-part series on Operational Caches. An Operational Cache is a resupply of critical items often accessed while on the go. These caches are often …
Preparedness
If you have been reading this weekly series you may have noticed a trend – guns & ammo. I have made some strides over the past few months especially …
Preparedness
This past week has been interesting. Facebook announced they were banning all groups which provide for private sales of firearms. Many on Facebook that have utilized these groups as a …
Current Events
JR: This post originally appeared HERE over at DoomandBloom.net. One of the scenarios we write about is the “Pandemic”. Although we have had success curing many illnesses with antibiotics, …