Author: Gunner Quinn
In a recent SurvBut ivalblog article, I shared with readers the things that I wish I could re-do in my preparedness journey. It only seemed logical that I also share some things that I got right in that journey as well. Starting the journey Number one has to be that I started the journey into preparedness. Many people write about preparedness being a lifestyle but I think it starts with a particular mindset. I can tell you the event that started me on my journey. It was one Spring in the early 80’s when I got home from middle school…
On May 20, 1736: Royal Approval was given by King George II to construct the original Westminster Bridge across the River Thames, in London. The 1747 painting above (titled “Westminster Bridge, with the Lord Mayor’s Procession on the Thames“) was by the Venetian artist Giovanni Antonio Canal (aka Canaletto.) — May 20, 1774: The British parliament passed the second of the Intolerable Acts: the Massachusetts Government Act. This gave the British-appointed governor wide-ranging powers. — May 20th, 1942 was the birthday of Carlos Hathcock (died February 23, 1999). He was a United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant sniper with a…
Prepping for deer season starts long before October. Hanging stands and trimming shooting lanes are important, but that shouldn’t be the only preseason work on your schedule this year. While it might not be as sexy, habitat improvements can provide immediate and long-term benefits for private hunting properties. In fact, I’d bet my favorite hunting rifle that habitat management will increase your odds of success more than buying a new tree stand or bow.But hunting properties are anything but equal, so I tried to think of multiple solutions for a variety of hunters, hunting styles, and properties. To do so,…
Armed Citizen® Today A 41-year-old man who attempted to rob a convenience store in Concord, Calif., was killed by an armed employee, according to local police. At about 11:30 p.m. on Friday, February 21, the suspect entered the S&S Fast & Easy Mart, pointed a shotgun at an employee and demanded access to the store’s business safe. The armed burglar directed the employee to move to the back of the store. While they moved, the threatened employee grabbed the shotgun in an attempt to disarm the thief. A second store employee, who was armed, heard the commotion and responded. As…
When your dog has mastered the whistle stops, with him stopping mid-sprint to turn and look at you, waiting for direction, it gives you the biggest sense of accomplishment. But once he stops, you have to get him where you need him. At this point, it is a must that you have the hand signals conquered as well. Left and right “overs,” as well as “back,” are necessary to guide your dog to that hidden bird lying out of sight. But what about when the dog explodes with so much speed and intensity that he runs right past the bird…
Although it only saw combat action in the closing weeks of the First World War, the Model 1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) proved to be the best automatic rifle developed and fielded during the war. Manufactured from 1918 to early 1919 by Colt, Winchester and Marlin-Rockwell, the number of BARs in the U.S. military’s inventory was deemed sufficient to meet the foreseeable demand for automatic rifles in the post-World War I era. In the 1920s and early ’30s, BARs saw use by U.S. military personnel for a variety of tasks, from guarding the U.S. mail from a rash of armed…
A California poacher is facing serious consequences after one of the strangest series of incidents in recent memory. According to a Facebook post, a California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) officer stopped a slow-moving Honda Civic near Paso Robles earlier this spring. The warden had noticed blood on the trunk and rear bumper, prompting a search of the vehicle. In the trunk was a wounded—but alive—tom turkey and a squirrel.The officer suspected the incident to be a case of road hunting, which is illegal in California except for mobility-impaired hunters, who can apply for a special permit. The suspected…
If you like high-energy, bird-flushing machines that are cute as hell and just a little wild, then this is the breed battle for you. In a way, this is another old guard versus new guard competition, but the truth is, both breeds have their place in the uplands. Which one is a better choice is up for debate, and it all starts with size and potential health issues.Health & SizeSpringers look small when compared to quite a few sporting breeds, but they are really a mid-sized dog. Females generally top out around 40 pounds, while you can expect males to…
Steven Rinella talks with Chase Elliott, Seth Morris, Jordan Moss, Corinne Schneider, and Phil Taylor. Topics discussed: Being a good driver; speeding tickets; fly fishing in Montana for the first time; watch Chase in NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 race; what it takes to be a good NASCAR driver; not actually having a death wish; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Read the full article here
The following recipe for raspberry streuseled muffins is from SurvivalBlog reader V.F.. She writes: “With raspberry season coming up, I thought that I’d share this recipe that was e-mailed to me by a good friend, two years ago. I have successfully doubled this recipe with no problems.” Ingredients 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt Slightly heaped 1/2 cup measure of granulated sugar 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided Half a medium lemon 1 large egg 2/3 cup plain unsweetened yogurt 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 8 ounces fresh or frozen raspberries (will measure from 1-2/3 to…