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 …
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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 …
Wilderness Fire Making: We Have Ignition, by Brad M.
I have been a scoutmaster for 18 years. It is a lot of fun teaching scouts how to make fire using unorthodox methods. Seeing the look in their eyes as they get their first fire built in the outdoors using no matches is a great experience. As a matter of fact, in winter camps where the ground is not frozen I like to use a trench fire pit with rocks in it, then bury it and sleep on top for a very cozy and warm night. I too was bitten by the survival bug when I was a young scout, and the first priority in survival …
Letter Re: Just In Case
I was glad to read in M.L.’s article "Just In Case" that he packs some form of flashlight for the train commute. I wonder if he realizes the single-most important use for it would be inside a tunnel. A grid-down situation will stop subway and above-ground light-rail trains which operate on electricity delivered by overhead wire or energized third rail. Grid-down will also bring at least a momentary stop to diesel-powered trains if the signal system goes dark. Earthquake, terror attack, or even a derailment are other ways one might find themselves onboard a train that suddenly gets stopped inside a tunnel. In addition to…
Letter Re: Argentina Versus Chile as Offshore Havens
Regarding Doug Casey’s linked article on Argentina: The Freest Place in the World. Seriously? That country does all the things we fear the US might do. Rampant inflation? Check. Confiscate retirement accounts? Check. Currency controls & dollar-sniffing dogs? Check. Crony socialism and capricious Diktat replacing rule of law? Check. Punitive taxes on the productive, such as farmer-exporters? Check. Hitler-style appeals to nationalism to justify seizure of assets (such as NPF, the largest oil company in the country) or to provoke rows with foreigners (Falklands). Check. Profound corruption? Check. Argentina is cheap for a reason. Refer to FerFAL (An Argentine who publishes information on prepping from first hand experience in Argentina)…
Economics and Investing:
75 Economic Numbers From 2012 That Are Almost Too Crazy To Believe Reader "Rock Farm" recommended a piece by Victor Davis Hanson: Very Scary Times Putin Saves French Actor From Tax Slavery With Russian Citizenship Items from The Economatrix: My Name Is Cash New Gold for a Scary New World Moody’s Says "Fiscal Cliff" Deal Doesn’t End Credit Downgrade Risk 2013 Predictions: S&P 500 Plunges, Gold Soars "Panic Buying" In Gold, Just Four Days Into 2013, A New Gold Milestone Has Already Been Passed
Odds ‘n Sods:
All of the major firearms industry vendors are gearing up for SHOT Show, 2013. It will be held January 15-18 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. A lot of our friends and associates will be there. For example, Mil-Comm lubricants will have a booth there (Booth # 4227) and Italian Gun Grease will be sharing a booth with Hero Guns (Booth #3727.) They will also have their own booth at the SHOT Show Media Day at the Range, which will be on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the Boulder Pistol & Rifle Range, Boulder City, Nevada. o o o Tim J. sent: FBI: More People…
America’s Biggest Killers: The Chart Anti-Gunners Don’t Want You To See
What we are hearing from bloviating gun control advocates in America is nothing short of emotionally driven irrationality. According to statistics assembled from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Center for Disease Control and the Federal Government, firearms related homicides are minuscule in comparison to other the other “big killers” in the United States. If we look at homicide statistics in the United States it’s clear that more murders are committed with knives, bats, hammers and poisons than with firearms. As Kurt Nimmo recently noted, “ the number of murders committed annually with hammers and clubs far outpaces the number of murders committed with a rifle.” The facts, not the drivel…
Swiss Firm Introduces Divisible Gold Card For “A Scary New World”
As uncertainty about the stability of the global economy spreads and investors look for ways to diversify their assets, precious metals companies are looking for ways to cater to those who are seeking a safe haven in assets like gold and silver. Though often described as “the money of last resort,” one gripe from potential investors about owning gold is that it is costly, currently running around $1700 an ounce, and not feasible as an emergency exchange mechanism in the event of financial and economic catastrophe that may disrupt food supplies and the normal flow of commerce. The problem with one ounce gold coins, or…
North Carolina Police Lieutenant Warns Of Plans For Martial Law In 2013
In this broadcast of the Cybertribe News Network, a North Carolina Police Lieutenant calls in to give his first hand knowledge of preparations being made within his own department to train and prepare for martial law in the United States, possibly in the coming year. Many similar reports are starting to trickle in from all across the country, through various independent media resources and even organizations like Oath Keepers. The consensus is that a major economic event is expected, and that it will be used to provide cover for the institution of draconian policies being readied behind the curtain. The exact timing of this event is not clear, but we do know the planning is being done, and …
Illinois Legislator Trying to Ban Guns, Weapons & Gun Ranges by January 9th
Gun owners throughout Illinois need to be aware of what’s happening right now. Late last night Illinois Senate Democrats pushed through legislation that will ban semiautomatic weapons, shut down gun ranges and ban all high-capacity magazines.
This is What Gun Control Looks Like: 532 Murdered in Chicago in 2012
If gun control laws work, why were 2,670 people shot and 532 people murdered in the Anti-Gun City of Chicago last year?
Senate Coming After Guns: Feinstein Bill Comes After Most Handguns & Shotguns & Rifles
Proposed Senate Bill will Ban most modern Handguns, Rifles & Shotguns. The Bill will also create a mandatory national registry that would require you to pass new background checks, submit finger prints, and register all your weapons.
Merry Christmas
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Vegan Diet?
I’ve had this thought bouncing around in my head for a week now and I’m curious to hear reader’s take on it. Would it be easier to prep for a vegan diet? It’s an odd thought, I know. I had a friend recently convert, and I heard an interesting piece on the radio about the rising numbers of vegans. Some are vegan for medical reasons. Some are vegan for ethical reasons. I’ve certainly never been tempted to give up meat, but I do admit, meat is trickier to store than the vegetables are. Freezing meat leaves you reliant…
It’s Winter – Don’t Go Hiking Without Proper Clothing!
It’s winter here in Maine and that means it’s pretty cold out there. As I write this at 9:15 pm on Wednesday evening the temperature outside is 3 degrees F. Not unusual for this time of year. At the top of the fire tower on the summit of Old Speck. About six years ago. I love this time of year! Hiking, snow shoeing, winter camping, ice climbing, skating, sledding with the kids, it’s all part of the winter experience for me. The first time I took Mrs Jarhead on a winter mountain expedition it was -22 F. when we left the bed and breakfast in Western Maine. B&B? I was going to hike partway up the mountain and camp, but the missus had …
Knife Safety Considerations
The knife is a highly versatile tool and your mastery of it is an indispensable skill for survival situations. A knife could be used for a myriad of things in the great outdoors, so in this topic we are going to teach you some basic knife safety skills to prevent accidents from happening to you and others. For starters you need to be aware that most knives have two critical parts, which are the sharp razor’s edge and the point. Rule number one keep all the sharp edges and the point, away from you and other people. Never point a knife at anyone, nor engage in horseplay when holding a knife. Following this rule at all times will ensure that you avoid accidentally …
The World of Zombies
Zombies are everywhere…in video games, movies, costumes, clothing, posters, books, and calendars… everywhere we walk zombies seem to be following in our shadow, just a short distance away. Is it possible that the world is being overrun by zombies? The popularity of zombies seems to have brought the walking-dead back to life. Zombie merchandise is gaining in popularity with a cult following that spans the ages. And the interest in zombies goes far beyond a population obsessed with movies and DVD’s. Zombies have found their way into costumes, conventions, magazines and books, artwork, music… in fact zombies appear to be taking …
Technology Addiction in the Electronic Age: Worldwide Progress or Servitude?
From Survival and BeyondBy Joel S. Hirschhorn – Global Research Everywhere I look outside my home I see people busy on their high tech devices, while driving, while walking, while shopping, while in groups of friends, while in restaurants, while waiting in doctor offices and hospitals, while sitting in toilets – everywhere. While connected electronically, they are inattentive to and disconnected in physical reality. People have been steadily manipulated to become technology addicted. Technology is the opiate of the masses. This results in technology servitude. I am referring to a loss of personal freedom and independence because of uncontrolled consumption of many kinds of devices that …
5 Lessons From the Panic of 2012
From Survival and BeyondTEOTWAWKI Blog The gun control madness has been frustrating for most of us, but I think there are some helpful observations we can extrapolate from the whole mess. This time around, we’re seeing panic buying of guns, magazines and ammunition. Now, extend that to the initial hours/days after a wide scale collapse scenario, when you have people running out and buying anything and everything under the sun. Food. Water. Batteries. Tools. Camping gear. Everything. Using the current panic buying environment as a case study, here are a few things you can expect to see: #1. Have what you need on hand: Pretty self explanatory. You don’t want to be in the situation …
What is the best survival food?
A look at various survival foods, and I give my humble opinion as to what the best survival food is! It may surprise you that I go against the tradition prepper advice and go with an easy to prepare, easy to put in a bug out bag food The post What is the best survival food? appeared first on SurvivalX.com Guide to wilderness Survival.