James Rawles: Patriots

RPGs (rocket propelled grenades), 112

The Survivor (Saxon), 107

Suturing of wounds, 30, 186

Sabot ammunition, 225

Scanners, 48

TAC-CP (tactical command post), 299

Scenarios, possible, 50, 60

Tail lamps, 53–54

Scopes, rifle, 315, 316

Tangle foot wire, 162–63

Sector diagrams and sketches, 147, 161–62

Tanks, 324–28

Security issues, 61–62, 105–108

Target practice and training, 143–44

Seeds, vegetable, 182

Ten Essential Herbs (Thomas), 181

“Send Lawyers, Guns, and Money” (lyrics), 81

Tents, 43, 133, 303

Tetracycline, 187

Septic systems, 150–51

Thermite (TH3) grenades, 266, 267–69, 328, 349

Shutters for windows, 107–108

Signal rockets and whistles, 307

Titration, 187, 254

Silencers on guns, 286

Toilet paper, 148, 150

Silica gel packets, 93

Tooth extraction, 132, 255

“Sky-lining,” avoiding, 146

Topographical maps, 171

SLAPs (Saboted Light Armor Projectiles), 225

Tower construction, 111

Tracers, 155–56, 215, 330

Sleeping bags, 43, 129

Tractors, 60, 62

Slings, rifle, 211

Training and training exercises, 34, 41–42, 43, 143–44, 150; firearms, 46, 143–44; medical care, 29

Slingshots, 183

Smoking, 138

Snow camouflage ponchos, 345

Trains, and hoboing, 124, 125–26

Solar dehydrators, 183

Transfusion kits, 28

Solar panels, 57–58; and CB radios, 174; and well pumps, 108–109, 110

Trash, 57

Traveling partners, importance, 133

SOPs (standard operating procedures), 23

Trees, 183

Specialization and cross-training, 46

Trenches, 158, 161, 162; for water lines, 109

Spectrum analyzers, 366

Spider holes (fox holes), 111–12

Triads concept of organization, 373

Sprinklers and fire prevention, 110

Trip flares, 153

Sta-Bil additive, 59–60

Two-man rule, 35

Stainless steel firearms, 45–46

Steam-powered engines, 212

Ultralights (airplanes), 278, 279

Stills, alcohol, 212

Underwood Pump Supply, 109

Storage: blasting supplies, 51; food, 66; vehicles, 62–63; water, 109. See also Caches

Uniforms, field, 44

Vaccinations and innoculations, 152

Storm drains, 241–43, 370

Vegetarians, 55

Supplies, 16–17, 225, 253–54, 302–303; purchasing, 65; storage, 65–66. See also specific items

Vehicles, 46–48, 60; camouflage, 62; diesel, 122–23; group standards, 47, 275; hiding keys, 304; purchasing, 47; restoration, 47–48, 248; storage, 62-63

Suppressors on guns, 286

Video cameras, 301

Where There Is No Dentist , 255

Voltaic panels. See Solar panels

Wiggy’s (company), 129

Wilderness shelters, 127

Walkie-talkies, 48; waterproofing, 48

Wind generators, 110–11

Watchdogs, 61, 104–105

Windows and window frames: armoring upgrades, 106, 107–108, 223, 276; shutters, 107–108

Water: heating, 152; lines, 109–10; pumps, 108–109; spigots, 109–10; storage, 109

Waterproof containers, 302–303

Wood. See Firewood

Weapons, 99, 135, 142, 143, 147, 218; group standards, 43–46, 214–15. See also Firearms; Knives; etc.

Wound care, 27–31, 184–87, 332–33

Xantrex (company), 110

Weight loss, 180

Wells and well pumps, 108–10

Zomeworks Corporation, 108

James Wesley, Rawlesis a former Army Intelligence officer. He writes and edits SurvivalBlog.com, the Internet’s most popular daily blog on survival and preparedness topics. Rawles is a frequent lecturer and talk radio guest on survival topics such as food storage, wilderness medicine, communications, off-grid power, and retreat security.

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