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Merry Christmas, everybody.

When the angels went away from them to heaven,

the shepherds said to one another, 

“Let us go, then, to Bethlehem

to see this thing that has taken place, 

which the Lord has made known to us.”

So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, 

and the infant lying in the manger.

When they saw this,

they made known the message

that had been told them about this child.

All who heard it were amazed

by what had been told them by the shepherds.

And Mary kept all these things,

reflecting on them in her heart.

Then the shepherds returned,

glorifying and praising God 

for all they had heard and seen, 

just as it had been told to them.

-- Luke 2:15-20

At last it begins. After an Advent of preparation, the joyful season of Christmas is finally here. The last piece of our holiday decorations — the Christmas tree — was completed on Christmas Eve. While the trimmings, both inside and out, are set in place over the course of several weeks, the tree remains the capstone, traditionally finished just in time for the Feast itself.

Our celebration will continue through the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6, as it always has. Each year, I find it a small but familiar disappointment to see lights and decorations vanish the day after Christmas. It seems that many no longer regard the birth of Our Savior as an event worthy of more than a single day of rejoicing. Christmas is not a day, but a season — one worth celebrating fully.

"Adoration of the Shepherds" by Gerard van Honthorst. (OSV News photo/Bridgeman Images)

I wish all of you a very merry and blessed Christmas. May the joy of Christmas remain with you throughout the year.

They arrived and found one person, only identified as a 25-year-old man, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, firefighters said. 

LAPD detectives said that the incident stemmed from an attempted robbery. They believe that three people attempted to rob a man, who shot one of the suspects. The other two suspects are believed to have run from the area following the shooting.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. 

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To those who are celebrating the Advent of our Lord and Savior, the team at SurvivalBlog wishes you a peaceful and meaningful Christmas. For those who choose to celebrate our Lord through the Biblical feasts, stay safe and warm. Our prayer is that each and every one of you enjoy the family time and stay safe on the roads. — 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 be used for any of their one, …

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(Continued from Part 1.) THE BASICS OF TRAVELING BY THUMB To be successful, a hitchhiker must consider several things: 1. Appearance 2. Destination sign 3. Traveling light 4. Gender and group size 5. Having a map 6. Weapon 7. Food and water 8. Money 9. Just can’t get a ride 10. Shelter APPEARANCE Appearance is the single-most important qualification if you want to catch a ride in a timely manner. The first time hitchhiking home from college, I caught a ride right away, possibly because it was near the university and I looked like a college kid trying to get …

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SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from JWR. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. In today’s column, satellite ‘dogfighting’. U.S. and Chinese Satellites are ‘Dogfighting’ in Orbit Blog staff member Tom Christianson suggested this Washington Post article: Why U.S. and Chinese satellites are ‘dogfighting’ in …

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“After defeating the armies of Antiochus, the Maccabees said, ‘Let us go up to cleanse the sanctuary and dedicate it.’  They “…sang hymns and praises to Heaven, for He is good, for His mercy endures forever.” – From the apocryphal 1 Maccabees. 4:59, 24  

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I thank all of you who have given me the gift of your time and wisdom, whether it has been by sending me stories to help illustrate the preciousness of rights endowed by our Creator, by sending a word of encouragement, by educating and helping me grow (either by confirming or correcting my assumptions), or … Continue reading "Merry Christmas, 2025"

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“‘Workers of the world unite’ — unless it affects our bottom line?” [More] Do union members labor under the illusion that career leftists are interested in championing them? What about gun owning union members?

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12/23/25 Guardian doing its best to rain on the parade and not quite successful:

"The US economy surged over the summer, the commerce department announced on Tuesday in one of the final snapshots of the nation’s finances to be released in 2025.

"Gross domestic product (GDP) – a broad measure of the value of goods and services – rose at an annualized rate of 4.3% over the third quarter, far higher than expected and its fastest rate in two years.

"The surprisingly strong growth “reflected increases in consumer spending, exports, and government spending that were partly offset by a decrease in investment”, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis....

"The US economy has demonstrated resilience in a year of extraordinary challenges. Trump announced sweeping tariffs in April on the US’s major trading partners and while he has watered down or rolled back many of the levies, the uncertainty they have caused has rattled businesses and consumers.

"The US economy contracted in the first quarter of 2025 as businesses tried to get ahead of Trump’s threatened tariffs with an unprecedented surge in imports. But GDP growth soon recovered, spurred on by massive investment in artificial intelligence and robust consumer spending."

Yes, we need to cut government spending to reduce the deficit and stop adding to the national debt.  But all the doomsayers about Trump’s tariff policies are looking increasingly wrong 

 Ya gotta love a good dispatcher.  As a long-time street cop, we depended on dispatchers to tell us what was going on, and those folks could make or break a shift, simply through their ability to communicate and their knowledge of what we needed on the ground.

I worked the road before data links in the vehicle.  I didn't have a computer, only a radio. I couldn't see patrol notes or call volumes. All I knew was what the dispatcher told me.

So we come to this little lady, who professes to being a dispatcher.  And that's funny, right there.  Go ahead and click on it.

I never knew anyone who kept and alligator in his shop, but I did know one guy who kept a big, nasty gnarly cur in his shop.  During the day, the dog slept on a cushion in the office. During the night, the dog had the run of the place. Sometimes the owner would come in in the morning and find blood on the floor near an open window.

The yeast rolls are rising in the oven, and I have a ham in the smoker.  Family will start showing up closer to noon.  Y'all have a Merry Christmas.

I had never heard this story, but it's true.  US and German soldiers lost in the Battle Of The Bulge had Christmas dinner together rather than killing each other, all due to a good German Hausfrau who had had enough of war on Christmas.  You have to jump ahead to around 6:30 for the story - before that, it's mincemeat pie recipe from the WWII US Army Field Cookbook (which also seems pretty interesting). 

And while it's not (quite) Christmas yet, Hans Gruber is fixin' to fall off of Nakatomi Plaza.

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 The Arkansas Capitol

On November 14, 2025, the Arkansas Attorney General (AG), Tim Griffin, clarified Arkansas law about the legal carry of firearms. The three question to be answered included: publicly owned buildings or facilities, the legal definition of an "athletic event" is in Arkansas law, and what type of carry is prohibited in statutorily prohibited spaces. The questions were asked by The Honorable Sonia Eubanks Barker, a Republican state representative with a pro-Second Amendment reputation.

AG opinions are not binding on judges. They are statements of what the Attorney General believes the law to be. They are often taken into account by prosecutors when determining whether to prosecute in a given circumstance.

AG Griffin's response was detailed and encyclopedic. It is well crafted and an excellent read. The response explains Arkansas statutory law about the carry of firearms in considerable detail. The response also explains some of the intricacies of law and statutory interpretation. In addition to the lengthy response, the AG  provides brief summaries of his findings. AG Griffin found:

1. Arkansas statutes do not prohibit the open carry of firearms in municipal parks or athletic events. The statutes prohibit concealed carry at athletic events, and both open and concealed carry in municipal buildings and facilities unless the person has a endorsement to the Arkansas Concealed Carry permit showing they completed required training.

2. Athletic event is defined.  “athletic event” refers to organized sports activities—such as games, contests, or practices affiliated with school, leagues, or other entities—and does not include unorganized play."

3. The prohibited places list for concealed carry in A.C.A. § 5-73-306 only applies to people carrying concealed weapons. There are numerous other statutes which contain more general prohibitions on the carry of weapons generally, whether openly or concealed. People with the endorsed Arkansas Concealed Carry permit are exempted from many of the prohibitions on concealed carry in A.C.A. § 5-73-306.

The laws governing where loaded concealed firearms may be legally carried in Arkansas have a long history as the legislature struggled to reform old law to be more compliant to the Second Amendment.  Arkansas today is a Constitutional Carry state. People who may legally own firearms may legally carry handguns in most public places, openly or concealed, without a permit. The intricacies of the law are in what places the legislature has designated where loaded firearms are not legally permitted at this time.

The Arkansas Legislature has approved a ballot measure to amend the Arkansas state Constitution with a strong protection of the right to keep and bear arms.

Analysis:

The statutes referred to by Arkansas AG Griffin were enacted, in large part, as incremental changes to reduce the number of "gun free" zones in the state of Arkansas. A person who intends to carry firearms for defense of self and others in Arkansas is advised to read the statutes and read AG Griffin's opinion on the statutes.  Such reading will help to educate them about areas where carry of firearms are prohibited. 

Obtaining a state endorsement on an Arkansas Concealed Carry permit significantly reduces the number of prohibited places in Arkansas law. The endorsement is available through certified Arkansas firearm safety instructors and requires eight hours of training including live fire. The courses cost about $100 to $150 and require at least 100 rounds of ammunition. Renewal of the license is required every five years. A renewal course is required, which is reported to take about 30 minutes for a fee of about $40. Arkansas permits/licenses are only available to Arkansas residents.

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Gun Watch

A caller, who resides in the building, informed dispatch that an individual was attempting to break into his apartment and that a firearm was discharged, according to the release.

When officers arrived, they found a 35-year-old gunshot victim lying outside the apartment where the reported attempted entry occurred, according to the release.

Officers began administering medical aid until Kankakee Fire Department EMS arrived. The victim was taken to a local hospital, where the victim was later pronounced dead, according to the release.

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On December 24, 1651, Jan van Riebeeck departed for the Cape of Good Hope to˜found the first permanent European settlement in southern Africa. — And on December 24, 1818, the Christmas carol “Silent Night” composed by Franz Xaver Gruber was first sung at St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, Austria. — 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 be used for any of their one, two, or three-day course (a $1,095 value), A Peak …

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In case the Powers That Be ask our opinions about how the world as we know it should end, I’m going to recommend the slow-motion kind that takes a few weeks, rather than an instantaneous welcome-to-Teotwawkiville atomic explosion or EMP. That will give die-hard preppers time to top off their supplies and buy that extra pallet of Thin Mints, but more importantly, give those with a bug-out retreat time to get there before the final SHTF events usher us into TEOTWAWKI. For those who find themselves up Schumer Creek with no reliable means of travel to their bug-out location; for …

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Our weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Reader F.J. suggested this food for thought, over at Big Think: America’s post-apocalyptic maps reveal eerily familiar fault lines.  (Image Credit: ThaDrummer at DeviantArt.) o  o  o Reader J.L.S. wrote: “Good evening Mr. Rawles I want to make a recommendation for you to add to your list of books on your Bookshelf …

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“I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of history. Jesus Christ is easily the most dominant figure in all history.”  – H.G. Wells

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 12/23/25 Guardian:

The US economy surged over the summer, the commerce department announced on Tuesday in one of the final snapshots of the nation’s finances to be released in 2025.

Gross domestic product (GDP) – a broad measure of the value of goods and services – rose at an annualized rate of 4.3% over the third quarter, far higher than expected and its fastest rate in two years.

Clearly, Trump’s policies are not hurting us much. 

By Dave Workman The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against the District of Columbia, challenging the ban on so-called “assault weapons” and asserting the defendants “have acted and are continuing to act in blatant disregard to our Constitution and the rulings of our Nation’s highest court.” The case is known as United States […]

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 12/22/25 BBC;

On Monday, the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) recalled its parliament to debate a raft of new laws such as banning the phrase "globalise the intifada", limiting the number of guns one person can own, and greater police powers for protests.

NSW Premier Chris Minns said some may feel the changes had "gone too far" but they were needed to keep the community safe.

As usual with progressive thinking they are overapplying an idea.  The rest of us recognize this as prejudice.  Only a small number of gun owners and a small number of pro-rape protesters are a problem, so lets ban everyone  

 U.S. v. Harrison, 153 F.4th 998, 1022 (10th Cir. 2025) citing Second Amendment Limitations and Criminological Considerations.

Pothead convicted under 18 USC 922(g)(3).  The citation is to the article Don Kates and I wrote about disarming suspect groups with no awareness that the intoxicated were not generally disarmed, even temporarily, back then.  

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The department said the caller was able to push the suspect back outside and secure the door. The caller told dispatch he believed the suspect with under the influence of drugs or intoxicated.

“While officers were attempting to gain access to the property through secured gates and fencing, the caller contacted dispatch again, stating the suspect had opened a window and was attempting to enter the apartment while yelling at him and his family,” FSPD said.

The department said the caller then fired one shot, and the suspect left the window.

Officers, who had arrived shortly after the first call, found the suspect, later identified as Wayne Nance, roughly 50 feet from the caller’s apartment door with a single gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Deputies said the investigation revealed a man from Mauldin drove to the home in an attempt to persuade a woman in the household to return with him to his home. Officials said the two had previously been in a non-marital relationship and after separating, the woman returned to her family on Coffee Road.

Officials reported the man drew a weapon, but other people at the residence removed the weapon from him. Deputies said the man then drew a second weapon and began firing, striking the woman and the two men at the home.

The sheriff’s office said another man at the home fired shots at Gibbs, but no one was injured by this.

Deputies said the woman and one of the men underwent surgery and are now “stable but serious condition.” The second man was treated and released.

According to officials, Gibbs drove away from the residence and stopped his vehicle in the parking lot of an elementary school on Coffee Road. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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By Larry Keane For 15 years, the annual Giffords “Gun Law Scorecard” has been promoted as a definitive ranking of states doing the most to keep their citizens safe from criminal misuse of firearms. Legislators cite these scores during hearings; activists use them as “proof” of policy successes and media outlets repeat the grades ad […]

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On December 23, 1913,  US President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act into law, creating the central banking Federal Reserve System. This law granted extraordinary monetary and economic power to a private banking cartel. The destruction of the purchasing power of the U.S. Dollar was a key result. (It has declined 98%, since 1913.)  I recommend the book The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve. – JWR — December 23rd is the birthday of Founding Father and Supreme Court Justice John Jay. (Born 1745, died May 17, 1829.) — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we …

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Author’s Note: I am not affiliated with Glock or the Glock Sport Shooting Foundation other than volunteering as a range officer at their matches and shooting their matches. JWR likes to say that owning a gun doesn’t make you a shooter any more than owning a surfboard makes you a surfer. You need to learn, train, and practice. Practical pistol disciplines such as International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) are outstanding ways to practice, but they can be intimidating to the novice. That’s where the Glock Sport Shooting Foundation, or GSSF fits in. Glock started …

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This weekly column features media from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. Today, a Creative Commons photo by Justin Fincher of Glacier National Park, Montana.  The “Weeping Wall” can be seen alongside the Going To The Sun Road at the far right side of the photo. The thumbnail below is click-expandable. American Redoubt Links of Interest Massive Train Derailment Occurs 17 Miles Northwest Of Cheyenne.  (A tip of the cowboy hat to D.S.V. for the link.) Video: Big Sky Country – …

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“The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation.” – Charles Haddon Spurgeon

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By Dave Workman Jack Schlossberg, grandson of assassinated President John F. Kennedy and would-be New York congressman, has suggested states with pro-Second Amendment gun laws should be penalized for crimes committed in New York with guns from other states. The New York Post is reporting that Schlossberg, running to succeed retiring Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12th […]

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