144:1 sends the latest patch design, Resistor Version 3, available for pre-order. Get yours now. This version was designed as a collaboration between 144:1 and myself- we hope you like it as much as we enjoyed making it! Also still available- the always fashionable Resistor Version 1 & 2 as well as a ton of …
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The Chest Rig, in my opinion, is one of those indispensable pieces of field kit that every Rifleman should have. Deuce Gear, or Second Line Kit, is a must for any man of action- to haul ammo and other critical items, it's evolved over time from the humble web belt and pouches to a chest …
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Long ago I recall a conversation I had with a Professor of English, who had more degrees and blind utopian zest that was good for him. "Do you know the difference between fiction and good fiction?" "Plausibility?" I replied dryly, half caring. "In a sense, yes. Plausibility, or the suspension of disbelief is one which …
There's no doubt about it in my mind and the minds of many- Drones on the modern battlefield are having the same impact as the advent of the motorcar and the machine gun. It is becoming exponentially easier for small groups to take off-the-shelf equipment and modify it closing the gap between non-state actors and …
In the same vein as the last post on 'bugging out' and a lot of the un-reality that surrounds it, the very real crossover skill of conducting a personnel recovery, or at a minimum, how to link up with friendlies, needs to be taught in lieu of the "look at muh bugout stuff!!!" that frequently …
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My friend JC Dodge has authored and commented on a few well-done pieces on a perrenial Prepper topic- The Bugout- and while each of those takes are well done in their own right, I thought I'd share my two cents for what it's worth including my own real-life bugout. Go take a look at the …
Shura: (shūrā) is an Arabic word for 'consultation'. It is a gathering of Leaders among a Tribe or Group which contemplates an issue, agrees upon a solution, and rallies their groups towards that goal. The agreement reached provides the community's consent to action, recognizing the authority of the community and accepting the burden of consequence. …
These days, nearly exclusively, when someone brings up survivalist communications, the default always resigns to some sort of chinese dual bander with the added justification “because its cheap!” Nevermind the fact that the build quality is junk and the thing will likely fail the person using it sooner rather than later, they keep being bought …
...It's Field Day Weekend! There's not a better time that this weekend to get on the air- even better if you're doing it outdoors. It's looking to be a wet one here, but a good time nonetheless. If you're a new operator, old operator, or fence sitter I strongly encourage you to at least work …
Nearly two years ago, back when this blog was in its infancy and I was getting into my writing groove, I posted this regarding the importance of Data Books and especially why a Survivalist or Right Wing Malcontent should take the time to compile them. Why Should I Take The Time To Bother With All …
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