Are You Ready? Preparedness Month is Here.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). For many people, when they hear about “preppers” or “prepping,” the first thing to come to mind might not be so glamorous – maybe a doomsday fanatic hiding in their secret bunker with enough gear to outfit an army against hordes of roaming zombies or gangs of post-apocalypse thugs.
Popular media certainly does their part to further that stereotype, which can turn some people off from the idea of prepping and make starting a conversation on the topic difficult. However, most preparedness activities are much simpler than that. Forward-thinkers can take their prepping as far as they want – which could very well be a well-stocked secret bunker – but preparedness can be quite basic and start with small, easy steps. Something as basic as keeping a few days worth of food on hand, agreeing on a location to meet up (or simply communicate) with your family in the event of a disaster, or knowing what to do in an active shooter situation could save your life.
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Ready.gov’s National Preparedness Month website has a number of resources on how you can be prepared for a disaster, ways to get involved, how to create a readiness kit (e.g. a “bug out bag,” “go bag,” or “get home bag”), and more. You can find out about and take part in preparedness month activities by visiting America’s PrepareAthon.
FEMA isn’t the only big organization taking part. The Red Cross NPM site has links to download preparedness apps for your smartphone as well as tips to create a disaster plan and build a readiness kit. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also offers a number of resources and tips for staying prepared. The National Weather Service NPM site has resources to help mitigate the risk posed by severe weather.
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While National Preparedness Month is a great reminder to be prepared and an easy way to start the conversation with your friends, family and co-workers, it should not end there. Keep the conversation going year round by conducting family drills, going over plans, maintaining your supplies and visiting the Training, Survival and Prepping board on the GunLink Forums.
NOIR Episode 10 – I’m Seeing Double
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NOIR Episode 10 – I’m Seeing Double – is online and ready to watch in case you missed watching it live. Scroll down to watch this episode in its entirety or click here to view all past episodes of NOIR.
In this episode, LaSorte takes his transformation into the shooter athlete a little too seriously. Okay, way too seriously. Being a shooter athlete is all about versatility, and firearms can be used in so many different ways; that’s why Colion started a freestyle course.
Watch new episodes as they originally air each week on NRA Freestyle or catch up on all of the past episodes that you may have missed right here on the GunLink Blog.
SAF Announces Merger Of Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership
The Second Amendment Foundation today announced that Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (JPFO) has become part of the SAF family, bringing together two stalwart gun rights organizations under one banner.
“We’re both delighted and proud to announce this merger,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “JPFO was founded 25 years ago by the late Aaron Zelman, and it has become a strong voice in defense of the Second Amendment. I’m personally confident that bringing JPFO into the SAF extended family will benefit firearms owners at many levels.”
Zelman passed away in 2010, and for the past four years, the JPFO has worked hard to maintain its position in the gun rights community.
“We see this as a tremendous opportunity,” said Gottlieb. “With SAF’s resources, we expect JPFO to continue its important work and grow to meet new challenges, educating people about the pitfalls of gun control, and the benefits of gun ownership and personal protection.”
Gottlieb said JPFO operations will be transferred from Wisconsin, where it was founded by Zelman in 1989, to the SAF offices at Liberty Park in Bellevue, Wash. JPFO editorial support staff will stay on and help maintain Continue reading
JPFO Joins Second Amendment Foundation
Open Letter Details Merger Between the Two Pro-Gun Organizations
Dear JPFO Members and Supporters,
Even before the passing of founder, Aaron Zelman, there was serious doubt as to whether or not JPFO could survive. For years Aaron struggled heroically with chronic health problems.
The results were rapidly expanding problems in administrative, database and member support and new product operations, along with no systematic fundraising program — to name just a few. Aaron delegated painfully little… But considering it all, what he accomplished goes well beyond the heroic to near miracles.
The regular staff was reduced to a devoted office manager of some 15-years, LaVonne, an equally devoted webmaster, Chris and Aaron’s two Board members, Bruce and Bob serving with him since the mid-1990s. The effort to rebuild JPFO began in earnest, facing the ominous headwinds of a diminished database and largely empty coffers.
After some months, Charles Heller stepped-in to provide Executive Director services; including media contacts.
One bright spot was the wise counsel of the JPFO advisor on spiritual matters, Rabbi Dovid Bendory, known affectionately as the “Gun Rabbi.” Continue reading
NOIR Returns: Episode 9 – LaSorte’s Last Stand
Colion Noir’s show, NOIR, on NRA Freestyle started out back in May with the first episode, titled Start Here. The episode title was appropriate enough, as that first episode created a lot of buzz.
Viewers continued to tune in to watch the original airing or to watch past episodes of NOIR online and the show even inspired other firearms lifestyle online series.
The 8-episode first part of season one wrapped in late June as the series went on a two month hiatus. The series now returns, kicking off the next leg of the season with Amy and Colion introducing a head-t0-head battle with Darren LaSorte to find out who is the best “athletic shooter.”
“Stuck in his tactical ways, LaSorte struggles to comprehend the idea of athletic shooting. In an effort to bring him into the light, Colion and Amy realize the easiest way might be to show him.”
Watch Episode 9: Lasorte’s Last Stand below and be sure to keep coming back to the GunLink Blog each week to catch the latest episodes. Continue reading
LaserMax Named To 2014 Inc. 500 List Of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Three Year Sales Growth of 207 Percent
Ranks No. 44 in Manufacturing and No. 3 in New York
LaserMax, leading producer of premium weapons-related laser systems for personal protection, law enforcement and the military markets, today announced it has been named to the prestigious 2014 Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. This is the second time LaserMax has made the list, which has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success recognizing innovation, leadership and revenue growth.
Ranked 1,964 nationally, Rochester, NY-based LaserMax reported a three year revenue growth of 207 percent from 2010 to 2013. Such considerable growth finds LaserMax ranking 44 in the nation in manufacturing and number 3 in New York State.
“LaserMax is excited and honored to have been recognized for the dynamic growth we have achieved,” said Susan Houde-Walter, PhD., CEO of LaserMax, a Certified Women-Owned Small Business. “We will continue to provide relevant and effective solutions that offer the ‘good guys’ the upper hand,” she added. Continue reading
