Armed Citizen® Today The intended victim of an armed carjacking attempt in Seattle, Wash., fought back, shooting two of the would-be carjackers in an early-morning incident. An investigation by Seattle police revealed that the vehicle owner had parked his sports car at about 3:30 a.m., when a white sedan with four suspects inside pulled up near the car. After an exchange between the driver of the sports car and the occupants of the sedan, two of the suspects, both of whom were armed, attempted to steal the car. The driver, fearing for his life, drew and fired. One wounded suspect…

Beretta recently introduced the 92SB Reproduction 50th Anniversary Edition to commemorate 50 years of its legendary 90 Series pistol family. The 92SB Reproduction is a faithful, limited-edition recreation of the third production model in the iconic lineup that celebrates the company’s heritage, craftsmanship and innovation in handgun design. The iconic Beretta 90 Series was born 50 years ago, launching a legacy that helped shape military, law enforcement and civilian sidearms around the world. The 92SB Reproduction pays homage to that milestone with period-correct styling and modern performance enhancements. It is designed for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate the intersection of…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to Backwoods University, a place where we focus on wildlife, wild places and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both. Big shout out to aex hunt for their support of this podcast. I’m your host, Lake Pickle. On this episode, we’re gonna learn all about what I refer to as the most beloved non native wildlife that we have in the entire country, so beloved and accepted in fact, that many folks don’t even realize that they’re not native. It’s time that we learn about the crazy history and widespread ecological impacts of the…

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A Cautionary Tale “If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is.” (Modern Proverbial Warning, circa late 20th century). “For fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” (Alexander Pope, circa 1711). One day, when the battery was running low in my scam detector and my gullibility meter was running high, I ordered a new “Benchmade Knives Barrage 583SBK limited edition white” on eBay. The knife eventually proved itself to be a counterfeit. In fact, after examining the postings for other “Benchmade” knives offered for sale on eBay, I have come to the conclusion that most of…

November 24, 1434: The River Thames in London froze over. Later, “Frosts” were celebrated with drunken faires. — November 24th marks the day that John Knox died, in 1572. (He was born in 1514.) AtheistAgendaPedia says: “Born near Haddington Scotland. He was influenced by George Wishart, who was burned for heresy in 1546, and the following year Knox became the spokesman for the Reformation in Scotland. After imprisonment and exile in England and the European continent, in 1559 he returned to Scotland, where he supervised the preparation of the constitution and liturgy of the Reformed Church.” — Today’s feature piece…

JWR’s Introductory Note: The following is an update and expansion to an early post that I made in SurvivalBlog back in December, 2005. It is part of a series of SurvivalBlog 20th Anniversary update re-posts, in recognition of the fact that the majority of readers did not join us until recent years. — I often have SurvivalBlog readers and consulting clients ask me about the “ideal” terrain for a rural survival retreat house. I must report that there is no single “best” answer because there are significant trade-offs related to terrain. Castles were situated on hilltops for centuries, for obvious…

On November 23rd, 1644, John Milton published his “Areopagitica” pamphlet that decryed censorship. — November 23, 1869: The Clipper Ship Cutty Sark was launched in Dumbarton, Scotland, as one of the last clippers ever built. It is the only one still surviving. — On November 23rd, 1980, a 7.2-magnitude quake struck southern Italy killing more than 3,000 people. — Today’s feature piece is by JWR. — We still need some entries for Round 121 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. More than $970,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this contest.  Round 121 ends on November…

A recent study uncovers a significant correlation between the amount of greenery in U.S. neighborhoods and the incidence of fatal police shootings, suggesting that greener environments may contribute to public safety. Researchers analyzed over 5,000 police shooting cases across 3,108 counties, finding that each one-unit increase in the green space index correlates with a 15% decrease in police shootings, even after accounting for crime rates and socioeconomic factors. The research highlights a more pronounced effect in urban areas and high-poverty neighborhoods, where the presence of green space appears to foster community cohesion and reduce stress levels among both residents and…

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