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Episode-758- Frank Sharpe on Coming Unrest and Home Defense

Frank Shape Jr. of Fortress Defense Consultants

Frank Sharpe Jr. joins us today to discuss the potential for major civil unrest arising from events like Occupy Wall Street and other events that may soon follow.  Today we discuss the role of shotguns and rifles for home defense, organizing your neighborhood, building community and more.

Frank has trained thousands of citizens, police, and military in the art of defensive firearms, and is the author of the DTI Instructors’ Standards Manual. Frank specializes in the effective instruction of female students and regularly speaks on defensive issues for women’s groups and community watch organizations.

Join Us Today As We Discuss…

  • Some follow up from a recent class with TSP members
  • Checking your equipment before you need it
  • What may result from Occupy Wall Street and prepping for it
  • The importance of organizing your neighborhood
  • How bad civil unrest can become and how quickly it can blow up
  • The role of long guns (shotguns and rifles) for home defense
  • Securing your home
    • The role of firearms
    • Security systems
    • Dogs
    • Recognizing threat levels
    • When to go, when to stay
    • Making the choice, when to pull the trigger
    • Who is at greatest risk in the coming unrest

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Episode-295- Listener Questions for 10-12-09

Back to our Monday tradition of listen questions.  I have a pretty big question back log at this point so if you question isn’t answered hold tight I will get to you eventually.    Tune in today as we dissect a lot of questions on debt, look at vehicle choices and talk more about civil unrest and its’ consequences.

Tune in today as I answer…

  • Is back yard desalination a feasible solution for irrigation
  • What are the odds of gold and silver ever being confiscated
  • Would LEOs be likely to follow orders in a gun grab or would they “keep their oath”
  • How can you incorporate Self Sufficiency into groups like people in the 9-12 project
  • What advice do I have for a 19 year old that is excited about a pre-approved credit card offer
  • Is it wise to go into debt for lasik eye surgery
  • When buying a 2003-2007 GMC 3/4 ton truck, should I go with gas or diesel
  • Doing the math when buying a second home, how much debt is to much

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Episode-288- Preparing for Civil Unrest

Today’s show is based on a great article written by Clare Wolfe of Backwoods Home Magazine called, “Preparing for Civil Unrest“.  I thought this article was so timely and though provoking that I last minute preempted today’s planned show and quickly put together an outline for today based on this article.  In addition to listening today make sure to read Claire’s article.

Tune in today to hear…

  • Are we sitting on a civil unrest powder keg
  • Could events like NAIS, Swine Flu, Currency Collapse, Invasive Census and Government arrogance cause civil unrest on a large scale
  • Levels One, Two, Three and Four of civil unrest and what they mean
  • Civil unrest can happen anywhere even in rural areas
  • Steps to prepare for civil unrest
    • Stay prepped
    • Don’t be complacent
    • Stay healthy
    • Build your local community
    • Be ready to protect your resources
    • Get advanced warning when traveling
    • Increase situational awareness
    • Don’t resist arrest if you get caught up as a bystander
    • Have a good lawyer and carry his card
    • Try to avoid road blocks

Resources for today’s show…

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