None Dare Call It Treason

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T17:53:12Z

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We’re the Only Ones Misconducting Enough

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T17:44:57Z

There are currently 22 open misconduct complaints against the Minneapolis chief of police, who himself has criticized a “lack of accountability” when it comes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. [More] That lump’s got as many stars on his collar as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. [Via Michael G]

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When Seconds Count

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T17:35:34Z

As details emerged, students voiced concerns about their safety and the university’s response, calling for faster and clearer communication. Many expressed frustration with how Northeastern handled the incidents, saying they turned to social media and peers to fill information gaps left by delayed and sparse official alerts.  [More] Everything but realize what they’re going to … Continue reading "When Seconds Count"

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Our Fiends Across the Aisle

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T17:21:41Z

Democrats’ tantrums resemble nonsensical petitions listing infantile grievances… [More] And in spite of all that, don’t be surprised if Republicans blow the midterms and use that to build momentum for ’28. [Via bondmen]

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PolitiF_d

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T17:17:16Z

PolitiFact isn’t a fact-checker; it’s a narrative enforcer. [More] You don’t say. Now do Wikipedia and Snopes. [Via bondmen]

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The Way Things Oughta Be

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T17:08:15Z

Of course, it should be noted that the full-auto sears are already illegal under federal law. Possession and the manufacturing of them is also illegal under New York law. There are already plenty of laws about those, and yet, they do nothing. [More] Which, if you think about it, is the right thing to (not) … Continue reading "The Way Things Oughta Be"

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Can’t Be Trusted with Social Media

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T16:59:30Z

Emerald intentionally made eight separate Facebook posts in which he threatened to injure President Trump [More] “injure,” hell, he threatened to kill him. What must he want for Trump voters? That’s a new category. Funny, what’s considered a “community standards” violation over there. Oh, apparently one went too far. [Via bondmen]

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A Woman’s Prerogative

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T16:29:04Z

Gun Ownership by Gender in 2026: Closing the Gender Gap [More] Now close the How They Vote Gap.

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The Only Thing Systemic is the Fraud

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T16:07:33Z

Colorado Springs Man Sentenced for Hate Crime Hoax That Probably Flipped the City’s Mayoral Race [More] Think anyone who voted based on that will admit they’re a sucker? Yemi’s one of those Nigerian immigrants I just talked about. And talked about earlier. [Via Michael G]

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Eliminating Gun-Free Zones

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-04-06T15:40:35Z

Secretary of War Hegseth has reversed long-standing policy prohibiting soldiers from carrying personal firearms on base. 4/3/26 Ammoland reports:

According to a media release from Hegseth’s office, the undersecretary of war for intelligence and security will be responsible for updating the War Department Manual, which lays out physical security measures for the DOW. This update “will authorize permitting officials to review service member requests to carry personally owned firearms.”

In his video, Hegseth states, “If the rejection of an application is necessary, the rejection shall be in writing and explain the objective, clearly describable, and individualized basis for such decision. The review shall be a dispassionate and commonsense application of applicable law and standards.”

There might be aspects of a particular soldier that justifies not allowing him or herself to be armed, although i find myself wondering why you would trust such a person with arms in an official capacity.

So… Birthright Citizens?

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T15:31:00Z

Last week, the DOJ charged siblings Ann Mary Zheng and Alen Zheng for allegedly trying to attack MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL. The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced they are children of…illegal aliens! [More] Give it a generation, they said. They’ll be just … Continue reading "So… Birthright Citizens?"

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In a Koon’s Age

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T15:17:25Z

So… sneak in universal background checks/end private sales. And then ban semiautomatics. And so on and so forth. I have a simple question too, Senator Koons: If I say “No” and mean it, what are you prepared to have enforcers do to me? [Via Keith B]

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I saw that

by Commander Zero in Notes From The Bunker on 2026-04-06T15:05:49Z

A friend of mine turned me on to the Silky saw a while back and I was very impressed. It’s basically a gigantic folding knife that has a saw blade instead of a knife blade. But it cuts wood like … Continue reading
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A Right Delayed

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T14:54:00Z

Appellate court says Maine’s 3-day waiting period on guns is likely constitutional [More] Who’s infringin’? We’re burdenin’. Conspiracy to deprive of civil rights should be a capital crime applied to judges. I don’t have time to check all the confirmation roll call votes for Biden appointees Lara Montecalvo and Seth Aframem and Obama appointee O. … Continue reading "A Right Delayed"

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A Conspicuous Absence

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T13:45:47Z

2026 BFA-PAC Grades and Endorsements for the Ohio Primary [More] Nothing to say about the main event? I have. In a way, the silence is a positive– it may show the leadership is aware of member sentiment, that not all are kneejerk swallowing the establishment line, and that they want to keep their options open.

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Rules and oppression for thee but not for me

by Midwest Chick in Midwest Chick's Place on 2026-04-06T13:40:45Z

The niece and great-niece of the now-thankfully deceased Major General Qasem Soleimani of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard just got the ‘find out’ part of ‘fuck around’. Not only did they have their green cards pulled, they are now in ICE custody and are headed out of the country. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now […]

Carlstrom / Juhasz Concealed Sleeve Gun

by Ian McCollum in Forgotten Weapons on 2026-04-06T13:27:45Z

Available at Morphy’s here: https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/_N__E__CARLSTROM_SLEEVE_PISTOL__ANY_OTHER_WEAPON__-LOT665729.aspx In 1929 Elek B. Juhasz of Lebanon PA patented this sleeve gun. It is a single-shot, manually cocked firing mechanism with a screw-on barrel and is worn on the inside [...]

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Commiesense Gun Safety for Kids

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T13:12:07Z

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, center, tries out a new pistol at a factory producing pistols and other light arms at an undisclosed place in North Korea Wednesday, March 11, 2026… The daughter is thought to be about 13 years old and named Ju Ae. … Continue reading "Commiesense Gun Safety for Kids"

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BILL WILSON’S “GUNS, SHOOTING AND HUNTING”

by Mas in on 2026-04-06T13:00:30Z

I first met Bill Wilson at my favorite shooting match, the old Second Chance Shoot now known as The Pin Shoot, in 1977. (www.pinshoot.com) The man has impressed me ever since. He won that event more than once, along with many others, and established himself as a world class shooter. Bill founded the International Defensive […]
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Free Speech and Guns

by Joe in The View From North Central Idaho on 2026-04-06T13:00:00Z

Quote of the Day Brits surrendered their firearms in 1997. Less than 30 years later, they’re being arrested for Facebook posts. That’s not “safety.” That’s the speed of tyranny once a government knows its citizens can’t push back. When people … Continue reading
In an interesting series of interviews, Michelle Cerino talks to former pro-shooter Vera Koo about topics that pertain to Vera’s success and life story. Find out how Vera’s advice about how to be a good Chinese wife could translate into modern day marriage tips.

An Easter Message

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-06T12:53:02Z

Gunmen on bikes storm Nigeria village on Palm Sunday, killing at least 20 [More] You wonder how they can continually get away with it. Yes, but Colion Noir is the son of Nigerian immigrants, some will argue, as if the exception of one who qualifies as meeting the intent of the Preamble makes the rule … Continue reading "An Easter Message"

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Back to the Meme Mines!

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-04-06T12:31:00Z




MO: Person Shot 15-Year-Old in Self Defense

by Dean Weingarten in GUN WATCH on 2026-04-06T12:26:00Z

The first shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of South Grand and Park Avenue at the BP Gas Station. Police say a 15-year-old was shot multiple times and is in stable condition at an area hospital.

Police say their preliminary investigation indicates the 15-year-old had pointed a gun at someone, and that person fired in self-defense. Police say the shooter is cooperating with investigators.

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NC: Charlotte - Homeowner Fires at Intruder, Intruder runs Away

by Dean Weingarten in GUN WATCH on 2026-04-06T12:24:00Z

Speaking on camera, the homeowner told WSOC he "immediately began shooting" after coming face to face with the intruder in a hallway. He said his only focus was protecting his family. According to his account, the person ran from the home, and he could not say whether the suspect had been struck. The homeowner declined to share more details while the investigation is still underway.

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Tab Clearing...

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-04-06T12:13:00Z

A Fresh Look

by Pawpaw in PawPaw's House on 2026-04-06T12:06:00Z


 A fresh look at an old friend.  I drank it during college, and it is still a staple on many shelves across the world. How they can produce this bourbon at this price point still confounds me.  It's nothing special, nothing exotic, it simply falls squarely where it should.


I have to go into town tomorrow, and I need to pick up a bottle to put in the shop cabinet.

Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 388: Super Safe?

by Weerd Beard in Weer'd World on 2026-04-06T09:00:11Z

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a Secret Service agent who shot himself while on Jill Biden’s security detail; massive non-compliance with the Canadian “buyback” of prohibited firearms, and talk that it may force the Government to confiscate them; … Continue reading

Preparedness Notes for Monday — April 6, 2026

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-06T07:05:52Z

On April 6, 1652 Cape Colony, the first European settlement in South Africa, was established by the Dutch East India Company under Jan van Riebeec. — April 6, 1768: French explorer Louis-Antoine de Bougainville’s expedition arrives in Tahiti, claiming it for France and naming it New Cythera. — This new Southwestern Oregon listing at SurvivalRealty.com caught my eye: Turnkey Off-Grid Survival Compound — Rogue Valley — Water, Power, Food, Multi-Family Ready. — Our feature piece for today is by Field Gear Editor Tom Christianson. — We now need entries for Round 124 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. More than …

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Henry Lever Action Supreme in 5.56 NATO, by Thomas Christianson

by Thomas Christianson in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-06T07:04:58Z

A rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO probably offers the most widely available and varied selection of ammunition in America today. A quick visit to cheaperthandirt.com revealed a total of 144 different ammo options in a variety of bullet weights available in 5.56 NATO or .223 Remington at the time of this writing. These options also tended to be more economically priced than ammunition for other center fire rifle chamberings. Rifles chambered in 5.56 NATO also tend to produce negligible recoil and are generally light and easy to carry. Factors like these make rifles chambered in 5.56 NATO attractive options for …

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Recipe of the Week:

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-06T07:03:42Z

The following recipe for Reduced-Carbohydrate Trail Mix is from SurvivalBlog reader F.C.. Ingredients 2 cups mixed dry-roasted nuts. (Any combination of peanuts (not truly a nut), almonds, hazelnuts, and/or pistachios.) 1 cup toasted seeds, unsalted. (Such as pumpkin, squash, and/or sunflower seeds.) 2 ounces unsweetened shredded coconut. 1⁄2 cup raisins and/or craisins. Sneak in a few M&Ms, if desired. Directions Just measure, and mix it up! STORAGE This stores best in airtight containers. — Do you have a well-tested recipe that would be of interest to SurvivalBlog readers? In this weekly recipe column, we place emphasis on recipes that use …

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SurvivalBlog Graphic of the Week

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-06T07:02:51Z

Today’s graphic: Northern European flags share the same Christian cross design. (Graphic courtesy of Reddit.) 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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The Editors’ Quote Of The Day:

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-06T07:01:57Z

“We are living on the brink of the apocalypse, but the world is asleep.” – Joel C. Rosenberg

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A gal from church was clearing out her fleet of PCs too primitive to run Windows 11 and I told her that I needed something that was 64-bit that could run Linux. It has 32GB of RAM, and several TB of both hard disks and SSD--far in excess of what LinuxCNC needs.

It had no built-in parallel port. LinuxCNC needs a real Centronics parallel port for timing reasons. I bought a PCIe parallel port made by StarTech. LinuxCNC would not control the mill! Searching for guidance gave me only a sensation that the parallel port might have the wrong address. Supergrok saved the day. It helped me find that the built-in parallel poets are at 0x3F8. This rang a bell from when I wrote a terminate-and-stay-resident PC-DOS (stop laughing) program that intercepted data going to the parallel port and converted Epson control codes to Postscript. It was wonderfully elegant in how it allowed programs with no Postscript support to use Apple LaserWriters 

Changing one of the LinuxCNC setup files to talk to the parallel printer at 0xC010 and problem is solved.

Complicating this was that F2 (enter BIOS) and F12 (boot from somewhere besides hard disk did nothing. It turned out that unless your monitor was hooked up to a DisplayPort monitor, they did nothing except assume you wanted to reinstall Windows. So I dug up an HDMI to DisplayPort cable. (I never throw away cables that might be useful in the future. The 1Mbps Ethernet cables were obsolete.)

Miklós Rózsa - Overture to Ben Hur

by Borepatch in Borepatch on 2026-04-05T16:55:00Z

When it was released in 1959, Beh Hur became the second highest grossing film in history (behind Gone With The Wind) - saving MGM from bankruptcy.  It won an astonishing 11 Academy Awards, including best musical scoring by composer Miklós Rózsa. 

It's good music for Easter.  I hope that you (like we) are enjoying it with family. 

Jewish Man Saves Family from Attack in Florida

by Dave Markowitz in Blog O'Stuff on 2026-04-05T16:44:00Z

Here's another recent example of why Jewish Americans must embrace and exercise their right to keep and bear arms as protected by the Second Amendment. Being a defenseless victim is NOT a Jewish virtue. In fact, it is against Jewish law.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-charged-antisemitic-hate-crime-miami-beach/3790877/

My book "Guns for Jews" discusses why being armed for self defense is in accordance with Jewish law, and provides resources for those new to owning and carrying a firearm. The link goes to the free PDF on my Google Drive.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18GXFERy8nH1iM6ERtLs-PXX3qXDo5C0K/view?usp=drive_link

Flex

by Pawpaw in PawPaw's House on 2026-04-05T15:14:00Z

 I found this over at Instapundit this morning.

Evidently, the US is building a temporary runway about 50 km from the Iranian city of Isfahan. Ostensibly to fly out the Iranian nuclear material once the US takes possession of it. Isfahan is a large Iranian city, with about 2.2 million population.  The fact that the IRGC can't challenge it is a huge testament to their current ineffectiveness.

This is a huge logistical flex. To build a usable runway while under an active bombing campaign. If the US really wanted to flex against them, they would park a working Burger King on the end of the ramp. Next to the NCO club, with a stripper pole.

I Want to Believe This Was a Leftist Playing Dumb...

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-04-05T14:45:40Z

but realistically, how many leftists played Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?

The Straights of Hormuz

She probably has no clue that the Strsits of Hormuz has nothing to do with sexual orientation. 

A Basket of Memes!

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-04-05T14:23:00Z




That Missing Airman

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-04-05T13:11:00Z

 4/5/26 CNN:

Hiding alone in a mountain crevice behind enemy lines, the injured American airman knew exactly what to do: survive and evade.

For more than a day, the weapons systems officer whose F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down inside Iran avoided being captured by encroaching Iranian forces. At one point, he scaled the rugged terrain to a ridgeline 7,000 feet above sea level, equipped with little more than a pistol, a communication device and a tracking beacon.

It was into the high mountains that a team of American commandos, accompanied by US aircraft dropping bombs to clear the area, swarmed to locate the officer, bringing him and themselves to safety.

Fraud? No, Just Excellent Health Care

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-04-05T13:03:00Z

4/2/26 CBS News:

The FBI arrested a married couple Thursday accused of fraudulently billing Medicare for $7.45 million while running a hospice with a survival rate reported to be more than 97% after five years. They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News.

A high survival rate at a hospice provider is one of a series of red flags identified by state auditors for fraud because most people enter hospice care in the final stages of a terminal illness. In past cases of fraud, operators were found to be using false or stolen identities to collect federal reimbursements for palliative care.

This depressing chart shows more than $1 trillion dollars of Medicare spending in 2024. Other coverage reports that the task force examining this hospice fraud was named "Never Say Die."

You wonder how much of our hopeless deficits might disappear if the fraudsters were defanged.  Also, how many people in need of medical care are shunted aside by the fraudsters.

Quote of the Day The average American today lives better than John D. Rockefeller did in 1926. That is not an exaggeration. It is a fact. Rockefeller could not fly across the country in five hours. You can for $200. … Continue reading

Automotif DCXVII...

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-04-05T12:39:00Z


Driving home from TacCon I made a point of pulling over and photographing this Snow White 1958 Edsel Ranger 4-door sedan in Pryor, Oklahoma. (It was parked outside the same shop where I snapped that '57 Dodge wagon back in 2022.)

This is only the third Edsel I can recollect seeing in the wild, with the others being a '58 Citation and a '59 Ranger.

If you want to read the definitive story on Ford's Edsel debacle, it's Bonsall's Disaster in Dearborn: The Story of the Edsel.

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Puyallup police officers responded to a domestic violence call in the 1200 block of 31st Street NW shortly after 9 a.m. on April 2. 

A family dispute that began in a home spilled outside, and the three people ended up in a neighbor's driveway and garage. 

The suspect, identified as Guanlao through medical examiner records, was armed with a handgun and shot the two women, according to police.

The owner of the home where the shooting occurred intervened, shooting Guanlao. Guanlao died at the scene.


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CA: Tehachapi - Homeowner Shoots, Kills Burglary Suspect

by Dean Weingarten in GUN WATCH on 2026-04-05T12:04:00Z

Around 6:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of a burglary in progress in the 19000 block of Alta Vista Avenue. 

They arrived to find the suspect — identified only as male — suffering from a gunshot wound, officials said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The Joy of Easter

by David in Musings Over a Barrel on 2026-04-05T12:00:00Z

“He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said.”
-- Matthew 28:6

With these words, spoken by the messenger of God, the reality of the Resurrection was revealed to the world. The empty tomb proclaims that death and sin have been conquered. Each time I reflect on the Resurrection, I’m struck by the awe the women at the tomb must have felt that morning — confusion, fear, and overwhelming joy. I also find myself wondering what passed through the minds of those who had persecuted Him — those who believed they had silenced Him, only to be confronted with a truth they could never hide nor coverup.

And yet, even in the light of the Resurrection, the Prince of Darkness continues his work in this world. His followers — whether willing or unwitting — carry out the evil one’s designs by twisting truth, sowing confusion, and offering false promises. Evil is repackaged as good, deception cloaked in virtue. As the enemy works to blur moral lines, we see truth distorted, morality mocked, and genuine love mislabeled as hate. Through persistent attacks on faith, freedom, and the sanctity of life, the spiritual battle still rages.

But today, we celebrate the fulfillment of Our Lord’s promise. On this most glorious day, fear is vanquished and hearts are lifted. The Resurrection reminds us that the ultimate battle between good and evil has already been won. For three days, it seemed as though Satan had triumphed — but three days are nothing in the face of eternity. Easter is our strength and our hope. It empowers us to persevere through trials, resist temptation, and stand firm in the face of persecution.

Wishing you a blessed and joy-filled Easter. May the light and joy of the Resurrection remain in your heart throughout the year.

Happy Easter!

"The Resurrection of Our Lord", Gallery of Tapestries, Vatican Museums



[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]

Sunday Meme Drop

by Midwest Chick in Midwest Chick's Place on 2026-04-05T10:30:00Z

Thanks to my meme buds!

Nope

by Commander Zero in Notes From The Bunker on 2026-04-05T07:35:20Z

The weather Saturday was actually quite nice and wolud have been ideal, at least weather-wise, for a trip to the Beta Site. But, dang it, I just didnt have all my ducks in a row in terms of having my … Continue reading

Preparedness Notes for Sunday — April 5, 2026

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-05T07:04:00Z

On April 5, 1242, Russian Prince of Novgorod Alexander Nevsky defeated the Teutonic Knights on the frozen Lake Peipus between Estonia and Russia. This became known as the Battle on the Ice. — April 5, 1424 Scottish King James I returned to Scotland after 18 years of detention at the English court. During his captivity in England, James married Joan Beaufort, a cousin of Henry IV. On 28 March 1424, a ransom agreement amounting to £40,000 sterling, after deducting a dowry payment of 10,000 marks, was established in Durham, with James affixing his personal seal to the document. The king …

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Stocking Items for Barter, by Big John

by SurvivalBlog Contributor in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-05T07:03:01Z

Along with all of the other items that a seasoned Prepper has, barter items are critical. You undoubtedly will need items that you forgot to stockpile during the good times. This area of prepping needs to be approached with the same meticulous logical order as all of your other prepping gear. Your trading partner, the one with those critical items that you need to survive must be satisfied. You’ve gotta have stuff that he really needs, not just stuff that fit into the category of general prepping items. He may have no need for ammo but desperately needs antibiotics. So …

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JWR’s Meme Of The Week:

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-05T07:02:45Z

The latest meme created by JWR: Meme Text: NASA Really Dropped The Ball On This One… They Neglected To Also Include A Disabled Non-Binary Multiracial Asian-Latino-Tribal Citizen News Link: Artemis II crew includes first woman, Black astronaut and Canadian ever flown to moon. 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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The Editors’ Quote Of The Day:

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-05T07:01:00Z

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of …

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Boomershoot Chemicals

by Joe in The View From North Central Idaho on 2026-04-05T04:15:02Z

Today, I moved 2,000 pounds of chemicals from my brother’s shed to the Boomershoot explosives production facility: There are some chemicals left over from 2025 so there will be plenty of targets this year. I also inventoried other supplies, checked … Continue reading

Project Hail Mary

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-04-05T03:53:25Z

The most pleasure I have had in a movie theater in many years. Thought-provoking, often funny, clever dialog and evidence that playing opposite an actor made of rock can work well.

No foul language, no gratuitous violence (some nasty bacteria have a bad end), and nothing that would you would not want your children to see or hear 

Cops and AI – enabling more tyranny

by TPOL Nathan in The Price of Liberty on 2026-04-05T01:00:00Z

[Here is a truly evil example of jack-booted thugs abusing information technology. A guest commentary from Matt Insley with our own added comments. A warning for us all.] It’s a July 2025 morning in rural Tennessee. Fifty-year-old grandmother Angela Lipps … Continue reading

Where's Borepatch?

by Borepatch in Borepatch on 2026-04-05T00:14:00Z

The Queen Of The World's son is visiting for Easter, along with his best buddy Mario from Basic Training.  The weather was perfect, and so we met up with one of his High School buddies who happened to be here:


Anna Maria Island, off Sarasota Bay.  The High School buddy brought a drone and took this photo.  Yeah, I'm down there somewhere.

Man, I love Florida. 

This year’s big shooting event is May 1, 2, and 3. It is a smorgasbord of shooting goodness. You do not need to participate every day. Choose the events you want. See Boomershoot.com and the entry site for details. I … Continue reading
Scientists Tracking the Microplastic Pollution Just Realized They Were Measuring Their Own Lab Gloves We should not underestimate the prevalence of microplastics. They are everywhere—in our rivers, our lungs, and even in our blood. But researchers tracking this global pollution crisis … Continue reading
After a day of fasting and abstinence on Good Friday, I traditionally enjoy a stout and a cigar in the evening. After all, the monastic tradition of sustaining oneself on “liquid bread” during fasts dates back to the Middle Ages.

I reached into the cellar for a bottle of Bourbon County Brand Stout, this one from the 2024 release. For such an imposing beer, I selected an equally rich cigar — The Wise Man Maduro from Foundation Cigars. A few of these Toros have rested in my humidor for just shy of two years, making them roughly contemporaries of the beer.

Pollen hung thick in the evening air when I stepped onto the porch. Despite having dusted things off the day before, a yellow film coated the furniture — and my sinuses.

Still, the evening called.



The Bourbon County Brand Stout is an annual release from Goose Island Beer Company, aged for about a year in bourbon barrels from distilleries such as Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, Four Roses, and Wild Turkey. At a formidable 14.7% ABV, it has become a benchmark for barrel-aged imperial stouts.

The beer pours thick and indulgent, offering bold notes of chocolate, vanilla, espresso, and toffee. Undertones of dark cherry weave through a bourbon-like warmth, all carried on a dense, velvety mouthfeel. It could easily be called dessert in a bottle — if dessert were on the Lenten menu. The rich aroma alone cut cleanly through any pollen-induced haze.



The Wise Man Maduro is a standout from Foundation Cigar Company. The 6 x 52 Toro features a dark, reddish Mexican San Andrés wrapper over Nicaraguan binders from Estelí and Jalapa, with fillers from Estelí, Condega, and Jalapa.

Medium to full in body, the cigar opens with notes of bittersweet chocolate and bold espresso, accompanied by a subtle red pepper spice. From the outset, the pairing with the stout feels natural and well-aligned. 

As the smoke progresses, the flavors deepen. The chocolate becomes creamier, while a dark fruit sweetness emerges, reinforcing the dessert-like quality of the experience. The spice builds slightly toward the final third, adding just enough contrast to keep things engaging.



The interaction between the Bourbon County Stout and The Wise Man Maduro proves to be near perfect. Chocolate and coffee notes echo between sip and draw, each enhancing the other without becoming either bitter or cloying.

With blues music playing softly in the background, time seemed to slow as I sipped and smoked. Aside from the persistent assault of spring pollen, the session was effortless. The cigar burned flawlessly — no relights, no touch-ups — maintaining an even burn even when left to rest.

After two years in the humidor, it remained in peak form.

As the cigar neared its end, I glanced at the time and realized that two and a half hours had slipped by. That, perhaps, is the surest sign of a truly exceptional smoke and sip — and a fittingly contemplative close to Good Friday.

Cheers!


[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . This week we have a pretty mid article. More accurately, a mid-bore article. In the American rifle silencer market, most of the action is in the 556/762 space, or up in the .45-caliber range. But there is a range of .36-caliber silencers that can pair with midbore rifle rounds.
Available and shipping now: https://www.headstamppublishing.com/licensed-troubleshooter Licensed Troubleshooter: The Guns of James Bond is a celebration of the most fascinating small arms wielded by one of the world’s most acclaimed action heroes, 007. This in-depth analysis [...]

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I don’t typically blog here on weekends, but this is too rich and relevant to recent posts to pass up. [Via WiscoDave] Relevant UPDATE Oh, and this is every bit as rich, if not richer: Thank you to our Christian communities for the contribution you make.

The post We’re the Only Ones Across the Pond Enough first appeared on The War on Guns.

Quote of the Day SAF fully supports Secretary Hegseth’s decision to enable our service members to be able to carry personal firearms on military bases, with any denials requiring a written explanation. SAF believes any “gun-free zones” are constitutionally questionable, … Continue reading

Authorities said Brooks was driving with her 8-year-old daughter, 4-year-old son, and their dog when she came across a van pulling a trailer.

Video captured by surveillance cameras showed the van pulling over to let Brooks pass, but she stopped her car and started yelling at the other driver.

Investigators said Brooks eventually took a pistol from her car, which led the other driver to grab his own gun and shoot her.

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More Ranting about AIWB

by SLG in pistol-training.com on 2026-04-04T11:00:00Z

My AIWB posts from last year generated some strong opinions from both sides of the issue, and this is a good example of how the facts don’t care about your feelings. My time at Tac-Con last week reinforced my position on the issue. In my classes, I get pretty competent shooters, people who are safe […]

Saturday Meme Drop

by Midwest Chick in Midwest Chick's Place on 2026-04-04T10:30:00Z

Thanks always to my meme contributors.

Meme Dump!

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-04-04T10:23:00Z




Preparedness Notes for Saturday — April 4, 2026

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-04T07:04:34Z

Today is the 101st birthday of famed Navy fighter pilot Royce Williams. It is great to see him still alive and kicking!  Williams was just recently awarded the Medal of Honor. The now-declassified story of his aerial combat over Korea against Soviet-piloted MiGs is fascinating reading. It is summarized in Wikipedia. Here is a brief excerpt from his biography: “The story of his battle with the Soviet MiGs led to Williams being debriefed at the time by admirals, the Secretary of Defense, and a few weeks later by newly inaugurated President Dwight D. Eisenhower. These authorities decided to cover up …

The post Preparedness Notes for Saturday — April 4, 2026 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

Looking Back at My Flight Training Adventures (Circa 1970), by H.L.

by SurvivalBlog Contributor in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-04T07:03:07Z

Editor’s Introductory Comments:  Most regular SurvivalBlog readers recognize the initials H.L.  She has been one of the blog’s most loyal and prolific volunteers, sending news and information links since around 2010. I am confident that she spritely lives to a three-digit age. But when she does pass away, I hope that her gravestone will be inscribed: “Always a Maverick.” – JWR At age 83 now. I have some very unusual memories of my early life.  I did not lead the conventional life of an American woman born in 1942.  Conventional is fine. However, there was something in my soul that …

The post Looking Back at My Flight Training Adventures (Circa 1970), by H.L. appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

Editors’ Prepping Progress

by Avalanche Lily in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-04T07:02:09Z

To be prepared for a crisis, every Prepper must establish goals and make both long-term and short-term plans. In this column, the SurvivalBlog editors review their week’s prep activities and planned prep activities for the coming week. These range from healthcare and gear purchases to gardening, ranch improvements, bug-out bag fine-tuning, and food storage. This is something akin to our Retreat Owner Profiles, but written incrementally and in detail, throughout the year.  We always welcome you to share your own successes and wisdom in your e-mailed letters. We post many of those — or excerpts thereof — in the Odds …

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The Editors’ Quote Of The Day:

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-04-04T07:01:40Z

“And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you. Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house: And if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls; …

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Alberta – shall be free?

by TPOL Nathan in The Price of Liberty on 2026-04-04T00:00:00Z

Can Alberta vote to "stay free" and leave Canada? Continue reading
Precision shooting at distance is an unforgiving discipline. Every variable compounds, and it’s easy to blame the wrong one(s). A rifle tilted even two or three degrees from true vertical will cause what shooters call cant error. Bullets don't simply fly sideways; they arc away from your point of aim in a predictable but punishing way. At 300 metres, this can put a round noticeably off to the side of the target. Spirit levels and bubble levels have been the traditional answer, but they demand that you look away from your optic, they have no feedback speed, and they give you no data to analyze later. Enter Shooters Global Pulse and Pulse Pro.
Every now and then, you see products that catch your interest. Today’s Photo of the Day features the Cyelee BULL X PRO, a large-window reflex optic designed for handgun use with an RMR footprint interface. The oversized viewing window, measuring roughly 34.5 × 26 mm, provides an expanded field of view compared to many compact pistol optics.

Trump’s Ballroom

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-04-03T23:17:31Z

4/3/26 New York Times article (behind a paywall, I opened the link in a private tab) reports the ballroom is really a shed for a very deep, very secure underground bunker.

Getting private sources to pay for the shed was clever. I doubt any of our enemies thought it was just a ballroom.

There is nothing more inherently Fudd-coded than a lever-action rifle. Lever guns bring to mind images of post-war deer camps, or classic ammunition advertisements of broadbrim-hatted shootists facing down grizzlies, or bagging a ram across a rocky canyon. Of course, the classic lever guns in those adverts are always open-sighted. No scopes for the frontier!

Putsch Responds to Firearms News’ 2A Inquiry [More] He walks the talk. Also: There’s a real difference for Ohio gun owners to consider in the primary.

The post Casey Putsch for Ohio Governor: The Real Deal When It Comes to Guns first appeared on The War on Guns.

According to His Nature

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-03T19:15:00Z

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism from local politicians and onlookers on social media over comments he made that critics say places blame on guns rather than criminals in an incident involving the shooting death of a 7-month-old child in Brooklyn. [More] Well, yeah…

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Shameless Plug

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-04-03T19:05:27Z

The April 2026 issue of Firearms News, featuring my articles “Disparaging Armed Citizens Undermines Trump Administration’s Credibility” (p. 22) and “Cekada Heading ATF Still a No-Win Scenario for Gun Owners” (p. 26) is now available at diverse, equitable, and inclusive newsstands throughout the Republic.

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