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Whatever happened to the right to be left alone?

Nov 29th, 2012 | By
Whatever happened to the right to be left alone?

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was written in order to keep the government from invading the right to be left alone–today known as the right to privacy. The Framers who wrote the Constitution, and Jefferson and his colleagues who insisted on the Fourth amendment among others, had suffered grievously at the hands of
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USMC Bans All Polymer Magazines

Nov 29th, 2012 | By
USMC Bans All Polymer Magazines

Marine Times reports that the USMC ban on all non GI magazines is now official … Polymer rifle magazines, preferred by many combat troops for their durability, have been banned by the Marine Corps, according to a new administrative message published Monday. Effective immediately, only standard-issue 5.56mm metal magazines are approved, according to the message,
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Basic Flashlight Techniques

Nov 29th, 2012 | By
Basic Flashlight Techniques

Today’s small, compact, yet sturdy, tactical lights, using lithium batteries, are a vast improvement. They are so handy that they should be a part of every defensive kit. Still, having a good tactical light and knowing how to use it are two different things. What follows are three of the more basic defensive flashlight techniques.
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Christmas Idea

Nov 29th, 2012 | By
Christmas Idea

Christmas is coming soon and gift Ideas are being thought of and bought, and this Christmas I have an idea for you. As a stocking stuffer how about a First-aid and CPR class taught by Bear Flag Trading Co. or a UTAH & ARIZONA CCWCarrying a Concealed Weapon class for you and your prepperOne who prepares family. For all
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Pakistan claims it has test-fired a nuclear-capable missile

Nov 28th, 2012 | By
Pakistan claims it has test-fired a nuclear-capable missile

ISLAMABAD –  Pakistan’s military says it has successfully test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. A military statement says the Hatf V or Ghauri missile was launched Wednesday from an undisclosed location. It says the missile can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads over a distance of 810 miles. Pakistan has
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Let’s Talk: Rice to Meet With GOP

Nov 27th, 2012 | By
Let’s Talk: Rice to Meet With GOP

Three top Republican senators are scheduled to meet Tuesday with Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice, as Rice continues to be discussed as one of the top candidates to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when Clinton steps down next year. Rice, after facing intense Republican scrutiny and criticism for her initial comments on the
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Life-Saving Skills

Nov 27th, 2012 | By
Life-Saving Skills

At some point survival is going to come down to whether or not you know how to perform basic life-saving techniques. You may have the soul if a warrior, the heart of a champion, and know how to defend yourself and your family, but injuries will happen. The chances of facing a medical emergency increases substantially and
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GOP Lawmakers Break Tax Pledge To Avert Looming Fiscal Crisis

Nov 26th, 2012 | By
GOP Lawmakers Break Tax Pledge To Avert Looming Fiscal Crisis

More congressional Republicans are breaking a long-standing pledge to oppose tax increases before returning to Washington on Monday to avert a looming fiscal crisis with a deal that increasingly appears impossible to reach without changes to the tax code. The decades-old pledge from the Americans for Tax Reform group has been signed by 238 House
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Bug Out Bag / Emergency Supply Bag

Nov 26th, 2012 | By
Bug Out Bag / Emergency Supply Bag

When ever you face a disaster like earthquake, hurricane, tornado, flood, or even when the SHTFSh!t Hits the Fan, there are certain supplies you should have on hand that will be valuable in these and many situations. Some say relief workers will be doing there best to assist everyone and maybe they will but given
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Congress Under Pressure to Reach Budget Deal, Avert Fiscal Cliff

Nov 25th, 2012 | By
Congress Under Pressure to Reach Budget Deal, Avert Fiscal Cliff

Congress returns to Washington on Monday with mounting pressure to reach a deal that would cut the federal deficit and avert a mix of $500 billion in tax increases and federal spending cuts by January 2. Awaiting them is an American public uneasy about potential tax hikes or perhaps losing some of their benefits from
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