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UPDATE -- SALE: Life Gear Backpack w/3-Day Food/Water Supply and Safety Kit

2010-06-07T16:14:00.001-06:00

Update: The Geeks.com sale on a backpack that contains a 3-day supply of food and water plus safety gear dropped in price today to $16.99. This is an inexpensive solution for 3-day emergency supplies for your family. Each backpack only weighs 8 lb. Keep in mind, you will need one backpack per person. (Store Link)

Survivalism Wallpaper Friday

2010-06-04T09:23:00.002-06:00

Today's Survivalism desktop wallpapers are:

Browning
(1920x1200)

Henry Repeating Arms
(1680x1050)

Gizmodo: Are Cameras the New Guns?

2010-06-03T09:39:00.000-06:00

Tech-blogger site Gizmodo has a fascinating and incredibly troubling story about the new trend to criminalize the videotaping of police officers on duty. The article, "Are Cameras the New Guns?," discusses how states are using existing wiretapping laws to justify the criminalization of videotaping arrests, even if the tape would be crucial to your defense in court. Wendy McElroy, the author of the article, aptly points out why we should be worried:

"When the police act as though cameras were the equivalent of guns pointed at them, there is a sense in which they are correct. Cameras have become the most effective weapon that ordinary people have to protect against and to expose police abuse. And the police want it to stop." (Read Full Story)

How to Use a Chain Saw from Echo

2010-06-02T08:00:00.012-06:00

Echo, the developer and manufacturer of professional-grade hand-held outdoor power equipment, has an informative (and free) 20-minute video on "How to Use a Chain Saw." This information might be useful one day in case you need to fell a tree, remove road obstacles, or fight shambling hordes of walking dead. If you do not know how to use a chain saw or want some professional tips, then check out the full video.

NRA-ILA: FBI Data Again Shows More Guns = Less Crime

2010-06-01T08:00:00.003-06:00

The NRA-ILA reported Monday that the FBI has released new statistics showing the murder rate for the US has decreased as gun sales have increased within the last few years.

"Monday the FBI released crime statistics that should cause the applauding anti-gunners to sit on their hands. The statistics indicate that between 2008 and 2009, as gun sales soared, the number of murders in our country decreased 7.2 percent. That amounts to about an 8.2 percent decrease in the per capita murder rate, after the increase in our nation's legal and illegal population is taken into account. And it translates into about a 10.5 percent decrease in the murder rate between 2004, when the ban expired, and the end of 2009. And finally, it means that in 2009 our nation's murder rate fell to a 45-year low." (Full Story)

Azcentral.com Reports Phoenix-Area Hospitals Fight Highly Toxic 'Supergerm'

2010-05-31T08:00:00.001-06:00

Azcentral.com is reporting a new, highly-toxic bacteria linked to recent deaths and illness.

"The germ, known as Clostridium difficile, has long plagued the medical profession and is blamed for an increasing amount of illness in patients.

"But this is the first time the new strain, known in medical circles as "NAP1," is believed to have been linked to patient illness and deaths in Arizona, health officials said. It carries at least 20 times as much toxin as the original strain." (Read More)

FT.com Reporting New Alarm as N Korea Threatens Attack

2010-05-29T08:00:00.009-06:00

FT.com is reporting rising tensions in Korea as North Korea threatens military action.

"North Korea threatened to scrap all military assurance agreements with South Korea on Thursday and warned of an immediate attack should Seoul intrude on the disputed maritime border, further raising tensions on the peninsula."(Read the Full Story)

Survivalism Wallpaper Friday

2010-05-28T11:26:00.000-06:00

Today's Survivalism desktop wallpapers are:

Knife and Tactical Pen
(1920x1080)

Kel-Tec
(1600x1200)

How to Unlock Your Garage Door from the Outside (and How to Prevent It) from LifeHacker.com

2010-05-28T08:00:00.002-06:00

Lifehacker.com posted a great guide on how to unlock your garage door from the outside, and a quick easy tip to keep thieves from unlocking it.

"We all have those rare (or not so rare) occasions where we lock ourselves out of our house. While you could learn how to pick your own locks, reader ilovetofu shows us how to open a garage door in seconds. More »"

How to Survive a Fall Through Ice - wikiHow

2010-05-27T08:00:00.001-06:00

Over at wikihow.com they have a great article on surviving a fall through ice.

"A fall through the ice into frigid waters is a harrowing experience that can easily result in drowning or hypothermia. If you know what to do, however, you can escape safely."

Check out How to Survive a Fall Through Ice - wikiHow

As sanctions loom, is Iran sending peace signals to the US?

2010-05-26T23:41:00.001-06:00

from Christian Science Monitor | Top Stories

"Beyond the usual anti-American rhetoric, some analysts say that Iran is trying to avoid sanctions and resolve tensions with Washington over its nuclear program."

Survival Gear Sale — Motorola Talkabout SX900R Two Way Radios

2010-05-25T09:15:00.001-06:00

Buy.com is having a sale on a pair of Motorola Talkabout SX900R Two Way Radios. The radios are on sale for $26.99 with free shipping. Having a pair of radios will always be useful in any survival situation. Here are the listed features:

Motorola SX900R 2 way radio includes rechargeable batteries, but can also run off standard 3 x AAA Alkaline batteries, if a charger isn't present. Also comes with the Quiet Talk filter and the battery save features, to help with longer battery life and quiet 2 way radio communications.

Up to 18 mile range.

22 channels with 121 privacy codes for 2662 possible frequency combinations.

iVOX hands-free communication without the need of an audio accessory.

Features 11 weather channels and 7 NOAA alert channels to provide you with warnings of incoming weather and protect you from the dangers of a sudden storm.

Motorola QT (Quiet Talk) functionality allows the radios to be set so they can communicate with other compatible Motorola products.

Articles You Might have Missed

2008-12-02T15:50:00.003-07:00

How to Wrap Large Cords and Hoses [FineHomebuilding via Apartment Therapy via Lifehacker]
Darik's Boot and Nuke is the Nuclear Option of Secure Data Shredding [ReadWriteWeb via Lifehacker]
Real 19th Century Vampire Killing Kit Is a Must In Current Economic Climate [Antiqueandthearts via Dark Roasted Blend via Gizmodo]
Save Money by Converting Your Lawn Into a Garden [via Lifehacker]
Safer Places to Stash Your Cash at Home [Consumer Reports Money Blog via Lifehacker]
Houdini Pro Emergency Rescue Tool Busts You Out Of a Wrecked Or Drowning Car [Houdini Tool via Gear Diary via Gizmodo]

Potentially Recession-Resistant Jobs

2008-11-19T12:55:00.006-07:00

The blog Get Rich Slowly had an article earlier this week on recession-resistant jobs. I do not believe any job is recession-proof," but some industries fare much better and even thrive in a recession. During a recession, think of the necessities people need. In a recession people still need health care,laws, education, food, clothing, banking, and transportation. However, these industries will see a sharp decline in the luxury items and service, and a steep increase in the value and economy items. For instance, used car sales will do better than new car sales. Read the full article. [via Lifehacker]

Ted Nugent on Current U.S. Politics

2008-11-19T09:33:00.005-07:00

I know it is not related directly to survivalism. However, I thought the rant Ted Nugent went on during the Jaz McKay's show was too enjoyable not to pass along. Here's an excerpt:

"You know rush hour? What a pain in the *ss rush hour is? Do you have rush hour in Bakersfield? I bet you have rush hour. You know what that is? You know what that is? Those are people with alarm clocks. Those are people who get up because they have a burning fire in their soul that says, 'You must be productive. In order to be a good, decent human being, you must be an asset. You must work hard before you play hard.'"

Click the link to read the entire rant on RightWingNews.com.

New Shirts

2008-11-17T15:57:00.004-07:00

I've put two new t-shirts for sale up on the Survival Knife Store. See below:

Duck and Cover

Come and Take It

Survivalist Books List Additions

2008-11-17T10:31:00.002-07:00

Here are this weeks additions to the Survivalist Books list:

Gerald Celente Predicts Revolution, Riots and Rebellion by 2012

2008-11-13T16:07:00.006-07:00

Infowars.com has posted an article about Gerald Celente, the CEO of Trends Research Institute. Celente is an analyst who accurately predicted the 1977 Asian Currency Crisis, the 1987 stock market crash, the fall of the Soviet Union, the Sub-prime Mortgage Collapse, and the massive devaluation of the U.S. dollar. He even predicted things such as the "Green" market, and the popularity of Gourmet Coffee.

Paul Joseph Watson writes, "Celente says that by 2012 America will become an undeveloped nation, that there will be a revolution marked by food riots, squatter rebellions, tax revolts and job marches, and that holidays will be more about obtaining food, not gifts."

Read the rest of this terrifying article at Infowars.com. Now is the time to prepare.

Some Articles You might have Missed [via Gizmodo]

2008-11-12T16:22:00.004-07:00

I know I have been MIA for some time now, so I thought I would catch you up on a few items:

How to Survive the "Age of Obama"

2008-11-10T15:04:00.009-07:00

Since Barack Obama became the President-Elect and the Democratic party gained a super-majority in the US Government, many conservatives are wondering, "How can I survive the next four years?" That is a tough question requiring some tough answers. I do not believe the world is coming to an end. Not yet. Hopefully, my suggestions will help you be more at peace during these troubling times.

Budget Frugally -- Analyze your current budget. If you do not have one, create one. Restrict your needless spending, increase debt payoff, and increase savings. Live on less now so you will have more when times are tough.
Spend Frugally -- Buy used and refurbished items whenever possible. Shop on eBay and Craigslist. Buy through sale ads in the paper. Go to second-hand stores and garage sales.
Save -- The goal is to save three months salary first. Continue saving until you have 6-12 months salary. This will keep you afloat during any job loss. Budgeting and Saving are dependent upon Eliminating Debt . When you do not send a credit card company $300 every month, you have more money to Budget and Save.
Store Food -- Build a food storage containing the food and other necessities your household requires to live for a year. Grow your some of your own food. Cook your own food. Can food and get a big Freezer.
Repair Things -- Learn to repair everything possible. Repairing something usually is cheaper than buying something new. The longer you use an item, like clothing or a car, the greater your return on investment.
Re-purpose Things -- Turn old jeans into pillows. Use scrap wood to make furniture and other items. Do not throw something away until you have exhausted its usefulness.
Buy Guns and Ammo Now -- This suggestion seem a little paranoid to you? I am fine with being viewed as paranoid. When the Government legislates gun rights away, I will not seem so silly. Gun Laws seem noble until a criminal attacks you and you do not have one.
Invest Wisely -- Now is not the time to invest in the next big technology company. The companies that will do well in slow economic times are the companies that cater to customers who are looking for value and deals. These include companies like Wal-Mart and McDonald's. A sing of this is many stores are resurrecting their Lay-Away plans.
Support Organizations that Promote Your Views -- If you like your gun rights, join the NRA. If you want the tax law changed, support FairTax.org. Whatever the cause, there is an organization that promotes your view. Go join the organization. You can always volunteer instead of sending money.
Pray -- Whatever God you may worship (e.g., Jesus, Allah, Budha, Tom Cruise, Cthulhu, etc.), pray daily. Prayer helps you commune with your deity, and is a good way to relieve stress.
Exercise -- You will not escape from the screaming horde if you are lugging around 30 extra pounds of fast food weight. This will also help to keep you medical bills down. I admit it. Being fat costs more money. Fat people require more rations in the fallout shelter.
Create Multiple "Streams" of Income -- This means doing side work or having other autonomous activities that create income for you. This may be selling the results of your hobby wood-working on eBay, freelance work, or a part-time job. Having multiple streams of income helps you eliminate debt faster, save more, and when one stream dries up you will not be so hard hit.
Read History -- Feeling uninspired by the supposed change and hope of tomorrow? Read about the great and inspiring political times of the past, when there was real hope and real change.
Read this Blog -- I will do my best to impart whatever survival knowledge I have to you. Knowledge is power.

These are some of my suggestions. Please share with us any of your ideas or suggestions.

RAP4 Self Defense T68 PAVA Paintball Gun

2008-05-16T12:01:00.001-06:00

Real Action Paintball has announced the release of their RAP4 Self Defense T68 system for home defense and personal protection. The RAP4 Self Defense T68 is a non-lethal paintbal-like gun that fires PAVA balls.

The RAP4 Self Defense T68 gun is a small, handheld unit that uses CO2 to shoot up to 10 PAVA filled projectiles at attackers up to 60 feet away, a greater distances than Mace or aerosol pepper sprays. It is non-lethal, appears easy to use, and should be highly effective at disabling attackers before they get close enough to do you harm.

The PAVA rounds break open on impact and disperse a cloud of potent PAVA powder, which causes an attacker to cough, choke and become debilitated. The PAVA rounds contain a 0.3% solution of PAVA (Pelargonic Acid Vanillylamide) in a solvent of aqueous ethanol.

According to Wikipedia, PAVA primarily affects the eyes causing closure and severe pain. The pain to the eyes supposedly is greater than that caused by CS gas. Once PAVA enters the eyes it becomes very effective. However, there have been occasions where PAVA has failed to work, especially when the subject is under the influence of alcohol. Exposure to fresh moving air will normally result in a significant recovery from the effects of PAVA within 15 – 20 minutes.

Remember, no incapacitating chemical or device is universally effective and there may be individuals on whom a chemical may not be effective at all or only partially effective.

The RAP4 Self Defense T68 system retails for $149. Hit the link to purchase the RAP4 Self Defense T68 system.

Survivalism Wallpaper Friday

2008-05-16T08:01:00.003-06:00

This Friday's Survivalism desktop wallpapers are:


Return from the Hunt (1423x1050)	Bedouin Hunter with Falcon (838x1050)

My Handgun Reccomendations

2008-05-15T08:01:00.004-06:00

If you are interested in purchasing a firearm for self and home defense, you may have noticed the limitless choices the industry has to offer. It can be confusing and even difficult to decide on one particular firearm. To help you make your decision, I have come up with my top three recommendations for handguns. I plan to write several more articles discussing my recommendations for concealed carry handguns, home defense shotguns and rifles, hunting rifles, and emergency survival firearms. First, I want to discuss handguns because I receive the largest number of questions concerning this type of firearm. I based my choices on price, quality, reliability, and availability.

I created a small comparison table for my top three recommendations:

Firearm	Caliber	Capacity	Total Length	Weight	MSRP
Taurus 24/7 Pro	.40 S&W	15+1	7 1/8 in.	28.2 oz.	$452
Springfield XD	9x19 mm	16+1	7.3 in.	28 oz	$543
Springfield 1911	.45 ACP	7+1	8.5 in.	39 oz.	$619

Taurus 24/7 Pro (.40 S&W)
This handgun won the National Rifle Association "American Riflemen 2005 Golden Bullseye Award" as Handgun of the Year. This award recognized its innovative design, high quality manufacturing, and superior reliability. One of the most innovative features of this handgun is when a round does not fire it automatically reverts to double action giving you a second try at firing the bad round. Most of the time the second try will fire the round. This forever defeats the argument of automatic versus revolver. This handgun also features a built-in gun lock. The 24/7 is available in 9x19mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. Below is a promotional video from Taurus that will show you all of the handgun's features:

Springfield XD (9x19 mm)
The Springfield Armory was founded by the first president George Washington who designated Springfield Armory as the country's first arsenal in 1794.

This handgun won National Rifle Association "American Riflemen 2003 Golden Bullseye Award" as Handgun of the Year for its innovative design and exceptional quality.

“The XD marries many of the better elements of several other well-established pistols into one efficient, new design,” wrote American Rifleman. “From features like the grip safety to the dual recoil spring assembly to the accessory rail on the dust cover, the XD ends up being more than simply the sum of its parts. Combine all that with a very competitive price and the trust that is implicit with anything Springfield puts its name on, and you have a real winner.”

The XD is available in 9x19mm, .357 Sig, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. Hit the link to read a review from Shooting Times.

Springfield 1911 (.45 ACP)
The 1911 has been used by the US military in every war since its first production. (The US military did replace it as the main handgun in the 1980s, but the gun is still widely used.) This handgun has been the standard all other automatic handguns must meet. Ask any soldier, law enforcement officer, or gun enthusiast about the 1911 and they can all agree this is a fine handgun. Improvements in firearm technology have been made since 1911, but the 1911 is as reliable and powerful as ever. The .45 ACP will stop any attacker guaranteed. No other handgun has such a long history of use and reliability. In fact, many of the top handgun competition shooters in the world use a 1911 (though higher quality, heavily modified and customized, of course). What more recommendation do you need? Hit the link to read a review from Shooting Times.

Eton FR500 Solarlink

2008-05-14T08:01:00.003-06:00

The Eton FR500 Solarlink functions as an AM/FM/shortwave/NOAA weather radio, LED flashlight, SOS beacon and siren, but can be powered by integrated solar panels. If the hand crank, AC adapter, or AA batteries fail to power the radio, you will still be able to listen for survival instructions if you can get safely outdoors.

The Etón FR-500 is ruggedized for outdoor use. Clever case design protects the analog controls from damage, while rubber gaskets and plugs help keep moisture out of the radio.

The solar panel array is an array of waterproof, shatterproof, high-performance glass encapsulated amorphous solar cells. They are efficient enough to power the radio even in overcast weather. By returning the included card and specifying your phone's model you can get a charging cord to recharge your cell phone. Here are the specifications:

AM/FM, Shortwave, NOAA
Telescoping antenna
4-LED Flashlight or use red LEDs to preserve night vision
Bright red magnified emergency signal beacon
Cell phone charger
Emergency siren
Alarm clock with snooze and sleep functions
Powered by built-in dynamo hand crank, AC adapter, 3 AA batteries, or solar panels
7¾" w x 2½" d x 8½" h

The Eton FR500 Solarlink is available from Amazon.com for $79.95.

Create a "Master Information Document" to Secure Your Affairs

2008-05-13T12:01:00.001-06:00

The Simple Dollar blog suggest creating a master document as a guide to the executor of your estate. This will provide them with all of the information not contained in your will such as online account information, the location of your safety deposit box key, etc. Trent of The Simple Dollar writes:

"Think about this scenario: if you dropped dead right after reading this article, would your survivors - your kids, your spouse, your family - have any idea how to access your money? Would they even know where all of your accounts were?"

Spend a few hours and put together a Master Information Document, and update it once a year. Trent explains that creating a Master Information Document is simple. Here's a checklist for the information you might want to include:

Account information for every account you have open.
A complete list of every benefit anyone is entitled to upon your passing.
A complete list of all debts and all assets.
A detailed description of how to handle any business assets you may have.
A copy of your will, your living trust, and any other documents pertaining to your estate.

Once you have completed the Master Information Document. Make sure the right people can have access to this document and be sure to discuss the importance and use of the Master Information Document. We all will die at some point, and we should be prepared for that eventuality. Hit the link to read the full article.