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  • Precision Rifle Recommendations

    Summary

    I’ve had several people ask for my input on precision rifle(s).

    I’ve owned a few precision rifles. Some I’ve tuned to ⅓ MOA (so ⅓ of an inch at 100 yards).  Bolt guns, gas-guns, mostly 308.

     

    Philosophy of use

    These systems need to be purpose built.  What are they going to be used for?

    • end of times fantasy?
    • pdog (prairie dog) heaven?
    • long range competition?
    • precision rifle training & learning?
    • hunting

     

    Personally, I built my “precision rifle systems” for precision rifle training and end of times fantasy. Match grade ammo can be expensive, so do your learning on a 308. Then you can upgrade from there.

    When shooting a 308 all day, it helps to have a heavy barrel & heavy system. Not to mention your HB helps stay consistent on follow up shots/groups.

    The systems I built/tuned have excelled in precision rifle classes. I’ve tried to use them for hunting & its not so much fun carrying such a heavy gun into the field.

     

    My First Precision Rifle

     

    Less expensive military M24
    wearing a Supersniper 5-20 HD scope

     

     

    Rem 700 5r rifling 308 with the HS precision stock. These are highly recommended by Precision rifle instructors. Many of my buddies have these and this was my first precision rifle.

    You may notice, no bi-pods? I’m a bag shooter. I just use my field bag. I own the overpriced harris bipods, but they have been collecting dust for years!

    http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411540287/REM+700+SS+308+24+5R+MILSPEC

    This rifle shoots better than I do! When I do my job, its ⅓ MOA.  The barrel doesn’t foul much…if ever. Guys without the 5R and without the “precision lapping” are constantly cleaning their barrels in Precision Rifle classes I’ve taken.  I’ve seen it. Their groups start opening up and they clean and clean. I shot mine all 4 days w/o cleaning it in several precision rifle classes.

    I’ve looked down the barrels of many rifles with a medical grade “scope”. None have looked better than the 5R!

     

    I HIGHLY recommend this cheek riser:

    http://www.imageseek.com/karsten/gallery/forsale

    I have not tried the “copy cat” version on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Cheek-Riser-Kydex-Matthews/dp/B00G9PN4G2

    More details of my upgrades & tuning:
    http://emergencypreparedness.pbworks.com/w/page/18833959/r5

     

    My SECOND Precision Rifle

    I MIGHT consider selling my RRA 308, then purchase a Ruger Precision Rifle.

    Rock River Arms (RRA) 26″ HB Varmit 308
    wearing a supersniper 3-9 scope

     

    http://www.slickguns.com/search/apachesolr_search/rra%20308%2026%22

     

    RRA 26” HB 308 ar10

    I chose this system mostly because of the magazines were quality, plentiful & inexpensive compared to other systems.  Since purchasing my RRA; Magpul came out with a pmag for DPMS compliant ar10s.  Had I known that, I would have selected a DPMS compliant ar10.

     

    I’m currently building a DPMS compliant ar10, but it will be a “run & gun system” of 18” medium barrel.

    more details about my ar10
    http://emergencypreparedness.pbworks.com/w/page/18833911/ar10

    My ar10 mods:

     

     

    For hunting, I really do love the Ruger American Rifle Predator 308 (compact/threaded):

     

    My Recommendation

    Q: IF I WAS STARTING FRESH/NEW, what precision rifle system would I select?

    A: If I didn’t already have several precision rifle systems, I would purchase the Ruger Precision Rifle for several reasons.

    Requirements/features of the Ruger Precision Rifle

    • Medium to heavy barrel.  I like the barrel weight of the RPR – not too heavy & not too light. I think this would be good “profile” for competition, training, or even hunting in a pinch. 
    • Adjustable cheek, free float, adjustable trigger.
    • 6.5 credmoor. compare the 6.5 to the 308 at 1000 yards, 1300 yards. Less felt recoil, better ballistics than the 308. You can buy 6.5 off the shelf that is excellent ammo.  Compare at this article http://www.scout.com/military/snipers-hide/story/1496625-hello-2015-now-replace-your-308  (see below too)

      https://www.google.com/#q=nutnfancy+6.5+creedmoor
    • Freefloat handgaurd — ar15 compatible 
    • great out of the box trigger
    • foldable stock
    • removable magazine, that uses pmags. about $25 from brownells. 
    • due to the bolt action & removable mags, I’m not inclined to think one needs an ar10.  for similar accuracy, a “gas gun” is almost twice as much as a bolt gun. 
    • excellent price point for features
    • fully adjustable length of pull, especially for tall persons.
    • fully adjustable cheek.
    • threaded! I have spent a small fortune threading my precision rifles.

    Price Check

    http://www.slickguns.com/search/apachesolr_search/ruger%2Bprecision%2Brifle?op=

     

    Reviews/Videos

    http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/08/tyler-kee/gun-review-ruger-precision-rifle-in-6-5-creedmoor/

     

     

    $7000 AI vs $1200 RPR

     

     

     

     

    308 vs 6.5 credmoor

     

    compare 1100 to 1100, not 1100 to 1300

     

  • NG Jerky Recipe

    Last October we came into a lot of hamburger that is lean. So I cranked up our smoker and started to refine my jerky recipe.

    JERKY

    I’ve finally “perfected” my home-made jerky recipe! After 18 versions, its just right for me. Those that attend the free workshop go home with free home-made jerky. We’ll build the jerky together. Our build won’t be done in time for the end of the workshop, so you’ll go home with the previous build.

    I’ve heard from many people this is the best jerky they have ever tasted. This is about 18 iterations of slight changes to get to perfection.

    Email me if you would like to order a ziplock bag of non-govt (NG) Jerky.

    Thomas’ NG Jerky Recipe:

    4 lbs hamburger – LEAN

    2 tablespoons seasoning salt

    2 tablespoons of Montreal Steak Seasoning(costco)

    1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

    1 tablespoon sweet mesquite seasoning (from costco)

    extra pepper is ground on top before it goes into the smoker. (I seriously grind about half a grinder full of black pepper corns)

    4-6 hardwood “discs” for smoking, which is only enough wood-smoke for about an hour.

    Bradley Smoker at 125 degrees.  (Traeger for 4 hours at 150 degrees, rotating racks 2-3 times.  5-6 hours if using ticker nozzle) 

    1 packet of jerky cure & seasoning per 2 lbs.

    http://www.amazon.com/Starter-Jerky-JerkySpot-Making-Beginners/dp/B010DWQS78/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1448252030&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=jerky+gun&psc=1  (just jam the cold hamburger into the jerky gun and “press it out” onto jerky racks or your fruit dryer.

    http://www.amazon.com/Nesco-BJ-18-Jerky-Original-Flavor/dp/B000UCM0P6/ref=pd_sim_79_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51cbRXg4HJL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1CZ975862CWAMGFTGTMK
    These are the racks I bought, so the jerky wouldn’t fall. 1/4 squares is way better than 1″ squares 😉

     

    Smoker with jerky strips ready to go in.

     

    former rack on the left. Note flat nozzle attachment to jerky-gun

     

    close-up of jerky strips before going into smoker

     

    Completed Jerky:

     

     

    Cheyenne Pepper

    Freshly Ground Black Pepper

     

    Finished Jerky

     

    Makes me hungry just looking at the photos 😉

     

  • Foxy Mag Pouch & Foxy Flash Pouch

    This blog covers the “Foxy Mag Pouch (FMP)” & the Foxy Flash Pouch(FFP)”.

    Flashlight TIPS

    Ever put your flashlight in your mouth for both hands-on?  wish you had a headlight? Well, if you wrap your light with electrical tape, it has a less likelihood of damaging your teeth & in a pinch you got some extra tape!

    Both fit fine in my Foxy Pouch!

     

    EDC

    These are CRITICAL elements of an every day carry (EDC) system!

    After making a pile of FMPs, I thought; I need to make a Flashlight Pouch. Turns out the Kydex Pouches weight a lot less, than my leather pouch! and my steel belt clips aren’t jabbing my “fatness” anymore!

    I’ve been carrying a LARGE multi-tool & a streamlight flashlight for over 5 years.

    Its been an evolution of carriers, flashlights and now I think I’ve finally found the ideal solution in function & form. I hope this blog helps you be more secure!

    Hey guys, I’m way excited about my new invention….a “Foxy Flashlight Pouch”.

    Foxy Flash Pouch (FFP) Version 2

    2017

    Some improvements on the 1st gen Foxy Flash Pouch (FFP):
    1. Concealing a flashlight is less critical than concealing a weapon. However, the purpose of lowering the flashlight is to ensure it does NOT rub on your ribs and cause discomfort sitting or driving. Thus, we have lowered the flashlight by 3/4 of an inch (.5 to 1″).  There is still plenty of flashlight to grab onto in this configuration. With the deeper pouch, less retention is required, another side-benefit.
    2.  We improved the hook by angling/narrowing the hook for “nylon gun belts” to bring the bottom of the pouch closer to the wearer so if you sit in an armchair it is less likely to “snag” onto the pouch and over-extend the kydex, thus damaging the pouch (yes, we’ve only had ONE of these).
    3.  Upgraded protac compatible. We are also updating our recommended flashlight to the Protac dual fuel (1AA OR 1cr123).
    Stream light has come out with a ideal EDC flashlight, that I consider an upgrade from the protac 1aa.
    PROS of the new system:
    1. The flexibility to have the OPTION to use 1AA OR 1 cr123.
    2. great size for EDC
    3. hole for lanyard
    4. more aggressive stippling, but not so much that it’ll wear out your clothing.
    5. 150 lums with 1AA vs protac 1aa was only 70 lums. (300 lums with CR123 battery).
    6. baseball hat reverse clip and pocket clip (pretty cool!).
    CONS
    1. They are wider than the protac 1aa, thus a Foxy Flash Pouch (FFP) must be modified or rebuilt to accommodate the new thicker “duel fuel protac”.
    VERSION2/GEN2 photos of the Foxy Flash Pouch (FFP).
    sets deeper by 3/4-1 inch, please note the hook is narrower (if you have a thick leather belt, we'll build it to accommodate that)
    sits deeper by 3/4-1 inch, please note the hook is narrower (if you have a thick leather belt, we’ll build it to accommodate that)
    Ver2 on the left. Gen1/Ver1 on the right.
    Ver2 on the left. Gen1/Ver1 on the right.
    Notice the deeper flashlight and narrower hook.
    Notice the deeper flashlight and narrower hook.
    Pros of the Foxy Flashlight Pouch:
    1) very difficult to lose or forget your flashlight
    2) Not too high to rub your ribs
    3) quick presentation
    4) efficient re-holstering of flashlight
    5) VERY light
    6) if it gets wet, it doesn’t remain damp for days (like leather).
    7) Easy on the belt, given the belt loop.
    8) Doesn’t come off belt on accident, but it can be removed w/o too much effort.
    9) Retention adjustable
    10) Tactical Black 😉
    11) Comfortable
    12) Affordable. Only $20 to never lose your flashlight again.
    Before having a pouch, I lost several flashlights a year.
    My recommended flashlight:
    Why protac AA OR Dual Fuel Protac?
    1) not too long to rub your rib
    2) bright enough to “identify” bad-guy & if he has a weapon
    3) AA, swap a rechargeable battery every other month.
    4) Price
    5) Robust (LED, no bulb to break).
    6) Fits well in a “Foxy Flash Pouch”.
    7) several modes – high, low beam…and a silly strobe.
    I think you know my thoughts on flashlights NOT being used to blind or disorientate an attacker.
    FLASHLIGHTS ARE TO IDENTIFY the attacker (1) is this person an attacker? 2) does he have a weapon. 3) NO SHOOT persons.
    Ponder for the moment of failing to identify an attacker…you are injured for life, or worse, those you LOVE are injured/killed.
    OR, you use deadly force on the WRONG person!
    BE RESPONSIBLE!
    IMO 100-150 lumens is PLENTY bright to identify an attacker.

    Size Comparison between the PF9 & the Glock 43.

    Anyone wondering why it took Glock TEN YEARS to make a single stack sub-compact 9mm near the size/value of a PF9?

    Loaded pf9 with pocket holster:

    Glock 43 FMP. Not too low to blow your cover. Not too high to rub your ribs.

    WIP FMP, check out those shears!

    WIP G43 FMP

     

  • Powering your home when the grid is down

    Recently, we did a “workshop” to watch this product demo’d at my friends house.

    This is a new…but proven product that allows you to switch the electricity coming in from the GRID to a 2000,3000, 4000 or 9300 watt generator!

     

    More details:
    http://www.myinpower.com/

     

    [gform form=’https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wJEJDOtSxLHsTbBG_AjFHFM3At-G24CEnJp0iN6_UuY/viewform?start=invite’ ]

    Thomas takes NO PAYMENTS for this. I’m simply compiling a list of those interested in a “group buy/pre-order”.

    Please watch some of the videos, so you understand how robust/simple this device is. Once installed, anyone can cut-over to the generator to run your home furnace “blower”. (without the blower, your furnace can’t move the warm air. A gas heater isn’t very effective w/o a blower.

    Depending on how many watts your fridge/freezer draws, you can also run your freezer to prevent from spoiling hundreds of dollars of meat and other vital food items.

    Old people may also require cooling as a life-safety issue.

     

  • AmmoGroupBuy

    WHEN: Deadline to get your money & Orders in is Oct 31st

    WHAT: Dealer Pricing on bulk re-manufactured ammunition.

    WHY: For an “extension of your food storage” & plinking, practicing.

    WHEN will I get my order: You should get your order 2nd week in December.

    HOW: Fill out the pre-order form below, understand that 1,000 rounds is the minimum order(if you want to slip an order with a buddy, that is fine).  PASTE in the URL/link of the exact ammo you are ordering.  Expect 1 to 2 cents cheaper than their website for dealer pricing & expect free shipping (assuming you meetup with me for pickup…in Northern Utah).

    I can get us “dealer pricing” & likely free shipping. I plan to drive to Cedar City and pickup our ammo order.

     

    I have tested this ammo in 9mm, 45 acp, 38 special & 45 COLT.

    Several of my friends have tested this ammo in 223, with 1″ group at 100 yards.

    <paste an email their CEO sent me>

    We are currently the only company that I am aware of that offers a 100% guarantee on all of our ammunition. If you have a problem with any rounds we will replace them no questions asked, every time. For example; if you have 3 bad rounds we will send you a replacement box of 20 rounds. Of the 7,600 packages we send out on a daily basis we have only had two issues with our ammunition that have been FTF due to a malfunctioned primer. We have yet to experience any squib rounds or rounds that have caused injury or damage. We have a 13 additional step process in our QC procedures that allows us the comfort to offer the 100% guarantee. Please let us know if there are any additional questions you would like answered. If you would like to place an order feel free to submit an order form or contact us at:

    </paste>

     

    9mm:
    http://www.homelandmunitions.com/#!munitions-and-goods/c21zv/!/9mm-115gr-RN-Re-manufactured-1000-Rounds/p/47118744/category=12948005

    40 SW:
    http://www.homelandmunitions.com/#!munitions-and-goods/c21zv/!/40-S&W-165gr-RNFP-Re-manufactured-1000-Rounds/p/47222025/category=12948005

     

    45 ACP
    http://www.homelandmunitions.com/#!munitions-and-goods/c21zv/!/45-Auto-230gr-RN-Re-manufactured-1000-Rounds/p/47380705/category=12948005

     

    223
    http://www.homelandmunitions.com/#!munitions-and-goods/c21zv/!/223-Rem-55gr-FMJ-Re-manufactured-1000-Rounds/p/47380742/category=12948005

    308:
    http://www.homelandmunitions.com/#!munitions-and-goods/c21zv/!/308-Win-150gr-FMJ-Re-manufactured-250-Rounds/p/47780242/category=12948005

    These are just a few examples, when you order, you can paste in any URL/Link(see below too).

    FAQ:

    1. Are you comfortable with the quality of this ammo?
      Given their 100% guarantee & the ammunition I’ve personally tested, I would say this is pretty good ammo.  Everything functioned properly for me & grouped well for me.
    2. Would I take this ammo to a Marksmanship Matters class?
      No, I would NOT bring this ammo to a marksmanship Matters class because they require new ammo and I don’t want to impact my training.
    3. Would I take this ammo to Front sight? Yes…but I do NOT attend that school any more.

     

     

    [gform form=’https://docs.google.com/forms/d/198j_Ct8sijSRXRdRI658Df2baPN6u6xK5yJ-BOLIoeY/viewform?#start=invite’ ]

     

    Other options

    Product Name Product Number Description
    10mm 180 gr RN IPN1018000-RNFP New Brass Cartridge
    223 Rem 55gr FMJ IPN2235500-FMJ New Brass Cartridge
    223 Rem 55gr FMJ IPR2235500-FMJ Remanufactured Cartridge
    5.56 M-193 55gr FMJ IPR5561935-FMJ Remanufactured Cartridge
    5.56 M-193 55gr FMJ IPN5561935-FMJ New Brass Cartridge
    7.62×39 123gr FMJ IPR7621390-FMJ Remanufactured Cartridge
    7.62×39 123gr FMJ IPN7621230-FMJ New Brass Cartridge
    270 Win 150gr SP IPN2701500-SP New Brass Cartridge
    30-06 150gr FMJ IPN3006150-FMJ New Brass Cartridge
    300 AAC 147gr FMJ IPR3001470-FM Remanufactured Cartridge
    300 AAC 150gr FMJ IPN3001500-FMJ New Brass Cartridge
    380 Auto 100gr FMJ RN IPR3801000-RNFP Remanufactured Cartridge
    380 Auto 100gr FMJ RN IPN3801000-RNFP New Brass Cartridge
    38 SPL 125gr FMJ RN IPR3812500-FP Remanufactured Cartridge
    38 SPL 125gr FMJ RN IPN3812500-FP New Brass Cartridge
    40 S&W 165gr FMJ RN IPR4016500-RNFP Remanufactured Cartridge
    40 S&W 165gr FMJ RN IPN4016500-RNFP New Brass Cartridge
    40 S&W 165gr FMJ HP IPR4016500-HP Remanufactured Cartridge
    40 S&W 165gr FMJ HP IPN4016500-HP New Brass Cartridge
    45 ACP 230gr FMJ RN IPR4523000-RN Remanufactured Cartridge
    45 ACP 230gr FMJ RN IPN4523000-HP New Brass Cartridge
    45 ACP 230gr FMJ HP IPR4523000-HP Remanufactured Cartridge
    45 ACP 230gr FMJ HP IPN4523000-HP New Brass Cartridge
    9mm 115gr FMJ RN IPR9115000-RN Remanufactured Cartridge
    9mm 115gr FMJ RN IPN9115000-RN New Brass Cartridge
    9mm 115gr FMJ HP IPR9115000-HP Remanufactured Cartridge
    9mm 115gr FMJ HP IPN9115000-HP New Brass Cartridge
    9mm 124gr FMJ RN IPR9124000-RN Remanufactured Cartridge
    9mm 124gr FMJ RN IPN9124000-RN New Brass Cartridge

     

    Fast fire, 37 feet 9mm (orange is about 6″)

     

    slow fire, 37′ 9mm (skip loading). 9″ plate.

     

    223 at 100y, about a 1″ group from Ali

  • Gun Suppressors

    SAFETY FIRST – SUPPRESSORS

     

    Shouldn’t firearms have a muffler to protect our hearing?

    In 1934 our government cared so much for our safety, they passed the NFA act (National Firearms Act).

    By passing this act, they can tax you for the privilege of having a hearing protection device on your firearm.

     

    Today, that $200 tax isn’t so bad due to inflation.
    $200 in 1934 adjusted for inflation would be $3,561.76 in August 2015’s money.
    http://www.usinflationcalculator.com/
    1680.9% (adjustment…yet another not-so-hidden tax so the govt can protect us from ourselves).

     

    Newsflash, suppressors are ON-SALE!

    For me, the niche is for long-range precision shooting & hunting (less felt recoil and the bullet gets put out into the air in a gentler manner–not to mention in fantasy land, protecting your homestead your enemy won’t be able to detect your location).

    For handguns its kind of a range toy IMO. YEAH, they are fun. But, try concealing a suppressor, or try making a holster for one.

    I recently toured (2 hour tour) silencerco and can say they have a world-class manufacturing process/facility.
    They are a growing company here in Utah. If you need a quality suppressor, I highly recommend silencerco. I’ve used nearly all of their products and they are top-notch AWESOMENESS!

    sparrow – good for 22lr to 5.7 (including 22 mag). you can maintain this suppressor yourself (22 LR are one of the dirtiest calibers).

    osprey – good for 45 acp down to 9mm (or smaller). not recommended for 9×25. You may not need “higher sights”.

    octane – good for pistol calibers including 9×25, but you’ll be adding a shload of ‘high sights” to all your goodies.

    salvo – for your 12 ga, so you can protect your hearing & your dogs hearing while shooting birds

    There are many more suppressors for rifles, I suggest you go to: https://silencerco.com

     

    SUPPRESSOR FAQ

    Should I transfer the suppressor to me personally or to an NFA Gun Trust?

    ANSWER: For someone with a family, I HIGHLY recommend getting an NFA Gun Trust to transfer all your NFA Items to.

    I have an NFA Gun Trust Attorney doing a FREE WORKSHOP

    NFA Gun Trust FAQ with Attorney Pete Lattin (Provo)

     

    If I’ve already transferred NFA items to myself personally, what is the process to transfer it to an NFA Gun Trust?

    Ask Attorney Lattin at the workshop 😉

     

    What are the advantages of an NFA Gun Trust?

    1) Those in your trust as trustee can “possess” NFA items while you are at work, dead, detained or “falsely accused in a crime”(recall, many criminal charges includes you not being able to legally posses firearms, including NFA items).

    2) When you fill our your paperwork to the ATF (BATFE) you don’t need fingerprints nor sheriff’s approval letter.

    3) You can add trustees forever, your great-great great grandkids can “operate/possess” NFA

    items held by the trust.

    4) My impression is, transfers with trusts get processed quicker.

    What are NFA Items?

    In short, anything fun the govt can separate you from your money for.

    1) hearing protection devices AKA suppressors

    2) short barreled rifles (under 16″)

    3) short barreled shotguns (under 18″).

    4) fully automatic firearms

    5) “any other weapons” destructive devices

     

    Where should I buy NFA items?

    www.silencershop.com is a great resource.

    West Desert Arms (Austin) charges only $50 to do all the ATF’d paperwork. Do you really want to go to impact guns and pay full retail?

    How long does it take after I buy my NFA item to transfer it to me, so I can go play with it?

    Currently about 4-6 months.

     

    How do I make my trust “bullet proof”?

    1) pay an attorney to do it right and back you up in the future. Having an attorney’s signature on your “certificate of trust” and trust is priceless IMO.

    2) get an EIN number to prove your trust is legit

    3) anything the trust buys, should be bought with a cashiers check FROM the trust (thus your trust should have its own bank account).

    4) Your trust should have “gun trust” in the name.

    5) have a trust book, that has all your paperwork inside.

     

    Can the NRA jacka** acting as a range safety officer OR local law enforcement REQUIRE that I show them my ATF paperwork?

    No, its against the law for anyone to require to see your “tax return” except for an ATF agent or an IRS agent.

     

    What sequence should I follow?

    1) contact a qualified NFA Gun Trust attorney (maybe they can help you with your family trust too) and get your trust squared away. You should have TWO walls of separation, your NFA Gun Trust AND your Family Trust. NFA items go to the NFA trust, everything else goes to the Family Trust.

    2) arrange with a class3 FFL dealer to handle the paperwork

    3) research & test the NFA item you would like to purchase. Hopefully you have a friend that can let you evaluate the NFA item you are interested in.

    4) purchase your NFA item using your trust.

    5) once the NFA item comes in to your FFL dealer, get the SN and fill out the paperwork and send it into the ATF with your $200 tax stamp (that YOUR TRUST paid for).

    6) wait for “govt efficiency” — about 4-6 months

    7) when you get your $200 scam-stamp your ffl provider will contact you and have you complete the transaction.

    8) go home and enjoy your NFA item, keeping it secure…very secure. That would be a bad day, filling out the lost/stolen NFA item form!

     

    What other resources are there for learning about NFA guidelines/processes?

    1) http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/ins-and-outs-supressors

    2) Thomas’ free NFA Gun Trust workshop taught by an attorney.

    3) trusted friends that have been through the process.

    4) an ATTORNEY that you have hired to help you!  If you are your attorney, you have a fool for a client 😉

    5) http://silencerco.com/education/ and scroll down to silencerco’s FAQ

     

     

     

     

  • preparedness “get home kits”

    Everyday preparedness kits/bags!

     

    Depending on your area of the country, you may call these kits a “winter kit”, get home kit, get home bag, 72 kit, car kit.

    Whatever you call them, you SHOULD have them in EVERY vehicle!

    I’m surprised how often I get into my kits in everyday use. Usually its a bandaid or cash. I ALWAYS REPLACE THE ITEMS!

     

    UPDATE:  A friend and I compared kits, and I learned a very valuable lesson! A get home bag, should be a get home FAST bag. If its 50+ LBS, its going to slow you down and you may need to get home before it gets worse.

    So, I re-purposed a “book” bag for a smaller/agile Get Home Bag (GHB). My friend basically has 3 types of kits. Get home bags (everything is small/micro), evacuate on foot bags, and evacuate in car TUBS.

    Why not have ALL OF THE ABOVE!?! GHB AND the 72 kit in the car? that way, depending on the event, I can choose. MORE OPTIONS THE BETTER.

    I have several “preparedness kits/bags” in each of my vehicle.
    1) get-home-fast-bag

    2) extended larger get-home-not-so-fast bag

    3) combined medical/mechanical box. I combined both into a 30 mm ammo can. Hey, containers are priceless!

     

    The following is an article I posted on my old blog, that has not been modified in over 3 years!

    GHB

    I guess the survival knife isn’t exactly DISCRETE ;), BUT even on a light weight kit its worth it to me to have a pry bar, chopper, big piece of steel. This knife can be put on a

    spear shaft for longer reach 🙂

    I like the stainless steel water bottles because you can boil things in them for safe water. Just don’t over fill them if you are in danger of FREEZING, as they’ll split after awhile.

    Baseball hat is important! I’d rather have a boonie hat, but that doesn’t fit into “I’m a normal dude, just trying to get home”

     

    Left to Right: GHB, evac on foot kit/AKA 72 kit, OD shooting bag with all my stuff I like to take shooting…just in case.

     

     

     

    GHB CONTENTS:

    coke

    Gatorade bottle FULL OF HONEY! (Someone suggested this, so I did it. PROS: lasts FOREVER, good source of energy, sugar…I guess you could attract some animals with it too 😉

    zip ties (shelter, tack stuff on, secure “things”

    granular bars

    cliff bars

    LA Police nagene battle

    water bottle WITH filter inside

    2 stainless steel bottles

    paracord/550 cord

    Medical kit with quickclot and “magic skin thats better than stitches, and super glue.

    compass

    n95 mask – ash, dirty air, etc

    wet wipes, more flex than TP and has other uses.

    2 cans of salmon

    notebook to leave notes, log book, observations

    ear protection

     

     

    Fire starting kit: water proof matches, normal matches, flint and vasoline cotton balls, candle, lighter (I’m Pretty sure I can start a fire with this stuff ;)…in ANY Condition. I’ve started fire with just flint and steel and DRY grass).

    MONEY CLIP: credit card I don’t use, but has lots of balence :), money clip is ALSO a razor blade, $50 cash in small bills

    two small/cheap ponchos

    garbage bags, shelter, carrying stuff, barriers, sleeping pad, man u name it garbage bags are AWESOME!

    Gorilla dutch tape (awesome stuff! so much better than normal dutch tape.

    jerky

    Gatorade 2x

    cap light (smaller than head lamp)

    90 lums somewhat tactical flash light…batteries removed and lots of spare batteries in a ziplock bag.

    multi tool – midsized, worth the weight if you ask me!

    sausage that has a half life of 50 years (JK, expires in about 10 months from now)

    hand warmers

    XD 9MM with 3 mags full, plus 50 round box of ammo. discrete fanny pack option or holster option.

    hard candy (lasts a long long time)

    two quality rain flys/poncho (military poncho and poncho liners are on my wishlist for my evac pack).

    gloves – light enough I can still run my guns with.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    EVAC BAG AKA Bug Out Bag (on foot)

     

     

    So, I went to a DHS/FEMA presentation on a 8.0 earth quake in northern Utah.

    It got me very serious about preparing to make it home from work in the event I can’t drive home, so here is a list of things you may consider putting in your car kit.

     

    • one grab and go pack. Mine is a non-tactical pack on purpose!
    •  My pack is large enough to put a underfolder (kel tec su 16c (2 mags, 200 rounds of ammo) in a tarp. Tarp can be used for just about anything (NONE BRIGHT COLORS!)
    • winter coat with hood – thick canvas outer shell
    • external survival knife – gerber LMF (outside the pack and reachable while wearing the pack). I can use it for defense, pressed into a hatchet if needed)
    • military winter sleeping bag
    • $60 worth of jerky, cliff bars, granola bars.
    • MREs, various canned goods (with easy open lids)
    • water filter, water purification tablets, 4 water bottles (1 stainless steal, 1 nalgene, several cheap water bottles)
    • fire log (small)
    • Nate’s awesome wood-gas stove and pot. http://www.woodcanstove.com/
    • multi-tool, various other tools
    • minor -first aid kit
    • 200 feet of paracord
    • $50 in cash…small bills.
    • hygiene kit
    • spork/eating utensils
    • 2 flash lights (1 is none, 2 is one)

     

    • I also have a very large toolbox with first aid stuff in there. I have two bags in there I plan to grab and go too.
      • One is a zip lock bag with various things(gloves, major-first aid items) and
      • a discrete fanny pack with a 9mm (this can be worn with the back pack, and be “handy” if needed to deploy 9mm (again 200 rounds). Everything looks discrete and “normal” (hey, this guy just keeps in 72 kit in his car…nothing tactical and nothing that says, hey this guy is a survivalist. Rather, this guy kept his 72 kit in his car, and now is trying to make it home with a couple of coworkers that live by him.

     

    • I also have another large toolbox, with various tools inside.
    • buddy bag – its got several ponchos, rope, climbing gear, various small items that’d be handy

     

    GRAB AND GO

    1) major medical kit

    2) discrete fanny pack with 9mm

    3) ham radio in emp proof bag (also inside an ammo can)

     

    NEED TO ADD:

    • energy drink (do NOT take on empty stomach), two bottles of coke
    • spare holster  
    • smell proof gas bottle to help others with.
    • ear protection 
    • binocs
    • mace
    • bug mask /bug spray
    • mole skin
    • maps of area and map out bike shops, ammo re-supply.  
    • sun glasses
    • n95 mask
    • honey
    • bike at work
    • head lamp
    • notepad/pencil
    • chap stick
    • candle
    • rubber gloves 
    • zip ties/bailing wire
    • lighter 
    • advill
    • sunscreen
    • wool socks

     

     

     

    OD coat covering 72 hr kit. Notice black “buddy bag”, two tool boxes. one for medical and one for mechanical.

     

     

    OD coat removed, fits NICE 🙂

     

     

     

    acu camo jacket, used to cover me or pack or whatever.

    water bottle filter!

    30,000 gallon water filter (black bag)

    CAFFINE and 2 FULL water bottles

    200 feet of OD paracord

    SAS survival guide book

    gerber LMF and gerber multitool

    first aid kit, 2 ponchos (notice LARGE green tarp.

    shovel (anything can be a weapon)

    hygene kit

    FOOD: a shload of granola bars, jerky, a shload of cliff bars

    Book Of Mormon (mini)

    kel tec su16 with under folder and 2 mags (shload of 62 gr Green tip )

    2 compasses, two flashlights. I bet I have no less than 5 flash lights in this one car.

    military winter sleeping bag (its in the white garbage bag (somewhat water proof)

    fire starting kit, including cotton balls with vasoline, massive matches (I ALWAYS have flint and steel with me…which loves to start cotton balls on fire).

    large black garbage bags

    canned salmon (oh, its so good, you just pop it open and devour it!)

    TP and wet wipes

    duct tape

    sierra cup with “hobo knife and spork

    various MREs

     

    ham radio in ammo can, inside foam, inside EMP proof zip lock bag (car charger, freq list, AA battery pack in case lithium fails). 2 meter and 440, and every emergency freq known to man

    notice “discrete” fanny pack with 4″ 9mm, 3 mags. Recall handguns are for unexpected events and rifles are for expected events. Ponder this for your travel home.

     

    kel tec su 16c (takes standard ar15 mags, FOLDS, and is PISTON. weights about 4.7 lbs, costs about $400, so its not going to break the bank if it gets rusty.

     

     

    NATES AWESOME WOOD-GAS stove!!! stove fits INSIDE pot! requires almost no wood to boil water (safe drinking, warm body, cook dehydrated foods)

     

     

     

     

    I can reach my knife with the pack on, and draw it too. Putting it back in the sheath with the pack on is challenging and likely cut something I don’t want to cut 🙂

    Normal hat (non-boonie, none-military).

    BOOTS! fresh socks!! (notice paracord for laces in the boots? I do this with ALL my boots, I could use that for rope in a pinch).

     

     

     

    mechanical. Notice the wrench keeper, my mom made this for me when I was a teenager (so I could be like my dad (he has one just like it). I LOVE this wrench keeper!!!

    quick ties are awesome for badguys, tac’n gear on etc. etc.  dutch tape, bailing wire and quick ties… GOOD STUFF. I helped a coworker get into his locked vehicle the other day with a hanger wire 🙂

    tire repair kit (plugs) and fix-a-flat (awesome stuff), OIL! sockets, misc other tools.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    OTHER RESOURCES:

    http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/bugging-out/vehicle-every-day-carry-items-vedc/

    http://www.survivaltopics.com/forums/vehicles/21030-mountain-bike-survival-vehicle.html

     

    You might want to check out this thread about making a bugout bike. I’ve been an avid cyclist for years and I think cycling will be the number one mode of transportation after an EMP hits. Bikes are much more efficient than even horses. Chromoly steel framed bikes are the best ( any 1980’s- early 90’s bike is probably steel). Aluminum framed bikes are lighter and OK to use too, but steel is stronger and can take abuse whereas aluminum fatigues over time and can fail unexpectedly, crack, etc. You might want to consider having a bike with racks so you can mount your 72 hr kit to the bike. If space is tight in your car trunk, there are folding bikes with smaller wheels that are much more compact that would work just as well as a regular bike ( although they look a little goofy). Also, i think your car evac-pak/ 72 hr kit should ideally be minimal because you just need enough supplies to get home as fast as possible. You dont want to be burdened down with unnecessary weight. Really you only need water, food, proper clothing, self protection arms, and a few other things incase you get delayed unexpectedly ( like the wood can stove, a good knife, etc). Just some ideas.

    http://tenttrash.blogspot.com/2010/01/tent-trash-72-hour-kit.html

     

    WHAT NOT TO DO!

    WTF! Where is The Freaking WATER! …genius!

    This guy needs to focus on skills…NOT GEAR!

    I think this genius owns a survival store where he peddles “survival junk” to greenhorn customers 😉

    I like how all his gear is still brand new! NEVER USED.

    those space blankets are about as useful as a piece of plastic. PLASTIC is BETTER…don’t depend on worthless space blanket.

     

     

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  • Gun and Gear Painting workshop requirements

    Also – with these projects – due to the flash time, folks may want to leave their projects hanging for a day or two and come back to pick up.
    After tacky flash time is up, it’s no problem to transport – they can hang to cure at home.

    You MUST signup for the workshop at (if you haven’t already signed up):

    https://libertyfoxdefense.com/workshops 

    Austin/West Desert Arms has the following colors, you can pay for what you use:
    White, FDE, Desert Sand, OD Green, Sniper Gray, and Graphite Black.

    EQUIPMENT LIST

     

    PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)

    • Nitrile gloves (critical for degreasing process and for overall protection of hands)
    • Face mask (either n95 or paint respirator – cerakote is extremelycaustic.)
      • n95 for basic projects > Walmart masks
      • Better respirator for Cerakote and related projects.
      • This is the respirator I’d recommend. You can use it for all sorts of stuff later on.
      • Better Respirator
    • Clear eyeglasses (Under $2 at harbor freight)

     

    Preparation: Degreasing, Surface Prep, Finishing (please do this BEFORE the workshop)

    • Acetone for regular degreasing.
    • Brake cleaner for heavier or rapid degreasing (It’s also veryquick drying and leaves a surface ready to take a paint coating)

    – I usually keep an eye out for sales of this at Autozone, Oriely’s, etc. Walmart may have good pricing per can as well. (Anything under $5/can should is reasonable)

    • Quality masking tape           (I recommend a quality mask tape (like frog tape or “edge seal” masking tape) many spray coatings are extremely thin when sprayed on and can easily creep under the edges of low quality masking tape. A quality painting tape can help prevent this from happening.)
    • Sand paper (optional depending on items to be painted)           I use automotive wet dry sandpaper, in grits of = 220, 320, 400
    • Can use 3M green Scotch Brite pads as well.
    • Steel wool (000…. This is used for burnishing the surface after painting Cerakote air-dry)

    Painting

    • Newspaper (good amount)
    • Cardboard (just old boxes are fine. These will be backdrops and guards for painting overspray.)
    • Wire hangers (we use these for hanging and spraying) (supplied by Thomas)
    • Plastic sheeting (if doing spraying. If hand painting – not needed) (supplied by Thomas)
    • Paint:

    High end options

    Effective budget options

    • Rustoleum Camouflage series

    Amazon Rustoleum Link

    I’ve had great results with Rustoleum camo series.

    You can pick up a matte clear to finish a top coat as well. (Walmart)

    • Krylon ultra flat camo series is also very good, but you’ll need to shop around.
    • Brownell’s Alumihyde II – this stuff is extremely resistant to most all chemicals and cleaners. For the price and with the right application technique, it’s hard to beat this great solution as no special equipment is needed – just instruction needed for tetechnique

    Aluma-hyde

    Nozzles

    – I recommend getting a pack of clean out nozzles, and a pack of replacement nozzles.

    – I use these for everything from Aluma-hyde to Rustoleum / Krylon projects.

    Paint Equip Supplies

    – Pipettes (if mixing colors)

    – Plastic trays for mixing & hand dip painting (something that won’t dissolve, no styrofoam cups or cheap plastic cups. Glass dishes from DI work well.)

    – Wood mixing sticks – popsicle sticks – or even Qtips.

    – Sponges for hand dip painting (This is what I use for custom ATACs-AU camouflage pattern – works awesome)

    Like This

    Or This

    – If going full DIY and you want to spray liquid style paint. I’ve had good results with these.

    Preval Spray Kits

    – Camo screening materials / stencils

    Can do a youtube search for camo painting gear. Look for videos that use natural materials like branches, and other items like mesh laundry bags, etc.

     

  • HAM Radio “jump kit”

     

    This HAM Radio “jump kit” is for remote communications.

    In the event I need to evacuate or go serve remotely.

    I’m most excited about the low-draw/low-cost powergate & the cool Anderson pole connectors.

    EQUIPMENT:

    Powergate to auto-switch the power from AC to DC http://stores.ebay.com/radiodanw7rf?_dmd=2&_nkw=power+gate

    Magnetic mount antenna (place on 20mm ammo can lid…AWAY from operator, or at a higher location). http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045EQUBK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

    power supply http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L2K263Q?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

    Anderson power pole connectors (awesome!) http://www.amazon.com/Anderson-Powerpole-Connectors-20-pair/dp/B00GPRIC8Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1435331992&sr=1-1&keywords=anderson+pole&pebp=1435331996801&perid=1C1J3MMMJZSVE6K7YW2W

    ATV battery, NOT recommended. 19 amp hours, would have been nice.

    Better to have a SEALED battery. TWO 7 amp hour SEALED batteries is what I’m running with.

    20mm ammo can

     

     

    Removable tray

     

    shelf for mic, future may include “airflow” kydex

     

     

    Mag mount antenna on INSIDE of ammo can lid, just unscrew the antenna and place INSIDE the ammo can and lock the lid down.

     

     

    shelf slightly OUT, if you are standing and want visual on radio.

     

     

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