PRN Episode #25 Interview Dr. Tom Cannon

PRN Episode #25 Interview Dr. Tom Cannon

PRN Episode #25 Interview Dr. Tom Cannon
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For today’s show David is interviewing an real-life rocket scientist, innovator, and Hall of Fame athlete Dr. Tom Cannon.

Dr. Cannon holds 21 different patents – from things such as the fiber optic connectors on the Patriot Missile system, to a bubble level device to help you perfect your golf swing – but today we talk about his ThriftyVac® invention.

Thirftyvac is a device that allows for the non-electric vacuum sealing of food using ordinary zip-lock type bags.

As with all innovators, Tom started with a problem, defined it, and then came up with a cost effective and sturdy solution.

The second I saw his video I knew I would back his project – Not because it is worth it (I think it is), but because it solves problems I have experienced and therefore makes my life easier.

Dr, Cannon‘s invention is currently being funded through Kickstarter.com, and for those not familiar Kickstarter is a way for innovators and producers to receive funds from actual consumers instead of venture capitalists – this way products either fail or succeed based upon what people actually want rather than how good a salesman you are.

The kickstarter project for the Thirftyvac is already successful, and Tom has raised enough to ensure his product will be produced.  So I am not having him on the show to help him, as much as to give you the opportunity to back the project so you can get the device and other backer rewards much sooner and at a lower cost than what will be available to the general public.

His project will close on July 10th at 10:56am CDT, after that you will have to wait for the Thirftyvac to be sold commercially – (early 2014) – backers are scheduled to get theirs before Christmas 2013.

Besides talking about the Thriftyvac, Tom also discusses his booklet “How to be an Innovator” which explains how to go from a problem to an idea, to a product – and then a business.

I approached Dr. Cannon because I believe that a non-electric vacuum sealer than is non-destructive to the bags (ziplock can be reused) is something the prepper community could use.  I have not received anything in return for my endorsement.

You can find more about the Thriftyvac here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1066541019/thriftyvac

Watch Videos about it on Youtube:

The show is scheduled for Monday at 10pm central time at this link.

If you cannot listen on Monday, you can always download the podcast for listening at your own leisure.

PRN Episode #24 Interview Glen Meador

PRN Episode #24 Interview Glen Meador

PRN Episode #24 Interview Glen Meador
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Last week’s show was about the basics.  This week we will talk about water purification with one of the most knowledgeable subject matter experts in the business.

Glen Meador is the inventor of the Survival Still.  He comes from a family that runs one of the best water distillation companies in the world.  Their products supply embassies worldwide with pure water free of any contamination.

Glen took his knowledge of water purification and used it to design a non-electric, no moving part water distiller that can function anywhere.

I personally own one.  You may have seen my videos using it on rocket stoves, campfires, charcoal grills, and kitchen stoves.

I have purified urine, salt water, pond water, muddy water, and have even pulled pure water from sweet tea and juice just to see what would happen.

We talk about the mechanics of water, types of contaminates, methods of purification, the FEMA and Red Cross purification suggestions, and of course the survival still itself.

You can learn more about the survival still at survivalstill.com.  Alternatively, on my website https://www.tngun.com/survival-still-review/  I used his device to purify all manner of contaminated water and I used multiple methods of heat.

You can download the episode at this link.

 

PRN Episode #23 Interview James Talmage Stevens

PRN Episode #23 Interview James Talmage Stevens

PRN Episode #23 Interview James Talmage Stevens
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Today, I get a real treat, we are interview Dr. Prepper himself – James Talmage Stevens.  As I have said several times, his book “Making the Best of Basics” was one of the very first prepper books I ever read.  Mr. Steven’s philosophy has done much to form me into the prepper I am today.   I value being adaptable and learning and storing the basics rather than chase the newest prepper tech

We share many of the same philosophies when it comes to the industry and personal preparedness, and I was very honored when he asked me to write the first ever gun chapter in his newest revision of “Making the Best of Basics”

We don’t talk much about his book on the show, but if you have not read it I highly suggest you do so – its worth it…

You can get it here.  As a matter of fact, I contributed a chapter on firearms for self defense in the new addition.

The show is scheduled for Monday at 10pm central time at this link.

If you cannot listen on Monday, you can always download the podcast for listening at your own leisure.

PRN Episode #22 Interview Tom Givens Rangemaster

PRN Episode #22 Interview Tom Givens Rangemaster

PRN Episode #22 Interview Tom Givens Rangemaster
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In today’s show David is interviewing Tom Givens of Rangemaster.  Before coming to Rangemaster full-time in 1996, Tom completed a 25-year career in law enforcement and specialized security work.

Tom has over thirty-five years experience in firearms instruction. He has trained security officers; law enforcement officers at the local, state, and federal level; and foreign government agents. He is a well known professional in the firearm industry.

In this episode we discuss firearm training – including what skills the new shooter needs to focus on, handgun selection, firearm statistics, holster selection, and what the typical handgun permit student looks like demographically.

We spend a little time talking about balancing a person’s Constitutional right to own guns with the responsibility to train.

Tom is very knowledgeable, and trains constantly – which allows tonight’s show to pass on some very valuable insights into the world of defensive pistol craft.

I would invite you to visit the Rangemaster.com website to learn about their classes, as well as their Annual Tactical Conference.
It seems that Tom has semi retired and no longer teaches full time in Memphis. He still travels to teach.

And as always, please visit the Shepherd School website at www.tngun.com

The show is scheduled for Monday at 10pm central time at this link.

Used Book Store Find and Prepper Tip

Used Book Store Find and Prepper Tip
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Used book stores are great for finding reference books at a great discount. I think books are a great way to store up information that may be needed in disaster situations.

Without Cable TV or the Internet, cheap books are the best way to get both information and entertainment.

We have a cool place that buys used books and gives store credit, and I found a very reasonable late edition of the Physician’s Desk Reference. Normally these books cost $75-100 but since I traded in some fiction books, I basically got it free.

We have some articles discussing some books that we think every prepper needs

Some of my best books were found in the used book store, I think that is because the threshold for exploring is so much lower.  In a new book store I don’t want to take the chance on a book at $20, but I will definitely pick up the same book for a dollar or two.

The best thing about the used book stores I go to is that I can turn back in all the books that are either not useful, or are fiction books I read but did not connect with (I keep all the Louis L’Amour, Steven Hunter, and Mad Mike Williamson books I buy so that I can share them with the boy as he grows up) and get store credit.  I have all manner of store credit coupons in my wallet that I use whenever I have a trip to Nashville and have time to kill.