Make alternative energy systems work for you

May 10, 2012
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This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Susan B The how and whys of my own: Most of us on this blog are aware of peak oil, the impending dollar collapse, the old antiquated grid infrastructures, solar flares, natural disasters, EMP, and social unrest causing possible electrical service interruptions. [...]

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Thursday miscellany

May 10, 2012

→I’m disappointed to announce that SafeGuard Armour has been excluded from our non-fiction writing contest. I won’t go into details here, but I would like to let all advertisers know that I will not be swayed to change blog policy for advertising dollars or products. →Kill-or-be-killed’ self-defense guru Tim Larkin banned from UK: An American self-defense expert [...]

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Don’t buy a Smith & Wesson M&P 40 without reading this review!

May 9, 2012
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This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Cain For those interested in looking up more information about my version of the M&P40 via Smith & Wesson’s website, the SKU # for my handgun is 209300. For those of you completely unfamiliar with firearms, I have provided a side view [...]

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Wednesday miscellany

May 9, 2012

→America’s Record Shadow Welfare State disability: in 2011, nearly one million Americans applied for disability and year-to-date, 333k have actually been enrolled and are receiving the monthly disability check. Unfortunately, in my area (and I’m sure it’s the same everywhere else) there are many “welfare addicts” that have successfully faked being disabled and are more than happy [...]

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The Versatile Kelly Kettle® a Prepper Essential

May 8, 2012
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This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Col. D. The Kelly Kettle® is an old invention from England used by fisherman to boil water easily with many different types of dry fuel. The kettles are made either out of aluminum or stainless steel depending on personal preference. In this [...]

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Tuesday miscellany

May 8, 2012

Solar flare could unleash nuclear holocaust across planet Earth, forcing hundreds of nuclear power plants into total meltdowns and according to Mike Adams of NaturalNews.com such an event is not only possible but inevitable. And making matters worse experts say acknowledging a nuclear threat would call into question the safety of dozens of identically designed nuclear power [...]

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Smith & Wesson M&P 1S Knife Review: What You Should Know…

May 7, 2012
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This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by LonghairCountryboy Awhile back, I purchased a S&W .45ACP C as my conceal carry weapon of choice. Then to my joy, I found that Smith & Wesson carries M&P (Military & Police) style of knives as well. Just had to have one of those to [...]

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Monday miscellany

May 7, 2012

→They are watching you – Nashville police acquire two drones with Homeland Security grant. According to the video the drones will be used “for guarding critical infrastructure in Nashville, police say” well at least we know that the doughnuts are safe. →Smart move, “More Americans Stashing Cash in Home Safes“  banks are vulnerable to government [...]

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A quick and dirty review of the Glock 19

May 6, 2012
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A quick and dirty review of the Glock 19 Some folks prefer revolves over auto loaders, while others simply want a simple .22 for target practice and recreation on the weekend. The “perfect” defensive handgun for me may not be right for you or your needs, it is a personal choice and one that should [...]

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What did you do to prep this week?

May 5, 2012
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First of all, I would like to thank Gwyneth P, Laurence H, Glen C, Richard C, Rosalie M and Laurie R for their generous donations via PayPal this week.  You are “cream of the crop” Wolf Pack members. Thank you for your help and support… Well so far the response from other bloggers to review this blog [...]

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More tips on saving money: How you can get by with less and still be happy…

May 4, 2012

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Sarah L I was raised in a very religious, conservative family. My parents had several of us kids that they were putting through private schools, so there was never any extra money. We lived below “paycheck to paycheck”. I’ve been to food [...]

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Friday miscellany

May 4, 2012

I’m looking for folks with hands on experience to write product reviews of survival related gear, including firearms, knives, optics, electronics, field gear, tools, firearm accessories, books and instructional DVDs ect. Reviews should be 500 words or more with pics being a plus. The media has refered to this guy as a vigilante, Minuteman, and neo-nazi [...]

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How to really be debt free and survive the next big disaster

May 3, 2012

Investing and Economics This guest post is by Augustino A crucial part of my preparations for the chaos and turmoil that I sense lies ahead, is similar to a three leg stool. If either of these legs is removed the stool is rendered useless except perhaps for firewood. So the three legs to my survival [...]

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Stuff that you probably forgot…

May 3, 2012

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Robert Since high school I have been in the survivalist mode. Eight years in the Army opened my eyes to a whole new set of factors to consider when looking at living off the land or surviving in an urban area both [...]

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Don’t re-invent the Wheel

May 2, 2012

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by D Clark Don’t re-invent the Wheel Our family was always getting ready for this or that, so I have been a “prepper” since I was a kid. Back then we didn’t have a name for it, we just got “ready for winter”, [...]

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Wednesday miscellany

May 2, 2012

I’m looking for someone to write reviews of several products including the Smith & Wesson knives, Smith & Wesson M&P and new Ruger 1911. These are products that I don’t own, so I can’t write a useful and honest review (I know some bloggers write and post ”reviews” without actually using or testing the product, but you [...]

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Water Storage, Collection, Locating and Handling.

May 1, 2012

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Mar We have been studying the issue of water for several years. Living in Texas we not only have to concern ourselves with what would happen during a SHTF event, but, also during a severe drought. I think all of us here [...]

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Tuesday miscellany

May 1, 2012

Paladin Press is currently offering a 30% discount on all of their books and DVDs with the promo code Apr12 – but hurry because this saving opportunity ends on 5/4/12. This would be a great time to order my new book “31 Days to Survival” don’t you think… Several pack members have asked me about [...]

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Ten Ways to Save Money

April 30, 2012

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Bam Bam We are all looking for ways to save money. Every little bit helps. The more money we can save, the more money we have to put toward preps. In what follows I share some ideas that I’ve picked up that [...]

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Monday miscellany

April 30, 2012

Surprisingly no one has responded to my offer of “Review my blog or book and you could win BIG!” - I thought it was a great offer giving the blogger something to write about that day and a chance to win 22 survival related books with a value of over $300. Have you seen this “Bill [...]

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