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LA Police Gear Sale – 15% Off Everything

Posted on December 22, 2011 by freedomholdvp

PLEASE NOTE: I have not received any compensation or affiliation with LAPG, I am making this post without any connection to LAPG. I have purchased from LA Police Gear (LINK) in the past, and they have decent prices, service, and … Continue reading →

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Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, You Are A Training Opportunity

Posted on December 5, 2011 by freedomholdvp

There are several underlying points to this post, including the obvious story/review held within. These points are: Always test your equipment – as close as you can to real-world environments. You can turn any task into a training opportunity. Spend some time thinking before … Continue reading →

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Screw You Mr. CR123 – I Like AA’s For My Preps

Posted on November 29, 2011 by freedomholdvp

Some items in your prep supplies may require batteries; flashlights, radios, night vision equipment, etc. When at all possible, I try to get everything in AA size. This allows for easier logistics, battery maintenance, and overall group standard. Historically, there … Continue reading →

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MAG Rules

Posted on November 4, 2011 by freedomholdvp

Every group should have a few rules – just so there are clear expectations and responsibilities. Don’t go US Tax Code and start making things long and difficult with a 1000 exceptions – Keep It Simple Stupid. PLEASE NOTE: This … Continue reading →

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Why We Choose The Glock 22 As Group Standard

Posted on October 21, 2011 by freedomholdvp

I discuss firearms a bit under my Thoughts On Group Standard post, but want to explore why we specifically choose the Glock 22 in .40 Smith & Wesson as our sidearm of choice. To get it out of the way: … Continue reading →

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(Part 1) Water, Water, Every Where, Nor Any Drop To Drink – Water And The Prepper

Posted on October 17, 2011 by freedomholdvp

Water is basically the most important thing to us humans, and virtually all living things. The problem is, all water is not created equal, and some can seriously mess you up – like kill you. You can purify water by … Continue reading →

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Fiction – Boy Part 4

Posted on October 10, 2011 by freedomholdvp

Part 3 can be found HERE. Joan took him to the back of the small motel where the laundry/pump house was. The inside was just what he expected; it was dark, with a musty smell – but overall it was … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Cheese In Under An Hour

Posted on October 4, 2011 by freedomholdvp

Making your own cheese is easy. There are many varieties that are much harder and require much more ingredients – but at the simplest level you only really need Milk and Vinegar. Salt and Herbs will help flavor, but not … Continue reading →

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Evaporated Milk – Not Just For Gran’ Ma’s Cooking

Posted on October 2, 2011 by freedomholdvp

Evaporated Milk (EM), I love the stuff – It’s a great short-term prep type item that has tons of uses as compared to regular milk. EM has a shelf life, for the unsweetened variety, of about a year and a … Continue reading →

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Fiction – Boy Part 3

Posted on September 27, 2011 by freedomholdvp

Part 2 The Boy started early, packing up and getting ready was coming more routine as he had begun to master the art of stacking the various components of his carrying system. While plodding along, the Boy had a lot … Continue reading →

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