Now, More Than Ever
A quick, no-fluff update for people who take preparedness seriously. Today’s theme: finish the year ready, not reactive.
- Rights watch: A new federal lawsuit is challenging Washington, D.C.’s restrictions on registering AR-15 style rifles and other semiautomatic firearms.
- Preparedness win: Winter weather is the easiest time to get caught slipping. A simple 30-minute kit check can save you a long night.
- Home readiness: If you have a safe, do the quick audit: batteries, access method, and a clean, repeatable open routine.
Policy Watch
What matters, what to watch, and what to do about it.
DOJ lawsuit challenges D.C. gun restrictions. Federal lawyers filed a case arguing that Washington, D.C.’s rules preventing registration of certain semiautomatic rifles, including AR-15 style rifles, violate the Second Amendment.
- Why it matters: D.C. is a major test case that can influence how courts view “common use” firearms and registration bans.
- What to do today: Keep your setup compliant where you live, stay informed, and focus on preparedness you control: training, storage, medical, and home readiness.
Preparedness Minute
Winter problems usually come down to three things: power, heat, and mobility. Here’s the 10-item check that covers most of it.
- Phone battery bank + charging cable (tested)
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Warm layers, socks, and a beanie
- Water, plus a way to boil or purify
- Easy calories (protein bars, nuts, jerky)
- Basic first aid and trauma essentials
- Blanket or sleeping bag
- Vehicle: full tank, tire pressure, windshield fluid
- Small tool kit + duct tape
- Written contact list (paper beats a dead phone)
Training, Not Just Gear
Gear is only half the equation. If you own a trauma kit, do a 3-minute run-through tonight: open kit, identify tourniquet, find gauze, locate shears, close it fast. Speed comes from reps, not luck.