I remember as a kid, New Years Eve was a time when our Church Youth Group would have a big get together and we’d stay up all night playin’ games inside and playin’ a huge game of tag/Hide and go seek in the woods outside. A couple of us were plannin’ on going into the military (this was between 13 and 17 and I was fortunate enough to serve with one of them in three different units), so the game in the woods became a huge stalking exercise. We’d finish out the morning by driving to the top of the mountain and watch the sun come up.
I sit here on the couch having just put my nine week old Son to bed and I am contemplating the last year, 2019. The birth of my third child was the highlight of this year, and thinking about a few more awesome events that have taken place, I realize how God has truly blessed me and mine.
Trying to keep a realistic perspective of my surrounding, I realize that their are many enemies to what I hold dear, stalking those of us who believe in things like God, Family, Rights and Country, and just waiting for a time to pounce.
There are so many situations on the edge of “POP!” right now, it’s hard to keep track. Everyone keeps talking about Virginia, and what’s going on there, so let’s discuss it. All I keep hearing is, “Everyone needs to show up there on Jan. 20th, to tell their Admin how we feel.” or, “If they want a fight, let it start with all the militias in Virginia.”. A few things come to mind when I hear all those forum and You Tube “Talkers” tellin’ people they need to go to Virginia. The first thought is, “Most who tell you that you should go, are not going. I know because I’ve asked many of them in comments. If they aren’t willing to go, why are they telling you that you should? Because everybody is saying it, that’s why.
Second of my thoughts is, “This is a problem Virginians created, let them handle it.” Along with that is the caveat that If Virginians appear to be in over their heads after they’ve made a go at it, by all means, we should help our fellow Americans out. They seriously dropped the ball in their election and they know it. Let them fix their problem without a bunch of wannabees screwing it up for them. The only way those laws, if passed, will affect Non-Virginians is if you’re driving through the State. What are you protesting that will specifically affect you if you’re not from Virginia?
What? You’re gonna show up like “The Fools of Charlottesville”, lookin’ all “Operator” with your AR pistol, tomahawk, MICH helmet and mirrored sunglasses? What happened there? They were painted as something they were not by MSM and ended up grovelling to the people that sued them (after it was over) and kept sayin’ they only wanted to get along and “We’re here for you.”. The closest thing they had to a plan was who was going to do the photos that they could post on there social media militia page later….and it showed.
By all means tell us by what authority you operate in your own State, let alone another. You don’t have any (The 2nd Amendment is a generalization to the specifics of the different militia acts. The Militia Acts tell how you will have Officers appointed by the Governor and how you will organize), and what’s worse, do you think the Administration in VA has not thought it through this time. They added $100 Million to their overall Corrections budget compared to 2019. That’s a “Tell”. What, you’re gonna say you’re runnin’ as “Security” for “Fill in the blank YT star”? Look up DCJS and see what VA requires for a person to work armed security in VA. You’re gonna be armed, right?
Is your “militia” planning to go to any of the other States that are proposing similar laws. I doubt it, you have day jobs, and it sounds like you’re gonna blow your wad on a State you don’t even live in. What are you gonna do when it comes to your State? I live in PA, and if it comes down to the same type of actions being planned in VA, I will resist, because that affects me and mine directly.
If this were a Federal Confiscation, by all means, all of us should resist. But understand, this is a test, and other States are watching how VIRGINIANS handle it. Are you gonna stir things up, only to leave it for Virginians to live with the consequence? If you go and there is trouble, that’s what you’ll be doing. You aren’t gonna stay there long, unless you get planted there, because the bottom line is you have responsibilities elsewhere, don’t you?
I haven’t even brought up the planning required to perform in that type of environment with even a small group. Basic Battle Drills that you have rehearsed 10 or 1000 times with your group is the easy part. That doesn’t even cover the map recon or better yet, site recon before the operation, a serious commo plan, the specific planning for multiple routes in and out, contingencies for commo, evacuation and transportation, overwatch assignments and fall back positions. You’ll need casualty recovery, movement and collection points planned and assigned. Finally (not really) the logistics needed for this kind of operation need to be collected. This is where knowing how to write and deliver an OpOrd and understanding the “Principles of Patrolling” come into their own.
I hope all the hype is for naught, but I fear that is not the case. Regardless, whatever you do, me and mine wish you and yours a great and prosperous 2020 and I wish nothing but death and destruction to the communists and their weak brethren, the socialists, who want to destroy our great Nation.
JCD
“Parata Vivere”-Live Prepared.
First things first, congrats on the family addition!
The family is for most of us first and foremost in our responsibilities.
There are important things brewing up, no doubt. You make relevant points about what the average guy can under more or less normal conditions. Rent, mortgage, groceries, utilities… Things that most of us have to meet.
We haven’t passed the “Claire Wolfe Time” yet, so in everything we do the possible methods for retribution and punishment from “the gubmint” remains our there. A few folks have commented about the capacity for the State to turn off your access to your money, pick up your kids for “protection” and so on… Good points.
Getting back to our families, it’s time to tend to those details that we may have let slide because Soetero left office and Felonia MV Pantsuit lost the election (again, Thank God!). Tend to the personal things that will allow us to act when necessary. Walk, jog or run the extra mile. Inventory your pantry and if you don’t have bulk stocks, get some! How’s your supply of freedom pills? Got parts?
Good message, JCD!
Great comments Stakedprimepocjket, this article looks like controlled opposition. If you are an American and there is something happening on American soil and you want to go then I think a person should go. Remember there’s no law that a person has to take their firearms or be unlawfully obnoxious to show support for their brethren. Va is a domino. If it goes who says the rest won’t be toppled? If it is a show of support on American soil then all Americans should be allowed to show their support if they want to. Imo, nothing would be stronger than millions upon millions showing up in Va to show support for Liberty! My prayers are that it will be successful and peaceful.
“Controlled Opposition”? Controlled by what, “common sense”? Why would you say that? Because I’m not regugitating the bs put out by those who want to “get it on”? Anyone who didn’t go there armed is an imbecile. Yeah, “domino”. Here’s the thing, who’s gonna topple it? The morons from podunk pennsyltucky who show up lookin’ “operator” because they want a photo op? Or will it be the real bad guys with an agenda and orders to blend in with the ton of “out of staters” and start trouble? Yeah, you have a “right”, but you also have a “duty”……to use restraint and common sense.
I only know one thing two. Do not be herded like cattle. Do not go in one mass group. Always video everything. Have groups scattered for blocks and blocks 6 to 12 people to monitor and video and if necessary protect. Do not I repeat do not be hurded into one big group.
Regardless of “Outsider” demonstrators, the contractor C_A or FIB/ ATF Ferals are scratching their itching trigger fingers.
LaVoy Finicum x Waco via Ruby Ridge methodology would be my guess.
WTF, it’s going to start somewhere, somehow because this is a democRat commie coup, nothing less.
I don’t know what the outcome will be at Richmond on 20 Jan 20, or who should or should not show up, and neither do you; but it seems pretty obvious that your ass is whipped already; and any resistance you put up will only be when they are on your front porch; and you’ll be bitching that no one is there to help you.
If you were a Virginian you might understand that the “tyranny of the majority” that was the primary cause of Lincoln’s War to Prevent Southern Independence is the same thing being played out now in Virginia. The people in the 90 sanctuary counties didn’t vote Communist, and they may not be able to “fix it” by themselves. No one knows.
If you think a trashing of the Second Amendment in Virginia won’t rapidly spread like a virus you are a fool. With your years playing Barney Fife, one would think you’d be more of a bud-nipper.
I get it; a man with three small kids has a lot to lose; and if he makes a good living charging men to run around hut-hut-hutting in the woods, he has that to worry about.
It might be better to put your profile at the beginning of your article; it would provide better context for your flawed hasty retreat premises.
Agree 100% with your comments and am mentally comparing and contrasting opportunities in VA with what’s been happening in Hong Kong and in France with the yellow vests. While showing up armed doesnt seem like the right course of action for a variety of reasons, I wonder if loosely organized hooliganism makes a point with less downside.
While I doubt that a ‘false flag’ narrative could be maintained for more than 24 Hours without being debunked/revealed, IF the commies have decided to ‘start a civil war’, this will be the perfect venue to do so; no matter how well the (((media))) Propagandizes any violence, nothing will Change, i.e. a false flag op is Not going to convince a single person to ‘turn in their Guns’ and the Enemy knows this. If there is any Violence staged at this event, you can be sure it is because the commies want to use it as the pretext for a general Ban on Guns, and then move aggressively with Confiscation, perhaps first Targeting those who were seen at the Rally.
Of Course, this would just ‘Kick Off the Festivities’, and No Telling where that would lead….
Points taken. How many here remember the 12 Dec. 2014 rally in Olympia, WA. in protest of Initiative 594? Hundreds of armed trad Americans showed up as did state rep Elizabeth Scott and Claire Wolfe. Peaceful meet up – no violence or arrests. All kept their heads as participants OPENLY sold and traded firearms in full view of state LE and some of them even participated. I expect our brothers and sisters in VA. will act in a similar manner, but I’m home for this one as $tocking for and feeding my firearms, especially my M1A’s and ancillary preps, simply take precedence at THIS time vs. a 1k mile r/t.THIS TIME I expect they’ll be fine without me.
If enough liberty lovers show up to protest on the 20th for good media photoshoot; you can bet there will be a false flag. The opposition already has a lacky picked, maga hat and AR to leave at the crime scene and the best hollywood writers have written the lacky’s manifesto. NOBODY should show up, showing up, even it was safe gives the controllers legitimacy.
The Taliban does not go protest the presidents mansion in Kabul, they wait for the presidents men to travel to them. Seems like a winning strategy against 3 superpowers – British, Soviet, American. Why are WE THE PEOPLE sooooo f’ing dumb? Schools must be worse than I thought.
Matt,
Are you going to take Alex Jones up on his offer to be with him and his video crew there when he goes?
Considering that ‘Ralphie’ would just love to have a ‘Charlottesville 2.0’ play out for the benefit of parasites like him and the rest of the commies that are in the Virginia government, IMHO a ‘false flag’ IS extremely possible.
I agree with others here, let Virginians handle it as they are the ones with actual ‘skin in the game’ there.
NorthGunner – The Truth Is It’s OWN Defense!
Been running an obstacle course in the woods. Parts where you must leap over downed trees, hold on to tree so you don’t fall in the rushing creek, go under a stack of downed trees.
What used to be the boonies is now not too far from urban so a similar shaped piece of wood will have to do instead of rifle.
The mean social media girlz would have a fit if it was an actual weapon and a SWAT raid is no fun.
None of this is what we wanted but don’t be afraid or discouraged. What we want and what we get usually don’t jive.
Hopefully the best case scenarios work out in Virginia but you know how power mad control freaks are. What happens there could be a test case to see what would work elsewhere. I can only help them in spirit but I can guard my own flank and keep myself in top shape while trying to save those that are salvageable from cloud cuckoo normie world.
JC,
Well you drove that nail! These folks try to run ops but unless they’re trained how to it’s a soup sandwich.
It takes the entire commanders staff to run the MDMP. S1 through S6 including the special staff. Oh not just the officers but the NCOs too. Orders production can be abbreviated however the product suffers unless it’s an tight, well lead, experienced staff running it.
In my time in the US Cavalry I was, XO, S3, S4, S5 (civil military), SMO. These were just at the Squadron level, I’ve operated at all three levels (tactical operational, and strategic). I also taught ILE as doctrine lead instructor PH3 from 2008 to my retirement 2013. (Where O4s really learn the MDMP).
JC You hit some of the major items to plan for, yes sir! Connecting, filling, unit/personnel assignments, movement/time lines, control measures, shit we could go on for hours and you know it!!!!
Cavguy
(Mr fbi, dhs and fusion center hero these comments are for entertainment only and do not reflect any reality.)
I would like to comment on the issue of failures at the voting booth, which was not as simple as conservatives not voting. Many irregularities have been spoken of, and it was noted by one of my county supervisors, who served in congress, that 98% of elections are won by the candidate with the most money. Outside money was the single most significant element in the last Virginia election. I suspect Richmond on the 20th could be a dangerous place. I plan on being there…this is the biggest fight of my lifetime. We are powerless without the means to physically resist tyranny.
“A guerrilla must move through the population as a fish through water.”…..So says Mao. But to be really successful will be much more than that in today’s bureaucratic morass. Being able to manipulate the smallest elements of the bureaucracy can have huge benefits to the partisans. Just a few crumbs here and there can make a nice loaf of bread.
The bureaucracy runs everything. Just take a tour through your local city building or county building and get a glimpse of how the folks there move and interact. It’s a business office like any other and it has it’s intrigues and cliques just like any other. Petty competitions and jealousies continue as a leftover from days of high school. These folks are the key to implementing any measures designed to deprive or abrogate your property and/or rights. Think about it.
Sound Advice, Let the citizens of Virginia with our Intense interest, thoughts and prayers, handle their state. Beware the 1/20/20 rally due to the huge risk of false flag ops. And Virginians remember that millions are behind you if it comes to that.
Godspeed
Yes please stay out of Virginia, we got this.
Richmond on January 20, could prove to be the Mother of all false flags. Seems to me we are dealing with some extremely desperate people here.
Also I’m an 07 FFL and the number of Militia types I run into the say they don’t vote is more than alarming. So if that’s the case in Virginia, I hope there were some lessons learned here.
Yeah the poor innocent bikers all just polishing their halos and …. another “muh baby wasn’t doin nuffins” story
Terrible example
While I support the folks in Virginia do feel tis their battle(may become all our battle),one can help em by sending groups like VDL a few bucks for buses bringing in folks from around the state.I hope tis a peaceful event and draws a large portion of the people there.I am happy to see there is a lot of push back to proposed laws for the state and hope other states follow if needed.I would say you at moment live in a firearm friendly state like N.H. work with other like minded folks to keep it that way.
I while have a lot to deal with realize that I have family/friends/work/pretty well off financially/reasonably healthy ect. and thus am feeling despite all the bad news out there pretty happy with life in this New Year.I do realize things can change on a personal/national level at the drop of a hat and thus still will live by the “Enjoy today/Prepare for tomorrow”strategy.
Congrats to you and Miss Wendy for the new family member,remember the stork was in your future,didn’t know it had landed.
Happy New Year and best wishes for all here!
JC – – Your take on the “Let’s all go to Richmond…” sqwaking is spot on. Non-Virginians do not need to be there.
I differ with you on your statement that 100 million has been added to the budget to deal with the expected arrests of 2nd Amendment patriots.
1st: The budget has not yet been set. The VA legislature is not i session and will not be until on/after 20 Januanry ’20. So anynumbers thrown about are only proposed budgets.
2nd: One Hundred Million is a huge amount, even for a wealthy state, like VA to spend on anything. Unlike the federal govt, states have to have balanced budgets, so I doubt any extra funding for anything would not be with such a huge jump in an annual budget versus the previous years’ budgets.
3rd: I have never seen this huge amount reported anywhere. I think you are confusing something or being misled. The only amounts reported are an increase of 4250,000. Please check y9ou sources for the correct amount of increased corrections budget.
It is the new proposed bill for funding Corrections, just like the anti-2nd Amendment bills are proposed. It went from 1.275 Billion to 1.396 Billion. That’s actually more than 100 Million, but we rounded it off. This is the video where it is shown, with the links. https://www.facebook.com/virginialawoffice/videos/566741420562967/
Are you saying this assessment isn’t true? By all means, explain how he was wrong.
This is straight from the State of VA site. What does it look like to you is being proposed?
Richmond on January 20 is shaping up to be a Buffalo Jump for the ages, Charlottesville times ten, or X100 if there is shooting.
Keep in mind there will be VA SP and FLEA snipers on every rooftop parapet as a starter.
If C-ville is a guide, the 2A supporters and the Antifas will be herded together to instigate a telegenic brawl or worse in order to discredit our side.
What happens when Antifa clubs meets self-declared militia Glocks? Under the all-seeing gaze of the rooftop sniper teams?
Remember what happened to the bikers at the Twin Peaks (Texas) goat rope?
The cops unleashed a storm of 5.56, folks died… and the bikers got arrested, jailed and bankrupted.
It’s about time there is a voice of reason on here. Been keeping the lid on a few hot heads here and it was almost verbatim. I’m not in a militia or anything and neither are most of them.
If Virginians weren’t willing to vote they aren’t gonna fight. Selective killing is way harder than a pen and ballot. It will be a battle in court more than likely.
yes, that is our fear in va., that outsiders will come screw I up for us. we have the mandate of the people, local govt, local law enforcement, most of the Guard, most state leaders, and the feds are not involving themselves yet. but let one yahoo from out of state shoot a cop and all of that evaporates in an instant. we have all that, and 8 million shooters. WE GOT THIS! stay home. PLEASE.
I posted this on NC Renegade a few days ago. I share the same point of view as you, the same concerns for 2020, and the same prayers. I believe that praying for a change of heart by our opposition is most likely futile,but still. Faith/family/Friends (tribe) are at the top of my list, and Guidance to make the right decisions if and when the time comes. Happy New Year and Godspeed.
https://ncrenegade.com/editorial/a-message-from-the-good-doctor/