My biggest fear is my kids and grandkids living in a country that is no longer free. I used to only worry about the grandkids, but it seems to me that the timeline is moving faster than I thought possible. I'm being to fear that even us seasoned citizens will experience it.
.22lr as a defensive caliber
Awhile back I saw a YouTube video of them testing a Ruger 10/22 and seeing how far back they could get and penetrate a 1/4 inch pine board. The penetration range was close to 400 yards. Has anyone else seen this video?
I suspect that in the urban/suburban...
Bug in for me
As a graduate of AF SERE school, I have spent considerable time and effort mulling this over. I have come to the conclusion that my wife and I will bug in. Have worked to make our home as secure as possible. If destroyed by natural calamity, will make due living in the basement...
Just joined the site not all that long ago, and stumbled on this. Not sure I can make tonight, but who can I contact to make sure I know where and when the next meeting is. If someone could send me a PM I would appreciate it.
Comforting to know I'm not the only one in Bloomington.
Poverty what poverty?
If you listen to the lame stream media everything is improving! Stock market is high, new car sales through the roof, Barry is pushing the banks to loan out more money to people who can't afford it. (That worked out so well the last time.)
Then you start reading about...
My choice is a Chevy crew cab, hard cover over bed, V8 4WD. It's painted dark grey, has stock wheels, and rugged tires.
Plans include winch and fog lights. Cabela's has air mattress and tent that fits over the back.
Consumers Report gives it good grades for reliability.
So I've got a...
Good points!
Ironically I just added a 20GA to my preps. Same thought.
It struck me that having someone in group with medical experience is not just an abstract item on a check list, but the difference between success (surviving) and not.
The human body can do amazing things, much more...
Your well prepared for the SHTF. Good supply of all necessary items, family members are on board, everything is not perfect, but you are better prepared than 95% population.
While training to keep yourself fit with a certified instructor, you are hit with a back injury that the Dr. says will...