Teach A Liberal To Shoot: Protect The 2nd Amendment

December 9, 2014December 9, 2014 James Burnette 952 Comments

I thought about a quote yesterday. I was going to put it on the Survivalpunk Facebook page. I still might. I thought was profound enough to make a blog post on it though. What’s the best way to protect your 2nd amendment rights? Teach a liberal to shoot. Instill the joy of shooting.

Some of you might be yelling at the computer screen. Some think I have lost it. Think what I’m saying is crazy? Think it’s impossible? Are you saying you can’t make a liberal love shooting? You are wrong. I have seen countless examples. I have done my part in helping spread the art of shooting. I have come to love shooting. I’m no liberal by any means. Now anyway. Why is it the most important way to protect the second amendment? How can you teach a liberal to shoot? Let me help.

10 Winter Wild Edibles

November 20, 2014November 20, 2014 James Burnette 161 Comments

There is not a lot of green in the winter. Wild foraging dries up. If you know where to look you can still find winter wild edibles. Today I’ll share with you 10 winter wild edibles that you can forage on. Knowing where to find food all year is important. You can supplement your food and save money. If you are lost they could keep you alive.

As a disclaimer make sure you properly identify any wild edible. Some wild edibles have poisonous look alikes. Do not eat it if you are not sure.

Clover Winter Wild Edibles — Clover Winter Wild Edible

Food Storage Back To Basics

November 13, 2014November 13, 2014 James Burnette 170 Comments

When you do something long enough you take it for granted. You get sloppy. Food storage is no exception. From time to time we need to step back. Today we go back to basics on food storage. We look at the rules to success. To some this is old news. To others this is just what you need. Whether you are new to prepping and feeling lost or a seasoned pro today’s post is for you. Proper food storage is the backbone to survival.

Yaupon Holly: Survival Caffeine

October 30, 2014October 30, 2014 James Burnette 155 Comments

The yaupon holly, Ilex vomitoria, is something I have wanted to try for years. The yaupon holly is a species of holly tree native to the southeastern parts of the US. Why should you be interested in this holly tree? The berries are not edible. The leaves of the yappon holly have caffeine in them. Did I perk your interest? It is a caffeinated native to North America. You might be storing coffee in your preps. It will only last so long though.

I want sustainable caffeine. When I first found out about the Yaupon holly I knew I wanted some. Being an evergreen it does not drop it’s leaves. It grows in USDA zone 7. Though not native to TN I should have no trouble growing yaupon holly here. With permaculture you could push it further north. Let’s look into the the plant a little more and make some tea.

5 Indispensable Tools for Hunting Deer

October 20, 2014October 20, 2014 James Burnette 199 Comments

5 Indispensable Tools for Hunting Deer

With deer hunting season fast approaching, it’s time to start dusting off all of your equipment. If you’re new to the sport, it can be hard to pick out just what, exactly, is essential to a great hunt. While we’ve advanced in technology since the days of our ancestors’ wooden bows and slings, there are still some things at the core of hunting that never change.