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"Hidden Compartment" bill raises red flags

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:47:21 -0500

"Hidden Compartment" bill raises red flags:

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Cleveland Heights lawsuit reaches successful conclusion

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:05:54 -0500

Last September, Ohioans for Concealed Carry celebrated a victory in the City of Cleveland Heights when we forced the city to repeal their unlawful gun registration program, remove illegal “no guns” signage from their parks, and eliminate other ordinances that violated state law and placed an untoward burden on gun owners.

OFCC’s lawsuit was filed only after the city had for years ignored OFCC’s letters, emails and phone calls, as we reported here and here.

After the city complied with the demands of OFCC’s lawsuit, a trial was scheduled to determine who must pay OFCC’s legal bills.

On Feb. 23, OFCC marked its second victory in the Cleveland Heights project: In a settlement reached shortly before the trial was to commence in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, the City of Cleveland Heights agreed to pay $7,000 to OFCC to address the organization’s legal expenses.

The city admitted no fault in their $7,000 settlement, and, because the case was settled before trial, there is no official “winner.” Cleveland Heights already had fully complied with the demands of OFCC’s September lawsuit by repealing all ordinances in conflict ORC 9.68 and by removing the “no guns” signs from their parks.

“It is very unfortunate that all of our efforts to encourage Cleveland Heights to follow the law over the course of many years fell on stubborn and deaf ears,” said OFCC President Jeff Garvas. “Had city officials taken us seriously and treated us with professionalism and respect, we’d have never taken them to court in the first place.”

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Philip Mulivor is a coordinator for Ohioans for Concealed Carry and author of Proclaiming Liberty: What Patriots and Heroes Really Said about the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.

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Friday Gear Report: 3/09/12

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:20:14 -0500

The Trucker’s Friend looks more like it should be named the Zombie’s Enemy… Billed as an all-purpose all-in-one tool it mashes an axe, hammer, nail puller, spanner, try bar, and tire chain hook into one 12-inch tool.

I wonder how long it will take till we see the Trucker’s Friend make an appearance in a Zombie flick?

from In The Rabbit Hole http://bit.ly/xhivXU

What will you give me for this list of great bartering websites?

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:51:04 -0500

Historically, the act of bartering has flourished in times of monetary crisis, such as when the currency in a country has become unstable (e.g. Hyperinflation or a deflationary spiral) or currency is simply unavailable for conducting normal purchasing transactions.

It should come as no surprise then, that the number of people using bartering websites has exploded as of late. With more people struggling financially, families are avoiding the department stores and shopping malls and doing their shopping right from their home computers. Of course, in most cases, you can’t really call it shopping, because there is no money changing hands.

The benefits of bartering are many and the internet has made it quite simple to find just about anything that you might want, as well as find someone else who is willing to take what you have.

I’m not just talking about books and DVDs. People are willing to barter just about anything. Clothes, vacation homes, laptops and more. I recently saw someone who had a craving for some fresh, homemade cookies and posted an ad, looking for someone local to make and deliver them to her.

You don’t have to just barter items. In fact, bartering with your skills can be even more valuable. With the real unemployment numbers hovering above 20%, there are a lot of people who have a lot more time on their hands, than they do money. An out-of-work mechanic can work out a deal to fix someone’s brakes in return for haircuts for his entire family. Someone who is trying to get a new business off the ground, and has very little time to clean their house, or maintain their landscaping, can barter their professional services for maid service and lawn care. It’s really a beautiful thing when you think about it.

I’ve scoured the web and have listed some of the many sites that I thought were worthy to check out.

BarterQuest
Link what you have with what you want and BarterQuest will help you find someone to trade with.

Craigslist
Most people have now heard of this site, which means there are tons of listings for all sorts of things. Buy and sell pretty much anything, including professional services.

Freecycle
Freecycle allows you to donate items, as well as get stuff for free in your town.

iOffer
A site where you can buy, sell, and trade clothing, movies, sporting goods, and more.

Listia
Trade away the stuff that you don;t use anymore for some stuff that you will use. Earn credits when someone wants something you have and then use your credits to buy something else that someone else has listed.

NeighborGoods
NeighborGoods allows you to share stuff with your neighbors. From Tools to musical instruments, you can borrow what you need and lend others what they need.

Rehash
Trade your clothing, accessories, books, and more with others online. This site allows you to join groups where you can also socialize and get fashion, book and green living tips.

ReUseIt Network
A network of sites all around the country where you can find people nearby who want to give stuff away, instead of throwing it away.

Stuff Pal
Still in its BETA phase, this site lets you lend and borrow stuff with your Facebook friends.

SwapAce
Swap, sell, trade of buy. You can find everything from products to car pooling offers.

Swap-Online

A great online Swap meet.

SwapDen
A free online swap meet where you can even create a wish list of the things you are looking for and then get notified when any of those items become available for swapping.

SwapTreasures
Works on a point system, where you give away what you don;t need and use your points to buy the stuff you do need.

Tradeaway
Create an ad for the item you wish to get rid of and then wait for someone to reply. Offers to buy and sell items are based off the actual values for items.

Tradestuff

A smart concept that allows you to trade your stuff for other people’s stuff. Used books, video games, etc. When you’re done with your item, trade it for something fresh.

Trashbank

Another free site where you can barter, swap, trade, buy, and sell your unwanted goods.

U-Exchange
A very good site where you can list what you have to offer as well as what you’d like in return. You can localize your search and find people willing to barter services such as haircuts, etc.

WhiteWilly
White Willy allows you to barter your stuff, in the spirit of white elephant sales. As of March, 2012 this site was still in BETA stage.

Zaarly Post a listing of anything you are looking for, along with the price you are willing to pay, and people from your community can respond.

Zilok
Rent anything. From cars to tools to vacation homes, this is a great way to rent what you need instead of having to drop a bundle to own it.

In addition to all of these websites, there are also plenty of sites dedicated to the bartering of specific categories. (e.g. media, clothing, travel, services and more)

Right now, while much of the junk in your home still has some value, I encourage you to start playing around on these barter sites to see what great deals you can walk away with. I promise you, it will give you all the satisfaction of finding a great deal at a garage sale, and possibly more.

from The Prep Room’s Official Blog http://bit.ly/ybQJZH

Dennis Henigan on Chardon: Clockwork Edition

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:47:55 -0500

Dennis Henigan on Chardon: Clockwork Edition:

from The Truth About Guns

Selco “One Year in Hell” Course Review

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:17:27 -0500

Selco “One Year in Hell” Course Review:

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4 Light-weight Collapsible Survival Water Storage Containers

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:18:38 -0500

4 Light-weight Collapsible Survival Water Storage Containers:

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100 Items for Your First Aid Kit

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:52:23 -0500

While the basic first aid kit I always carry with me consists of not much more than aspirin, a couple of bandaids, and an alcohol wipe (which, BTW makes an excellent fire starter), the first aid kit I keep at home is far more extensive. Here are the 100 items you should put in your first aid kit:

A bottle of rubbing alcohol
A bottle of hydrogen peroxide
A box of bandaids (assorted sizes)
A thermometer
A bottle of Tylenol
A bottle of baby aspirin
A bottle of motrin
Sudafed tablets
Antiseptic wipes
Antibiotic ointment
Antibiotic powder
Needles
Thread
Safety pins
Tweezers
Non-latex gloves
A blood pressure cuff
A stethoscope
Scissors
Sterile gauze pads (assorted sizes)
Sterile rolled gauze
Sterile wound dressing tape
Hydrocortizone cream
Benadryl tablets
Acidophilous
Instant cold packs
Instant heat packs
A small flashlight
Space blankets
Ace bandages (the elastic-roll type for setting sprains)
Cotton balls
Cotton swabs
Instant hand sanitizer
Suction bulb (the kind for babies noses)
First aid manual
Eye goggles
Face masks
Duct tape
Sterile eye wash
Triangular bandages
Butterfly bandages
Soap
Sterile towels
Ziploc bags
Large, heavy duty plastic trash bags
Burn cream
Activated charcoal
Imodium
Vitamin C
First aid manual
Extra supply of prescription meds
Epi-pen
Nitroglycerin tablets
Prescription pain killer tablets
Prescription antibiotic tablets
Blood sugar test kit
A check off sheet of the contents of your first aid kit (review at least every six months)
Sugar pills or paste
Oral rehydration salts
Amonia inhalent
Antacid tablets
Splints (assorted sizes)
C-collar
AED (if someone in the household has a history of heart problems)
Adult diapers
Suction syringe
Super glue
Moleskin
Forceps
Scalpel/extra blades
Petroleum jelly
Iodine (liquid)
Iodine pills (for disinfecting water)
Calamine lotion
Aloe vera gel
Eye drops
Mineral oil
Snake bite kit
Oil of clove/dental kit
Pregnancy test kit
Yeast infection medication
Tampons/feminine pads
Tourniquet
Advanced first aid equipment that you have been trained to use (ET kit, bone gun, quick clot, injectible medicines, needles and syringes, IV bags, etc)
Pen and paper
Urine test strips
Magnifying glass
Tea tree oil
Herbs that you have been trained to use (chamomile, lavender, fox glove, etc)
Plastic food wrap
Sun block cream
DEET bug repellent
Standard disposable razor
Large bandanna (for making a sling)
Sterile water pouches
Matches/lighter
Small dental mirror
Dental probe
Teething gel
A comprehensive first aid class (obviously this doesn’t go in the kit but the materials from the class can)

Well that about covers every conceivable medical supply you could use in the field. While it is a good idea to have as many of these items in your first aid kit as possible, the most important thing you can do in regards to medical emergencies is to take a hands-on first aid class. Also, practice using these items. Finally, just because an item is on this list, doesn’t mean you should use it unless you know exactly when/where/how to use the item. For example, and EpiPen can literally be a lifesaver but if it is not used properly, it can have the opposite affect. Ditto for pescription medications and advanced life support items.

from Code Name Insight http://bit.ly/zBTZCO

Elderly Cleveland concealed carry licensee survives home invasion by shooting his armed attacker

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:36:25 -0500

by Chad D. Baus

The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that a 78 year-old man was forced to shoot a 17 year-old male who to broke into the house he was sleeping in.

From the article:

“Police told me if I hadn’t dropped him with that that first one, he would have got me,” [Ted] Ziolkowski said in a telephone interview.

The youth remained in Metrohealth Medical Center under police guard. His mother said late Friday afternoon that “he’s fighting for his life.”

She said her son had been in trouble with the law before. She also said he’d been shot before, when he was 14 and he caught a stray bullet in the leg during a gang shootout in which he was not involved.

This time he was armed, according to police. They did not identify the weapon, but Ziolkowski said investigators told him it was an ancient chrome-plated .32 cal. Smith & Wesson semi-automatic.

The article goes on to say that Ziolkowski, who now lives on a farm in Ashtabula County, was sleeping on a couch in the kitchen when the attack began. He had been making repairs to the house where his late mother used to live. The house currently contains two rental units.

He heard the youth trying to break in, and saw the beam of a flashlight through a crack in the kitchen door.

The youth “had a screwdriver and popped out the lock. When he pushed open the door I fired one shot,” Ziolkowski. The intruder slumped against the door, and the old man couldn’t open it so he called 911.

The 11 p.m. break-in was the second one of the day, he said. That morning someone had broken into the upstairs apartment “and the carpet had been cut out.”

Between the two burglaries, intruders “busted out three of my doors, the back door, one to the downstairs apartment and one to the upstairs. They’re the old type and you can’t buy them anymore. So I’ll get steel ones and steel jambs. They want a fortune for those.”

Ziolkowski used a .32 cal. Beretta pistol. “I never shot anybody before, not outside of a deer,” he said. “It was dark there and he looked awful big to me.”

The shooting will be reviewed by the city prosecutor, police said. Ziolkowski said he would drop off his weapon at the 4th District Police Station for ballistics tests as police requested. They promised to return it to him.

Under Ohio’s Castle Doctrine law, if someone unlawfully enters or attempts to enter an occupied home or temporary habitation, or occupied car, citizens have an initial presumption that they may act in self defense, and will not be second-guessed by the State.

A complete list of known incidents involving Ohio CHL-holders defending themselves is available here.

from Buckeye Firearms Association http://bit.ly/wFRg8Y

www.stopstealingdreams.com is ready to read and share

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:33:21 -0500

www.stopstealingdreams.com is ready to read and share:

from Seth’s Blog

Here’s a new survival book & a giveaway: The Last Pilgrims

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:18:22 -0500

Here’s a new survival book & a giveaway: The Last Pilgrims:

from The Survival Mom™

Enemies Free Kindle Download

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:32:55 -0500

Enemies Free Kindle Download:

from Total Survivalist Libertarian Rantfest

Canada: Gun Drawing Leads to Father’s Arrest, Strip Search

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:20:59 -0500

“A plastic toy gun [above] is to blame for the mayhem that saw a man arrested at his daughter’s school this week,” therecord.com reveals (from the wilds of Kitchener, Canada). Sure, blame the gun. In fact, the chain of event leading to Jessie Sansone’s worst day ever started when his four-year-old daughter Neaveh drew a picture of a man holding a gun at school. To be clear, Neaveh was at school, not the gun. The man in the picture wasn’t at a school, either. It was a drawing of a man holding a gun. When Neaveh’s teacher asked her young charge about the image, she IDed the man in the pic as her Dad who used the weapon to “kill bad guys and monsters.” And that’s when all hell broke loose …

Neaveh’s teacher at Forest Hill Public School was concerned by the drawing and called Family and Children’s Services, who assessed the case and called police. After being interviewed by police at the school, Sansone was handcuffed and taken to the police station in a cruiser.

There, Sansone said, he was forced to remove his clothes for a full strip search.

Sansone’s wife, Stephanie Squires, was also taken to the police station.

Three of the children were taken to Family and Children’s Services to be interviewed.

It was found in the home of the Kitchener father of four after he was arrested over a drawing his daughter drew at the school on Wednesday. Jessie Sansone was strip-searched but not charged.

Note: Sansone told the paper that he had a previous conviction for assault and attempted burglary. Nothing firearms-related, apparently. Anyway, the school board, police and child welfare officials immediately apologized to the Sansones for the entire incident. Not.

The school board, police and child welfare officials all say proper procedure was followed in the case.

“We did what we were supposed to do,” said Gregg Bereznick, the Waterloo Region District School Board’s superintendent of education.

Now where have I heard that excuse before? Godwin’s Law indeed.

from The Truth About Guns http://bit.ly/xMVdvZ

Where are all the new posts?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:03:11 -0500

Where are all the new posts?:

from Survival Training Online

"To think that ‘it will not happen to me’ is unsound planning,” Bryant said. “It is not a matter of..."

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:06:05 -0500

““To think that ‘it will not happen to me’ is unsound planning,” Bryant said. “It is not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’. Never be the one to say ‘I wish I had been prepared.’””

- Storm disaster: ‘Not a matter of ‘if,’ but when’ | GadsdenTimes.com

The American Redoubt, where survivalists plan to survive - News - Stripes

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:44:05 -0500

The American Redoubt, where survivalists plan to survive - News - Stripes

Tamar Haspel: First-hand Food: Aiming for Self-sufficient? Do the Math.

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:17:05 -0500

Tamar Haspel: First-hand Food: Aiming for Self-sufficient? Do the Math.

"Having a NOAA weather radio is just one step in staying prepared ahead of the storm, according to..."

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:49:06 -0500

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Having a NOAA weather radio is just one step in staying prepared ahead of the storm, according to Coffee County Emergency Management Agency Director Larry Walker.

The radios keep people informed of impending danger, which gives them time to react, he said. Codes for each county can be found online, and it is a good idea to program neighboring counties, such as Covington and Geneva, into the radio, as well.

“Instead of having 20 minutes, you may get an hour (warning),” he said.

“For any and all (types), preparedness is key. You can’t go in an ‘Oh, my God’ approach and start preparing. You need to get those (emergency) kits ready ahead of the storm,” Walker said.

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- Preparedness key to surviving severe weather | The Enterprise Ledger

Planning for the most likely SHTF Scenarios.

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:22:05 -0500

Planning for the most likely SHTF Scenarios.

(via Super-Flu: Controversy Brews Over Scientists’...

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:55:06 -0500

(via Super-Flu: Controversy Brews Over Scientists’ Creation of Killer Viruses - ABC News)