New American Truth

Announcement: Promotional Giveaway

Frank Borelli — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:46:09 +0000

New American Truth announces a book sale promotional giveaway. One lucky winner will receive the New American Truth Urban Survival Pack. The pack and included contents are as follows: . . . → Read More: Announcement: Promotional Giveaway

Chaplain’s Corner: Don’t Let Dreams Die!

Don Staton — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:01:48 +0000

Steam was dead or dying. Train service was being cut back. Jobs were being reduced. During testing I was told I was qualified for engineering, law enforcement and clergy. Over the ensuing years I have done all three, sometimes all three parallel with each other. . . . → Read More: Chaplain’s Corner: Don’t Let Dreams Die!

Spring Bug Out Practice

Frank Borelli — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:00:09 +0000

The whole idea of the exercise is to identify any shortcomings that may exist in your bug out plan and preparation. You can't do that if you spend a day or two picking up the consumable items that you don't keep on hand. . . . → Read More: Spring Bug Out Practice

Night Light Your House

Frank Borelli — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:00:17 +0000

So, the first question I have is this: when awakened in the middle of the night by a mysterious "bump" coming from the direction of your living room, is your night vision fully developed? My answer is a resounding YES . . . → Read More: Night Light Your House

CamelBak Transformer Revisited (video)

Frank Borelli — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:15:14 +0000

CamelBak Transformer Revisited

Frank Borelli — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:00:33 +0000

If you're in the market for such a pack: a versatile hydration pack with optional supply pockets, you should check out the Transformer. Not many packs survive a decade with their basic design intact. The Transformer has and that alone says something about the strength of it. . . . → Read More: CamelBak Transformer Revisited

Surefire E1B Backup Light

Frank Borelli — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:00:13 +0000

One thing I think about in a handheld tactical light is how it fits my hand in the event I need to use it as a defensive impact tool. Well, it works very well to reinforce the knuckles when held in the fist for delivering a jab or straight punch. . . . → Read More: Surefire E1B Backup Light

Marz Tactical Gear Plate Carrier Review

Frank Borelli — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:00:55 +0000

Unlike a lot of carriers on the market, Marz includes with theirs, substantial shoulder pads. Believe it or not, you need to purchase separate shoulder pads with plate carriers from some other companies or the padding they offer is not very good. . . . → Read More: Marz Tactical Gear Plate Carrier Review

Chaplain’s Corner: Temptation To Discouragement

Don Staton — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:01:25 +0000

Quite often I am reminded of both the resilience and the frailty of human life. It can take so very much but it can be removed so quickly... And our job is to investigate it, handle it and to deal with it and the people. . . . → Read More: Chaplain’s Corner: Temptation To Discouragement

Weather Disaster Planning & Preparedness

Frank Borelli — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:28 +0000

Given that a huge part of our country is prone to tornadoes, the east coast to hurricanes, all of it to thunderstorms and the west coast to earthquakes, it seems a bit silly that two-thirds of adults wouldn’t prepare for a weather-related disaster. . . . → Read More: Weather Disaster Planning & Preparedness