Monthly Archives: July 2012

Defense: Obstacles Part IX: Reinforcing Existing Fences

Posted on 30/07/2012 by Treaded

In the last entry we examined a few different types of common wire and concertina wire.  In this entry we’ll take a look at ways of reinforcing existing fences to make them better obstacles.  Your average fence that exists now … Continue reading →

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Defense: Obstacles Part VIII: An Quick Look At Common Wire Types

Posted on 26/07/2012 by Treaded

First off sorry for the delay in posting – summer is a pretty busy time around here.  A little bit of rain brought me a needed break so I’ll nug this one out real quick.  In this entry we’re going … Continue reading →

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Defense: Obstacles Part VII: Dealing With Sikorsky’s Toys

Posted on 18/07/2012 by Treaded

I’ve been asked in more than one email to address ways to counter helicopters inserting in your Area of Operations (AO).  I’m of the belief if you’re dealing with a helo threat then it’s probably a good time to shag … Continue reading →

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The Wave: Bugging Out? Some Things To Think About

Posted on 13/07/2012 by Treaded

This is going to be the first entry in sort of a parallel topic series I’ll be covering about people from outside the tribe moving into and through your area.  I had intended to do it separately later on however … Continue reading →

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Motivator: Gangs Growing In Rural Areas And A Word About LEOs

Posted on 11/07/2012 by Treaded

A Deputy Sheriff (we’ll call him Deputy Prepper) sent me a link via the blog to a very interesting article.  Take a moment to read and absorb it.  Then ponder its main points: Gang related crime has grown as much … Continue reading →

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Defense – Obstacles Part VI: Using Water To Our Advantage

Posted on 10/07/2012 by Treaded

Over the last few entries we’ve kind of moved back and forth over man-improved and man made obstacles.  We’ve covered hills, slopes, roads and trails, and bridges.  Now we’re going to examine a few ways to use water as a … Continue reading →

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By Request: Caltrops

Posted on 05/07/2012 by Treaded

When CA at WRSA posted a link to Part V of the defensive obstacles entry he also posed a request for a cheap and simple method to construct caltrops.  For the uninitiated a caltrop is a small device that no … Continue reading →

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Defense – Obstacles Part V: More On Slowing The Threat Down on Roads and Trails.

Posted on 05/07/2012 by Treaded

I’m sorry it’s taken so long to get this next entry up but life has been eating my time up.  Anyhow in this entry we’re going to look at a couple of other ways to “block” a road and slow … Continue reading →

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