by Survival Blog | Dec 8, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
Today marks the birthday of Eli Whitney, (1765–1825) the inventor of the labor-saving cotton gin, several firearms, and dozens of other mechanical devices. He was the first to demonstrate the advantages of fully interchangeable parts, in firearms manufacture. — We are...
by Survival Blog | Dec 8, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
JWR’s Introductory Note: This article is an update and substantial expansion to a piece that I wrote back in December of 2005. — The majority of SurvivalBlog readers that I talk and correspond with tell me that they live in cities or suburbs, but they would like to...
by Survival Blog | Dec 7, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
On a Sunday morning, in 1941, America was caught sleeping. Then, six decades later, there was that September morning, in 2001. Let’s pray that nothing like those days ever happens again. – JWR — The 2600 Upgrade PVS-14 night vision monocular/weapons sight sale at...
by Survival Blog | Dec 7, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
I requested a sample of the new Springfield Armory Ronin 1911 in 10mm as soon as I heard about it. Still, I had to sit and wait for my sample – this gun, in this caliber, is in great demand! Back in 1988, I owned the only 1911-pattern pistol chambered in 10mm at that...
by Survival Blog | Dec 6, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
Today is the birthday of RAF and RCAF fighter ace George Frederick “Buzz” Beurling. He was born in Verdon, Quebec on December 6, 1921 and killed in Rome Italy, on May 20th, 1948. There are a few books about him and one worth mentioning is his autobiography Malta...
by Survival Blog | Dec 6, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
While visiting a local church, I had an interesting experience, from a Safety/Security standpoint. My wife and I attended an organ recital at a church after they had installed a massive new pipe organ. The organ was centrally placed with a massive lighting system set...
by Survival Blog | Dec 5, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
On December 5th, 1964, the first Medal of Honor awarded to a serviceman for action in Vietnam was presented to Captain Roger Donlon of Saugerties, New York. Captain Donlon and his Special Forces team were manning Camp Nam Dong, a mountain outpost near the borders of...
by Survival Blog | Dec 5, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
I recently tested the Mossberg Marverick 88 Deer Pump in 12 gauge. It has a 24-inch smooth bore slug barrel with adjustable rifle sights, a three inch chamber, and six shot capacity with 2.75 inch shells. I found it to be a sturdy, reliable, and reasonably accurate...
by Survival Blog | Dec 5, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
The following recipe for Salmon Croquettes is from SurvivalBlog reader Mrs. Alaska. It can be made with salmon or any other canned (or fresh) fish. The versatile recipe below can be made completely with long-storage foods — or with fresh ingredients. The patties or...
by Survival Blog | Dec 4, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
December 4th is the birthday of Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, (born 1912) an AVG “Flying Tiger” volunteer pilot for the Chinese Nationalist government, WWII Marine Corps aviator, and Medal of Honor recipient. (He died January 11, 1988.) A proto-Redoubter, Pappy Boyington...
