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  • How to Making a Rotating Compost Barrel

    How to Making a Rotating Compost Barrel

    Construction
    This principle is not difficult to improvise from and one could also use a metal barrel which would absorb heat better, making thermophilic microrganisms break down your shit quicker.

    This one looks fixed to the barrel and rotates on the sawhorse as a baring. Mine has the pole fixed and has a track bearing (for a garage door) at each end of the barrel. If using either principle be sure to make it a bit higher than the one in the picture so you can dump the material into a wheelbarrow. Note the axle has drainage holes (mines metal not pvc, so it doesn’t) so you can get some compost tea.

    Cutting the door can be difficult in the plastic as the heat will make it warp over time. When doing so, be sure to use a strong latch, or the weight of the soil can pop that shit open when turning. Mine uses two. and has weatherstripping around it to keep a seal. With metal, a cutting torch should make the job nice and clean.
    Also, one can put a fire under it if it’s metal to sterilize that shit.

    All in all it’s simple but often overlooked. As to the location of barrels, one can go to places the use things like tomato paste (which my barrel contained) and the like. DO NOT use anything petroleum based or if you do, wash out thoroughly.

    Use
    Catering to your plant(s) of choice:
    One can purchase cheap topsoil from the dollar store to amend or obtain topsoil from a loamy, fertile place (this contains more potential pathogens; do sterilize for quality specimens). Once you have this in the barrel, mix topsoil filling 1/3 the volume of the barrel with a 5 gallon bucket of cow manure, some phosphates, some potassium salts, and most importantly, a good helping of seaweed. This, so I have read contains many micronutrients and can help prevent a myriad of disorders.
    If the organisms like organic matter ( i.e. sylvan plants, plains plants, Cannabis) leave it as is. But if they (xeric plants) like well draining, sandy soils, you ought filter out the larger portions of bark and wood. I would not use much organic matter in slow-growing cacti mixes. The resulting mix can be used as a base to be lightly or moderately, depending on the plant’s tastes, added with a mix of crushed red lava rock, perlite, and sand. Blueberries like a fairly well draining medium for instance.
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  • Make a Bug out Bag

    Make a Bug out Bag

    By RemadE
    This guide can and will be updated/changed in accordance with new products and tactics. It is by no means exhaustive and life-saving, this is merely a guide, so it is up to you to actually save your life.

     

    The fuck is a Bug out Bag?

    Picture yourself. You are in your car, and all of a sudden a disaster strikes. You are 50+ miles from your home, you can’t get back and you need to survive.
    The Bug out Bag carries up to 3 days worth of supplies and other items designed to give you all you need to survive by yourself and increase your chances of recovering and being rescued.

     

    Bug Out Bag

     

    A typical Bug out Bag. Note the survival bits, food, utensils and FAK.

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    Are there different types of Bug out Bags?

    Well, yes and no. All Bug out Bags are essentially there to keep you alive. Some may have a bigger emphasis on self-defense so may carry an extra Pistol or rounds of ammunition. Others may have a Medical occupation and so will pack an advanced FAK (First Aid Kit) as opposed to the standard one most people carry. At the end of the day, it’s up to you. Just be comfortable you can use everything you pack.

    Contents.

    • Choosing your bag.
    • Prioritise!
    • Liquid.
    • Food.
    • Survival hardware.
    • Personal protection (overlap with ‘Survival hardware’ somewhat).
    • ID and other essentials.
    • Useful skills.
    • Further reading.
    ***
    Let’s get constructing!

    The Bag.

    You can use almost any bag as long as it is comfy, can carry a fair amount of gear and you can carry it comfortably for a few good miles. Don’t go for a poser, shitty bag. Go for a manly one with enough balls to put Chuck Norris to shame. Get one that screams “I MEAN FUCKING BUSINESS”.

    Types of bags

    Army ALICE packs

    Popular in the Military from the 1970s, this design is good as you can buy extensions and other bits that clip on. Also you can pack a lot of stuff in there.
    this is probably the best in terms of cost and durability. If the Army can use them, I’m sure you can for your pussy existance.

    Average price: £30-£70 depending on new/used and size.
    Durability: 9/10
    Overall rating: 8/10

    Hiking backpacks

    These do not sacrifice space for comfort at all. If you spend and shop wisely you can find one which rests on you perfectly. If you adjust the weight distribution you can wear this thing for miles and not get tired. The trick is to shop around though. Always buy these bags in person as they are so different from one another.

    Average price: £30-£150 depending on size/brand
    Durability: 7/10
    Overall rating: 6-8/10 depending on the amount you carry and manouverability.

    Snowboard backpacks

    These particular types of backpacks have lots of dangly straps and fasteners for when you carry that oh-so-expensive-and-ridiculously-inappropriate-for-your-neighbourhood snowboard around with you. These are also useful for securing a Machete to as can be seen here, and have an average amount of space in. Certainly not the largest, but a moderate amount of space.

    Bug Out Bag

    Average Price: £30-£70 depending on size/brand
    Durability: 7/10
    Overall rating: 6/10 (low due to the extortionate prices which are a problem with certain brands)

    Prioritise!

    In order for you to survive any given scenario, you will need to remember these 5 things:

    1. Water
    2. Food
    3. Warmth/Clothing
    4. Shelter
    5. Rescue

    ***
    Liquid.

    If like me, you could just keep empty water bottles about. I usually keep a couple in the fridge topped up with cold water. Your body needs around 2 litres a day to keep replenished as you piss and sweat..and maybe even cry yourself that step closer to death.
    Some good bottle brands, if you aren’t a cheapskate like me are:

    Nalgene water bottles.

    These bottles are almost indestructable. You could chuck your bag around as fuck knows comes flying at you and your liquids will still be fine.

    Originally Posted by Nalgene Website
    • Polycarbonate (PC)
    • High impact resistance
    • Resistant to staining
    • Won’t retain odors
    • Withstands sub-freezing to boiling temperatures
    • Dishwasher safe away from the heating element
    • Max temperature: 135°C/275°F
    • Min temperature: -135°C/-211°F
    Nalgene Drinks Bottle
    One of many designs

    Average Price: £6-£15 depending on size and model.
    Durability: 9/10. It’s not invincible.
    Overall rating: 9/10. Not a must0have as you can make do with regular bottles, but if you have the cash, I advise an investment.

    Collapsible Water containers.
    Platypus do a line of water storage solutions that are like bags of water. You can fill them with litres of water and hang them, attack them to your bag or store them. You can also purchase semi-rigid containers for water from cheap-and-cheerful shops. of course, these are only useful if you are in a car, as liquid weighs a lot!

    Collapsible Water Container

    Average Price: £8-£20
    Durability: 7/10
    Overall rating: 5/10. Not amazingly necessary.

    Water Filter

    Not all the shops will be open. What if shit really hits the fan? You’re gonna have to filter the water. Now you could either use Iodine tablets, or a water filter. Either one works, but the water filter is reusable up to a point (all filters are). Nasties are hiding in almost all bodies of water, and are microscopic in size. No point dying from the shits when you are hours from rescue, is there? Kinda embarrasing.

    Water Filter
    The ‘Katadine Hiker’, one of many models of water pumps/filters.

    There are so many models it would be impossible for me to list even half of them here. Go explore! This guide is merely to remind you of what you need in your bag.
    Average Price: £40-£100 depending on brand and “quality”. Don’t scrimpt too much if you want one. It could save your life!
    Durability: 7/10
    Overall rating: 7/10

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    Food.

    I am guessing “HURRDURR MILITARY RATIONS” come to mind here. Well, not everyone has the luxury or Military Rations, basement dweller. What the normal person would go for is as follows:

    • Canned food. Bear in mind the weight.
    • Beef Jerky. Full of protein and energy, plus it keeps well.
    • Chocolate. Full of energy and other goodies.
    • Peanuts. Full of carbohydrates and energy.
    • Rations. Ok you can buy them on Amazon and other sites. Fuck off, go get them if you really want.
    • Energy bars. You can get these at hiking/outdoor stores. They contain a fuckton of calories. Be careful and don’t eat too many.
    • Pasta. You can boil it in your gear i will discuss later.
    • Rice. As above.
    • Ramen Noodles/Supernoodles.
    • Stock cubes. To flavour the rice/Pasta.
    • Boil-in-the-bag meals. Simple, really.
    • Dried fruit. It keeps longer and is a nice treat.

    What is important to remember is your calorie intake. By walking, you will be burning energy. You also need to look after yourself during the downtime by eating. Don’t be afraid to eat a lot if you can afford to. Just don’t walk straight after and get a stitch. Look after yourself.
    As for carrying food, always take weight into mind, as well as any extra ingredients. Does that instant pasta and sauce pack also need milk and butter? Choose things you know you are comfortable with, and know yu can carry.

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    Survival hardware.

    This section includes fire-lighting equipment, First Aid Kit (FAK), essential items and other things that are easy to carry and may make life that bit easier.

    Firelighting
    One of Man’s most basic skills. You need this to ward off hostile animals, signal, keep warm next to and heat your food on.

    The lighter.
    Bog standard. Unless you get the top/flint wet or damp you should be fine. You can always opt for the jet-flame ones, which work better in windy, exposed environments.

    Standard Bic Lighter
    The standard Bic lighter
    Turbo Jet Lighter
    A more advanced, jet-flame lighter

    Average price:
    – Bic: £0.70
    – Jet: £4.00

    Durability:
    – Bic: 6/10
    – Jet: 7/10

    Overall rating:
    – Bic: 7/10. Very useful, just don’t get the flint wet.
    – Jet: 8/10. Usually very hardy. Just keep an eye on the gas consumption level.

    The firestick

    The ol’ faithful. If ever you did Scouts or whatever, you’ll know what one of these is. If you don’t have a lighter (which I highly suggest for a backup) then have one of these.

    Fire Stick

    Average price: £3-£7
    Durability: 10/10
    Overall rating: 10/10

    Also useful to have is some cotton wool. Keep it compacted into a ziplock bag and you can use it instead of tinder to get a fire going.

    ***

    Navigation.

    • A Map. It’s essential and GPR may not work. Why take the risk?
    • Compass.
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    Staying warm and clothing

    • A big jacket that is both comfy and warm, plus you could sleep in.
    • Thermal underlayers if the weather looks especially cold.
    • 2 pairs of socks (nylon, preferably, as the sweat doesn’t linger).
    • A hat (in case of the Sun).
    • A bandana or Shemagh. they are useful for many other things than just wearing.
    • 2 Shirts (1 x long sleeve, 1 x short sleeve?)
    • 2 pairs of undies.
    • A good pair of sturdy boots. Your feet are your vehicle. They go, you go. You die.
    • Reflective/Hi-Viz jacket. You can hang it up and use it for signalling.
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    Shelter.

    • Tarpaulin. You can construct a tent from this.
    • Parachute cord. Cheap as chips on eBay and very useful for holding up shelters.
    • Bedroll. Don’t sleep on the cold, damp ground.
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    First Aid Kit (FAK).

    Note – No quantities are given here. You decide that. Also remember your own medication! Never mind anyone else, always look after #1.

    • Painkillers. Keep a range, from Paracetamol to Nurofen, to Co-Codamol and whatever else. Different ailments have different responses to different pills with different people.
    • Bandages. Obvious why, really.
    • Gauzes.
    • Eye pad.
    • Non-Latex gloves.
    • Duct tape.
    • Splint.
    • Medical Guide to common ailments.
    • Antacid.
    • Antihistamine (Loratadine or Boots-own ‘Sleepeze’; as it contains Diphenhydramine)
    • Cortisone Cream.
    • Oral rehydration salts.
    • Diamode/Anti-Diarrohea pills.
    • Scalpel.
    • Needle and thread.
    • Isopropanol/Rubbing alcohol to sterilise instruments with.
    • Iodine tablets.
    • Steri-strips/WOund-closing strips.
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    Cooking.

    Food is essential, yes. That said, so is the means of actually cooking it, if you don’t just survive on ready-to-eat packet meals.

    • Mess tin. Army ones are fine. You will be amazed at what you can cook in just 1 tin at the same time!
    • Hexi-burner stove. You can stockpile fuel tablets and they don’t weigh much at all.
    • Cotton wool. As mentioned earlier instead of tinder.
    • An alternative way of cooking over a fire. Create a way of resting your mess tin over a fire instead of a stove. The handle will be got, but it works if you have no fuel tablets. Use a trolley or something like a cage to allow heat/flames through and the mess tin to sit there.
    • Enough cooking water. Don’t sacrifice your drinking water for cooking. Sure, you need it, but don’t lose count of the amount you have.
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    A reliable knife.

    There is no definate answer here. The end result is something that works for you. Personally a 12″ machete does most things I want to except fine cuts.

    Full Tang Knife
    The ‘tang’ is clearly visible here. It’s the non-sharp part of the blade, basically.

    – When choosing a knife, look for a good ‘tang’ – the metal part of the knife attached to the blade. the further back into the handle the tang goes, teh stringer the knife is and probably more durable it will be. If possible always go for a knife where the metal all the way through the handle.
    – As for the handle, choose one with a good grip on. Polymer, rubber, wooden? Whatever suits you best. It’s you that will be using it.
    – The blade should be made from Stainless Steel. Carbon Steel is alright and will hold its sharpness, but is more prone to rust. Stainless Steel is a worthwhile investment.
    – The blade shape is an important factor, too. Also think of sharpening. If you want a serrated blade, it’s a bitch to sharpen, but you can cut tree branches with it. It’s a toss-up. Sacrifice one, gain another.
    – The thinkness of the blade should not be lacking. Get one which doesn’t bend (obviously) and looks as though it will hold some abuse.
    – The sixe of the blade should be between 6″-12″, but it all once again, depends on your use.

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    Personal protection.

    Now I am no expert on firearms. I am a British Citizen and we are curtailed by our laws of the land to effectively give the bad guys a chance. i will talk about weapons I have experienced, but feel free to analyse your own choices in the following ways.

    .45 Pistol

    .45 is a damn good man-stopping round. Chances are if you are walking/sneaking through an area, it will be another person who stops you and attempts to end your life. If you can get a couple of .45 rounds into them, then you have already won.
    As for the Pistol, that is up to you.

    Slingshot

    Silent and potentially deadly if used accurately. Takes practice though.

    Air Rifle/Pistol

    If it is spring-powered or gas-ram then you can shoot as many pellets as you want! There is a loud noise upon firing though, potentially giving your position away. Good brands are Weirauch, Air Arms and Theoben. Pellets come in point, flathead, dome and hollowpoint rounds mostly. Air rifles are also useful for catching snimals to survive on if you need to.

    Machete

    Easy to attach to your bag. Just keep it hidden unless it truly is a shitstorm scenario.

    Personal protection knife

    A locked, 4″ blade will suffice here. Sure, go for the badass Rambo look if you want to, but if you wish to stab someone within close, surprise territory then this is the one for you. The lockable blade also means you can stab away and not take your fingers off!

    CS Gas/OC Spray

    It works. Just don’t be downwind and run!

    Deployable Police Baton

    These weigh a fair bit but can be carried on your belt. They go down to around 8″ and can be deployed up to 24″. Can inflict huge amounts of injury.

     

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    ID and Other Essentials.

    When a shitstorm hits, it’s always good to have a copy of your most important documents on you in case the Authorities question you to either figure what happened or whether you are injured.
    Always have photocoopies of these documents/Contacts/forms of ID in your BoB:

    • Passport. The page with yor photo and details in.
    • Driving license.
    • Medical card/records. Blood type, medical intolerances and background can save you in an emergency. Seconds save lives.
    • Work ID. Especially if it is a Government job.
    • Addresses. These are of you, your relations and children if they have left home.
    • Emergency telephone numbers. Relatives, significant others etc. I am assuming you may need your BoB if you are in trouble and stranded, as well as GPS/3G networks still available.

    Having extra knowledge always helps. These small “SAS Survival” guides are a great source of info, and can easily fit into your bag.

    SAS Survival Guide
    *

    These are miscellaneous items but are also useful:

    • Lightsticks/Glowsticks. Go for the 6″ Military ones as they last for ~12hrs, even if it says 8hrs on the pack.
    • Vaseline. Petroleum Jelly. Need I say more?
    • About £3 in change (10s, 20s and 50s) as you never know when it may come in handy.
    • Condoms. Useful for storing water in temporarily.
    • 2 tealight candles.
    • Toilet roll. Self explanatory. Nice to have some home comforts and take the cardboard tube out to compact it further.
    • Baby wipes. Freshen up!
    • Half a pencil, a Biro and paper. Lined or plain, it doesn’t matter. You may want to keep a diary or write down instructions.
    • Flashlight. LED is best.
    • Fishing line/hook/SPAM + Marmite as bait (works wonders).
    • Whistle.
    • Ordnance Survey Map or equivalent. Get a feel for the area you are in.
    • Soap and flannel. In case you’re in for the long haul.
    • Very optional: Fold-away shovel.
    ***
    Useful Skills

    When lost in the wilderness, stranded miles from home or caught up in an event which means you are not in your arse watching telly and have to deal with real-life shit, it helps to know a few skills.

    First Aid

    Learning First Aid is almost Universal. There are training courses for it in amost all major towns, so just keep an eye out. If not then you can apply to find out where classes are being held.
    In an emergency, First Aid is the number 1 skill to have. Any help you can give Medics will be a weight off their shoulders and mean you can potentially save a life.
    Usefulness: 10/10

    Map reading skills/Navigation skills

    Knowing how to read a map is crucial to getting around anywhere. Even reading one incorrectly can mean you get lost and off target by a few degrees – but that equates to miles in real life.
    Usefulness: 10/10

    Firearms training

    Look, fag, we know you want to flex your muscles so we may as well get this over and donw with. Firearms training is helpful, yes, but so is helping people! Learn firearms training by all means – but don’t forget to preserve life by learning another skill. This alone is not sufficient.
    Usefulness: 6/10, assuming you don’t learn anotehr skill.

    Distance walking

    Being able to walk great distances without breaking a sweat is quite a skill. Practice by walking at the weekends with a backpack on. Go farther each time and push yourself. Being abe to travel far without hassle is key to survival, as your body can use energy/resources more efficiently and you have a better chance of survival.
    Usefulness: 7/10

    Team leader

    Assuming you are in a group, having the ability to take the lead and give initiative/responsibilities to a group is very useful. Learning group dynamics and people’s strengths/weaknesses is key to maximising their potential. Also, I don’t want to hear any of this shitty “manager speak” about teamwork and Political Correctness. Women make the food, Men make the defences and hunt. Ok? Ok.
    Usefulness: 5/10, assuming you are alone.

    Bulk up

    Being able to actually carry the Bug out Bag is a challenge in itself. After you have packed it, it’s gonna weigh a fair bit. Do some weight and endurance training as this is crucial to your survival.
    Usefulness: 8/10

    ***
    Further Reading.

    I have come across many websites which deal with Survivalism and Post-Apocalyptic Scenarios. Here are these sites, ebooks and other resources – nicely divided into sections just for you.

    Torrents
    – Ebooks
    * The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks
    * 3GB of assorted Survival and Military Ebooks. You can pick and choose what files you would like to download as it is a lot.

    Online Resources

    There are others. In fact, plenty others. I just don’t with to give undue advertising to them. Google is your biggest help.

    //
    26th february 2011
    V1.0

  • How to Make Bottle Bombs

    How to Make Bottle Bombs

    There are 3 ways to make a bottle bomb, but first you need to find a suitable bottle.

    You’re going to want the thickest soda bottles you can find. The green sprite ones are perfect. You also have a choice in size. A small one makes quite a loud boom, and the 2 liter makes a bigger boom. It uses more “ammo” however.

    You won’t be able to do much damage with these “bombs.” They’re mainly just salutes. You could possibly bury one to blow some dirt into the air, but that’s about it.

    The Dry Ice Bomb
    The dry ice bomb is the most familiar, and is quite simple to do.Step 1: Obtain dry ice. It can be bought from welding shops relatively cheaply.
    Step 2: Fill the soda bottle 1/4th full with warm water.
    Step 3: Crush the dry ice. You can use a towel and a hammer.
    Step 4: Place a few iceube’s worth of dry ice into bottle.
    Step 6: Crush the bottle. This will give you time to run/throw.
    Step 7: Put on cap. Run. If you want to throw it, DO NOT SHAKE! Just throw then run!
    Step 8: Plug your ears!

    Now these two are easier to make in the sense that materials are readily available. THEY WILL BLIND YOU IF IT GOES OFF NEAR YOU. WEAR GOGGLES AND KEEP WATER HANDY!

    The Chlorine Bomb
    Step 1: Obtain 95% isopropanol and pool chlorine tablets.
    Step 2: Crush 2-3 chlorine tablets into a powder.
    Step 3: Funnel the chlorine powder into the bottle.
    Step 4: Fill the bottle 2/3 full with isopropanol.
    Step 6: Crush the bottle. This will give you time to run/throw.
    Step 7: Put on cap, shake quickly and run! Do not throw this one!
    Step 8: Plug your ears!
     The HCl Bomb
    Step 1: Obtain HCl. It is sold at Lowes for $7 a gallon under the name Muriatic Acid. Obtain aluminum foil as well.
    Step 2: Roll up a whole bunch of foil and put it in the bottle. 2 feet for a small bottle, 4-5 feet for a 2 liter.
    Step 3: Fill the bottle 1/10 full of HCl.
    Step 4: Crush the bottle. This will give you time to run/throw.
    Step 6: Put on cap, shake quickly and run or throw. It takes about 30 seconds for the HCL to start reacting with the Al and the crushed bottle gives you more time. These ones are safe to throw.
    Step 7: Plug your ears!

    Don’t fuck this up. You see this GIF? He’s holding his eyes. That was either a Chlorine or HCl bomb, and he’s blind for the rest of his life. If any of these fail to go off, DO NOT FUCKING WALK TO IT!

  • Tricks, Tips and Rules of Selling Weed

    Tricks, Tips and Rules of Selling Weed

    First off there are much easier and safer ways of making a buck than selling illegal drugs. however if you feel compelled to eventually get arrested and thrown in jail, but make money during that process then this might aid you in your endeavor.

    RULES
    rule 1: never tell anyone who you buy from
    rule 2: never tell anyone how much you buy at a time AND FOR HOW MUCH
    rule 3: never negotiate prices with anyone because once you do they won’t respect you (there are other ways of ensuring repeat customers that i’ll get into later)
    rule 4: start out slow
    rule 5: expect to be jumped, bothered at all hours of the day and night, pulled over with drugs on you, an upsurge of new “friends”, an upsurge of new enemies (notice there are no quotes around enemies because they are most definitely real and there whether you know about them or not), an upsurge in the amount of time spent around addicting drugs (yes weed is addicting).
    rule 6: have an existing plan of action for dealing with each of the situations listed above
    rule 7: NEVER FUCKING TELL ANYONE WHO YOU BUY FROM, HOW MUCH YOU BUY AT A TIME, AND FOR HOW MUCH!!!!! fucking retards make this mistake all the time. i know it’s moronic and i’ve fucked people over because they got too high and let me weasel it out of them.

    TIPS
    tip 1: once you find a source of cheap and abundant weed whether growing it yourself or selling it for a friend or whatever your situation, make sure you do everything you can to hold on to it.

    tip 2: start selling weed at a cheaper than average price, but not so low to make you lose money. pretty much just break even or smoke for free until you get your client base up and then bring the prices up to normal.

    tip 3: once you have your client base do everything you can to hold onto them. this includes smoking out each and everyone of them. do not do this every time just about every third or fifth time. only do a bowl or small joint and then disappear saying you have to go meet someone else in a few and you need to get something to eat or any other BS story. i made myself look like i had plenty of people coming to me and that i thought he/she was cool enough to take a smoke break with. they will like you and remember that, whether they realize it or not.

    tip 4: GET THE MONEY FIRST lol this seems like common sense, but i’ve gotten to lackadaisical and forgotten to collect my due. don’t judge me asshole lol

    tip 5: be friendly and smile, but not to friendly. as soon as they try to intrude on any of your rules get real serious real quick. don’t piss them off or leave any tension behind, but nip that shit in the bud as quickly and diplomatically as possible.

    tip 6: if they ask you to weigh it out in front of them just do it. never let them catch you intentionally trying to gyp them, make sure it always comes out to within .2 of what it’s supposed to be. if it’s .2 short put more in there saying “hmm i guess it was off balance”. (we will go over ways to gyp them in more discreet ways later in the tricks section).

    tip 7: build up a tolerance to weed so that you stay more alert after smoking with others. do memory exercises and don’t get lazy. remember you’re not buying it for your own use, you’re the guy/girl selling it trying to make money so remember that! this might sound a little strange, but the last thing you want to do is forget anything because you were to high. inversely you can just say you’re good because you just smoked (this is best, but can be suspicious if done to often). i don’t recommend doing this with any drug other than weed!!

    tip 8: never hold more than you think you need to at any given time. what i mean is if you’re going to sell a g to some high school punk then only take that g and maybe a bowl if you decide to smoke them out this time. this may be inconvenient at times, but it saves you in the long run from the police and people who want to beat you up and steal your shit, sometimes they are one in the same. this goes for money as well, don’t take any with you at all. (more on this later in the tricks section)

    tip 9: don’t let them know where you live if at all possible.

    tip 10: find a niche and fill it like i did your girlfriend. i’m sorry that was uncalled for, i apologize. what i mean is if you live in a town where there are a bunch of rich kids that buy dro all the time then start selling regular. sell them on the point that its more for parties and it lasts them a lot longer (it really doesn’t). also the reverse is true. if you live in a town where everyone buys reggie then start selling dro. sell them on the point that it will get them higher (it will and they’ll start coming to you after they see that). it’s all about quality vs. quantity.

    TRICKS
    trick 1: there are many many ways to gyp your clients, some more sinister than others. i’m not going to give away all of my secrets, but i’ll leave you with a few that are tried and true.

    – spray bug spray (raid or something) on the nugs. this stuff doesn’t evaporate so it adds weight to them. this one is fucked up, but hey, you’re a drug dealer so stfu or get a real job you douche. this can also be risky, but so is selling drugs.

    – if you have multiple scales find one that consistently says there’s more than there really is and use this one for everything. take it with you in case they want you to weigh it in front of them. even if it’s only by .1 that shit adds up son!

    – hype your stuff up all the time and believe it yourself. if it’s an okay batch sell it like it’s the shit you had before that was awesome. if it’s awesome then joke around about how it made you forget how to read. the dumber the shit you say the more it works. “you remember that shit i had last time? this is like that, but it tastes waaaay better.” “you remember that good shit you got last time? well this is the motherfucking pump station!” “that shit last time? oh yeah, it may have looked better, but this shit right here? this shit right here! it’ll make you feel like you just had sex with your mom!!” lmao i’ve literally said all kinds of this shit.

    – i can’t tell you everything i know because it’ll violate some of my old rules. even though i haven’t sold in years old habits die hard. just be creative and build your own arsenal. it’s like when your dad makes chili and it’s the bomb, but he never tells you how, all he says is, “it’s part of becoming a man, coming up with your own recipe” or something along those lines. i’m still perfecting my chili on my own and so you should perfect your selling methods on your own.

    trick 2: there are many places you can go to make lots of money in a short amount of time. some are more risky than others, but they all have one thing in common. you have to bring large amounts of bud with you. this is very risky for several reasons. first off you don’t want to pre-package your shit into a bunch of smaller bags because if you get caught that’s automatically intent to distribute. secondly you don’t want to keep all your shit in one bag because you may come across the wrong person who will just take everything you have from you by force or stealth as soon as they find out you’re carrying that much. so pick your poison.

    – parties, you will hear about lots of events through your drug network and you should take advantage of these. don’t worry about not being invited, everyone will know who you are and will be glad to see you. these events are good for two things, selling lots of weed and building your reputation. start buy rolling a blunt elsewhere and bringing it in and passing it around with any and everyone. don’t worry about getting high yourself, but make sure you do take a hit or two. this will show them you’re badass and get their craving for more started at the same time! isn’t it great!? after that proceed to sell your ass off in whatever fashion you see fit. “oh no i don’t have any more blunts i was just stopping by, but i got some more i can sell you before i leave if you want.”

    – hookah bars, these are much more risky, but you know most of the people partaking smoke weed too. there are often police near these places and even rent-a-cops inside who contrary to popular belief will bust your shit wide open. at places like these i usually do the pre-package thing so it’s quicker cause i don’t know these fucks.

    – the bars/clubs, these are just as sketchy, but well worth it if you know what you’re doing.

    DON’T FORGET RULE 4! don’t get overzealous. acquire your skills first. you need to have run from the police and dealt with other people and won first a few times before you get your feet wet at night spots.

  • Shoplifting Tools

    Shoplifting Tools

    By Katzenklavier

    For informational purposes only. I cannot be held liable for anyone else’s actions. This information does not reflect me in any way, and it is only here because potato.

    ATTN Guest: Fucking register!

    Tools
    Stickers

    Sensormatic Sticker, Rf Sticker

    Stickers are the cheapest and cheapest system for a storekeeper to use. They are normally deactivated at the registers when one purchases items. sensormatic tags are demagnetized and RF chips are fried by a low power EMP. When not deactivated, they alert the towers at the doors.
    Fortunately, these are the easiest things to disable. With a sensormatic tag, it should be demagnetized but it is much easier to just peel it off. RF chips can be destroyed by ruining their spiral antenna. All it takes is one slice through the sticker with a razor blade.
    “Source Tagging” is when these stickers are inside the package. Often they are inside small things like dremel bits. Electronics are nearly always source-tagged. Disks usually are as well. If you suspect a tag, the only way to remove the item is to pen the package. They have now started appearing inside battery compartments of electronics too so be observant.

    Ink tags A Sensormatic Ink Tag

    These tags are often found in clothing stores. It is for what is called “benefit denial.” What this means is if the tag is pulled apart it will spray ink all over the clothes as well as the person’s hands. There are two ways to get them off, one is to try and protect the clothing as you rip it off, but it is not a good idea.
    The other way you can get them off is with a radially magnetized NdFeB magnet. There is only one site that sells them. To use it, put it on the “cone” of the tag and it should come off.
    Ink tags occasionally have rf chips in them but in stores that do not have any towers and only rely on ink tags, they can be removed from the store.

    Gator Tags A sensormatic gator tag.

    Gator tags are one of the few tags to be removed by force. They do not contain ink but do have RF chips inside them. To remove them, you need to take two pliers (not needle nose) and grab the “flares” on the tag and bend away from the pin. It will then come apart.
    Most people just use snippets though, it is your choice because both methods are unwieldy. The good thing is that gator tags are being replaced by;

    Super Tags 2 sensormatic Super Tags

    Super tags are permanently magnetized tags that latch onto clothing with a pin. They are especially hard to remove from the store. They only work with towers so if you see them in a store you can bet your ass that they have towers, even hidden.
    There are two ways to remove these. Novices often use pliers but they are large and unwieldy. Clippers make a loud pop when they cut. Therefore, the best solution is to use what is called a sensormatic hook. I’m not going to explain much about them here because Vinipooh does a great job on it in his video. He also sells them, email him at [email protected].

    Alpha Products

    Alpha products are opened with what is called an S3 key. Vinipooh sells “real” ones but they are very easy (and cheaper) to make. It is an essential tool.
    To make a key you need four N50 NdFeB magnets in the size available here. They are arranged in a 2×2 array. DO NOT LET THE MAGNETS SLAM TOGETHER; they are very fragile and will shatter like glass. Below i have a picture of a homemade key.

    http://i47.tinypic.com/se6cfn.jpg
    This key as dipped in plasti-dip for protection. It’s a coating material sold at hardware stores.

    Alpha uses a locking system called s3. It is a magnetic latch and its operation is better explained by a diagram.

    Alpha Keeper Case An alpha disk case, An alpha keeper box.

    Alpha keepers are often used to protect DVDs and video games from walking away, but they are easy to remove with a key. They contain a little rfid that alarms the towers like the sticker tags. On the bottom of the case a little metal spring is easily visible. Putting the magnet flush under that allows the latch to side and the case to open. On the larger keeper boxes, the bottom is opaque so it is a little harder to find the “sweet spot” but slide the magnet all around the bottom while and when you find it, you will hear clicks.

    Alpha Product Hooks An alpha product hook

    Alpha hooks are the locking hooks that products are hung on. The products cannot be removed without a sales associate. These are fairly easy to open too. Simply place your key flush to the flat spot atop the front of the hook. Slide it around a little bit to find the sweet spot. It isn’t too hard to find and once it’s found, the front lock slides off/open.

    Spider Wraps 3 alarm Spider Wrap.

    Spider wraps are another alpha product. There is one thing you should never do. DO NOT CUT THE WIRES. It will release a noise comparable to a smoke alarm. Spider wraps are often 3 alarm which means;

    • It will alarm if the wires are cut
    • It will sound the tower’s alarms
    • The wrap itself will alarm when removed from the store

    To remove these, place the key flush to the rectangle latch. When the sweet spot is found, the latch will slide open and the wrap can be disposed of. The product may still be source tagged, so don’t get cocky.

    A word of warning: Getting caught with any shoplifting tool automatically means you went there with intent to steal. If you do get caught, stealthily ditch the tools!

     
    Tips

    Appearance

    • Wear a zipper hoodie with large front pockets and loose sleeves. This is by far the best thing you can wear.
    • Do not look like a nigger/wigger. Seriously, no baggy pants, no jewelery, no bandannas etc.
    • Looking frustrated gives you an excuse to stand somewhere for a long time. Look like you can’t decide between this and that, pretend to read boxes etc.
    • Talking or texting on your phone is a great way to look normal, and it gves you time to think.

    Tools

    • Carry a razor blade; not a box cutter, just the blade from one. Bring a brand new one every time because they dull easily.
    • Don’t carry more than you’ll need
    • “Magic Bags”, ie bags lined with tinfoil do not work. Don’t even bother with them and the “cell phone test” is complete rubbish.

    “Legal”

    • Do not carry any weapons. If you carry mace, a tazer, a knife or a gun you’ll be charged with armed robbery.
    • If you notice someone watching or following you, drop the merch and GTFO. Don’t come back for months.
    • If an employee or an LP officer comes to you and says come with me etc, slowly follow them and plan an escape. If you see a chance run like fucking hell.
    • If you get apprehended ditch the tools before the cops come. Do it discreetly.
    • Do not fucking talk to the cops. DO NOT.
    • If you were with a buddy and he did not get caught, DO NOT FUCKING rAT HIM OUT. You’ll just get him in trouble and the police will not go easier on you for snitching.

    General Tips

    • DO NOT be greedy. Take only what you can easily conceal, and no more.
    • DO NOT attempt to lift from the store more than once every 12 days.
    • DO NOT spend more time then the average shopper in the store.
    • DO NOT look shifty. Don’t be turning your head like an owl looking for someone looking at you. Simply look to the right and left using your eyes, nothing more.
    • Know the store layout before you attempt to lift there. Make a scouting visit beforehand, looking for blind spots, least visited areas etc. Make note of the kind of tags they use, if any.
    • Using a sharp blade you can get an object out of a blister pack in under 10 seconds. Cut around the object, not around the whole package. If there’s cables etc forget them, they usually sell for only $1-2 online and it’s not worth the risk. Carry the empty package, uncut side out (so it can’t be seen) to a remote area and dump it behind a box, a pillow etc.
    • Do not stuff the whole package under your shirt dumbfuck. If you are seen doing that you’re certainly fucked.

     

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