Note from Rourke: This post was written prior to the recent buy-out of semi-automatic firearms, ammunition and magazines. Please take that into consideration when reading it. Survival Rifles by Thenaturenurd There are many survival rifles to choose from. I will break them down into 5 categories: AR, AK, Surplus, Pistol Carbines and Hunting. I will explain their advantages and disadvantages. After reading my article you should be able to find out which one from the above categories fits you best. AR15 in action! (photo credit: https://flic.kr/p/41bHnT) Lets start with AR. Contrary to popular belief the AR does not…
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How to Bug-In: What You Need to Know to Survive a Grid-Down Disaster
Today, https://www.artofmanliness.com published an article I wrote title: How to Bug-In: What You Need to Know to Survive a Grid-Down Disaster Hurricane Sandy is yet another sober reminder that none of us are exempt from disaster. Sometimes, BUGGING OUT is not the best decision OR possible. In this article I discuss a few thoughts about prepping for a potential Bug In Scenario. Here is the link if you are interested in taking a look: https://artofmanliness.com/2012/11/01/how-to-bug-in-what-you-need-to-know-to-survive-a-grid-down-disaster/ Thank you to Brett and Kate McKay …
Been to a gun shop lately?
I live in South Carolina and have visited several gun shops as well as stores that carry firearms and ammunition. All are pretty much the same – no semi-automatic firearms (centerfire or rimfire), no magazines, and several calibers of ammunition virtually absent. Don’t see this anymore. With the threat of a new Assault Weapons Ban just over the horizon, there has been a massive rush on guns, magazines and ammunition – specifically AK’s, AR’s and the like. 7.62 x 39mm, .223/5.56mm, and 9mm ammunition have disappeared off the shelves along with .22LR. Any and all magazines holding over 10 rounds are gone or selling online for big bucks…
A little humor…..
Special thanks to SeasonedCitizenPrepper.com’s Executive Editor Bev for sending me this……. © 2013, Rourke. All rights reserved.
Video of the Week: Chuck Woolery on Assault Weapons
I grew up watching Chuck Woolery on TV – love the fact that he is one of the rare pro-2nd Amendment celebrities out there. Thanks Chuck!! Rourke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evEg1VNfX3o © 2013, Rourke. All rights reserved.
Join the NRA……
Yes – another post about gun control. It is just one of many more to come. With the impending gun control legislation looming nearby – there has been no better time to join the National Rifle Association than RIGHT NOW if you are not a member. Write your Congressman, talk to your friends and neighbors that are like-minded to do the same – and join the NRA. We all need to be in this fight together. Rourke © 2013, Rourke. All rights reserved.
11 Ways A Condom Can Save Your Life: Multi-functional survival uses for a CONDOM.
I’ve just come out of hibernation from writing another survival book (details to come soon). I really need a fun ‘creative’ and not too serious survival project. I figure since my SURVIVAL TAMPON post went over so well (did you know I was featured on the OFFICIAL TAMPAX FACEBOOK PAGE – my Mom was so proud) I would keep this project in the same spirit. Hope you enjoy. Including CONDOMS in survival kits is not a new idea. People have been packing them in mini survival kits for as long as I can remember – using them primarily as an expandable WATER CONTAINER. Don’t …
29 Cool Recycled Pallet Projects: Reuse, Recycle & Repurpose Old Wooden Pallets
People amaze me. I get a real kick out of re-purposed wooden pallet projects. People have come up with some awesome ways to recycle and reuse wooden shipping pallets and it’s pretty darn inspiring. While not specifically survival related, the mentality of creatively using resources is a key theme in any survivor’s mindset. I put together a collection of some of my favorite recycled pallet projects below that I thought you would enjoy. A note on using pallets. Pallets are typically marked with either MB which means they’ve been chemically treated or HT which means they have been heat treated. Some pallets are also pressure treated with preservatives. You should try to avoid using MB marked and pressure treated…
Episode-1046- Listener Calls for 12-21-12
Today I take your calls on real estate, planting hard woods, precious metal storage, rocket mass heaters, social media, water storage, emergency heating and more. Remember to be on a show like this one just pick up your phone and … Continue reading →
Doom and Bloom Hour:Jim Cobb Prepper’s Home Defense,Flu pt 1
; ; On Today’s show Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy finish up part 2 of Sanitation in a survival situtation and discuss Influenza (the FLU) part 1. Our special guest is Jim Cobb, author of “Prepper’s Home Defense” and owner of survivalweekly.com. Join us as Jim shares sound advice to “protect your family by any
Fungal Infections
Minor infections can affect your group’s efficiency in times of trouble. In addition to viruses and bacteria, our body may be susceptible to “yeast”. Yeast is a fungus that is one-celled and reproduces by budding off the parent. The human body naturally harbors certain types but can be damaged by others. Fungal infections may be
How to Grow Horseradish by Nurse Amy
Hi All! ; Here is a new video I made about how to grow horseradish! So easy and so delicious! ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RqvC4l8m7Y ; I hope you enjoy it, please subscribe to our youtube channel to get info about new videos… ; Happy New Year!! Nurse Amy
Doom and Bloom(tm) Hour: GMO Salmon,Sanitation,Valerian
; ; On today’s show, Nurse Amy and Dr. Bones will explain what exactly GMO (genetically modified organism) salmon are and their possible effects on our environment. Dr. Bones discusses emergency sanitation practices for food and water, and the CDC’s plan for the coming “Zombie Apocolypse”. Nurse Amy will update you on her garden and
Seizures in Survival Scenarios
; Seizures occur when the brain’s electrical system misfires. Instead of sending out signals in a controlled manner, a surge of haphazard energy goes through the brain. These abnormal signals can cause involuntary muscle contractions, poor control of certain organs, and loss of consciousness. A person with chronic problems with convulsions is sometimes said to
Headache in Austere Settings
Headaches are one of the most common medical symptoms that you will see in your role as medic. The brain matter itself doesn’t have pain receptors, but there are several structures around the brain that are sensitive. Muscles, blood vessels, sinuses, lining tissue, and others can be the site for significant discomfort. Many consider headaches
Don’t Even Talk About Ending QEI
That’s Quantitative Easing (to) Infinity. The futures for the precious metals were (how to politely say this?) in the crapper this morning with Gold down $40 on the futures earlier and silver down 4{660353129f8d892044c993645a1c75194301fec6786a7f617c15adde0b0011e9} as well. What’s going on is a titanic battle between the forces of Deflation and Inflation since we’re in the Second Depression by my reckoning, and will be until 2017, more’n likely. Inflation, is in the process of having its butt kicked. Which, as I have warned before, is a problem for the metals just waiting to happen. In play this morning. In fact, what’s happening right now is that the Fed is not pushing so much money…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Creek Joins WorldNetDaily (WND.COM) as Weekly Survival Commentator
Whether it’s the car breaking down on a deserted stretch of road or the national infrastructure breaking down because of economic disaster, are you prepared to survive when all goes wrong? You don’t have to wait until it’s too late to get ready. Beginning today exclusively on WND’s Diversions page, nationally recognized survival expert Creek Stewart will be bringing a weekly column called “Not if, but when” to help equip you for the worst. “In our daily hustle and bustle, it’s easy not to consider or plan for the ‘what ifs’ in life,” Stewart told WND. “But whether caused by nature or man, real disasters happen to real people on a regular basis. I believe with all of my heart that each of…
The 9 Most Awesome MOVIE Bug Out Vehicles of All Time
There’s nothing I love more than a good BUG OUT movie truck. Below is a collection of some of my favorite movie vehicles that I’d take on a BUG OUT any day of the week. I’m sure I missed some, so please add your own favorites in the comments section below! Here they are in no particular order: MOVIE: Red Dawn (the original) VEHICLE: 1978 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne WOLVERINES!!!! Need I say more. I still vow to buy a 78 Cheyenne one of these days. Nothing says BUG OUT like Swayze tearing through the mountains of Colorado in this awesome K10. I loved this truck when I…
DIY: Make a Romantic Bacon Scented Survival Candle
Hey all of you bacon fanatics, did you know you can enjoy your bacon even after the meal is over? That’s right! Keep reading for a quick tutorial on how to make a Bacon Grease Survival Candle. When you fry bacon, the resulting grease is nothing more than rendered pork fat. A common word for rendered animal fat is ‘TALLOW”. The word LARD is most often used for rendered pig fat. Tallow can be used for all kinds of things, including a wax-like fuel for homemade candles. Tallow can also be used for making pemmican, as a waterproofing agent and also as…
WATCH: Hollywood Actors Want to Ban Your Guns, While They Make Millions Promoting Gun Violence
We’re not sure if the Hollywood actors depicted in the following anti-gun promotional video are hypocrites or just plain ignorant of the fact that they have played a large role in promoting violence with handguns, semi-automatic rifles and weapons of mass destruction, all the while making millions of dollars in the process. Many have made their careers in movies that are so violent the body counts literally reach into the thousands. First, take a look at the original promotional video (if you can stomach it) where actors like Jamie Foxx and Jeremy Renner demand a plan to stop …
Episode-1050- Listener Calls for 1-04-13
Today on The Survival Podcast I take your calls on investing, cooking, gardening, gun rights, alternative housing, financial mindset and more. Remember to be on a show like this one just pick up your phone and call 866-65-THINK. The best … Continue reading →
Episode-1049- Surving Superstorm Sandy and The Southern Maryland Beekeeper
We have two interviews for you today, first up Mike Prunty “The Backyard Pioneer” who has a small urban homestead in Long Island New York on his experience with Hurricane Sandy. Mike is a 39 year old suburban husband and … Continue reading →
Episode-1048- Listener Feedback for 1-2-13
It’s the first show of the new year and time for another round of you your feedback, questions and commentary sent to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com. Make sure if you submit content for a feedback show that you put something like … Continue reading →
TSP to Return Tomorrow and MSB was Hit by a Y2K Like Bug
This year the Christmas to New Years shut down of TSP was an event onto itself. We had the Arkansas ice storm followed by 14 inches of snow, 200,000 people without power and roads down everywhere from down trees. In … Continue reading →
Episode-1047- The Christmas Special For 2012
Most of today’s show is a rebroadcast of 2008′s Christmas special. Today we pause and take a moment to reflect on Christmas and how it has become the Holiday we celebrate today. Many American’s have no idea just how Christmas … Continue reading →
Illinois Moves to Outlaw Modern Firearms and Criminalize Owners
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton will reportedly introduce a draconian bill today in the Illinois legislature that will effectively ban all modern firearms, criminalize their owners, and subject their guns to confiscation by the Illinois State Police. The proposed outlawing of firearms was confirmed by the NRA’s Illinois rep, according to Robert Farago, writing for The Truth About Guns website. The move coincides with a federal effort by Senator Dianne Feinstein to introduce legislation outlawing semiautomatic firearms and imposing de facto confiscation. From the Illinois State Rifle Association: Based on what we know about Cullerton’s bill, firearms that would be banned include all semiautomatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns. Pump action shotguns would be banned as well. This would be a very comprehensive ban that would include not …
A Massive Electromagnetic Pulse Could Collapse The Economy In A Single Moment
What would you do if all the lights went out and they never came back on? That is a question that the new NBC series “Revolution” asks, but most people have no idea that a similar thing could happen in real life at any moment. A single gigantic electromagnetic pulse over the central United States could potentially fry most of the electronics from coast to coast if it was powerful enough. This could occur in a couple of different ways. If a powerful nuclear weapon was exploded at a high enough altitude, it could produce an electromagnetic pulse powerful enough to knock out …
Gov. Cuomo Says New York May Confiscate all Assault Weapons.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he is working on Gun Control Legislation that could include the Confiscation or Mandatory sale of your weapons…..
DOJ’s Eric Holder Confirms: Obama Looking at Taking Executive Action to Pass Gun Control
Hours after President Obama’s new Gun Task force met for the first time, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that The Obama administration will consider executive action as part of its new gun policy.
Notes from JWR:
I’m sad to report that John Noveske died in an automobile accident on Friday night, near Grants Pass, Oregon. John was the president of Noveske Rifle Works. Please keep his family in your prayers. Our sincere condolences. — Today we present another entry for Round 44 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) A gift certificate worth $1,000, courtesy of Spec Ops Brand, B.) A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, and C.) Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried assorted entrees …