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Comment on Searching for Judas: The peril of being in the Gun Business today by Steve Charles

Steve Charles — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:01:01 +0000

Great article Paul. You hit the nail squarely on the head!

Comment on “BUNKER” IS PREPPER FOR “COFFIN” by Frank

Frank — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:50:27 +0000

Dear sir,

That is why a “secret” base is a secret. Sure there can be pitfalls to one having a very obvious bunker with a visible hatch and venting, though when care is taken to prevent detection, one may be in a better stance to avoid detection in the case of a local unrest. Though as you’ve pointed out it has it’s drawbacks if undiscovered it has major advantages as well. In the case of such a standoff the tunnels of Vietnam offer some complexities that might be well documented to the special forces trained, would not be patent to a mob of post apocalyptic despots. Escape shaft and tunnels which can allow for flanking to be performed on the unsuspecting lot. Just saying….I would like a bunker and a secret tunnel + an underwater sub grotto.

Comment on “BUNKER” IS PREPPER FOR “COFFIN” by Wesley

Wesley — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 04:39:09 +0000

Your article, while it has some good points, offers no alternatives.
You opine how foolish these bunker owners are, then throw in a few historical references to try to show everyone that they should be as smart as you.
You criticize people for building bunkers as last resort shelters, yet do not say what would make a better, or more defensible shelter.
You speak of armed mobs with dogs sniffing out your hidden dwelling, but an above ground house is not exactly what I would call difficult to locate.
You mention these invaders are armed with smoke grenades, CS grenades, HE grenades, and bulldozers.
Granted, bunkers can be breached, buried, bombed, or burned. I submit, however, they are a BOATLOAD more secure than an aboveground structure.
How in God’s name do you think defending a wood frame house will be any easier than defending an earth covered structure against heavy machinery, or high explosives, or even small arms? Wood burns VERY easily. Dozers can LEVEL a house in seconds. Bullets can go through several walls very easily.
Regardless of which type of structure I lived in, if I were under attack, I would be shooting with everything I have. I would rather have feet of dirt between me and my attackers than a couple of inches of wood.
You finish by saying that people would be better off spending the thousands of dollars on land, instead of bunkers. I agree that land is much more useful, and much more productive. While that is true, people must have SOMEWHERE to live. They need SOMEWHERE to store their precious food and water. Where?
If someone has the money to spend, more power to them. I don’t, but I don’t begrudge them anything.
I live in Texas, and I can guarantee you that if there were no power, I would rather live in a shelter under several feet of cool dirt, than in a 100+ degree sweatbox. That’s why root cellars ARE underground.
Only a fool would think a bunker was invulnerable, but with proper defensive measures, and proper camoflage, they are far superior to remaining concealed, and are more defensible than typical houses.
It’s hard to hide a house, and it’s hard to armor a house. By their very nature, bunkers are both, to some degree.

Comment on A QUESTION OF PRIORITIES: Killing with no Regard for Healing by Paul

Paul — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:44:23 +0000

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Comment on The Super Ego, or Why Men are Afraid to Train by Jere Hodges, SFC, USA (ret)

Jere Hodges, SFC, USA (ret) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:25:30 +0000

Good stuff. Applies to far more than just the firing range or the late-night inner city “encounter.”

Put it this way – if we were all as good as we sometimes think we are – we’d have no reason to complain about the poor state of public education, the lack of “men” willing to take responsibility for their own actions, and an infinite number of other societal problems.

As a former “expert” marksman who still considers himself more qualified with a baseball bat – I know this much: overconfidence is fatal, and so is paralyzing fear. The smart gun owner respects the situation, the weapon, and his opponent, and knows the limits of his skill. Using his gun in a life-saving situation is a last resort he is prepared for, not a first choice he can’t wait to exercise.

Well put.

Comment on The Super Ego, or Why Men are Afraid to Train by Col John R. Bates USMC (ret)

Col John R. Bates USMC (ret) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:14:43 +0000

Paul,

Important topic. Well thought and expressed. Good job, Marine.

Semper Fidelis, John R. Bates

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