Build yourself a community if you don't already have one. In the world of preparedness, and life in general, having community is important. Important for not only your mental wellbeing but also for sharing knowledge, labor, and fellowship. As time progresses, we would think the “system” would be more able to help the citizenry. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Mutual Assistance Groups
In the world of land navigation, you will hear about pace counts. If you do a lot of dead reckoning, you will be constantly working on counts. Even if you focus on terrain association, it is an extremely useful tool, when properly applied. A pace is the length of your step or stride. By finding … Continue reading Pace Count
Every once in a while, you get some advice that is completely contrary to what you expect yet is 100% accurate and timely. I got some of this advice from the battalion Sergeant Major when we were returning home from my first deployment to Iraq. In his address to the battalion as we were getting … Continue reading Realistic Expectations – A Post Deployment Brief
Guns, radios, and medical. All basics I hope I don't need while traveling. I've been on the road a fair bit for most of my life. And the last few years it seems even more so. We're traveling again right now, so this idea is fresh in my mind. Now I am not expecting or … Continue reading Have gun, Will Travel – Truck Guns
Extra height added to optic mount will make getting a consistent and comfortable cheek weld. In this era many newly firearms accessories are made specifically for the AR series of rifles, or firearms whose controls are similar to an AR. Many of those accessories are being bolted onto a traditional style rifle or shotgun. The … Continue reading Optic Height
Polar Vortex. Image as found on the internet. According to the weather reports we are going to get hammered again with a bigger weather system in a week or two. Like everything else in life, it will start to dominate the news cycle as it gets closer. It’s time to evaluate what worked and what … Continue reading Polar Vortex and Bomb Cyclones
Do you have too many "spares" in your pack? I think everyone has heard the phrase, "one is none, and two are one". It is heavily quoted in the prepper communities, as well as various aspects of the military, law enforcement, bushcraft, and camping worlds. It is advice passed around when people are packing up … Continue reading “One is None, Two are One” is Dumb
As found on Google. David and his Mighty Men. As a student of both war and of the bible, I find it interesting when both are being talked about. Reading through 1 Chronicles I arrived at chapter 27, the first half of which talks about King David, of David and Goliath fame, and military commanders … Continue reading King David’s Army
This is also credited as an old African Proverb. Who said it wasn't wrong though. There is an old quote that I would rather have an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep. If I had to describe my experience in military, it would have the … Continue reading Don’t Underestimate Crazy with Organized Leadership
Be careful who you let influence you. It seems the Minnesota incident has resulted in another deadly force situation, not surprisingly unfortunately. There has been a heavy propaganda campaign and social manipulation being pushed upon the whole population right now. Let us not forget that immediately prior to the first violent encounter one of the … Continue reading Useful Idiots
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