Posts by Brian Duff
American Furniture Classic | Home Concealment Furniture
(This is a product review I wrote American Furniture Classic’s, Home Concealment Furniture for RECOIL) As responsible gun owners, one thing we can usually agree on is the need for quality storage space for our firearms. Unfortunately, in many cases, quality storage also means less than affordable prices and a look that is better suited…
Read MoreWhat is Modern Monetary Theory
Many people are asking, “What is Modern Monetary Theory?” In short, Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is the most recent effort by our elected representatives to explain away and justify their reprehensible and destructive fiscal policies. Overview of What is Modern Monetary Theory When attempting to explain its reservations with Modern Monetary Theory, the understandably slanted In…
Read MoreNashville Bombing: Should We Expect Warzone Tactics at Home?
While many people are waking to a traditional Christmas morning of gift-giving, holiday cheer, and having a rare, stress-free 2020 day, a new tradition may be exploding across the United States. Unfortunately, that new tradition does not involve reindeer, Santa, or peace. Instead, our new tradition, the tradition of others such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and…
Read More2020’s Distractions to Your Safety, Security, and Preparedness
Whew, it’s August, and 2020 is providing just as many nutty distractions from our preparedness now as it was in January. While the ‘Rona continues to be a driving force in politics and our daily lives, most of us now accept it as part of our daily lives. Likewise, as politics heat up between President…
Read MoreAre You Prepared for What’s Next?
***Hard Love and Bummer Post Alert!*** I feel that it’s safe to state that life for most of us is more difficult now than it was only six months ago. While I hope and wish for the difficulties to end soon, not considering the alternative, even though I don’t want to, is not a safe…
Read MoreM4S 113: How to Spot Fake News
One of the critical abilities needed to master today’s world is the capacity to spot fake news. Knowing how to spot fake news helps purify the information we base our decisions upon. When we can do that, we make more effective decisions, which is pretty important when it comes to preparedness. Here we discuss: What…
Read MoreM4S 112: Lessons from the Mount St. Helens Volcano Eruption
On May 18, 1980, Mount St Helen’s which is located about 100 miles south of Seattle and 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we will talk about: The Eruption Geology & Tectonics Five Volcano Facts Why is this information helpful for preparedness? Hopefully, you don’t ever have to experience a volcano eruption.…
Read MoreM4S 109: What Complex Disasters Are Most Likely for You?
Let’s talk about some stuff that does it make people feel very comfortable-complex disasters. In this episode we will discuss: What is a Complex Disaster Preparing for Complex Disasters Complex disasters are an unpleasant thought, yet an important one to have none-the-less. Considering complex disasters from a “what-if?” mindset allows us to be one step…
Read MoreM4S 108: The Atlantic Says “We Should All Be Preppers”
In this episode, we’re going to discuss the Atlantic article, “We Should All Be Preppers,” by Bradley Garrett. Come along and see what he got right and what may be a little off-target. Never forget, you’re just one prep away. If you have any other thoughts or questions about social isolation mindset, please leave a comment…
Read MoreEpisode 107: Teams vs. Lone Wolfs
While the first Rambo was a great movie, it set a bad precedent for many people in the preparedness niche who now feel they can go it alone during a disaster or other difficult times. Since I first began prepping back in the ‘80s, there is always talk of people going solo during difficult times.…
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