JWR’s Introductory Note: This is an update to an article that I wrote for SurvivalBlog back in June, 2008. It includes an adenda from my first wife Linda (“The Memsahib”), who passed away in 2009. 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 stress that a key to survival is not what you have, but rather what you know. (See my Precepts of Rawlesian Survivalist Philosophy web page.) In part, I wrote: Skills Beat Gadgets and…

On this day in 1941 — also a Sunday — Japanese bombers launched a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, precipitating the entry of the United States into World War II. — On December 7, 1972, American astronaut Eugene Andrew Cernan commanded the last crewed flight to the Moon, effectively ending the Apollo program. — — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 122 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three-Day Course Certificate. This can…

Glock’s new product reveals have long been the subject of speculation and amused derision, owing in large measure to their unpredictability and the nuanced innovations of the new products. “A .22 LR-cal. pistol? That’s the new gun?” or “A 10 mm? So what?” Of course, non-Glock enthusiasts also claim each new Glock is essentially just like all the previous Glocks. Granted, Glock sort of set itself up for this when it embraced “Perfection” as its marketing watchword. How do you make wholesale changes to something you’ve previously claimed was perfect? Well, the new GEN 6, “V” series Glocks are about…

With 1,375 rounds of .22 Long Rifle ammunition, the stackable, reusable Federal BYOB .22 LR Ammo Bucket is sure to keep even the most ardent shooter of rimfire handguns or rifles busy for a while—even if there’s more than one new gun under the tree. The 36-grain, copper-plated, hollow-point bullet load is suitable for hunting small game, target shooting or plinking. And with 1,260 f.p.s. of muzzle velocity, it delivers enough speed to retain more than 1,000 f.p.s. out to 100 yards. Price: $136. Contact: Federal Premium Ammunition; (800) 831-8100; federalpremium.com. Read the full article here

In the world of concealed-carry and self-defense handguns, 2025 may be “The Year of the Comp.” The value of a muzzle compensator on a duty or concealed handgun has been recognized by many handgunners, and manufacturers have been quick to give consumers what they want. Turkish manufacturer Tisas is joining those ranks with its new-for-2025 Duty Comp, Carry Comp and Tactical Comp. PX-9 compensated models have a single port in their barrel and slide. All three pistols are based around Tisas’ PX-9 2.0 striker-fired, polymer-frame, 9 mm semi-automatic pistol, as imported into this country by SDS Arms. Common features include…

In this episode of the Guns Podcast, host Brent Wheat and co-host Roy Huntington tackle the absurd and often dangerous world of gimmick self-defense weapons. The post Slingshots to Blowguns: The Worst Self-Defense Ideas Debunked – #312 appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

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Modern western culture is an absolute anomaly in the history of human civilization. If one studies the principles and doctrines of nearly every other society and empire around the world, you will not find one that allows mass immigration of foreigners with contrary ideologies. You will not find one that allows foreigners to migrate without strict assimilation and loyalty. From the Arab states, to China, South Korea, and Japan (until recently), to India and beyond, every culture maintains a sense of cultural supremacy. There is an absolute expectation that newcomers will adapt to political policies, belief systems, social norms, etc.…

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On December 6, 1884, an aluminum capstone was set atop the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.. (In the 1880s, aluminum was still rare and considered precious.) At 555 feet, this made it the tallest man-made structure in the world, overtaking Cologne Cathedral. — December 6, 1534: Quito, Ecuador, was founded by Spanish colonists on the ruins of an Incan city. — And on December 6, 1917, the French munitions cargo ship SS Mont Blanc collided with Norwegian SS Imo in the harbor of Halifax, Canada. The resulting explosion killed at least 1,700 and injured more than 9,000 people. This event…