I expect to resume operations on the 26th. Please hold off on emails, news tips, and comments, which i may or may not be able to approve unless I learn how to do it on my phone, and I really hope to be spending my time differently. I have an AmmoLand article on an Idaho … Continue reading "Gone Fishing"

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 I see that the news is awash with the tragic tale of a gal in Minnesota who was recently killed in an altercation with federal ICE officers in Minneapolis.

It's tragic.  The death of anyone is tragic.

In 37 years behind the badge, I was regularly trained on Use of Force during my yearly training.  It has become stenciled on my brain.  Louisiana law mirrors the law in much of the country.  Let's take a look at the law, shall we?  Louisiana Revised Statute 14:20 says in part:

A.  A homicide is justifiable:

(1)  When committed in self-defense by one who reasonably believes that he is in imminent danger of losing his life or receiving great bodily harm and that the killing is necessary to save himself from that danger.

There is nothing there that talks about the intent of the deceased. We cannot know what she was thinking, nor the state of her mind at the time of the incident.  All that is necessary is the perception of the officer that he was in danger of great bodily harm or death. 

Her death is tragic, no doubt. We will never know what might have happened if the officer did not use deadly force.  It is a question we need not ask. You might note that in Louisiana, at least, there is no difference in the law between a sworn officer and a common citizen.  The justification is there for anyone to use.

I'm just saying.

 1/13/26 Yahoo News.

Snoop Dogg proves he’s still in Hollywood’s good graces despite Trump controversy – Rapper received applause and cheers from the star-studded crowd while presenting best podcast award at Beverly Hilton ceremony [More] So, I guess the guy’s Teflon on his luring underage girls deal… Understandable.

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I’ll be out of office for the next two weeks and will post a “Gone Fishing” notice at the end of the work day. I’ll try to get to more news tips today if they’re sent in soon, otherwise, please don’t exert yourselves.

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I’ll be curious to see if Go Fund Me allows this to remain— if not, there’s no risk to donors and I’m sure other ways will be tried. [More] Looks like my curiosity’s been satisfied: At least I got the “No Risk” part right: Per Henry’s comment, I’ve suggested GiveSendGo to DeStefano’s friends. UPDATE via … Continue reading "I Guess My Money’s Not Good Enough…"

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Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor’s race after Rep. Stefanik’s exit [More] I somehow missed the whole drama, including her leaving after he sat on his hands. So who is this “Republican conservative” with the Don’s seal of approval? When it comes to gun control, he’s pretty much in lock step with Hochul … Continue reading "With ‘Republicans’ Like These…"

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Just before Christmas, the even more radical California State Bar imperiously advised the state’s 200,000 lawyers “Read it, declare it, mean it.” That ominous warning introduced the California Supreme Court’s Orwellian Rule 9.7 which requires every lawyer to attest that: “As an officer of the court, I will strive to conduct myself at all times … Continue reading "Making Lemonade Out of Lemons"

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John Petrolino profiles the major gun groups for Concealed Carry Magazine. [More]

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Google Tells 13-Year-Olds How They Can Disable Parental Controls [More] But they impose controls themselves if guns are involved. [Via Michael G]

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As Republicans for the first time outnumber Democrats in North Carolina and as we flirt with the supermajority needed to override anti-gun Governor Josh Stein’s inevitable vetoes, leftists have a new tactic: They are registering as Republicans… If successful, how do you think they will vote on gun bills? [More] Better than dopey old Vichycons, … Continue reading "The Shapeshifter Menace"

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1 in custody, 1 injured, after shooting on campus of Mott Community College [More] Doesn’t anybody read the rules anymore? Acts Of Prohibited Conduct Include, But Not Limited To … possession or storage of any weapon … on college premises or at college sponsored activities either on or off campus. So, what’s an attackee to … Continue reading "Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before"

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An article published on rollingout.com claims to “debunk” myths about guns with “real data”. All the “real data” used is from advocates who oppose the ownership of guns. [More] Meet the “MythBuster.“ Is this anything like the 419 Scam…?

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he Florida 2025 black bear hunt has been a flop as an attempt to manage the bear population in Florida. It may have been successful as a trial run on how to manage a bear hunt. Only 52 bears were harvested. To keep a stable population, at least 600 bears should have been harvested, probably 1500. About 15 % of a black bear population needs to be harvested to keep a stable population.   From myfwc.com:

There were 52 bears harvested during the 2025 bear hunt, which is a hunter success rate very close to other states with similar hunt parameters. All harvested bears were physically checked by FWC staff and bear response contractors, providing valuable data that will influence future management strategies. Analysis of the data collected is underway, and a full harvest report will be released in the coming months.

In 2024, 295 Florida bears were killed in vehicular accidents. One thing missing from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) press release is an estimate of the population of bears in Florida. This important number is essential when managing a wildlife population. The last official estimate is from 2014-2015, over a decade ago. An estimate was supposed to be done in 2025. The FWC now says a population estimate may be done by 2029. In 2014-2015, the estimate put the Florida bear population at 4,350 bears. In the 2019 Florida Black Bear Management Plan, the best estimate showed an expected bear population in 2026-2027 of 11,088. This is very close to the estimate of pre-Columbian bear population of 11,500.  These estimates do not include cubs.

The estimate of 11,088 bears is for the four largest subpopulations of bears in Florida. The three smallest subpopulations in Florida added another 238 bears in 2014-2015. Those populations have probably doubled in the last decade. Other than vehicle accidents, the largest killer of bears in Florida is the adult male bear. Adult male bears kill (and usually eat) about 1/2 of cubs before the cubs become independent. Boar bears almost certainly kill over a thousand bear cubs in Florida every year.

When adult male bears are harvested by human hunters, they kill fewer cubs. More bear cubs have a chance to become adults. To stabilize a bear population, about 10-15% of the adult bears have to be harvested every year. In Michigan, the bear harvest has been about 15% of the bear population for many years. The Michigan bear population continues to grow. Bear harvests in Michigan average over 1,700 per year, from a bear population of 12,000.  We do not know the bear population in Florida, because the FWC has been rather slow in measuring the population. Using the best estimate from the FWC plan published in 2019, there should be over ten thousand bears in Florida. To stabilize the bear population, the harvest should be about 1,500 per year.

Next year, if the FWC decides to stabilize the Florida bear population, they should issue at least 20 times the permit numbers issued in 2025, or about 3,000. If the proportion of success is the same as in 2025, about 900 bears would be harvested. This number is still to low to stabilize the Florida bear population, but it would provide more data to confirm success ratios for bear hunters.

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According to Sterling Heights police and county prosecutors, Bradley was attending the house party Saturday night at a residence on 14 Mile Road, west of Ryan Road, when he became involved in an argument with another guest inside the home.

Investigators said the dispute continued outside the home, where Bradley allegedly walked to the end of the driveway and began shooting at the home, striking the three victims.

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On January 13, 1404, The Act of Multipliers was passed by the English Parliament, forbidding alchemists to use their knowledge to create precious metals. (It was feared that if any alchemist should succeed, it would bring ruin upon the state.) — January 13, 1733: British officer James Oglethorpe and 130 English colonists arrived at Charleston, South Carolina — And January 13, 2023, China reported 60,000 COVID-19-related deaths in just over a month, while another report estimates 900 million people have been infected, 64% of the country’s population. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 122 of …

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Introductory Note: I purchased this kit for this article and I do not represent the Elenco Company. They have not paid me or provided any materiel for writing this article. This article is a review on the Elenco Model AM-780K AM radio kit. It was designed for students in an electronics lab class, and when I was working on my associate’s degree in Electronics Engineering the college I was attending issued us both the AM radio kit from this company as well as the AM/FM version of it. The knowledge I want to pass on here is that should you …

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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. Recent Redoubt Links Congrats to gun trainers Clint & Heidi Smith, who are opening a new shooting school at the Cody Shooting complex, near Cody, Wyoming. Video: 15 Wyoming Freedoms That Would Be Illegal Almost Everywhere Else. JWR’s Comment:  Interesting… It appears that they sped up the video by 10% or more, to match the short attention spans of some contemporary viewers. Breakthrough: Idaho Lab Produces World’s First Molten …

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“The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.” – Zig Ziglar

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 When I built this shop back in the winter of 201-2018, one of the things I built of scrap lumber was a temporary table that we could use as a cook prep area and to use as a serving table. Built from scrap 2x4s and plywood, it was never meant to become a permanent fixture, but it is so damned useful that it keeps being used even today.

A few years ago when reloading components were hard to come by, one of the powders that was seen relatively frequently on the shelf was Winchester 244, which is just ahead of Alliant Unique on Hodgdon's burn rate chart. When searching for loading data for Win-244 a common theme is that there is not much to be found.

I picked up a pound in 2024 and loaded a box of .38 Special 158 grain LSWCs but didn't do much with it. I mostly use Bullesye, Titegroup, and HP-38 in .38 Special, with some Unique thrown in for variety.

One thing I like about 244 is that like the other ball powders it meters consistently, so I wanted to find a use for it.

Another cartridge I load for is .44-40 WCF, which I shoot in a Cimarron Model P revolver, a Cimarron 1860 Henry rifle, and a Cimarron 1873 Sporting Rifle (all built by Uberti). Loaddata.com has data for Winchester 244 in .44-40, with 200 grain bullets ranging from 6.8 grains to 7.6 grains, and for 223 grain bullets from 6.5 to 7.4 grains, so today I decided to load some up.

Muzzle velocities for these loads range from around 928 FPS to a bit over 1,000 FPS from a 7" Colt Frontier Six Shooter, according to Loaddata.com. That's in the ballpark of what .44-40 will do with full charges of high quality black powder, e.g., Swiss.

I loaded 50 with a 200 grain RNFP from Desperado Cowboy Bullets and 50 with a 215 grain RNFP from Matt's Bullets, both over 7.0 grains of 244, which I dispensed using the No.9 rotor in my RCBS Little Dandy.

Performance of this should be similar to the Skeeter Load of a 250 grain Keith bullet over 7.5 grains of Unique in .44 Special, albeit with lighter bullets.

I'm hoping to try them out next weekend.

NOTE: Make sure you verify the load data before relying upon it, and if you use a Little Dandy do not rely on what my measure throws. Verify that yourself with a scale and your powder measure.

‘Disgusting’: Same professional protester allegedly found at nearly 100 different protests – ‘Here’s her saying ban guns, not drag. Amazing. This is her telling us that lies have consequences’ [More] As long as reward exceed disincentives…

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This post is the third in a series on how to make your home network harder to attack.  Here are links to posts one and two. 

Post two introduces the concept of a Firewall which is a device that lets you connect to the Internet without letting the Internet connect to you.  Firewall technology comes embedded in your Internet provider's device like a Cable TV modem.  A recent article does a comparison on a number of these devices.

If you look at the device it will look a lot like this:

Installing the device is really simple - red (labeled "WAN") goes to the outside which is untrusted, and yellow/WiFi go to your own devices which are trusted. 

Except nothing is as simple as that.  Your Internet provider actually owns the firewall device, it's not really yours.  Some providers run their own WiFi network for other subscribers who happen to be passing by - Verizon is notorious for this, and you will often find all sorts of WiFi networks called "VerizonXYZ" or some such.

So who is outside the firewall, and who is inside?  The question may sound pedantic but it's terribly important.  Fortunately there is something you can do about this.  

Ships used to sink all the time but this is pretty rare these days.  One major reason for this is that they are divided into compartments which are watertight - if the ship hits a rock (or, like the Andrea Doria gets rammed by another ship) only one compartment will flood and the ship can likely make it to port. 

USS South Dakota under construction

And it really is your firewall, although you'll have to buy it with cash money.  But your devices connect to your firewall's yellow network connections, or to your firewall's (NOT your provider's firewall) WiFi.

Now you don't have to trust your provider because their device doesn't have access to your internal "watertight compartment".

Linksys, Netgear, and TP-Link are low cost options, running $30 - $70 or so.

The first thing you should do is replace your firewall's operating system with dd-wrt:

DD-WRT is a Linux based alternative OpenSource firmware suitable for a great variety of WLAN routers and embedded systems. The main emphasis lies on providing the easiest possible handling while at the same time supporting a great number of functionalities within the framework of the respective hardware platform used. 

Here's a step by step tutorial on how to install dd-wrt on a Netgear device:

[UPDATE: Rick T in the comments says to check the dd-wrt website before buying a device, to make sure that the software supports that particular hardware.] 

Why go to this hassle?  Product longevity.  Consider a $60 Netgear device.  The profit margin on this to Netgear is probably $5.  You can't pay for a lot of enhancements or security bug fixes with that.  DD-wrt is an open source project with a bunch of passionate contributors.  I like my chances on having a viable, supported software five years down the road with them.  Not so much the device manufacturers.

So now you have a device you can trust for the long term.   We're not done yet, because there's all sorts of new tech evil that people want to use - Ring doorbells, Alexa, etc.  That's tomorrow.

Fears of a midterm blowout could push President Donald Trump into a “Civil War”-like response, a political expert has warned.[More] What “political expert”? Cute, the way they file partisan propaganda under “News”…

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Antifa Activist: ‘This Is What the Founding Fathers Gave Us the Second Amendment For’ [More] Guess he didn’t read the bit in the Constitution about “calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions.” [Via bondmen] Tangentially-Related UPDATE Liberals Think Antifa Isn’t Real. But It Is—and It Knows How … Continue reading "What, He’s Agreeing with WHITE SLAVE OWNERS?"

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Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal — employing hipster slang and evoking a call-and-response chant — on Friday called federal immigration agents “fake, wannabe” law enforcement and claimed their actions violate both “legal law” and “moral law.” [More] Coming from a DEI appointment presiding over a cesspool of corruption and incompetence, that’s rich. That’s the thing about … Continue reading "We’re the Only Ones Real Enough"

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Bessent Signals Crackdown On Dark-Money NGO Protests ‘Just Like We Did With The Mafia’ [More] A-yup. Tools of the One Percent ought to be a meme for the next No Brains rally. [Via bondmen]

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Trump’s Greenland push escalates as GOP lawmaker moves to make it America’s 51st state- Rep Randy Fine, who is introducing the bill on Monday, says he wants the US to acquire Greenland voluntarily [More] We sure giving two senators to 57,000 people raised in an aid-dependent European mindset culture is a good idea? I guess … Continue reading "Greenland with Envy"

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By Dave Workman Everytown for Gun Safety, the Michael Bloomberg-backed gun prohibition lobbying group, is pulling out all the stops in its campaign against H.R. 8, the bill which would make national concealed carry reciprocity a realty. Lately, Everytown has been flooding Facebook with advertising loaded with inflammatory assertions such as, “Our lawmakers should focus […]

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UPDATE: THIS FUNDRAISER HAS BEEN TERMINATED. Stand With Lawrence DeStefano in His Fight for Justice [More] Here are the details. I never ask readers to do anything I’m not willing to do, and I’m willing to spread the word and to pitch in. It doesn’t have to be a lot. Every little bit helps. Are … Continue reading "Our Turn"

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Oregon only has 4 million people. And like 20 percent of their voter registrations were bad? [More] “Our democracy”… So… when do we see the Kraken? [Via Michael G]

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Former DC cop sentenced to decades behind bars for child sex trafficking… Barnhill had previously served seven years in prison for similar crimes involving minors and resumed trafficking after his release… [More] I wonder how many were of Pelosi-endorsed voting age? [Via Steve T]

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WH Comms Director: "Did you get that picture of Bobby for the socials?"

Photographer: "Sure did, boss. All creepy and sinister just like you asked."

WH Comms Director: "What?"

The police and fire departments responded to the 6100 block of 18th Avenue at around 9 p.m. and learned about a dog biting a 36-year-old woman.

While family members, officers, and fire personnel were gathered outside the home, the dog escaped and attacked multiple individuals, including members of the Kenosha Fire Department.

A police officer, who has four years of law enforcement experience, discharged his firearm, fatally wounding the animal. The dog was actively and aggressively attacking and biting numerous residents, who were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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On January 12, 1528, Gustav Vasa, Gustav I of Sweden was crowned King of Sweden. He ruled for 37 years, and became known as the “father of the nation.” His coronation started a succession of 23 monarchs with many of them known as “Gustav/Gustaf”. Their current king, Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus, was born on April 30, 1946. He ascended the throne on September 15, 1973. Carl XVI Gustaf is the seventh king of the House of Bernadotte. He is the longest-reigning king in Swedish history. — And on January 12, 1913, after using other pseudonyms over the years, Josef Dzhugashvili …

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The Tyrant Design T.D.C. 002 Folding Knife has a 2.75-inch Tanto blade that is 0.13 inches thick at the broadest part of the spine. It has a black nitride finish and is made of D2 steel. The blade opens smoothly around a ball bearing pivot point using nicely textured thumb studs. It is secured in the open position by a liner lock. Jimping on the spine of the blade gives better control during delicate cuts. The grip of the handles is enhanced by textured EPDM rubber panels with a decorative chevron pattern. Chevrons on the accent spacer on the back …

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The following recipe for Rich Amish Cornbread is from SurvivalBlog reader Tractoguy.  He says: “I love the taste of cornbread, but don’t eat much of it because it is usually so heavy. This is the lightest, fluffiest cornbread that I have ever had, probably because of the sour cream in it.” Ingredients 1/2 cup wheat flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 egg 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup melted butter (1/2 stick) Directions Combine ingredients, mixing briefly. Pour the batter into a greased 7-inch square baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees …

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Today’s graphic: A map showing recent U.S. Internal Migration — The Geography of Choice. (Graphic courtesy of Reddit.) Note that majority of the states that are gaining population are conservative “Red” states.  Preppers moving to the American Redoubt, Texas, The Ozarks, and to the Cumberland Plateau undoubtedly were a contributing factor in these population shifts. The thumbnail below is click-expandable.       — Please send your graphics or graphics links to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted.

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“This, to me, is the ultimately heroic trait of ordinary people; they say no to the tyrant and they calmly take the consequences of this resistance.” – Philip K. Dick

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 This crock has been floating around for some time built on the myth that the gold fringe on the U S. flag in the courtroom is an Admiralty flag and therefore the judge has no authority on land 

I see a new variant is when pulled over, saying "Ian traveling, not driving " is supposed to immediately disable officer authority.  This used to be an ignorant white people's thing but it appears that as part of full racial equality, black people are increasingly buying into Sovereign Citizenship.

UPDATE: reader pointed me to a case called Hallstrom v. City of Garden City (9th Cir. 1993) where a woman pulled over for a vehicle defect claimed that did not need a driver's license to travel. The decision upheld that Idaho could require a license. Where Garden City got in trouble and had to pay damages was that they refused to release her on bail until she completed the booking process (I suspect she refused fingerprinting, which would be hard with a recalcitrant prisoner). Her rights as a "sovereign citizen" were never discussed. Her right to travel was never held to exceed state authority to require a driver's license.

 ICE Press Release:

Below are the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens that our brave ICE officers arrested, despite the efforts of rioters and sanctuary politicians to protect them: 

Hernan Cortes-Valencia, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with a final order of removal dated Dec. 1, 2016, who’s been convicted of sexual assault against a child, sexual assault-carnal abuse and four DUIs.

Sriudorn Phaivan, a criminal illegal alien from Laos with a final order of removal from March 8, 2018. He’s been convicted of strongarm sodomy of a boy, strongarm sodomy of a girl, another aggravated sex offense, nine counts of larceny, unauthorized use of a vehicle, four counts of fraud, vehicle theft, two counts of drug possession, obstructing justice, possession of stolen property, receiving stolen property, burglary and check forgery. He also has pending charges for two counts of receiving stolen property, flight to avoid prosecution or confinement and burglary.

Ge Yang, a criminal illegal alien from Laos with a final order of removal from Oct. 16, 2012. He’s been convicted of strongarm rape, strongarm aggravated assault against a family member, aggravated assault with a weapon, an additional sex offense and domestic violence involving strangulation.

1/9/26 Breitbart News: 

An unidentified protester outside the Whipple Building Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was interviewed about Wednesday’s ICE-involved shooting and said, “We have to show up with guns and end this.”

The unidentified protester accused ICE of shooting people “with no cause” and said, “We have to show up with guns.”

He continued, “We have to, there’s no way around it. I don’t care if I don’t have a Minnesota carry permit. I’m unarmed right now but this is the last time I show up to face these guys without a weapon.”

The unidentified protester said, “The time for peace is over. They fired the first shot; it’s time to end this sh*t by any means necessary.”

I am pretty sure the number of leftists prepared to cosplay at armed revolutionary is not huge.  The ones prepared to do so once the bullets start flying is much less.  (ThIs is true on our side as well.  There are just a lot more of us.)

If these idiots start actually opening fire, they will be amazed at how rapidly their media allies will desert them.  The greed that drives much of the progressive agenda (the Abortion and Gender Reassignment industrial Complexes) requires an operational tax leeching system and revolution will destroy that.  Also, open rebellion will give Trump legal options that will not work in the Left's favor.

Progressives just need to accept that they lost. 

Colt’s iconic “snake guns” have captivated revolver enthusiasts for decades, and Day 4 of Revolver Week delivers a head-to-head comparison that feels like a celebration of that heritage. In this video, the spotlight is on two charismatic variants of the modern Colt Python .357 Magnum — the classic 3-inch model and the more tactical Combat […]

Marques Griffin, 30, told police he heard a noise in his apartment on Robin Hood Lane Thursday morning and found a man in his living room.

Police say Griffin followed the intruder outside and fired three shots as the man ran away. The suspected burglar died at the hospital. 

Griffin is now being held at the Shelby County Jail.

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On January 11, 1571 Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II granted Austrian nobility freedom of religion. — January 11, 1966: 550 people died in landslides in the mountains behind Rio de Janeiro after a huge rainfall. — The 20th Anniversary SurvivalBlog 2005-2025 Waterproof/EMP-Resistant Archive USB sticks are available for Pre-Ordering.  Orders should start to be mailed in the last week of January.  To be sure that you get yours, order soon! — Although it is quite blatantly pro-monarchist, the only fairly complete coverage of the anti-Khameni revolution in Iran seems to be coming from the YouTube channel Tousi TV. – JWR …

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Effective January 1, 2026, the ATF eliminated the $200 tax on firearm suppressors. This change will undoubtedly encourage many shooters to purchase or make a suppressor. In this article, I will share information for those new to suppressors to be able to make an informed decision as to whether to pursue getting one (or several). As a disclaimer, I have no financial involvement with any companies or products mentioned here. What are firearm suppressors? A firearm suppressor is a muzzle device mounted on a shotgun, rifle, or pistol to reduce the sound made when the gun is fired. They are …

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The latest meme created by JWR: Meme Text: Learning Center Leering Center Learing Center King Learing Center News Links: Daycare accused of multimillion-dollar fraud shifts blame for ‘revealing’ mistake above its front door… as kids are suddenly ‘trucked in’. Minnesota’s infamous Quality ‘Learing’ Center is now closed, records show. Notes From JWR: Do you have a meme idea? Just e-mail me the concept, and I’ll try to assemble it. And if it is posted then I’ll give you credit. Thanks! Permission to repost memes that I’ve created is granted, provided that credit to SurvivalBlog.com is included.  

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“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, …

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1/8/26 Fox News:

Republican lawmakers are urging President Donald Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the Democrat warned he could deploy the National Guard in response to federal immigration enforcement actions in his state.

"Invoke the Insurrection Act. Arrest Tim Walz," Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., said in a post to X on Wednesday evening. 

Miller’s calls to apply the law, which gives the president powers to arrest suspects obstructing federal law enforcement, follow Walz’s suggestion that he might deploy the National Guard to push back on President Donald Trump’s use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

As member of Congress pointed out, calling out the National Guard to resist federal law enforcement is what started the Civil War. It is also what Democrats did when ordered to integrate public schools. Does Tampon Tim want to find out what military extraction feels like?  Trump can go ahead and federalize the Minnesota National  Guard and then they report to him, not Elmer Fudd.

 Have y'all been watching the crap going on in Iran over the past couple of days? It's hearting up and it looks like the people might overthrow the mullahs.

I'm sure that the violent spasms are not over yet, but it seems that the Iranian people might get their country back.

Let Freedom Ring

1/8/26 New York Times:

U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009 as Tariffs Reshape Trade

The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink in October after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports, the latest data showed.

 If you are not clear on why this matters: every dollar that goes over there beyond what comes back is available to buy stuff here: land, factories, stock.  Regular trade deficits lead to gradual absorption of our economy in foreign sometimes unfriendly hands.

12/24/25 Guardian (just before the fertilizer hit the fan):

In December, the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, said the hijab was crucial “to preserve the dignity of women and to restrain very strong and dangerous sexual urges”, heralding the start of a new push to enforce the dress code laws.

Within days, the security forces intensified their hijab enforcement. The organisers of a popular marathon race in Kish Island, off the southern coast of Iran, were arrested and accused of “violating public decency” for allowing women to run unveiled.

If the only think that keeps Muslim men from raping women is the face and other epidermal parts are covered, what does that say about the effectiveness of Muslim moral teaching?

I understand the desire not to provoke unnecessary lust, but if Ahmad can see the skin around her eyes, he can certainly imagine her lips and other parts a little lower.  Maybe Ahmad just needs blinding?  I think the ayatollahs may have a serious projection problem.