Today is the birthday of the famous Scottish poet Robert "Bobby" Burns. He was born on January 25, 1759.
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A quick update on the latest edition of the SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick: 455 orders have already been posted. The rest of the first batch of 1 sticks should be mailed out in early February. Since the first batch sold out so quickly, we have already ordered another 000 sticks and are taking back orders. Shipments of this second batch are expected to begin in the third week of February. Thank you for your patience.
SurvivalBlog Writing Contest
Today we feature another entry for round 98 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. Prices for this tour include:
Jackpot:
- The photovoltaic energy specialists of Quantum Harvest LLC offer 10% off storewide coupon. Depending on the model chosen, it could be worth over $2.
- UNE Weapons Site Academy Three-day course certificate. This can be used for any of their one, two or three day courses (a value of $ 1),
- A course certificate of onPoint Tactical for the choice of the winner of three-day civilian courses, excluding those reserved for military or government teams. Three-day onPoint courses normally cost $ 795,
- Two cases of Mountain House freeze-dried assorted entrees in #10 boxes, courtesy of Ready-to-use resources (a value of $ 350),
- A $250 gift certificate valid on any product of Sunflower Ammo,
- American Armory Institute (AGI) provides a $300 certificate good for one of their DVD training courses.
- Two sets of The Civil Defense Manual (in two volumes) – valued at $193 – kindly donated by the author, Jack Lawson.
Second prize:
- UNE Front view Lifetime Diamond Membership, providing free lifetime training at any Front Sight Nevada course, no repetition limit. This award is courtesy of a SurvivalBlog reader who prefers to be anonymous.
- A Glock form factor SIRT Laser Training Pistol and an AR-15/M4 SIRT Laser Training Bolt, courtesy of Higher level trainingwhich have a combined retail value of $589,
- Two 1 foot spools of 000 paracord made entirely in the USA (stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a value of $ 240).
- A $150 transferable FRN shopping credit from Elk Creek Company, toward the purchase of any pre-1899 antique pistol. There is no documents required for delivery of pre-1899 firearms to most states, making it the last stronghold of privacy-friendly gun buying!
Third Prize:
- Three sets each of made in the USA regular and large-mouth reusable canning lids. (This is a total of 300 lids and 600 gaskets.) This price is courtesy of Harvest Guard (a value of $ 270)
- A Royal Berkey water filter, courtesy of Guideline 21 (a value of $ 275),
- Two collections of Super Survival Pack seeds, valued at $ 150, courtesy of Seeds for Safety, LLC,
- A $100 FRN transferable shopping credit from the Elk Creek Company, toward the purchase of any pre-1899 antique pistol.
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Less than $ 725 in prizes have been rewarded since we launched this competition. Round 98 ends on January 31, so get ready to write and email us your application. Don't forget that there is a 1 words minimumand that practical “how to” survival skills articles have an advantage in judging.