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Felling Trees

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I can’t say I’m a lumberjack or anything of the sort; but I have felled a tree or two in my day with whatever tool I had available, chainsaw, axe, hand saw, or even stones in my youth as we attempted to recreate the Neolithic era. I grew interested in technique, which I had read […]

US Gun Violence

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Those of you who know me know that I am a huge advocate of firearm ownership and regular training and practice; with the exception of those who have been legally restrained from owning such because of their own mistakes. In a previous article I took the opportunity to dispel some of the examples that both […]

Daily Water

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You’re in the city and the power goes out, what is that first thing you do? If your first instinct is to fill your bathtub with potable (drinkable) water then you probably have you head on straight or have done a little reading. In the advent of power shortage how long does the water run […]

Dome Home

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My wife has family that owns a company which constructs these interesting buildings. According to developers and news articles they have been growing in popularity in and around hurricane or tornado prone areas because they weather fierce storms better than run of the mill square brick and wood homes. The dome homes I’m talking about […]

Shield Walls and Zombies

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It’s time to talk about another hobby of mine that is a particular favorite. Fortunate for me, this hobby could be one that might save my life…assuming we go through a zombie apocalypse…and assuming I run out of ammunition or the skill for close range headshots. The picture is probably a good indication of what […]

Freshwater Clams/Mussels

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From shell middens, or shell mounds, we know that the Natives of the US have been eating these guys for thousands of years. I grew interested in fresh water clams after reading My Side of the Mountain. Freshwater clams are invertebrates that can be divided into two main families, namely Sphaeriidae (small ones) and Unionidae […]

Kevlar Helmets and Bullets

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We’ve all seen pictures of what a kevlar helmet has the potential of stopping. While deployed the second time one of our sister companies had a driver hit in the head by the remains of an EFP (explosively formed projectile) after blowing through the side of his MRAP, and the kevlar actually saved his life. […]

Arrowleaf

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I grew interested in this plant while reading My Side of the Mountain. I had never heard of this plant as a means of food; although I had seen it plenty in the mountains. I think this will be another great plant to add to my inventory for wilderness survival. I pulled this info from […]