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Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. has announced the return of its REC7 DI rifle, set to be available again in Summer 2024. Originally introduced in 2016, the rifle’s production was temporarily halted due to the MK 22 contract. The REC7 DI is known for its reliability and precision, It features a mid-length gas system. Available in 5.56 x 45 NATO, each REC7 DI is hand-built, inspected, and tested. For more details, visit their website.
Don’t Count on the Grid
Bob Kolasky, a senior vice president at Exiger and former head of CISA’s National Risk Management Center, discusses the recent severe geomagnetic storm and its impact on critical infrastructure. The storm, which made the northern lights visible over a wider area, prompted security professionals to consider the risks of geomagnetic storms. These storms, caused by solar energy, can disrupt power, water, transportation, and communication systems.
Kolasky also warns about potential man-made electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks and stresses the importance of dual-use mitigation efforts. He advocates for enhanced space weather prediction capabilities, international collaboration, and improved public risk communications.
CNN: The darker side of the brilliant aurora
Sarah Beth Clendaniel, a Maryland woman, pleaded guilty to plotting with Brandon Russell to destroy Baltimore’s power grid as part of a white supremacist ideology. They planned to shoot down five substations, aiming to cause widespread chaos. The plot was foiled by an FBI informant who recorded their conversations. Clendaniel and Russell were communicating while incarcerated and had amassed weapons and ammunition. Russell is linked to the extremist group Atomwaffen. Concerns about attacks on U.S. power grids by domestic extremists have grown, with federal officials warning of ongoing threats to critical infrastructure. Clendaniel faces up to 35 years in prison.
USA Today: White supremacist admits plot to destroy Baltimore power grid, cause mayhem
Housewife Prepper is getting some more pub
Carrie, a Montana woman known as the “Housewife Prepper,” has gained millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram for her advice on emergency preparedness. Inspired by a 2023 incident involving a Chinese balloon, Carrie started sharing tips on stockpiling essentials like food, water, and emergency supplies. Her approach has made prepping more mainstream, especially post-COVID-19. Carrie emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and readiness for disasters, advocating for personal self-defense and community support. She advises creating “bug-out bags” and outfitting homes with survival gear, highlighting the increasing acceptance of prepping as a practical way of life. FOX: ‘Housewife prepper’ reveals the ‘backup plan’ homeowners need
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