From the Desk of John Rourke – October 31st, 2014
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! If you are looking for a scary movie to watch tonight – or over the weekend – check out Incidious: Chapter 2. It is on Netflix and can be rented at a local […]
Month: October 2014
Tractor Supply LED Emergency Light
Went to my local Tractor Supply to get my dogs favorite treats. While walking around looking at all the goodies I came across this multi-LED flashlight priced at $4.99. It came with batteries and had […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – October 30th, 2014
HAM radio update: I will be taking classes from my local HAM club in December then testing for my licence once the class is over. Looking forward to it so I can actually do some […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – October 29th, 2014
I am about done reading Day by Day Armageddon. Next up is The Remaining – a sorta “zombie” book recommended by longtime reader “Fred”. After reading the more than 1,900 positive reviews I am really […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – October 28th, 2014
The “lone wolf” attacks that ISIS is calling for – and it appears to be getting – is another solid reason to carry a firearm at all times. Exercise your 2nd Amendment Rights if local laws […]
Photo slideshow……Enjoy!
Hey all – Every so often I throw together a few pictures I gather from my travels across the Internet. Last time it was all guns – this time a combination of things. Hope you […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – October 27th, 2014
Getting ready to get back to my Filipino Stickfighting class. They are Thursday nights at 8:00pm but the last couple months I have missed them due to my son’s football games. Have been taking Balintawak […]
The Panhandle Rancher speaks……THE FRANCHISE
THE FRANCHISE Upon the Ballot Box hangs our future well being and prosperity. I write this in the aftermath of the recent brave action by the Sergeant of Arms of the Canadian Parliament, whom having […]
Press Release and Excerpt – EBOLA: Understanding and Preparing for an Outbreak
Now Available, By Alex Smith – EBOLA: Understanding and Preparing for an Outbreak The 2014 West African Ebola Outbreak has spread into Europe and the United States. The WHO admits that this crisis will […]
Gault on…..Terry Blount’s Prepping for Less
Rourke: The following is in response to Terry Blount’s article “Prepping for Less”. I’ve been saying it for some time now, all to many should expect and prepare for diminished returns on their […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – October 24th, 2014
BREAKING NEWS: Confirmed Ebola infection in New York City. The 33 year old man is a doctor who treated Ebola patients in West Africa. He reportedly began to experience a fever and gastrointestinal problems and […]
Prepping for Less
by Terry Blount According to the US government most people are dealing with a financial squeeze. Two out of every three citizens are now living from paycheck to paycheck… that means that two […]
Infographic: Bug Out Bag Checklist
I enjoy looking at some of these “infographics”. Infographics can provoke thought and educate – but there are some pretty ridiculous ones out there as well. Infographics can be seen on all kinds of things […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – October 23rd, 2014
Last year I went to the Uwharrie National Park on an off-road trip with some friends. I drive a stock Jeep Wrangler 2-door and was told we were going to stick to the easy trails. […]
Survival Biscuits?
I wrote this awhile back over at SeasonedCitizenPrepper.com. Figured many of you have not seen it as it is buried deep within the archives. To see it in its original form click HERE. Food is […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – October 22nd, 2014
I appreciate you stopping by and visiting here on ModernSurvivalOnline.com. Took the family to my brothers place in Georgia for the weekend. If you are not a long time reader you may not be aware […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – October 21st, 2014
I am hoping to get a new Guest Post Contest going soon. I am currently securing sponsors. If you have something to share go ahead and warm up that keyboard. Submissions can be sent to […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – October 20th, 2014
Saw several types of .22LR at Wal-Mart on Saturday – CCI Mini-Mag 40-grain Standard Velocity boxes of 100 for $7.97 which is a good price but I didn’t want standard velocity. They also had 50 […]
Ebola Information from AlertUSA Threat Journal
Via the latest issue from ThreatJournal.com: Infected Nurse Exposes Hundreds In Multiple States Obama to Bring Foreign Ebola Victims to U.S. National Guard and Reserve Activated Between Oct 12-17, 2014, AlertsUSA issued the following […]
11 month test – canned crackers
My wife made some no-bean chili the other night. Stuff is fantastic but I must have saltine crackers to go with it. She said we were out……EXCEPT those ones in the jars sitting in the […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – October 18th, 2014
I am mostly AFK (away from keyboard) this weekend at my brothers place in Georgia. If you are not aware he lives on 42 acres out in the country. Planning on doing some shooting and […]
Thoughts on Ebola
Rourke: The following was sent in by “KAT” who works in the medical field. There is very little real information because this virus has only recently received the level of attention it should have given […]
Essentials for a Vehicle Emergency Kit
By Cherie Being prepared for an emergency is serious business. You probably realize, for instance, the wisdom of carrying an emergency kit in your vehicle. But do you have one in there right now? During […]
From the Desk of John Rourke – October 17th, 2014
My desire to have a place out in the country – a weekend getaway – is pretty much driving me crazy. I have been planning on sitting down with my wife to discuss finances and […]