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Some folks around us simply can't let an opportunity pass where they can catch a glance of their own reflection or hear an echo chamber resonating about what wonderful and special little snowflakes they are in the world.

Don't be that guy.

Go train.

Tactical Gear for the Genuine III Patriot

Coyote.

Multi-cam.

OD is on the way. (I'll live with OD until I can convince them to do a Tiger Stripe...)

5.56
.308
AK 7.62 

One rig - the MVT VERSA.  Here.

Sheepdogs

  

The next time someone proudly self-identifies as a 'Sheepdog' who 'Protects the sheep', you'd better remember why he is protecting the sheep, and who is paying his salary...

Mittens & curry.

It is the Sheepdogs job to make certain you are delivered to the appropriate processing station.

It is no more complicated...

For your consideration

A new (to me) blog - here.

And here, too.

Acta non verba

Acta non verba translates to Action, not words.

We have a lot of words - talkers - in the Liberty Community.

We have a small minority of people who act.

Action defends and will restore Liberty - not words.

As you cruise your various blogs today, ask yourself this question: What has this blog/blogger done to tangibly move the ball forward in the fight to restore Rightful Liberty.

Of course, simply blogging is action, of sorts.  I take nothing away from those who dare speak and write.

Brock hosts two PatCons each year, on average.

Gamegetter and Grenadier are working on large-scale projects to feed hungry groups.  Grenadier1 also trains people in tactics using AirSoft.

WRSA aggregates and promotes serious discussion, and works behind the scenes on serious projects, and hosts FTX's, among other things.

Sparks31 and Dialtone train people in Comms.

Max and Mosby train people in Tactical Ops.

Bill H. builds outstanding wood projects for morale, cohesion and pride.

Prepping Preacher works in real-time with real people to spread the Word.

Oleg provides serious images to inspire our allies.

WeaponsMan provides serious information of value to the combat arms Liberty Forces.

Comrade Ushanka connects important dots for watching the Communists among us.

Now consider this: What if every Liberty Forces blogger were to host a PatCon in his/her AO?  Or, join forces to promote one single event where everyone in their audiences could meet and greet?  Or - whatever...

What if every blogger simply asked every member of his/her audience to use a sharpie in their AO and write a 'III' somewhere in the AO and post the image?

Talking has value.

Action forces results.

Think about it.

Comms: Jedburgh Class Pictures

Shoot, Move & Communicate.
Auxiliary.
Strategic Services.

These are the core disciplines guiding the evolution of the Jedburgh Academy.

Sparks31 recently held a Jedburgh class and has some great pics, here.

Radio Comms is a weak spot for me.  H and I will sit for our licenses soon, gear-up, then get ourselves to Sparks to begin the progression from where we are now to competence.  Here is his upcoming schedule.  

This next topic deserves a post - but I'll raise it here just so you can prime your mental pumps for a later discussion.

The Hobbyist Patriot.  In a nutshell, the Hobbyist Patriot is the guy or gal who likes to jump online and rabblerabblerabble between episodes of his favorite sitcoms.  But deep down, you know that person is never going to the Green.  These are our own Drama Queens, our gaggle of 'tween-age' girls who clique-up and rabblerabblerabble while never accomplishing anything tangible for Liberty.  

They create noise.  They tend to destroy rather than build - to find fault rather than work for solutions.  They abandon projects mid-stride.  They are, quite simply, not serious people.  When a task becomes difficult, or an unexpected twist manifests, they quit, or they blame others, they lack that rare inner-driven commitment to find a work-around, to reach the original goal, whatever the cost.  

Leaders lead.  Quitters quit.

I only have 2 bits of advise on the topic at the moment: First, get real-time in the presence of other people claiming to be Patriots, or Militia, or III.  Look one another in the eye.  Break bread.  Take measure.  Do the best you can to refine your BS meter.  Second: Ruthlessly excise the Hobbyist Patriots from your core circle.  

I believe you and I will live long enough to bear witness to millions of deaths on our continent.  We simply do not have the time, resources or energy to waste on the Hobbyist Patriot.

Stay safe.

This is what "Professional" looks like...

You are a 'Professional Trainer' if it is your day job...

Here.

Professionals get the job done.

No excuses.

Patriots in Political Office

We'll never vote our way out of the imminent Troubles.

We all know that...

I hope you also understand the value of having as many solid Patriots in legitimate, elected offices when The Big Ugly begins and ends.

Legitimacy - do you speak it?

Here's the link.

Another Good Commie

May he explore Dante's Realm endlessly.

Oh, and F Morris Dees and SPLC, too.

For the record - no Commie/Tyrant deserves to die peacefully of old age in the comfort of his bed while surrounded by loved ones.

That's right - I said it.

MVT Versa: Now available in Coyote Brown!

The best chest rig a Patriot can own.

Made by Patriots, for Patriots, in America.

Here.

We ran this rig at PatCon.  This rig will be standard issue in our AO.

Now I just need to get the guys to offer it in Tiger Stripe...

Tyrants want a fight - come get some...

These people deserve your support.

2015idaholibertyexpo.com

Liberty or Death.

Bug Out Vehicles

Rocker-Panel Envy.  It's a Thing.  

Let's have a conversation about Bug-Out Vehicles/SHTF Vehicles.

The topics overlap, but do have unique requirements in some instances.

First, let's lay the ground rules: When The Big Ugly happens in your AO, you may have zero warning - kids may be at school or soccer practice, parents at work, family/Tribe spread out doing everyday Life chores.  Depending on where you are, what S is Hitting the F, and many other variables, physically leaving your AO (at least right away) may be a No-Go.  But, you will have to probably move within your AO.

Bug-Out Vehicle: A vehicle intended to get you and your immediate family and essential gear to whatever muster point you have planned.

SHTF Vehicle: This is the rig you intend to use primarily once SHTF in your AO and you are confined, for whatever reason or duration, to your AO.  You may use it to get groceries or deliver the pizza.

Your BOV may be the same vehicle you intend to use in a SHTF scenario.

Remember, like it or not, most encounters will be mounted - run from vehicles that at least deliver your Team to the beginning of your foot patrol route.

You may have a few vehicles, if you are lucky-enough to have the resources - a fast motorcycle for the street, a solid trail bike, maybe a quad or SxS.  Those are specialized items for specialized roles - so let's stay with rigs for getting out of Dodge or operating within Dodge - without drawing attention from the MRAP Brigades.

All of those decisions and details must be tailored to your specific requirements.

Now: What is your thinking on BOV/SHTF vehicles in general - if you are building/modifying one, what widgets/features/engines/other factors do you consider important?  Diesel or gas?  4x4?  SUV that blends into the rest of the town's vehicles, or a CJ5 you've built to challenge Tyrants, simple stash spots or sophisticated Traps?  A motor home?  Do you go camo?  You may want to make a statement with your vehicle - Don't mess with me, fellas.  Or, you may want to blend - your call.  What comms gear do you have built into the rig?  To armor in strategic spots or not?  For every advantage, there is likely a trade-off.  Having a chain saw aboard in the aftermath of a hurricane/tornado/hypothetical drone inconvenience could be a big benefit - but it takes space and fuel.

Let's talk specifics.  What's YOUR rig (or dream rig) look like?

Go!

Idaho Liberty Expo

Coeur d'Alene August 13-15.  Opening ceremonies and Reception tonight.

Details: 2015IdahoLibertyExpo.com - here.

Stop in and meet local Patriots.

We may be Tribe who simply haven't yet met...

Why?

Why - 

- a Jedburgh Academy
- a III Arms
- a III Arms AR15
- a III Arms AR10
- a III Arms 1911
- a III Comms company with old-school widgets
- a III Training Cadre
- a III Combatives program
- a III Media Arm
- a III Political Arm
- a III Strategic Services Operation
- a III Gear shop
- and why so much more?

...because Liberty.

Jedburgh Academy

If you've been watching, you will have noticed a few references to a 'Jedburgh Academy'.

Details will come soon enough, right now everything is coalescing into final form.  This is a complex (yet simple) project with several moving parts that has been in the works for years.

Overview: A cadre of serious III/Patriot/Prepper/Survivalist/Liberty Forces trainers are coming together in a network, building a comprehensive curriculum, and will then teach those of you who wish to learn.  

Understand this: Jedburgh Academy is NOT a few weekends of commitment.  This is a University model.  There are multiple 'tracks' students may take, but the end result is that everyone who attends will demonstrate Shoot, Move & Communicate skills, Auxiliary skills, Resist skills, and Strategic Services skills.  And you WILL demonstrate those skills sufficiently to your Professional Trainers.  

If you are a young buck who wants to run & gun - great - but you will NOT graduate Jedburgh until you prove you know how to preserve food. You will NOT graduate until you can demonstrate proficiency with a QRP rig and whatever -else our Comms trainers insist you NTK (need-to-know),  If you are a wheelchair-bound old man, you will NOT graduate until you prove you can still put a bullet on an X at 200 meters from your front porch.  You want to be a genuine, real-life Sniper-qualified shooter? We've got the instructor who MAY allow you to take his course.  It will not be easy.  It will require everything you've got in the braincase.  And you must STILL prove to guys like Max that you can operate as part of a tactical Team and you must STILL prove you can preserve a jar of peaches.

Yes - just like in College/University, you will have the ability to 'test-out' of classes in which you have sufficient life-experience to demonstrate proficiency.

Jedburgh is designed to train the Officer Corps of Liberty Forces.  Graduates will be the brain trust - the people who can answer the important questions when they are asked by the newly awakened young man when he shows up at your camp with a toddler and a wife who is heavy with their next little one.  The Jedburgh graduates will take point.  The Jedburgh graduates will lead by example and by experience.

We have trainers and training facilities all over CONUS, literally coast to coast, and we are adding more.  Some of our Trainers will be able to routinely travel to participating facilities, some may be able to travel less-frequently, some will not.

The reality is simple: If you think hitting the X with that AR in your safe is all you need to know for the imminent Candid Exchange of Ideas (TM WRSA), and you think your field craft is sufficient because you take a deer every year from a stand over a salt-lick or a pile of apples you threw into the field - you are NOT properly prepared to be part of a serious Liberty Forces Team - much less a Leader or Commander (Yes, Virginia, there IS a difference between a Leader and a Commander.) 

What do graduates earn?  How about a genuine shot at Liberty?  In addition to that, grads will probably earn a woobie kit of essential Liberty Forces Commander/Leader tools.

Want a jump-start?  Sparks31 is offering a pre-Jedburgh course this weekend.  Here are the details.

Those who met him at PatCon will attest, to a man and woman, that you should be at his course.  He has a schedule up - book a class.

Playtime is over, kiddies...

MVT Versa & MVT Lite Battle Belt - how everything works together...

Here's the piece.

Standardize your Teams.  

III Comms

I want to thank Sparks31 for the excellent workshop he hosted at PatCon.  It was greatly appreciated by everyone in attendance.

I also thank him for the post he wrote over New Year's on the One Time Pad (OTP).  I hosted a workshop on the OTP Friday (before Sparks arrived) and was very pleased with the level of interest and especially with the folks who used my old Royal Aristocrat (made in 1938 - no WiFi ;) to share OTPs with me before heading out at the end of the weekend.

Folks, you simply must take the time to get together with some of the 'Patriots & Allies' you meet online.  You must do this prior to SHTF so you can take the measure of those who claim they will be with you, or claim they will be headed your way when the Big Ugly begins.

To horribly abuse and paraphrase Mr. Henry - the first shots have already been fired.  Right this moment each of us is merely in the queue, waiting our turn...

More Sparks31 classes, below.  Follow them to his site.  He raffled two free slots to his classes that were BIG favorites at PatCon.

August 15-16, 2015 (next weekend) – Rock Springs, WY – Click here to enroll.

September 5-6, 2015 – Birmingham, AL – Click here to enroll.

April 9-10, 2016 – Upstate, SC – Click here to enroll.

Operation Ghost Echo - Out-FLIPPIN'-Standing!

Acta non verba

Old School

Sparks31 has a piece here you should read and heed.

And those OSS Manuals he linked - I have been harping on you to go old-school for years. Uncle Sugar hasn't got many folks who can operate old-school - and those who could - won't.

My online profile must soon be reduced.  Interpret that as you will.

It is what it is...

Feeding your Tribe

If your Team owns 20,000 rounds of ammo and no ability to feed those shooters and auxiliary, you are wrong.

Read here.