The word “Snipe” is a verb defined as “shooting at someone from a hiding place, esp. accurately and at long range.” This term is used very broadly today for any king of semi accurate, semi ranged fire; regardless of training or skill level. I prefer the term “sharp shooting” for a person of a moderate […]
Lamsquarters
Here are some excerpts from a great little article I read that I highly recommend you read. Like most of you I’ve been fairly ignorant of this plant that is a phenomenal urban foraging base. A common annual weed related to quinoa and spinach that can grow up to 6′ tall. Blooms from June through […]
Clover
While surprising, those luck clovers are actually edible; and the best part is they’re found just about everywhere there’s an open grassy area. And while there are few pastures in the Arctic, clover grows from the top of the earth to the bottom and all around, nearly every location on the rotation. You can spot […]
LuminAID
My wife shared this with me and I was quite impressed; partially because it’s a clever simple idea, but also because I have a soft spot in my heart for these already struggling people that get pounded again and again in these off the beaten path locations. I spent several years in the Philippines so […]
The Home Fortress
Okay, do any of you guys remember that show It Takes a Thief, or something like that? The premise is that a former burglar is hired to test a home’s defenses at an unknown date and time in the near future; and testing how prepared families really are. The families are in on it and […]
Improvised Gas Mask
I’m not gonna lie; when I first stumbled upon this I thought it was one of the dumbest ideas ever. “Oh no, bad dudes with riot control gas are coming, hurry and make some improvised gas masks…” You get the point. Now that I’ve made one and found that it actually holds a really good […]
Humor
A little humor for you today with my regards. Jon
Shotguns and Home Defense
I saw this great video and had to share it. Right now my primary home defense weapon is a 12 gauge shotgun which I have temporarily acquired from my brother. One day when he takes it back I’ll have to convince my wife I need another firearm. I don’t worry about brands so much because […]
Patriots: A Novel of Surviving the Coming Collapse
I have to give thanks to my brother for another great book review. I’ve also read this book but was introduced to it from another source. Among prepping circles this will typically be among the top recommended books. Personally I think the story telling is good but not superb; but the information and other literature […]
10 Items to Stock Up On
My brother wrote this article for me as a response to a video he looked into. While the video was less than impressive it did lead to some great conversation between the two of us. Enjoy. Jon The other day while enjoying some morning coffee and browsing the internet I stumbled upon a headline […]