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Marc
14 years ago

This is a fascinating article that I would like to share with you and the readers.

In an interview conducted June 19, 2011, Mr. Lawhorn, a representative of the American Reassurance Communities, stated that the number of private bunkers has risen by over 1800% since 2009. Obviously people think (or feel, as I’m told often) a major catastrophe is imminent and underground will be the only safe means of survival. American Reassurance Community Bunkers or (ARC Bunkers dot com) has bunkers in every state and in every major city.

People want a safe comfortable place with a long-term sustainable “independent” environment, and ARCbunkers delivers it all. Our units are designed to support one person or a community of thousands.

The United States Federal Government has been buying our bunkers since the 1970s and for good reason; when it comes to bunker installation, we “literally” wrote the book, no really; it’s called Principles of Protection, authored by our CEO and President, Walton McCarthy, and it is THE book utilized by many Governments, including the USA.

Thousands of ARCbunkers line our country-sides and cities… everything from a $75000 backyard bunker to a 375,000 sq ft $160 million community shelter… big enough for 2500 people to live underground for up to 60 months with power, food, livestock, hydroponics, Government, everything is thought of in advance, no last minute scrambling for you and your family’s survival.

Most people have Life Insurance… American Reassurance Communities is Life Assurance. There will be times in our future that are uncertain; whether that uncertainty comes from another country or space, it only makes sense to be prepared. ARC (the “R” stands for RE-ASSURANCE) and when there is a TRUE safe place to go, then you will experience true piece-of-mind.

And that is evident by the number of new bunker sales we are experiencing. If you would have ordered a bunker system in 2008, we could have it completely installed within 120 days, right now, June 2011, the same bunker system is 16 months before we can even begin. This late in the game, your only option is to get accepted on a Greenpass Membership or buy-in to an existing ARCommunity. You can see more at arcbunkers.com.

HandAxeProMan
14 years ago

Good statistics to have. I have been in and worked in many of the bunkers our country has to protect its president and other government officials. I was in charge of the course that taught personnel how to run operations out of these shelters. I would love to see the 2500 person bunker this article talks about. Thanks for sharing.

William
William
14 years ago

Rather than a fanny pack, I use a Maxpedition Jumbo and it has worked well for me for several years!

It has a weapons compartment, that is roomy and works great with no printing and I can draw almost as fast as with my kydex holster!

matthew n gooseneck
14 years ago

Great podcast. In my humble opinion. If you have a rifle for self defense have it in a rifle caliber. Th whole point of having a rifle is for cartridge performance. That said I agree with Jack a shotgun is the way to go . I to have a 20 ga.

Brandon
14 years ago

I will admit to using a fanny pack occasionally when it’s very hot (Houston summers), as it’s sometimes difficult to conceal properly wearing shorts and a t-shirt.

I would just like to point out that I look very fashionable and the ladies love it. That is all.

timfromohio
timfromohio
14 years ago

Regarding pipe for rocket mass heaters – I would NOT use dryer ducting. Use only suitable stove or chimney pipe as one would in a wood stove installation. Stove pipe refers to the pipe sections between the stove and the wall/ceiling passthrough – you can get both single and double walled stove pipe. Chimney pipe refers to the pipe that runs from the passthrough to the exterior of the structure and outside. Double walled pipe is now standard for chimney pipe. I would think that chimney pipe might be the best option as it is designed for an exterior application. When I installed our second stove I purchased pipe from the following vendor as was very pleased:
http://www.ventingpipe.com/

rob
rob
14 years ago

With regards to rocketstove guests.

http://www.ernieanderica.info/rocketstoves

Paul Wheaton knows them and they are very friendly and experienced. Ianot Evans book is key to the details as well. But getting any of these people on the show will be great Jack.

phils70
phils70
14 years ago

Agree about magnum primers in handgun loads at low elevations and warmer weather. I have noticed a difference at below freezing temps at high elevation with H110. This will only apply to a small percentage of listeners. Love the show Jack.

Veggiedog
14 years ago

Looks like old-style and moving very slow. Did I morph back to 1990?

the Dude
the Dude
14 years ago

Jack, your comments about the mob mentality reminded me of a book I read about a year ago called “Meditations on Violence,” by Rory C. Miller. The author has years of experience as a jail guard, and transmits this experience with rare skill and eloquence into a set of lessons that people of literally any background or disposition can benefit from. Can’t recommend it enough.

BenVanDortrecht
BenVanDortrecht
14 years ago

WOW. you must be reaching for Members. Peace Corps.

Gump
Gump
13 years ago

There used to be some guy in Alabama who had a concrete business that made concrete septic tanks. He re-enginnered his septic tank to also sell underground shelters for tornadoes.

Mark
Mark
13 years ago

Dryer duct is usually aluminum and will melt in a rocket stove. Steel is needed. If you pack cob or cement around the pipes, even if the steel wears out, the cob should fire like clay and continue to work.