You could say I have been gearing up over the past few weeks. Here is a picture of some of the new acquisitions for my various kits.
Recent Purchases
Yet More New Acquisitions
UPS, What Battery Backup can do for You
Electronic devices like computers, monitors, routers, and modems need a supply of electrons (aka “electricity”) to operate. Power outages, brown-outs, spikes, surges, and the like can take place anytime but are most likely during a disaster. So having a battery backup like an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) makes a lot of sense.
APC Back UPS Pro 1300
9mm
What is the best defensive round for a pistol? The FBI Training Division has done extensive testing on this subject and issued a report to the law enforcement community.
Credit: Likes n’ Gripes
National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, so we will feature additional resources every day to help you become better-prepared.
Many of the resources and links will be familiar to regular readers but good information is worth repeating. I will also include information from other sources that may be useful. Stay tuned…
Full Stop
In case anybody needs a reminder about why bugging out may not be viable, I present to you a picture from my smart phone on Friday afternoon.
Arizona SR-87 at Milepost 220
Terrorism, on the Down Low
What if a Muslim man was killing gay men and nobody knew about it?
Credit: Fugitive.com
Big Government Begat Big Law
Be careful what you ask for, you might get it.
Credit: Ricochet
One could say that Big Government begat Big Law. Jon Gabriel over at Ricochet delves into this issue and delivers this gem:
A state dedicated to ever-expanding rules requires ever-increasing enforcement. For years we’ve seen SWAT-style raids over organic farming, zoning violations and minor drug infractions. We meekly accept “free-speech zones” on college campuses and at political conventions, in which dissent is corralled into cages and supervised by armed guards.
The expansion of the state naturally encroaches upon the rights of the governed, which creates mistrust between the two. As we have seen in Ferguson, MO, this can have harmful affects that are felt far beyond that community’s boundaries.
Disorder, Chaos, and Firearms Ownership
What happens when those who protect and serve are unable (or unwilling) to do so? For free people, that means bearing arms to protect yourself, your business, and your community. When law enforcement stands down, armed citizens need to stand up. Like this guy in Ferguson, MO.
Standing Guard
I don’t think this store is going to be subject to looting on his watch.
Civilian MRAPs, Coming to Your Town!
Not long ago I saw this vehicle on a flatbed while I was getting my car washed. I don’t know where this particular MRAP was going but my guess it was to a town near you.
One MRAP, slightly used…
The Heavy Hand of the Law
Behold the heavy hand of the law. Yes, these are (ostensibly) civilian police officers operating within the US. Welcome to the new reality in law enforcement.
Credit: Breitbart