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A War of Worlds

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 Dave 0 Comments

” intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic, regarded this earth with envious eyes, and slowly and surely drew their plans

Editorial Film Review

The Highwaymen, a Recognition of the Mission and Costs of Law Enforcement.

October 15, 2023October 22, 2023 Dave 0 Comments

“The Highwaymen,” a gripping cinematic portrayal of the pursuit of Bonnie and Clyde, takes viewers on a journey through the

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The Manchurian Candidate 2.0: How the Elites Plan to Control a Mentally Disabled Leader.

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Dave 0 Comments

This is a second chat with the chat bot concerning 5th Generation Warfare campaign at work in our society. That

Editorial

My Interview with the Vampire, Chat Bot & 5th Generation Warfare Part 2…

January 31, 2023February 7, 2023 Dave 0 Comments AI, Artificial Intelligence, Chat, Chat Bot

The Chat bot might as well have been writing a manual on the current state of affairs in society. The

Editorial

My Interview with the Vampire. The Chat Bot & 5th Generation Warfare.

January 31, 2023February 7, 2023 Dave 0 Comments AI, Artificial Intelligence, Chat, Chat Bot

I had occasion to use a quite famous Chat Bot for a Q&A session. I found it quite interesting. What

Editorial

RoboCop: An Allegory for the Modern Police Officer.

January 7, 2022February 27, 2022 Dave 0 Comments Analysis, Police, RoboCop

The 1987 film RoboCop is the ultra-graphic representation of a cyborg police officer in a dystopian “Old Detroit.” The police

Editorial

Where is Inspector Callahan?

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 Dave 0 Comments Crime, Dirty Harry, Harry Callahan, Police

The 1971 film Dirty Harry explores the role the police in civilized societies where civility is not guaranteed. A key theme

Gear Review

Stoeger Cougar 8000.

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 Dave 0 Comments 8000, 9mm, Cougar, Stoeger

The Stoeger Cougar is a continuation of the Beretta Cougar. Beretta made the cougar from 1994 to 2004 when the

Editorial Self Defense

Critical Calibers, .45 Auto.

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Dave 0 Comments .45, .45 ACP, .45 Auto, Browning

Designed in by John Moses Browning in 1904 the .45 Auto cartridge remains one of the most trusted self defense

Gear Review Self Defense

IWI JERICHO 941

April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 Dave 0 Comments 941, 9mm, Jericho

The world is filled with plastic striker fired pistols. The IWI Jericho 941 “F” stands out as modern steel, hammer

Gear Review

Avon SF10 Gas Mask.

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 Dave 0 Comments

In the world of Gas Masks, not all masks are created equal. The SF10 was made famous when selected by

Gear Review

The PVS-4 a Classic, Quality Piece of Kit.

March 18, 2021June 8, 2024 Dave 2 Comments night vision, Nods, PVS, PVS-4, Scope

The AN/PVS-4 is a 2nd Generation Night Vision device designed in 1975. This unit uses a 95mm catadioptric objective lens.

How to Do it Yourself

Building a Fast EMP Box.

March 12, 2021March 17, 2021 Dave 0 Comments EMP, EMP Box, Faraday Cage

Preparing for EMP can be a daunting task. A good place to start is preparing EMP hardened shelter for your electronic equipment. Critical supplies that are likely to be damaged by EMP include radios and navigation equipment. A good place to start when considering EMP countermeasures is the Faraday cage.

Self Defense Self Reliance Training

Selecting a Gas Mask.

March 11, 2021March 17, 2021 Dave 0 Comments Air Purifying Respirator, APR, CBRN Respirator, Field Protective Mask, gas mask, NBC Respirator

The gas mask goes by many names, NBC Respirator, CBRN Respirator, Air Purifying Respirator(APR), Field Protective Mask etc. The gas

Botach Battle Steel Stand Alone Ballistic Plate Level III+

Gear Review

Battle Steel UHMWPE Plates.

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 Dave 0 Comments Body Armor, Hard Plate, Polyethylene, Rifle Armor, Rifle Plate, UHMWPE

Every battle is won or lost before it’s ever fought. Sun Tzu Rifle armor has always been an outsider in

Editorial

“Conspiracy Theorist!” Gaslighting America.

February 22, 2021February 23, 2021 Dave 0 Comments Conspiracy, evidence, false flag, gaslighting

All warfare is based on deception. Sun Tzu, The Art of War Conspiracy is basically a dirty word these days.

Editorial Self Reliance

Situational Awareness to Electromagnetic Pulse.

February 15, 2021February 16, 2021 Dave 0 Comments Electromagnetic Pulse, EMP, Nuclear Attack, Nuclear Bomb

High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse is a phenomenon produced by the detonation of nuclear weapons in the Earth’s upper most atmosphere or

Editorial

A Brief Glossary of Nuclear Weapon Terminology.

December 16, 2020February 17, 2021 Dave 0 Comments

Atom Bomb/Atomic Weapon: Any explosive device that uses reactions of atomic nuclei to generate the destructive force. Typically refers to

Gear Review Self Defense Training

The FBG-6 “Flashbang Lite”

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 Dave 2 Comments airsoft, bang, flash, Flashbang, Grenade

LiveRedE obtained some FBG-6s and I’ve experienced their use first hand. I’ve also been exposed to legitimate tactical flashbangs. I’ve got to say I was impressed with their performance. I’d say the “bang” portion of this airsoft flashbang is on the loud side of its purported 130 decibels. Also the “bang” is not a “crack” or a “pop” but more of a loud “boom.”

AN/PVS-4 Night Vision Sight on AR-15 - HK USP Compact - Magpul PMAGs

Editorial

The AR15 is America’s Rifle.

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 Dave 0 Comments America, AR15, Freedom, Rifle, Semiautomatic

When loss of liberty is looming, as it is now, the siren sounds first in the hearts of freedom’s vanguard.

Gear Review

Smith & Wesson 629 4″

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 Dave 0 Comments

Smith & Wesson has been America’s premier revolver manufacturer for the last century. The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is

Gear Review

BRI Sabot Slugs

May 2, 2020May 21, 2020 Dave 2 Comments

The BRI Sabot Slug is a hourglass shaped sabot slug that aerodynamically self stabilizes. BRI stands for Ballistic Research Industries.

Self Defense

Critical Cartridges: 12 Gauge Shot Shell.

December 8, 2019November 9, 2020 Dave 0 Comments 12 gauge, Critical Cartridge, Firearms, Shotgun

A single 12 gauge shot shell is capable of delivering multiple pistol diameter projectiles on target in a single shot. When it comes to delivering slugs. Shotguns are able to deliver a devastating single expanding projectile with amazing efficacy.

Self Defense

Critical Cartridges: 9mm Parabellum

December 3, 2019February 7, 2023 Dave 1 Comment 9mm, 9mm luger, 9mm parabellum, 9x19, 9x19mm

9mm Parabellum and .45 Auto have battled for the title of best pistol cartridge for years. I find myself firmly

Editorial

Jericho TV Show Analysis: Episode 8

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Dave 0 Comments Antibiotics, Contractors, Jericho, Rogue River, TV Show

This article discusses the Jericho TV show, a 2006 CBS television series. ***Spoilers Below*** Jericho has gained a cult following

Editorial Gear Review

Blast from the past, Smith & Wesson’s 5906

November 3, 2019November 9, 2019 Dave 3 Comments 5906, Gunfighting, Law Enforcment, Miami Shootout, Smith & Wesson

April 11, 1986 Miami, amidst the nation wide crime wave of the 80s, two murdering bank robbers were on a

Editorial

Tremors Analysis: The Gummers.

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 Dave 0 Comments Graboid, Guns, Preparedness

Tremors is a downright classic horror comedy film from 1990. The original is an excellent mix of characters and an

Editorial

Red Flag Laws: Redundant, Retroactive and Retrograde

September 22, 2019September 23, 2019 Dave 0 Comments Guns, Red Flag, Tyranny

Lawmakers are causing a stir across the nation as they consider enacting so-called “Red Flag Laws” or gun confiscation risk

Gear Review Self Defense

PVS-14 HP+ Gen 3 Monocular Review

June 7, 2019June 13, 2019 Dave 2 Comments 3, Generation, Generation 3, Modern, Monocular, night vision, PVS-14

The PVS-14 is US military designation for this family of monoculars. Typical PVS-14s have 3rd Generation tubes, our test model

Editorial

Jericho TV Show Analysis: Episode 7

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 Dave 0 Comments Antibiotics, Ciprofloxacin, Jericho, Nuclear Attack, Trades

This article discusses the Jericho TV show, a 2006 CBS television series. ***Spoilers Below*** Jericho has gained a cult following

Gear Review

Book Review: Nuclear War Survival Skills

March 16, 2019March 19, 2019 Dave 0 Comments Cresson H Kearny, Nuclear, Skills, Survival, war

Nuclear War Survival Skills, by Cresson H Kearny, is a book that changed my life. No really… Back in college

Editorial

Jericho TV Show Analysis: Episodes 5 & 6

March 16, 2019February 17, 2021 Dave 1 Comment Armed citizens, Ballistic Missile, Crops, Electromagnetic Pulse, EMP, Fire, Jericho, Police

This article discusses the Jericho TV show, a 2006 CBS television series. ***Spoilers Below*** Jericho has gained a cult following

Gear Review How to Do it Yourself

Tac Latch PTR91, HK91 Upgrade

March 2, 2019March 4, 2019 Dave 0 Comments .308, HK91, Magazine, PTR91, Tac Latch, Upgrade

The HK91 is one of the serious attempts to bring a highly capable tactical rifle to the civilian market. The Tac Latch is a great upgrade to this system.

Editorial

Jericho TV Show Analysis: Episode 4

March 2, 2019March 5, 2019 Dave 1 Comment Fallout, Jericho, Nuclear Bomb, Radiation Poisoning, Resources, TV Show

This article discusses the Jericho TV show, a 2006 CBS television series. ***Spoilers Below*** Jericho has gained a cult following

Editorial

Jericho TV Show Analysis: Episode 3

February 22, 2019February 25, 2019 Dave 1 Comment

This article discusses the Jericho TV show, a 2006 CBS television series. ***Spoilers Below*** Jericho has gained a cult following

Editorial

Jericho TV Show Analysis: Episodes 1 & 2

February 18, 2019February 25, 2019 Dave 2 Comments Disaster, Emergency, Nuclear Attack, Nukes, Television

This article discusses the Jericho tv show, a 2006 CBS television series. ***Spoilers Below*** The Jericho TV show has gained

Gear Review Self Defense

Mesa Tactical SureShell Shell Carrier

February 18, 2019February 20, 2019 Dave 0 Comments 870, Ammunition, Shell Carrier, Shotgun

Mesa Tactical specializes in premium shotgun accessories. Their aluminum SureShell and Saddle Rail Shell carriers are no exception. These are

Gear Review Self Defense

The AK47 and Why You Want One.

February 15, 2019February 19, 2019 Dave 0 Comments AK, Ak47, AK74, AKM, AR15, CQB, Rifle

In 1947 Mikhail Kalashnikov designed the Avtomat Kalashnikova 47 or AK47. The Kalashnikov rifle has seen great world wide success

Gear Review Self Defense

Ammo Pal, more ammo is your friend.

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 Dave 0 Comments Ammo, Combat, gunfight, reloads, Shells, Shotgun, Storage

The Ammo Pal is a Molle Compatible ammo storage system. When I first saw this item I was skeptical. Frankly

Editorial Self Defense

Gunfighting: America’s Martial Art.

February 7, 2019February 24, 2019 Dave 0 Comments Combat, Fighting, Freedom, Gunfighting, Jiu Jitsu, Martial Art

Gunfighting is America’s Martial Art. When someone brings up “Martial Arts” many folks think of fighting systems with punching and

Editorial Self Defense

Five Glaring Arm-Chair Self Defense Errors

January 7, 2019October 4, 2019 Dave 0 Comments Firearms, Self Defense

The use of force on another human being is an ugly thing. It’s especially hard to bear in this day

Gear Review Self Defense

TacStar Side Saddle Review

January 4, 2019February 12, 2019 Dave 0 Comments DIY, Firearms, Self Defense, Shooting, Shotgun

The receiver mounted shell carrier is must have improvement for the fighting shotgun. The TacStar Side Saddle in particular has

Adventure Editorial Self Defense

Bear Spray vs Guns for Bear defense, Apples to Kumquats

December 1, 2018December 14, 2018 Dave 0 Comments camping, Firearms, hiking, Self Defense, Shooting, under-reported, wildlife

A quick internet search comparing Guns and Pepper Spray for bear defense will show numerous articles stating that Bear Spray

Gear Review Self Defense

Armasight Sirius Night Vision Review Gen 2+ Monocular

November 20, 2018February 19, 2019 Dave 0 Comments night vision, optics

The Sirius ID Gen 2+ is a Night Vision Monocular marketed by Armasight (now merged with FLIR). This unit is

Gear Review Self Defense

Firefield 1×24 Spartan Monocular With Headgear.

November 19, 2018February 19, 2019 Dave 0 Comments night vision, optics

The Firefield 1×24 Spartan Monocular is a lightweight basic generation 1 night vision device. We obtained our sample for less

18" White Oak Barrel SPR AR15 Build, Stainless Steel 1911

Editorial Self Defense Self Reliance

Firearm Priorities

November 15, 2018December 2, 2018 Dave 0 Comments Firearms, Self Defense, Shooting

Starting at ZERO I often encounter friends, family and acquaintances with the following quandary: “I’m thinking about getting a gun…

Gear Review Self Defense Self Reliance

Night Vision Review Series – Night Vision Basics

October 30, 2018February 19, 2019 Dave 0 Comments night vision, optics

Note: This article is the general overview for our extensive series reviewing several night vision devices. Because night vision devices

Gear Review How to Do it Yourself Self Defense

Grip Tape: Cheap, Effective Performance Booster.

August 1, 2018April 21, 2021 Dave 0 Comments

The grip on a fighting pistol is a critical part of the user interface. When the grip does not provide

Gear Review Self Defense

Remington’s Tac-14: The no stamp Witness Protection

May 21, 2018February 12, 2019 Dave 4 Comments Firearms, Self Defense, Shooting, Shotgun

The 26″ overall length ‘firearm’ has been the hot topic recently. Mossberg released their 590 Shockwave, and Remington countered with

Editorial

I hope it never happens, but if it does… Mindset is a survivor’s greatest tool.

February 23, 2018January 4, 2019 Dave 0 Comments mindset

It will never happen… These are the self defeating words often followed by “I thought it would never happen.” Some

Self Defense Self Reliance

Surviving Nuclear Attack: Duck and Cover

January 19, 2018January 4, 2019 Dave 1 Comment apocalypse, mindset, Training, war

Imagine this… You’re walking into a local grocery store to do some shopping. As you walk through the parking lot,

Editorial

The War on Police: A War on your Community.

December 7, 2017December 2, 2018 Dave 1 Comment civil unrest, mindset, under-reported

“Police brutality” is a phrase we’ve heard all to often. Ranging from a mainstream media report that another unarmed man

Gear Review Self Defense

Selecting Ammunition for the Combat Shotgun.

December 7, 2017November 3, 2019 Dave 0 Comments Firearms, Self Defense, Shooting, Shotgun

The tactical 12 gauge shotgun is a potent weapon and an important tool in the dedicated preppers toolbox. The

How to Do it Yourself

DuraCoat Overview

July 12, 2017December 8, 2018 Dave 0 Comments DIY, Firearms, Shooting

For the most part preppers are frugal people. Cost effective solutions are important because we’er just regular people looking to

Self Defense

Setting Up a Competent Tactical Shotgun

February 2, 2017February 12, 2019 Dave 0 Comments DIY, Firearms, Self Defense, Shooting, Shotgun

Whether it’s your first choice or not, having a tactical shotgun for home defense just makes sense, even if just