The Use Of Firearms By Minors Australia - The Loose Cannon

The Use Of Firearms By Minors Australia - The Loose Cannon

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The cost & importance of learning. Clubs, Groups & Schools. Plus the advantages & disadvantages.

The cost & importance of learning, clubs, groups & schools. Plus the advantages & disadvantages.

When it comes to long term survival, the skills start with choosing the right clothing & equipment. After that you have to learn how to use that equipment & you need to learn how to manage if you should lose that equipment. Survival schools are generally expensive, this is because they have to put in a lot of time teaching people the skills, & time cost money if you are running a business. Some schools will teach you primitive skills, others will not. Some schools will teach you how to survive if you get lost in the bush, others may teach you how to survive long term. But it will all cost you money.

Bushcraft groups are good & they will teach you some survival skills. Again, some may promote the use of modern tools & equipment, where as others may teach you more primitive skills. In general, you will pay a yearly fee which is used to pay for your insurance cover. Survival groups fall roughly into the same category as the bushcraft groups, a mixed lot which may or may not teach you what you need to know. Basically it depends on the individual members, some will be more knowledgeable than others, but in the long run they can’t teach you what they don’t know themselves.

It is well known that in order to survive long term in a wilderness situation, you will need to learn primitive skills, & your equipment & tools will need to be low tech. Modern equipment is not made to last, batteries will go flat, items will break & wear out. You need sustainable methods & primitive gear. If you start off with pre 19^th century equipment you will never drop below that level of comfort. But if you start off with all modern gear, then sooner or later you will be thrown back into the stone age.

Now let’s look at another kind of club or group, an 18^th century living history group. Most again will charge a yearly membership fee, & it must be said that not all living history groups are equal in the benefits that they offer the survivalist. But, the potential for learning is still there, you simply may have to put in more effort to gather some members together who have the skills that you need to learn.

Our group, the New England Colonial Living History Group does not charge any membership fees or training fees, it is all free. However, we do not carry any insurance either, our members are covered by the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Responsibility) Bill 2002. For many years I payed for our group insurance out of my own pocket so that lower income families could afford to join our group. Eventually, I had to stop paying out of my own pocket (there never were any accidents or insurance claims). When you think about it we go with groups of friends out bush for various recreational activities, & no one ever questions if there is insurance cover. We all take personal responsibility for ourselves, & we watch out for the safety of others.

The advantages of joining a group like ours is that our activities cover a wide range of interests. We can advise on equipment & clothing, & we teach people all the skills they may need for free. Individuals do not have to participate in any activity if they do not wish to, but remember, in a shtf situation, there will be NO insurance, NO doctors & NO hospitals. If you want to cover yourself, use your money to purchase a good modern medical kit & take it to group meetings. Also carry a personal first aid kit in your pack. That way if you cut yourself or smack yourself in the head whilst learning archery, you can patch yourself up & keep going.

Kids in general love participating in living history. It is an opportunity to do something which is fun & educational & they get to share this experience with there parents or carers. In shooting clubs, archery clubs & fishing clubs you will learn only so much, very little of what you do learn will prepare you for survival. In a group like ours though you get to learn everything; you learn what is the best equipment & how to use it. You learn how to repair your equipment & in the case of archery & fishing, you learn how to make your own from scratch with no modern tools.

Some living history groups have splinter groups such as a militia group where you can learn battle tactics. Some groups are purely Ranger groups & again, battle training is a normal part of their activities on top of all the other skills you can learn. All Living History groups are family oriented, so all the family gets to join in one way or another. On top of all this learning & training, living history groups are a lot of fun. If you are serious about long term wilderness survival, I recommend you inquire in your area for a living history group, be it medieval period or 18^th century or somewhere in between.
Keith.

Our Group's Official Forum: http://eighteenthcenturylivinghistory.freeforums.org/  

You will also find links to other groups in other areas & countries on our forum.

Advantages of Prepping With an 18th Century Living History Group.

Advantages of Prepping With an 18^th Century Living History Group.

·      Participating in living history activities is fun & educational.

·      Children love living history activities & are able to share the experience with their parents.

·      Children who participate in Historical Trekking become used to carrying their own equipment & getting ready for the trek. IF a shtf situation should arise, the child knows what to do to get ready to leave, no fuss & no worries.

·      As a group member you can train with the local militia which is completely legal & does not attract unwanted attention.

·      You can learn many primitive living & survival skills including flint, steel & tinderbox fire lighting.

·      You can use a variety of period items & learn how to make your own clothing & equipment.

·      You can learn muzzle-loading, archery, sword fighting & tomahawk throwing.

·      You can participate in historical treks & get to actually use your equipment. In this way you are able to choose the right equipment to suit your needs & you will know that it all works.

·      You will learn to set up an oilcloth shelter & construct other primitive shelters.

·      Lone wolves can still take advantage of group membership either by learning from the group instructors, or by participating on the group’s internet forum.

This is the New England Colonial Living History Group 1680-1760 forum address if you are interested:  http://eighteenthcenturylivinghistory.freeforums.org/

The Survival Value Of Oral And Written Traditions, By K.B. A Link.

http://carolynbaker.net/2012/03/24/the-survival-value-of-oral-and-written-traditions-by-k-b/#comment-1534

SHAME On Australia!!!

West Papuan women & children being raped & slaughtered by Indonesian Military trained in Australia !!! Absolutely disgusting & shameful.

Australians for a Free West Papua added 3 new photos.

SHAME ON AUSTRALIA. Our Government CONTINUES to TRAIN, FUND
and PROMOTE the INDONESIAN MILITARY who are RENOWNED for KILLING and TORTURING INNOCENT WEST PAPUAN CIVILIANS.http://www.defence.gov.au/ditc/photogallery/2015indon.asp
The Australian Department of Defence were happy celebrating and 'doing the honors' by PROMOTING Indonesian officers in April where a 'special visit' by 'high level' Indonesian officials was welcomed. MEANWHILE IN WEST PAPUA - INDONESIAN FORCES CARRIED OUT A 2 WEEK RAMPAGE OF INTIMIDATION AND ARRESTS OF INNOCENT WEST PAPUAN CIVILIANS. BUT THE INDONESIAN NOR THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTS, WILL EVER EVER SILENCE THE COURAGEOUS PEOPLE OF WEST PAPUA.
‪#‎WeNeedaRoyalCommissionIntoAustralianForeignAidNOW‬

APRIL 18 - KAIMANA - Indonesian FORCES rampage through Kaimana arresting 23 West Papuan citizens and members of the peaceful KNPB who were at a meeting discussing the ULMWP and MSG membership
application http://suarawiyaimana.blogspot.com.au/

APRIL 14 - JAYAPURA - 5 West Papuan citizens arrested for TREASON accused of supporting Independence and ULMWP
http://www.ucanews.com/…/rights-monitors-decry-arrest…/73438

APRIL 22 - MERAUKE - Indonesian forces TERRORISE and intimidate West Papuan civilians who support the ULMWP. The Indonesian Government BANS all KNPB and ULMWP meetings. Indonesian police distribute a leaflet
in the community that threatens civilians with 20 years in jail if they support freedom.http://suarawiyaimana.blogspot.co.uk/…/kepolisian-polres-me…

APRIL 23 - BIAK - Indonesian forces question Deputy Chairman of the Regional Parliament (PRD), Apollos Sroyer about financial support of the ULMWP. Indonesian forces BAN all support for KNPB and ULMWP http://suarakritingfree.blogspot.co.uk/…/ketua-prd-biak-man…

APRIL 23 - JAYAPURA - Indonesia BAN leading West Papua football team Persipura from international matches JUST IN CASE they support the ULMWP or WP4MSG campaign
https://www.facebook.com/freewestpapua/photos/a.310692780009.322467.53611440009/10155513894430010/?type=1&theater

APRIL 23 - Yalimo - West Papuan citizens in Yalimo who support the ULMWP confirm they have recieved continued threats from the Indonesian governmenthttps://www.facebook.com/freewestpapua/posts/10155510743790010

APRIL 23 - JAKARTA - Indonesia government publicly states that it will "ban" all West Papuan people supporting West Papua's application to the MSG. The Indonesian Police Chief, Inspector General Yotje Mende says that the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) should also be banned, as it is an underground organisation. KNPB is a peaceful political organisation of citizens supporting Independence.

APRIL 24 - WAMENA - Indonesian forces traumatise West Papuan civilians in search of civilians who support the ULMWP
or the KNPB peaceful organisation.
https://www.facebook.com/freewestpapua/posts/10155514002140010

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