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Our editorial writers will speculate on the future of handgun and ammunition technology. ‘Our handgun tests, conducted in the field and at the range, are and will be as accurate as we can make them, both from atechnolocical standpoint, and from staff subjective opinion, Bach handgun test will include a data panel, as do the firearms test reports in American Survival Guide ‘These data panels will comprise salient features of each handgun and its mechon- isms, slong with prices for specific hand- uns, various models and accessories. The cover of Handgun Illustrated car ries the words: Sport ® Defen: se © Recreation. We mean that. We wi stress the protection of life, home, family and property. We will abide by federal, state, and local law in advising techniques for defense with hand weapons ‘We will now state and continue to reiterate that taking a human life with a handgun presents severe consequences. 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Ask your Local Airgun Dealer about Pipe see recreate) ta Tot facie ee are 8 AUGUST 1885/AMERICAN SURVIVAL GUIDE SURVIVAL. LINE Assault weapons, words, friends, computers, preparedness and EMP. | ALIFORNIANRA members recently travelled to Sacramento to oppose an attempe by anti-gun legislators to ban "assault weapons” Spokesmen for the NRA said that attempting to define an “assault weapon” Is impossible, The pro- posed ban, says the NRA, is just a first step toward outlawing all private owner- ship of firearms—rifles as well as hand- guns, While the NRA will probably win in California the anti-gunners say there are already plans to try to outlaw possession for sale of “assault weapons” through federal lezislation In a Word?—The Soviet Union has taken 2 page from Goorge Orwell's 1984 in its publication of a new Soviet version ‘of theOsford Dictionary. Ideas and. words have been redefined to agree with Soviet ideology. For example, the Oxford Dic- onary defines “eapalsm” ng “thecon- ition of possessing capital or using it for production.” The Soviet Oxford Die- onary defines “capitalism” as “an eco- nomic and social system based on private ‘ownership of the means of production. .and ‘on the exploitation of man by man.” The Soviet version goes on to define “com. ‘munism” as "the theory revealing the historical necessity for the revolutionary ruplacement of eapitalism by communism.” "At the same time that the Soviets were redefining the dictionary, they were also using tothe full the freedom ofthe press in the United States, Recently, « half pago, $13,000 advertisement was placed in the Washington Post by the Soviet embassy in Washington, D.C. The advertisement ‘way an editorial from Pravda which eri ticized the United States stance on arms control negotiations and nuclear missile deployment in Europe. Friends—A Dutch farmer has offered the Soviet Union his 109-aere farm so that they may place $§-20 missiles there. The offer vas made as. protest tothe proposed stationing of U.S. cruise missiles in the Netherlands. Ifthe Soviets have their way, the peace- loving farmer may very well get to see at least one SS-20, as there are currently ‘over 1,000 $8-20 warheads simed at Western Europe, including the Notber- lands. Computers—As computer bulletin board use increases around the country, 0 to does the opportunity for survivaists to “get together” and share knowledge. ‘There is, however, a darker side to some BBSs. The “Liberty Net” system is ‘operated by the Aryan Nations—a neo- Nazi, white-supremacist, paramilitary group, which has recently been in the headlines because of illegal activities ‘The mass media frequently describes the Aryan Nations and other such hate groups ‘as “survivalist” groups. True survivalist, hhowever, know that such groups have litle in common with the spirit and tenets of the survivalist movement. Preparedness—Colifornia seems to bbe getting serious about preparing for an cearthawake. “Duck and cover” drills are ‘conducted four times yearly in California schools, 6 million “earthquake booklets,” outlining what to do in the event of @ (quake, are being distributed, and hospitals, fire departments, and Red Cross chapters are holding earthquake drills Allof this activity came about as part of the first anmusl “earthquake preparedness week" heid recently throughout 20 eoun- tios and 200 cities across California. The ‘motivation fr all this activity was a recent scientific study which showed a major ‘quakes occuring in California every 160 years plus or minus 30 years. The last ‘major quake along the southern portion of the San Andress fault occurred in 1857. Behind the Mask—The South Korean ‘government has ennounced plans to pro- vide every member of its’ population, ‘more than 40 million people, with a gas mask. The fear is of a chomical attack by the North Koreans whose stocks of che- ical weapons keep growing. Communist countries such as North Vietnam and the Soviet Union have been accused of using chemical weapons against soldiers and civilians in Cambodia and Afghanistan, ‘This military threat, when added to the potential for industrial accidents such as the Bhopal, India, tragedy, might make those survivaists who have not included gas masks in their survival kits rethink their decisions Beating EMP—A new communications antenna hes been developed by Rockwell International Corp, The antenna reportedly ‘can withstand the electromagnetic pulse (EMP) generated by a nuclear explosion. ‘The device will help protect vital U.S. communications links in the event of a ‘nuclear attack. ©te aa ono a 10g weyeg ebeynowe: %o004 = seem au0z uueEM WUBloMyyorT = ,N08 WeHed eBeynowed puerpoon —1W51 eqons enosey Jouey ssa1SIq et) MTT $S340 FULLVa ee eee Re ee eee‘re you ready to unplep yourst from the remsincir of an ‘onoray-dependent socioy, and to use the curt's natural fesoutees fo provide for your persoral energy recramorts? ‘This month's Soi Test continues wth Parti ofa fiver a {criegdoveloped rom Asch 0 Basios publchedby he nade? SURVIVAL SELF-TEST By Glenn A. Anderson Coot 1985 Glan A Aeron ‘Digest Association, nc, Pleasantville New York/ Montreal The. Sati-Test contains questions concerning survvatretated im {formation on obtaining energy trom natural sowces, Test Yyoursell then dotaina copy of Back fo Basics, and-'uay those {reas where the Sel Teet has vested your woskressen ‘ater wheels was the: Mundersho Overshot 6, OF the folowing statements concerning | pereonal soure of hydroelectric power, 1. Inordor to heat an average S-bedroom 8. To datermine how much potential elec: 4. ome with wood, you would require 7 {real power a stream might aolver, You ores per year How many acres of wood- must measire ts land wi you neod to produce tis amount A Head and velocity, Ct luel each year foran indetnate perce? Head, velocity, ahd crogs-sectional Roses rea 20 acres Velocity only so aerea 1. Crose-setignal ares only. 5.78 scree 16. 9. The only tention thet need be given to 2, Which of to following represents the 1 Wacltional water purging "wingmil” “beat buy" In wood? ‘Ahora! replacement of gear case oll A Ronerhal ton pickup truck of split 8 Sem/-annual rotor aignment hardwood ¢-Trrannual ter cleaning. 8 Ora lace cord of hardwood loge. 1. Persie greasing of he shaft C One cord of softwood logs, ©. One cord of spl hardwood. 10. Which ofthe folowing statements con- 16. erming wind power plats is correct? 2. Prope savipped, you shouldbe capable A Thay are capable of unimied Kio. ‘taretting how much ftewood per day? wat output, KX Ononalt cord They are bost utilized as aback uo 5 One cord proter sources. Two corde C.They are woul only for aowering 5. Two and one-hit cords, smal appliances. D. They are aa unreliable source of 4, As 9 ule of thumb, how many trees, 12 emergancy eneray. 1 {214 inchos in dameter, wil take to ‘eld one cord of wood? 11. Tobe worth considering the instalation One of awina power plant, the area should B Two Reve an average annul wind speed of C Three Rit least © wets © Four 8 12 MPH or greater © Aminimum of 13 MPH. ‘5. The most efcient ofthe old-fashioned 5 25 MPn. 12, Storage batteries utlized with @wing 18. hn rat be considered prac ‘within what period after instalation? BS years C7 years Dio years Which ofthe following is an examplo of 2 Soierheatng system of paseive do Sion? A’Moveable parabolic reflector B Flot plate collector Vscuum eolector 5 Gicennouse For maximum heat production, th tot Surface are ofa plate solar collec ‘Should equal what portion ofthe floor ‘roa of te house they are used to heat? R70 pereont 25 percent 50 percent, 5.65 percent, Uncierground architect ties in well ‘with solar heating because such struc: for A’ Risuite leas encxgy to heat ther. B Bont face any patielar rection. Hove 100 percent southern expo" 0. Uilize no active solar heating ‘One ofthe problems with menthane lgostore ts th ASVienthane earit be used in internal conbuefon engines 18 Rlenthane and oxygen car be an Sloawe hazard Cc. Mentnane residue isnot oodegrase- 70-80 Lamplighter. Electrician. 90-100 Engineer. 10 AUGUST 1985/AMERICAN SURVIVAL GUIDE. ‘nbc ie correct? abe. Even small tource can power asingle: 18. Which ofthe following statements con: —_. Nenthane digesters are useable only my home. ‘Seming soar water and space heaters im warm climates, 8 Small sources are extremely cheapto ie orrect? construct Athey are 100 percent eticient 19. Of the folowing wood burning stoves, A source with tess than 60 feet of throughout the US. ‘anion e the most eficont? oad ineficient ‘ulck ate of payback in A Shaker 0. The whole dea is an impractical pipe i 8 Boe doom: They take over only a part ofthe € fulont heating load success 5 Fran, 7. Which turbine Is considered equal in "They are mainly unsvec performance tothe rect, yet “ow-tech” throughout the US 20. Which ofthe following would produs ‘Shou for home manutacture and maln- {he greatest amount of ethyl sieodel tenance? {etnsnal) per acre? A'Petion RY 8 Propelie cern C Cresson G Petatves 5 Francs B.Sigar beets ‘SCORING: ‘ANSWERS: For each Survival Self-Test question answered correctly, score yourself 5 gor 991 yz 9s av points. Tren add them up. ff your total Ot Sl gti 4 Be ts: aa ari gor vo az Below 76 Candiemaker. Wil S81 V8 98 vt