Tag: survival

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

An Interview with Prepper Ralph

  It’s my honor to present the following written interview with Prepper Ralph. Ralph is extremely active and involved in numerous survival & preparedness related Facebook groups and has a YouTube Channel.  Ralph is a very good friend of mine and even saved my ass performing the Heimlich after I overstuffed my face while eating… Continue reading An Interview with Prepper Ralph

Atlanta Hwy 85 Bridge Fire – What Prepper’s Need to Know

  This past Thursday a fire was purposely set under a bridge in Atlanta on Highway 85. The fire has destroyed the bridge and rendered it inoperable. For those of us that have traveled through this area know the tremendous disruption this has created. Over 250,000 people each and every day travel over that bridge… Continue reading Atlanta Hwy 85 Bridge Fire – What Prepper’s Need to Know

Video: How to Change a Flat Tire

  Changing a tire is a skill that everyone should have. Eventually, everyone finds themselves on the side of the road staring at a flat tire and to make matters worse usually wearing some very nice clothes. Changing Tires: Recommended Supplies Before we get started it’s a good idea to cover some basic supplies to keep… Continue reading Video: How to Change a Flat Tire

Review: Schrade SCH101L Folding Liner Lock Knife

  The Schrade SCH101L – an EDC Knife Leave home without a knife and inevitably you’ll end up needing one. Incorporating a knife into your EDC can prove to be beneficial and even cause you to reach the status of “HERO” when a friend needs one and you’re there for the rescue! Knives are an… Continue reading Review: Schrade SCH101L Folding Liner Lock Knife

From the Desk of John Rourke – March 9th, 2017

  I’ve been thinking of another AR project. Why not, right? The possibilities are truly endless with the AR platform and budget restraints d0 exist. I could build a 9mm carbine. That would be interesting though I have a Beretta CX4 Storm in 9mm that I am getting ready to start testing. How about building… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – March 9th, 2017

From the Desk of John Rourke – March 6th, 2017

  So – I go to a conference at my son’s high school. He is a senior and pretty much sucking and it’s possible he may not graduate in June. In reviewing his grades a teacher suggests that the lowest grade he will receive in this first semester is a 54.  I said, “Let me… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – March 6th, 2017

The “Patriot” Rifle AR Build

  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 residents in a state of WROL(Without Rule of Law). Widespread looting, lawlessness, and general civil unrest provide a very dangerous environment.  Add to this the absence of… Continue reading The “Patriot” Rifle AR Build

Stocking Up For Type-1 Diabetics

  Let me start by saying that if the practices I will describe offend for some reason please just move along. For most anyone with Type-1 diabetes COST and MONEY are factors involved in the treatment – and daily life – of those with the disease.  The bottom line is those with Type-1 diabetes MUST… Continue reading Stocking Up For Type-1 Diabetics

Want an Ultra-Concealable Carbine? You probably already have one….

  Popular topic among those who have to travel any distance from home is being able to carry the firepower of a battle rifle – without it being seen. Most long guns are not known for their concealability thus pistols are often the firearm of choice. The AR pistol has become a popular “truck-gun” due… Continue reading Want an Ultra-Concealable Carbine? You probably already have one….

Pak-Lite: The 9 Volt Battery Flashlight

  The 9 volt battery seems to be the redheaded stepchild in the battery family. Beyond the common smoke detector and remote control car the 9V battery is rarely seen. One unique item that preparedness-minded folks should be interested in is the 9V battery powered flashlight. Several years ago I came across the Pak-Lite flashlight… Continue reading Pak-Lite: The 9 Volt Battery Flashlight

What If You Had To Stay In a Bunker For 2 Weeks?

  From the “Q & A” post yesterday Methane asked the following question: If you had to stay in a bunker for 2+ weeks due to nuclear attack, what would be some of the supplies you would ensure to have besides food/water? After watching “ALONE”, I wonder if I could survive with only 1 other… Continue reading What If You Had To Stay In a Bunker For 2 Weeks?

From the Desk of John Rourke – December 22nd, 2016

  Over on my Instagram page a lively discussion about the Electoral College versus popular vote has been going on all day. I used to be a believer in using the popular vote – until I understood what could result. Although there is a lot of misinformation regarding how many counties Trump won versus Hillary… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – December 22nd, 2016

Jericho Episode 17 – One Man’s Terrorist

  Here is the seventeenth of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho… Continue reading Jericho Episode 17 – One Man’s Terrorist

From the Desk of John Rourke – December 8th, 2016

I continue to put together a survival library that will be second to none. The goal here is to have everything on a large flash drive – possibly 128 gigabytes. Insert the USB drive into a laptop and a menu will pop up. Super easy to use and accessing all the information will be a… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – December 8th, 2016

Jericho Episode 16 – Winter’s End

Here is the sixteenth of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is… Continue reading Jericho Episode 16 – Winter’s End

Oxygen Absorber Size and Mylar Bags

A major part of my food storage program involves storing a variety of foods in sealed mylar bags with oxygen absorber and then placed in 5-gallon buckets. This is an EXTREMELY economical method for storing food. I don’t know how many times I have been asked what size oxygen absorber should be used with different… Continue reading Oxygen Absorber Size and Mylar Bags

From the Desk of John Rourke – November 17th, 2016

Using Random.org entry #4 was selected as the winner of the Imalent DN12 1000 Lumen LED flashlight from GearBest.com. Thanks for those that participated and especially to GearBest for offering the flashlight. Please visit GearBest.com to check out all the unique and value-driven items they carry. Congrat’s JBernDrApt!!!! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Love this painting –… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 17th, 2016

Jericho Episode 15 – Semper Fidelis

Here is the fifteenth of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is… Continue reading Jericho Episode 15 – Semper Fidelis

List of Survival Movies

NOTE: Here is a repost from the PROJECT section.  Any updates will be completed within the Project section. Alien invasion, massive storms, pandemics, world war, wilderness survival, bear attacks and zombies – if it threatens someone’s existence there is a movie about it. Here is a massive list of movies that cover various apocalyptic themes:… Continue reading List of Survival Movies

Q & A Day…….Civil Defense, Nuclear War and the “All New Fire HD”

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 true that cannibals don’t eat clowns because they taste funny? “ – whatever. Go ahead – “make my day.” JR     *    *    *    *    *    *… Continue reading Q & A Day…….Civil Defense, Nuclear War and the “All New Fire HD”