When it comes to planning for a total financial collapse it’s a good bet that you can throw the conventional financial advice out the window.Most of the data on surviving a financial collapse is based on the Great Depression back in the 1930’s and some significant financial events that have occurred since including 1970’s stagflation, the 1981 recession, the 1989 Savings and Loan Crisis, the 2008 great recession, and the market crash during the COVID pandemic.Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest!Lessons Learned?Somehow, and in spite of continuing failures of decision making and…

One major problem with many laws is that the people who create them don’t actually know anything about the subject they’re trying to legislate. They hear testimony from biased sources, only listen to the stuff coming from their side, then create laws premised on those biases, often without any understanding of the real world. So you might be glad to see when lawmakers try to take a step that looks like them getting a total picture of the problem with recommendations from experts to guide them.Unfortunately, those experts are generally the same ones offering the…

Se7en Plus positions its knives as straightforward tools for people who actually use them outdoors. Designed in the U.S. by a small in‑house team, the brand focuses on practical blade shapes, decent materials, and approachable pricing rather than boutique flourishes. Two of the more field‑friendly options in the lineup are the Cordillera BK Drop Point and the Overlander GN Drop Point. Both are sized for carry and general camp use and are quite affordable. Cordillera BK Drop Point The Cordillera BK is a slim, lightweight fixed blade that leans toward outdoor carry. Its drop‑point profile keeps the tip strong without…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog under the title: 321 Earthquakes Hit The San Francisco Area In 1 Week – Is The San Andreas Fault Entering A Very Dangerous New Phase? The West Coast is shaking again.  In recent weeks, we have witnessed so much seismic activity along the portion of the Pacific Ring of Fire that sits directly along the California coastline.  There had been hope that the shaking would settle down, but instead it appears to be accelerating.  As you will see below, there have been 321 earthquakes in the San…

California’s Catalina Island is home to many unique species of plants and wildlife, but one of the island’s animals has posed problems for years. Since mule deer were brought to the island in the 1930s, the population has exploded, and thrown the ecosystem out of balance. In response, the Catalina Island Conservancy (CIC), the nonprofit that manages the land, proposed to kill all of the island’s deer. This week, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) approved the plan, and hunting will begin this year. History of Deer on the Island Deer are not native to Catalina, and neither…

It hasn’t been a great couple of weeks for the Trump administration when it comes to Second Amendment messaging, and there’s a real danger that the administration’s communications failure could lead to some gun owners staying home this November instead of voting.  Actions speak louder than words, though, and a big 2A victory would do wonders to quell the criticism. If Congress can get a national right to carry reciprocity bill to Donald Trump’s desk, the president has previously indicated he would sign it into law. And now that the Senate is considering using the…

Range Day at SHOT Show 2026 is where weird ideas either flop or quietly impress. At the Rock Island Armory bay, the new PK-12 “Pak-Out” landed firmly in the second camp. This is a 12-gauge pump gun built around one idea: shrink it down without turning it into a gimmick. The pricing on the Rock Island Armory Pak-Out shotgun is in the $400-$500 range. Unfolded, the Pak-Out measures 37.25 inches. Folded, it collapses to roughly 18.5 inches. Small enough to stash in a backpack without feeling like you’re hauling plumbing. The trick is a clever folding system that locks at…

I’ve written a handful of novels in my time, so I’m familiar with the concept of fiction, as opposed to reality. The two have a tenuous relationship at best, and part of that is that stuff that would never fly in a work of fiction can most definitely happen in real life. I’ve seen it way too often. But fiction is also the figment of the writer’s imagination. When I write fiction, I can make the characters do or say whatever I want, more or less. As a result, I can have them do something…

Franchi’s new MULE (short for Momentum Utility Lite Elite) isn’t chasing trends (it’s just chasing acronyms). It’s built to be a practical, do‑everything rifle that makes sense in states with semi‑auto restrictions, works as a defensive long gun, and still feels at home riding in a truck or hunting across the back forty. It’s a modern interpretation of an old idea: one rifle that earns its keep. Built for Utility, Not the Safe The MULE is compact and purposeful. A 16.25‑inch, suppressor‑ready barrel keeps the rifle short and maneuverable while still offering practical ballistic performance in .223 Remington and .308…

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said that “In just a few days, the world will move to a more dangerous state, compared to what we had so far.” Peskov is referring to a key nuclear reduction treaty between Russia and the United States that expires on February 5th. Peskov added that if the U.S. rejects the extension, “it would be very bad for the safety of the world, for strategic security,” he added. The New START treaty, which limits the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals, will expire on Thursday. Peskov reiterated Russia’s offer to extend the deal for another year during…

When you hear the phrase “national park,” I generally imagine towering mountains, pristine lakes, and stunning landscapes, all with miles of hiking trails. A downtown block with paved walking paths and views of skyscrapers doesn’t come to mind. And yet, that’s precisely what comprises America’s smallest (and, in my opinion, most absurd) national park: Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Mo. I’ve lived in St. Louis for nearly a decade, and the fact that the Arch is a national park has always struck me as strange and somewhat ridiculous. The area is small and unimpressive, and isn’t naturally beautiful…

In recent years, gun control advocates have begun targeting gun sellers as well as gun buyers, imposing state licensing mandates that come with a number of costly security and reporting mandates. In New Mexico, lawmakers have paired a ban on semi-automatic long guns with a “gun dealer accountability” measure, while Virginia Democrats have introduced standalone legislation that, among other things, requires FFLs to film and record “video footage inside and outside buildings where firearms are stored.”  A similar provision took effect in California in 2024, requiring all gun store owners to record both video and…