Jamie Jackson

  They are essentially an Ace Wrap with an ADB (abdominal pad) attached. I have a few extras that are open and are used for practice and training.       Info with vid from ITS Tactical             http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMRklQkfDLE             you can purchase them at Chinook Med       Hope this helps.

You can never go wrong with positive networking, planning, and community building. It's something the majority of us do on one level or another. It's a significant part of being prepared imho.  The model presented by Oath Keeper's (of which I am a member) is a very useful tool. And learning from those adept in their specific areas of expertise is obviously a huge benefit.

Excellent topic Spots.   I have an expansive setup with redundancies. But I've been in the field for 40 years now.   A couple of places that carry a broad expanse of gear (medical supplies) that I've done business with for a number of years are linked below.   Good folks, quality gear, and excellent customer service.       [url=http://www.chinookmed.com/] Chinook Med[/url]   [url=http://www.gohandh.com/] H&H[/url]   [url=https://www.mooremedical.com/] Moore Medical[/url]         UncleJack has a good idea. Have the gear, and have a friend that can appropriately, and safely, use it.   Better still, as 173rd and Spots mentioned...gain the knowledge and skill yourself. It's not that complicated to obtain the foundation to build on...and knowledge and skill will last much longer than your supplies in a SHTF scenario. I think most folks that haven't been in a position to utilize the supplies don't realize how rapidly they will be used up. With knowledge and skill you'll be in a better position to safely improvise when you must.     Thanks for bringing up a necessary and timely topic. :up:

    Oh Hell Yeah! I wouldn't want it any other way Brother. :up:

Yeah I got the same e-mail...   It may well be symbolic OS...But I too would like to see true efforts made to turn off off of the fast track to Socialism...   But that will not happen as we, as the American Public, keep voting the same useless son-of-a-guns back into office every time. There really isn't an incentive for them to change. We get the government we elect...Note I didn't say representation, just the government we elect... It's disheartening...

    LOL.   I'm afraid I'm in the same boat. But at least I can rationalize that I could be saving money. :cool:

Thanks shifty.   I've been using this for a couple of years now. Quick and easy. :up:

    That means I gotta survive 5 more flippin' years... by that time they'll probably have banned hunting and fishing...or Obama will be in his 3rd term and we'll be the ones hunted. :ugh:

Just a little feedback.   I finally had the opportunity to give the Lee Trimmer a try this morning.   Since I've never trimmed brass before...and that's with a long history of handloading for pistol and revolver...I trimmed my first 50 pieces of 5.56 totally by hand (no drill) just to get a "feel" for it. I then use my little Skil screwdriver (kind pistol shaped device I've had for years). Simply outstanding! :up:   This setup will certainly meet my needs for now. btw....it took me about 1 hour to trim and prep the first 100 pieces...the second 50 took about 1/2 the time of the first. So I'm confident as I gain greater familiarity, my speed with the setup will increase.   The Little Crow is still on my "want list". But that'll have to wait for a bit.     Thanks again to all for the suggestions and input. :cheers:

Thanks for posting this Luke. It's always good to hear about positive experiences like this.   I've had a recent and very similar experience with Dillon...the same excellent customer service and they too declined payment for several items they promptly mailed to me.   I've used RCBS products for many years, and certainly plan to continue that practice...same with Dillon.

  LOL Jonnin. I with you Buddy.   The one pounders I mentioned are the only one pounders I own. I picked them up as "samples" when I would placed my normal powder orders. I have several 4 and 8 pounders in my locker for handgun.   Since I have experience with 3031, I plan on picking up an 8 pounder of it. But I plan to try a few others for 5.56/.23, find an easy flowing ball or flake, and make a combined order to save on HazMat. Like I mentioned, I like 3031...but being extruded, I measure/weight one at a time...no biggie for a hundred rounds, but tedious for volume.   I'm looking forward to working with the 2230 you recommended.

    Good point on the powders. I've certainly learned during this episode not to get hung up on a particular powder. And that's actually been good for me...I discovered American Select for 9mm. I've used Unique for more 25 years and didn't see any need to change. I've found I like the AmSel even better. Go figure. :cool:   As I mentioned in the opening post, the powders I have on hand are IMR 3031, Winchester 748, and Accurate 2230...a pound of each. So I'll play with them and see what shakes. I plan to pick up additional powders (as suggested) as the opportunity presents itself.       Thanks again folks.

My Lee Case prep gear should arrive from Midway tomorrow.   Thanks again folks.   As a matter of interest, I found the below video from Midsouth Shooters on youtube demonstrating the gear:       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB6M6XU85Uo  

  Here's the website: http://www.tn.gov/safety/handgunmain.shtml   And from the website: Contact: Program Director, Lisa Knight 1150 Foster Avenue Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 251-8590   I hope this helps.

That may be wishful thinking squatch. But just give them a call and ask.That's what I did when I moved here in '06. I found them helpful and the process painless.   Welcome to the Knoxville area btw. :hat:         Best advice yet. :up:

I'm not trying to be smug or anything like that...but like Peace said...it's good to be able to take and look and walk away without any concerns.   I hope it'll get better for all soon.   btw..I haven't looked in a Walmart the last few weeks. But the last time I looked...it was still slim pickings.

Someone here at TGO recommended a dryer sheet. I've started using one per run with remarkable results.   Sorry, no experience with Flitz.

You are a Gentleman Mr.David.   Disclaimer: I wasn't there, and didn't have a need. We are fortunate to have a man of integrity like Mr. David here at TGO,and helping our community.

  LOL Dennis. I still have a John Wayne aka P38 on my keychain. :usa:   I like the Lima beans and ham the best. Doesn't say much about my taste buds does it? The John Wayne crackers were good too. And who doesn't like a good Camel after a hearty meal. :cool:     Your All American is an heirloom Brother. And a workhorse! Good on ya!       btw... I like your reference to Descartes my friend. Brilliant mind.

You're welcome Mark.   Regards the dehydrated foods. Your method should keep them for quite a long time. Moisture, heat, and light are their nemesis...you got that covered.   We have a table/island in our kitchen and the bottom shelf is full of jars of home dehydrated vegetables. we use them almost daily. I put on a crock pot full of fixin's for French Market soup yesterday while I was waiting for the pressure to zero out in my canner. Pinto beans, black beans, lentils (from our pantry "bean bucket"), some home canned chicken, and several handfuls of dehydrated veggies from the bottom shelf. it took me all of 15 minutes to get it going and it was ready when I got up this morning. Gardening, canning, and dehydrating just makes the quality of life better Brother. :up:

  I just re-read the article(s) JAB. You're right...the differentiation wasn't clear. My Bad.   It seems like I read something at a BYU or Utah State website regarding testing some home canned green beans that were still safe even after 15 years. As you mentioned, texture and nutrient value, in home and commercially canned foods will certainly degrade over time. All foods have a finite shelf life...some obviously much longer than others. (That's why we have a rotational schedule and adhere to it...and it's also why we garden... :pleased: ).   I would also think temperature extremes and exposure to moisture and light would also have a pretty negative effect on the shelf life. we fortunate enough to have space in our home for our stored foods.   Here's a link to a powerpoint from [url=http://utahprepare.com/files/uploads/Food%20Storage%20PPt%20-%20Lloyd.pdf] Utah State[/url]. A slide on page #6 (Shelf Life Summary) mentions "wet canned foods" at "several years". It's my understanding that they consider properly prepared home canned foods in the same vein as properly prepared commercially canned foods. But that may just be my interpretation...so please beware.   Regarding commercially canned foods. I know when I was in the military (Navy Corpsman) we ate C Rats that we about 15-20 years old without any issue. Heck, I actually like some of 'em.     Timestepper; A recipe for those brandied peaches would sure be a nice thing to have...hint-hint.  :up: 

There are some excellent recommendations for supply sources...but unfortunately Natchez Shooter's supply, because of vendor agreements, doesn't sell to TN residents.   I think buying from David at our local gunshows is an excellent suggestion. Here's his website: http://www.magnummaterialstn.com/   You can sign up for e-mail alerts at the several vendors listed, but like it was mentioned, because of HazMat fees, it's best to order large volumes at one time.   Welcome to an excellent addiction. :cool:

  Outstanding my friend! :up:   Your beans will do fine. I picked, snapped and prepped mine...had to work a couple of 12 hr shifts, then canned mine yesterday. I canned 36 pints and 11 quarts. That was 3 runs through our All American.   I let them cool to room temperature. Remove the rings and wash with warm soapy water. I've read this recommended by Jackie Clay and many other canning-guru's over the years. It frees up the rings, and I can readily tell if an jar looses it's seal...which is incredibly infrequent btw. :pleased:

Thank you all! :up:   I placed an order yesterday to Midway for the trimmer setup that Dolomite and Greg recommended, along with the case gage that Leroy recommended. That should get me started on my brass trimming.   I honestly have no idea how much I'll be handloading, and therefore trimming 5.56...I've handloaded well in excess of 100,000 handgun rounds over the years and it's definitely been saving me a bundle, especially these days. So if this follows suit..ie  I handload more, so I shoot more...then I'm sure I'll step up my equipment. I recall seeing the Little Crow mentioned several times here at TGO. Midway is out of stock at the present, but I've added it to my "wish list".   Thanks for the thoughts Wiljo. Much appreciated.     I also appreciate the load data Jeff. :hat:     I've used IMR 3031 off and on for a long time with good results. Does anyone have any loads using Win 748 they'd like to share?     Thanks again to all.   I knew you folks would come through with great advice! :pleased:

Thank you Jordan. It's appreciated.