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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 22nd, 2015
I have enjoyed Expendables 1 and 2. Action packed movies full of action stars from over the years. Expendables 3? Not the greatest. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Been slow responding to comments this week. Will catch up...
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 26th, 2015
Risk Assessment – something apparently I need to improve on. A tree limb fell and pierced the roof of my shed. I decided to climb up on the shed, remove the large limb, and place a tarp over the area...
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 27th, 2015
Not sure if was just me or maybe where I hang out and the people I am with but this past Memorial Day seemed more celebrated than past ones. I saw more American flags and colors than usual. Either way...
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From the Desk of John Rourke – May 28th, 2015
I have found Facebook as a very useful tool for finding great deals on used stuff. I belong to several area groups targeting general merchandise or firearms. Keeping an eye on deals will bring up a...
View ArticleFrom the Desk of John Rourke – May 29th, 2015
Happy Birthday Mom. You are missed so much. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ There was quite a response on the guest post yesterday A Basic Bug-In Plan. Both D. and author Jonathan Hollerman chimed in opposition to the...
View ArticleFrom the Desk of John Rourke – June 1st, 2015
Reader sent in this story about a low flying plane seen above Minneapolis, the Mall of America, and the Southdale Center recently. This plane flew very low for several hours. Many are concerned that...
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 2nd, 2015
FYI – the SHTF Loadout Photo Contest mentioned yesterday does not require that you are featured in the picture. Couple people emailed me asking about that. Not a requirement. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Wolves are one...
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 3rd, 2015
Saw that Palmetto State Armory now has an AK with their name on it. Can’t find a price anywhere but it looks to be a very nice rifle. 100% American made. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I am up to Episode 145 of the old...
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 5th, 2015
So looking forward to this weekend. Cooking some burgers and hotdogs on the grill. Been eating pretty good so going to cheat a bit. Pop tarts. Yeah – Kellogg’s blueberry pop tarts. Wife and Jonathan...
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 8th, 2015
ModernSurvivalOnline.com sponsor CampingSurvival.com has recently added a bunch of nrw products. Check out the “New Arrival” section of their website HERE. The also have sandbags back in stock and...
View ArticleFrom the Desk of John Rourke – June 10th, 2015
The makeup of this country is changing. Illegal immigration has provided millions of people with totally different cultures an opportunity to effect how this country evolves in the coming decades. I...
View ArticleFrom the Desk of John Rourke – June 11th, 2015
As I do every so often here are several images from my Instagram account. If easily offended I recommend avoiding my account. I deal with the truth. I deal with facts. I also throw up some humor. Of...
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 12th, 2015
I respect SouthernPrepper1 tremendously on YouTube. I am way behind watching many of my favorite channels but happened to catch the following video he uploaded yesterday. David is a smart man, a...
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 15th, 2015
Looking forward to taking another course from Wolf-Fire Firearms in July. This next one is titled “Tactical Response Course” and promises to be both educational and fun. If you are in the Mooresville,...
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 16th, 2015
Spent Monday morning at an urgent care center. Over the weekend just felt…..”off”. Sunday night went to a grocery store and checked my blood pressure and it was higher than I have ever seen it. Not...
View ArticleFrom the Desk of John Rourke – June 17th, 2015
Appreciate all the concern about my blood pressure. It will be fine. I am on my meds and only need to tweak it down a bit. Follow up appointment end of July. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Capt. Michaels left a link to...
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From the Desk of John Rourke – June 18th, 2015
Week of July 5th will be “Medical Week” here on MSO. Medical info might not be as exciting as guns and ammo but essential nonetheless. Stay tuned! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ The news coming out of California with this...
View ArticleFrom the Desk of John Rourke – June 19th, 2015
Couldn’t decide if I was going to write this or not. Its late and I am supposed to get up and work out in the morning. Charleston. It’s everywhere. The tragedy of 9 innocent people being murdered in a...
View ArticleFrom the Desk of John Rourke – June 22nd, 2015
It was recently suggested to me that I periodically change the format of my “From the Desk of….” posts to video. Maybe a video a week. Interesting idea and not overly difficult to do. Any thoughts or...
View ArticleFrom the Desk of John Rourke – June 23rd, 2015
There has been an onslaught of rimfire pistols and rifles coming online over the past couple years. With .22LR becoming more widely available these firearms are looking more attractive. The .22LR is my...
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