Saturday, March 5, 2016

BREAKING NEWS: Federal Court of Appeals to Review Important Gun Rights Decision



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NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS VOLUME 23, NUMBER 9

 
BREAKING NEWS:  Federal Court of Appeals to Review Important Gun Rights Decision
LEGAL & LEGISLATION  NEWS
BREAKING NEWS: Federal Court of Appeals to Review Important Gun Rights Decision
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit announced this afternoon that it has agreed to an en banc re-hearing in Kolbe v. Hogan. As we previously reported, the Fourth Circuit’s earlier decision in Kolbe has the potential to invalidate Maryland’s ban on common semi-automatic firearms and detachable magazines.  The Kolbe decision is extremely important, as it is the first instance where a United States court of appeals required “strict scrutiny,” the most stringent form of judicial review, for a ban on so-called “assault weapons” and detachable magazines. The outcome is the re-hearing is too close to call at this point.  We will keep you apprised of further developments of this NRA-supported case as they occur.   
 
Chris W. Cox: Freedom's Safest Place
NEWS
Chris W. Cox: Freedom's Safest Place
The Hollywood celebrities, political elites and billionaires who attack the Second Amendment want to take our God-given freedom away. Yet at the core of the Second Amendment is the eternal truth that no life is more worthy of armed protection than another. The National Rifle Association fights for the protection of these liberties. The NRA is Freedom's Safest Place.
 
Second Amendment as Second-Class Right? A Dismal Warning
GUN LAWS  LEGAL & LEGISLATION  SECOND AMENDMENT
Second Amendment as Second-Class Right? A Dismal Warning
A case involving the scope of firearm prohibitions prompted Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to break his more than decade-long silent streak on the bench. Justice Thomas last asked a question in February 2006, but he made headlines on February 29 by asking a question during oral argument in the case of Voisine v. United States. Unfortunately, commentators seized on the fact that he spoke at all, rather than the troubling implications of what he had to say. 
 
Pinocchio's Greatest Hits
NEWS
Pinocchio's Greatest Hits
Hillary Clinton Always Does What's Right? CNN reported last Friday that former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, now a gun control advocate campaigning for Hillary Clinton for president, told the news organization, “Time and time again, Hillary has done and said what is right.” But if you’re not so sure about that, you aren’t alone. Gallup reports that when asked for the first word or phrase that comes to mind when Clinton’s name is mentioned, 40 percent of Americans say “dishonest,” “liar, “don’t trust her,” “poor character,” “dislike her,” “criminal,” “crooked,” “thief,” “belongs in jail,” or “wouldn’t be good for the country.” And Giffords’ glowing endorsement of Mrs. Clinton was not the only truth-bender that gun control supporters were responsible for last week.
 
Primary Update
NEWS
Primary Update
After Super Tuesday, with 11 states completing their caucuses or primaries, the presidential race is starting to become a little bit clearer. Hillary Clinton won seven states and Bernie Sanders won 4. While this looks like, and is being hyped as, a big Clinton victory, her camp had really expected to win 10 of 11 (allowing for Sanders to win only his home state of Vermont). That same day, Donald Trump won seven states, Ted Cruz won three and Marco Rubio won one. The results help to solidify Trump as the leader, but it is closer than many believe. The primaries are races to earn delegates to the respective party conventions.  It takes 2,383 delegates to win the Democrat nomination and 1,237 to win the GOP nod. Most states with primaries or caucuses before March 15th, including all of the March 1st states, award their delegates on a proportional basis, so it takes a big win to gather up the majority of delegates in any given state.
 
Gun Control Supporters Distort Iowa Legislation on Youth Handgun Possession
NEWS  LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Gun Control Supporters Distort Iowa Legislation on Youth Handgun Possession
Willful ignorance of firearm function, culture, and law are well-known characteristics of the gun control movement. However, the principals in a recently manufactured controversy, surrounding legislation in Iowa that would allow properly supervised youth to use handguns for the shooting sports, have shown a particular disregard for the facts and prevailing law. Current Iowa law makes it a misdemeanor to transfer a handgun to those under the age of 21, with a few exceptions. A parent, guardian, or spouse over 21 may allow those ages 14-20 to possess a handgun while the minor is under their direct supervision, or while receiving instruction. Iowa has a blanket prohibition on handgun possession for all those under 14, regardless of parental supervision. Current law even prevents those under 14 from engaging in traditional handgun safety instruction.
 
Scotland Sets July Deadline for Airgun Licensing
NEWS
Scotland Sets July Deadline for Airgun Licensing
In a sad turn, the home of the Scottish Enlightenment continues to adopt benighted gun controls. On June 25, 2015, the Scottish Parliament passed the Air Weapons and Licensing Act, with Royal assent following on August 4. The legislation requires airgun owners to acquire a certificate or permit to continue to possess the devices. Late last week, Scottish officials announced July 1, 2016 as the deadline for obtaining the required documentation. Specifically, the law makes it “an offence for a person to use, possess, purchase or acquire an air weapon without holding an air weapon certificate.” If convicted, a violator faces up to two years in prison.
 
Has the VA Deprived You of Your Second Amendment Rights? NRA Wants to Hear From You!
NEWS
Has the VA Deprived You of Your Second Amendment Rights? NRA Wants to Hear From You!
As we have reported several times in the past (including here and here), the Veterans Administration (VA) has been reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) the identities of its beneficiaries who have been assigned a “fiduciary” to manage their benefits. The VA claims that such determinations constitute an “adjudication of mental defectiveness” under federal law, thereby prohibiting the beneficiary (presumptively for life) from acquiring or possessing firearms. The NRA has for several years been supporting legislation to correct this unjustified infringement on Second Amendment rights, including the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (H.R. 2001, Rep. Jeff Miller, R-FL) and the Mental Health and Safe Communities Act of 2015 (S. 2002, Sen. John Cornyn, R-TX).
 
Michael Bloomberg is ALL IN to strip away your Second Amendment Rights!  Are you ALL IN to make sure he doesn't succeed?!
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Michael Bloomberg is ALL IN to strip away your Second Amendment Rights! Are you ALL IN to make sure he doesn't succeed?!
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is in a spending freefall attacking our gun rights all across the U.S., on multiple fronts…in Congress, in state legislatures, and on the airwaves. Further, he’s gathering signatures and pouring money into anti-freedom ballot initiatives in states like WA, NV ME, and AZ.   In the ’15 VA elections, he spent more than $2 million on a couple of state senate races!  If he’s willing to invest that much in VA alone, imagine how much of his BILLIONS he will spend in ’16 all across the nation!

VIDEOS

 
NRA CEO & EVP Wayne LaPierre: CPAC 2016
NRA CEO & EVP Wayne LaPierre: CPAC 2016
NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre urged the crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland to stand up for freedom this November and take back the country. He said the most effective and surest way to defend freedom is found in four simple words — Thou Shalt Not Lie — and he promised that the NRA would continue to expose the liars about freedom as they've been doing for decades. Truth matters, LaPierre reminded, and he noted that Americans are seeing right through all of the Obama and Clinton schemes because they know a liar when they see one. The NRA chief concluded by encouraging everyone to rise up and make a difference — standing up for truth and freedom — in this election.
 
Super Tuesday Victories
Super Tuesday Victories
In this News Minute from the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, Jennifer Zahrn reports that candidates endorsed by the NRA Political Victory Fund had a strong primary day, winning the vast majority of races where we endorsed.

STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

Alabama Alabama
Alabama: Critical Pro-Gun Bill Introduced
California California
California: Three Anti-Gun Bills Pass Assembly Public Safety Committee
Colorado Colorado
Colorado: House Committee to Hear Legislation to Repeal Arbitrary Magazine Limit
Florida Florida
Florida Alert: Another Chairman Denies a Hearing -- to Pro-Self-Defense Bill
Georgia Georgia
Georgia: Senate Committee to Vote on NRA-Backed Campus Carry Legislation
Idaho Idaho
Idaho: Permitless Carry Legislation Introduced
Indiana Indiana
Indiana: State Legislature Seeking to Expand Deer Hunting Opportunities
Iowa Iowa
Iowa: Hearing Protection Act Passes Committee
Kentucky Kentucky
Kentucky: Permitless Carry Legislation Pending Committee Hearings
Maine Maine
Maine State Legislature to Decide if Bloomberg’s Gun Control Initiative Will Appear on the November Ballot
Minnesota Minnesota
Minnesota: Department of Natural Resources to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Lead Ammunition Ban!
Missouri Missouri
Missouri: March Update on Pro-Gun Legislation
Montana Montana
Montana: Tax Incentive to Benefit Landowners and Hunters
New Jersey New Jersey
New Jersey: Misleading Legislation Will Be Detrimental To the State's Expungement Law
New York New York
New York: NRA Continues to Fight Further Infringement of Your Rights
Oregon Oregon
Oregon Legislature Adjourns 2016 Session
South Carolina South Carolina
South Carolina: Multiple Carry Bills to be Heard in Senate Subcommittee
South Dakota South Dakota
South Dakota: Two Pro-Gun Bills On the Move
Tennessee Tennessee
Tennessee: Permitless Carry Legislation Pending Committee Hearings
Virginia Virginia
Virginia: Pro-Gun Legislation to be Sent to Governor’s Desk
Virginia: Important Self-Defense Bills are on the Governor’s Desk
West Virginia West Virginia
West Virginia: House Votes to Override Tomblin’s Veto, Final Step Tomorrow in Senate
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Monday, February 29, 2016

The American people deserve to know what our government has done, what's coming next, and what you must do to protect yourself and your family from the disaster our government has created.Porter Stansberry Founder, Stansberry Research


A Multi-Millionaire's Personal Blueprint For Surviving the Coming
Currency Collapse:

"This is what I'm doing to protect my family and my finances - I recommend you do the same."


Dear Fellow American,
Do you believe America's financial problems from 2008 have been fixed?
Do you think we are on the brink of another banking crisis, or a problem with our currency?
If you are concerned about these possibilities, you are not alone.
We are now facing serious economic problems in the United States.
And it's about to get much, much worse.
The evidence is piling up all around us...
In recent months, we've seen nearly $8 trillion disappear from world stock markets... and a whopping 70% of investors lose money in 2015.
Even the great Warren Buffett lost $11 billion dollars.
We're looking at a collapse in corporate bonds.. and plummeting oil and commodity prices.
Research shows the "too big to fail" banks, the top five largest financial institutions (the ones that were bailed out in 2008), are now 25% bigger than they were back then, and more dangerous than ever.
We've seen private businesses take on more debt than any time in the past 12 years, and an incredible 863 companies that have had their credit rating downgraded last year... the most since 2009.
I mean... even Wal-Mart announced the shutdown of more than 250 stores, worldwide.
This is what happens when our government embarks on a gross, out-of-control experiment, expanding the money supply 400% in just six years, and more than doubling our national debt since 2006.
It took our nation 216 years to rack up the first $8.5 trillion in debt... then just 8 more years to double that amount.
As someone who has been investigating this situation closely for years, who has built a $100 million business by capitalizing on expertise in finance and accounting... I am here to tell you with 100% certainty:
America is in for some major changes to our economy, our country, and our very way of life over the next five years.
The way you live, work, travel, retire, invest... everything is going to change. Some of it in ways most people would never expect.
A "new" crisis of epic proportions is already underway.
Stocks will fall further. Bonds are going to collapse. Huge numbers of bankruptcies in the energy business may soon ripple through the financial system.
And eventually, we're going to have a major stock market crash -- and it will be worse than the one we experienced seven years ago.
We're going to have a currency crisis too - because investors and governments around the world will realize the U.S. dollar is not the safe haven it once was.
Sooner than most people think, we'll see the U.S. dollar lose it's "reserve currency" status, and this will make it much harder for our government to borrow money, and have our military stationed in more than 150 countries.

As my friend James Rickards (who's a financial lawyer and consultant for the
U.S. government) wrote in his book Currency Wars:
"If the currency collapses, everything else goes with it... stocks, bonds, commodities, derivatives and other investments are all priced in a nation's currency. If you destroy the currency, you destroy all markets and the nation."
We're going to have massive changes to our retirement system and Social Security. We're likely to see huge tax increases and even a "wealth tax," which levies a fee on all your savings and any assets of value.
We're going to see all kinds of new laws and rules about what you can do with your money, just like House of Representatives bill H.R. 2847, which went into effect July 1, 2014.
This law made it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for the average American to get some of his money out of U.S. dollars, and into more stable currencies via foreign banks. In the months and years to come we're going to see more and more of these "capital controls" placed on our personal savings... We're going to have a massive inflation -- when the trillions and trillions of newly printed dollars begin making their way into the economy.
We'll also witness major changes to the very fabric of our society. Destroying a nations' money in this manner wrecks businesses, friendships, and families, who simply don't understand and aren't prepared for what will happen.
Violent crime is skyrocketing in major cities. It's going to get much worse before it ever gets better. Please learn how to protect yourself and your family.
Believe me, I don't take these predictions lightly -- and I have no interest in trying to scare you.
I'm simply following my research to its logical conclusion.
I did the same thing when I was one of the first analysts to accurately predict the collapse of the world's largest mortgage bankers -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
I did the same when I dug into the finances of GM and realized this once great American institution would soon go bankrupt as well. I did the same General Growth Properties (the biggest owner of mall property in America).
When I first presented my case and exposed the facts about these institutions at economic conferences, people got angry.
They couldn't refute my research... but they weren't ready to accept the enormity of the conclusions either.
And now, the same financial problems I've been tracking from bank to bank... and from company to company for the last decade have found their way into the U.S. Treasury.
The next phase of this crisis will threaten our very way of life.
The savings of millions will be wiped out. This disaster will change your business and your work. It will dramatically affect your savings accounts, investments, and retirement.
It will change everything about your normal way of life: Where you vacation... where you send your kids or grandkids to school... how and where you shop... the way you protect your family and home.
Look...
I know many people see the recovered stock market, the rebound in real estate prices, and want to believe everything is "back to normal."
But I promise you, nothing is "normal" about what is happening in America today. It is all smoke and mirrors -- the result of an out-of-control government experiment with our money supply.
After all, how can it be "normal" when...
Roughly 75% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, with essentially zero savings, according to a recent study by Bankrate.
The "labor force participation rate" (basically the percentage of able-bodied people who are actually working) has fallen every year since 2007 and at the end of 2015 was at its lowest level since the 1970s. (Source: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
How can things really be "normal" in America, when the number of people on food stamps has basically doubled since Barack Obama took office... and when HALF of all children born today will be on food stamps at some point in their life? Yes, you read that correctly: Roughly 50% of all children born in America today will be on food stamps at some point in their lifetime. Does that sound "normal" to you?
Can our country really be back to "normal" when, according to the most recent numbers from the Census Bureau, an incredible 49% of Americans are receiving benefits from at least one government program EVERY SINGLE month?
Or when 52% of all American workers make less than $30,000 a year?
Can things really be "normal" in America when at one point, a single U.S. government-controlled agency (the Federal Reserve) was purchasing up to 70% of the bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury - simply by creating money out of thin air?
Or when the "too-big-to-fail-banks" that got bailed out in 2007 are actually 25% larger than they were back then?
And how can things be normal when our country's money supply has increased by 400% since 2006 -- all just printed out of thin air. Look at this chart below... it should scare the heck out of you...
It shows that what has taken place over the past few years with the U.S. dollar is something straight out of Weimar Germany... or the last 20 years in Zimbabwe.
Like I said, there are clear signs that the next big crisis has already started. What's going on today certainly isn't "normal."
And it's guaranteed to end in a disaster for millions of Americans who don't know how to protect themselves.
This is why I recently put together a 300-page Blueprint, detailing the exact steps I'm taking to prepare for this inevitable crisis. I strongly encourage you to take these simple steps too.
Get a Discounted Copy of My New Book
My new work is called: America 2020 -- The Survival Blueprint.
This is a handbook, a blueprint, and an owner's manual for how to protect yourself and your family over the next five years.
When I showed this new book to 22-year Congressman and 3-time Presidential Candiate, Dr. Ron Paul, in Washington D.C., he liked it so much, he wrote the Foreword, part of which reads:
"This book is a must read. I don't know of anyone who has spent as much time and money as Porter Stansberry, figuring out how to protect yourself and prosper in the years to come?"
One thing you need to keep in mind is...
The next big crisis in America is NOT going to be a "banking crisis" like we had in 2007.
It's going to be a currency crisis that's much bigger... and government bailouts aren't going to do a damn thing to help.
I'm so concerned, I'm doing something I've never done before...
I'm giving away my 300-page Blueprint at a HUGE DISCOUNT to any U.S. resident with a domestic postal address.


Keep in mind: This book is not for sale ANYWHERE ELSE.
The only other way to get your hands on it is in the second-hand market.
As I write this, there are a handful of copies available on eBay. One of the cheapest offers for a hardback copy I've seen is $70. The most expensive is $123. But you don't have to pay anywhere near that price. Not even close.
When you take advantage of this offer today you'll pay just $19. And that includes FREE shipping.
Why am I doing this?
Why am I giving away so much valuable information for basically what it costs us to produce, print, and ship this book?
Two reasons.
For one, it's the right thing to do.
The American people deserve to know what our government has done, what's coming next, and what you must do to protect yourself and your family from the disaster our government has created.
Many of the smartest people in the industry... like CIA and Pentagon insider Jim Rickards... hedge fund multimillionaire Jim Rogers... and superstar investor Kyle Bass (the minimum to invest with Bass is $5 million), are all taking precautions against what's now unfolding.
Rickards is publically recommending people rush to buy gold, real estate and hard assets
Rogers moved his entire family to Singapore to essentially get them out of America.
And Bass built a 41,000 square foot ranch stocked with firearms and gold.
But now, with "The Survival Blueprint," there are easy ways for every American to protect their family and their wealth, no matter how much you have in the bank.
I know that the fewer people who are prepared, the worse this crisis is going to be.
The second reason I'm giving this information away so cheap is I know my Baltimore-based firm (which I started 17 years ago) does the best work in America when it comes to retirement, investing, and protecting your assets and your family.
I know that if I can help you protect yourself from the disaster that's underway, by sending you a copy of one of my firms' most important pieces of work at essentially my cost, you might become a raving fan and a loyal subscriber over the long term.
It's my favorite strategy for business and in life: Under-promise and over-deliver.
This is how I've built one of the largest independent research firms in the world, with more than 500,000 paid subscribers from 120+ countries. That's more subscriptions than many of America's most popular financial newspapers, including Barron's and Investor's Business Daily.
And I know that rather than TELLING you about our work... the best thing I can do is simply SHOW you what we do, with a great sample -- and no obligation for you to ever purchase anything from us ever again.
That's why I'm happy to send you my recently published, America 2020 -- The Survival Blueprint for just $19. And like I said, I'll pay for shipping


I have personally already taken the necessary steps to protect myself and my family from the inevitable crisis, now unfolding.
But I know literally millions of hardworking Americans have not done a thing - or have not done enough.
And that is why my America 2020 -- The Survival Blueprint is packed with literally dozens of useful ideas that will help protect you and your family.
Including:
  • The three assets you (legally) do not have to report to the government (page 38)
Most Americans don't know there are three legal assets that you never, ever have to report to the government.
Yes, you still have to pay taxes if you earn income on these assets or sell for a profit, but you LEGALLY DO NOT have to tell the government or anyone else in the world that you own them.
The benefit of this should be obvious...
Nothing is more dangerous than a broke, desperate, and well-armed government.
The less the government knows about where you have your money, the better. They will simply have a very hard time taking what they don't know you have.
I personally have quite a large stake in in one of these three assets. I'm not going to get into the details on what it is here, but I explain everything in my free Blueprint.
Every American needs to get some money beyond the government's reach.
And that's only the beginning...
My Blueprint contains so much more...You'll also learn...
The absolute #1 best way to get out of any jam during the next crisis. This is a technique you absolutely must prepare for and know how to use. This strategy was taught to me by one of the richest and most successful men I know, and I most recently saw him put it to use when we were traveling together in South America. This strategy could save me or someone I love in the future. (page 95)
How to safely and legally move as much money out of the U.S. and out of the U.S. dollar... without having to report a single penny of it to the U.S. government. Yes, this is all completely legal and it's a strategy used by many of my friends and colleagues. (page 44)
How one small neighborhood survived after hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. So many neighborhoods were destroyed and looted. But one used a radical technique to survive pretty much unscathed. What these folks did is extreme, and may not be right for you, but I think you could definitely put together a version of this strategy for your own neighborhood. The key is to know about it and prepare in advance. (page 98)
How to get real, hold-in-your-hand silver for less than $3. This is the absolute best way to buy silver in the world. And it's important to remember: Silver is the ultimate currency in a real financial crisis -- probably even better than gold. One investor I respect says silver will ultimately reach more than $150... that's about 950% higher than today's price. (page 51)
The most valuable asset in a time of crisis. There's no telling exactly how bad things are going to get as this crisis unfolds in America. There could be riots, protests, mobs, bank runs, even massive arrests, for extended periods of time. (page 83)
But the good news is, there is one asset you can own (now widely available in America), which should help protect you and your family from this chaos... and could also likely make you a small fortune in the years to come.
In fact, an index tracking this asset has absolutely crushed the stock market. Since 1992, it's returned well over 1,000% gains.
Best of all, it provided these gains with almost no volatility. Just look at the chart below.
See how that black line goes straight up, without any hiccups?
Multimillionaire investor Barton Biggs, who has done exhaustive research on which types of assets survive a crisis, said this particular asset has historically "protect[ed] both your wealth and your life."
During World War II, for example, when millions of families lost their entire life savings through inflation or government seizure, this was the one asset that enabled some families to survive... and to protect, preserve, and grow their money.
That's why it's an asset so many of the richest people in the United States are buying. I'm talking about the Walton family (of Walmart fame), Bill Gates, Ted Turner, the Hilton family, Charles Schwab, Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen, the Hunt family (of Texas oil fame), the Hearst family, the Ford family, and more.
As my multi-millionaire friend Doug Casey says, it's the ONE THING you should own in the years to come.
I've personally spent an extraordinary amount of time and money over the past three years acquiring this asset in my hometown. You certainly don't have to go to the lengths I've gone... but I strongly encourage you to do what you can.
The America 2020 -- Survival Blueprint contains all the details on everything you need to know... and so much more too... including:
  • The world's three safest currencies. You can buy them right here in America, without ever leaving home, and without ever opening an "offshore" account, or anything like that. (page 92)
  • My favorite private gold storage facility in America. You can find one of these operations in virtually every American city and town -- and this keeps your assets out of the prying hands of banks and other financial institutions that are beholden to the government. (page 93)
  • Where to go during a crisis in the United States if you don't have a rural retreat, and can't leave your state. Here's the safest place in just about every state. (page 97)
  • A one-of-a-kind silver investment that could pay you 1,000%. There's one type of unique silver investment most people don't know about, which could eventually be the most profitable investment in America when the next crisis hits. This investment is truly one of a kind - there's nothing else like it in the world as far as I know. (page 55)
  • A simple way to organize all of your financial documents so you always know where everything is at a moment's notice. Again, this is what I do personally. It's simple. It's easy. It's free, and takes very little time. (page 99)
  • The secret paper "currency" used by the world's wealthiest people. This has nothing to do with the U.S. dollar, the euro, the Swiss franc or any other paper currency you've heard of before. It also has nothing to do with gold, silver, or any precious metals. But these certificates are among the most lucrative investments in the world, and allow you to completely separate as much money as you want from the U.S. banking and financial system. (page 93)
  • How to easily open a foreign bank account in one of the safest (English speaking) places in the world. Not everyone needs or wants to do this, but if you do, we'll tell you exactly whom to get in touch with and what to say to do it as simply and easily as possible. (page 43)
  • Two of the most dangerous investments for the next five years. Almost every American has one or both of these -- but probably doesn't realize the danger. (page 102)
  • The absolute best types of businesses to start and the best types to own (either privately or as a public shareholder) over the next five years. This is where I have the bulk of my personal portfolio. It protects you against so many things... and gives you the opportunity to make potentially extraordinary gains. (page 104)
  • The only five things you absolutely, positively must have to ensure you and your family can safely survive just about any crisis. I know... many "survival experts" list dozens and dozens of things you should stock up on. But believe me, there are basically five things you need. And with these items in hand, you'll be able to weather whatever comes your way. This is what I'm doing personally -- it's what I recommend you do too. (page 97)
And much, much more.
Look, I can't tell you exactly how bad things are going to get, or how quickly it will all happen. No one can.
I can only tell you that I'm certain they'll occur. And that our country will look very, very different in 5 years than it does today.
Just remember: We as Americans are not immune to the basic laws of economics and finance.
Over the past 100 years, many other governments around the globe have tried to do exactly what our government is doing today... That is: Print money in massive quantities to pay growing, insurmountable debts.
In just the past 100 years, for example, we've seen this scenario play out in Germany, Russia, Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Poland, the Ukraine, Japan, and China, just to name a few.
And it has a perfect track record...
In every case, in every instance, printing and borrowing money on such levels has ALWAYS led to financial and economic crisis.
Today, that process is well underway in the United States.
The point is, you absolutely must take the necessary steps now to protect yourself and your family.
Today, we as a nation owe more money to more people than any nation in history. We owe more money than all of the European Union combined. And U.S. debt per person is more than twice as much as in the E.U.
Back in 2014, they pointed to a rising stock market... recovering real estate prices, and declining unemployment. They said, "Hey, things are back on track."
But now it's clear there has been no recovery -- and the situation is going to get much worse, before it ever gets any better.
Remember...
Nearly 70% of Americans lost money in the markets in 2015. And this year things are even worse.
The overall stock market fell more than 5% in January -- one of the worst starts to the year in stock market history.
Serious strains are emerging in almost every corner of the global credit market. Bloomberg says credit ratings downgrades are higher than they've been in 7 years.
And of course, we continued piling up more debt in fiscal year 2015... adding another $326 billion. As of February 1st of this year, we topped $19 Trillion in total national debt.
Meanwhile, our government would have you believe (without any proof whatsoever), that it can order the Federal Reserve to prevent interest rates from ever rising to a level that would cost the American people or the government anything.
And most of our politicians believe (again, without any proof whatsoever) that they can stimulate the economy by even more deficit spending, so that it grows faster, allowing tax revenues to produce a surplus.
But you know better, my friend. You must know better.
The only question is: Will you take the necessary steps to be ready?
You will if you read and take the simple steps detailed in my 300-page America 2020 -- The Survival Blueprint.
And that's why I want to send you essentially a free copy. Again: All I ask is that you pay $19 to get a hard-backed copy shipped to your home.
This $19 fee basically covers my costs to produce, print, and ship this book to your home.
The smartest moneymen in America are making preparations right now... shouldn't you?


I'm talking about people like Bill Gross, who probably knows as much about currencies and debt as anyone in the world. For years he ran the world's biggest bond fund. He was quoted by Bloomberg, saying:
"We've told all of our clients that if you only had one idea, one investment, it would be to buy an investment in a non-dollar currency. That should be on top of the list."

And Jim Rogers, one of the world's most successful multi-millionaire investors, who is saying something similar:
"I believe the dollar could lose its status as the world's reserve currency and medium of exchange, something that would lead to a huge decline in the standard of living for U.S. citizens like nothing we've seen in nearly a century."
Even Warren Buffett, the world's most renowned investor with a net worth of $59 billion, has reduced his company's bond holdings to their lowest levels in more than a decade, according to Bloomberg News.
What Bloomberg didn't mention is that Buffett also moved almost 70% of his remaining government fixed-income investments into foreign currencies.
Then, in recent years, Buffett spent a fortune on a business that will probably see sales quadruple when a big crisis hits. This business produces one of the most important things everyone needs to keep your family safe in just about any type of crisis.
Now... I know... the ideas and solutions I'm encouraging you to take might seem somewhat radical to you at first... perhaps even "un-American."
But the truth is, I'm recommending these steps because I love this country, and I want to see as many people as possible emerge from the mess our government has put us in.
Believe me, the fewer people who have to rely on the government for help, the better off we'll all be.
Again: This is what I'm doing personally... for myself and my family. And it's exactly what you should do too
And there's more, too...
When I send you your copy of America 2020 -- The Survival Blueprint, there are three other Research Reports I've been working on that I want to give you immediate access to as well, all totally free of charge.
They are...

Research Report #1: The Tax-Free Way to Make 500% in America Today

This research details a remarkable opportunity created entirely by government policies and by the government's massive money printing.
It explains an interesting way just about anyone in America can make up to 500% gains, tax-free, in the years to come... without touching stocks, bonds, or precious metals.
Several of my colleagues and I have moved huge portions of our personal investment portfolios into this unique opportunity.
My business partner Dr. Steve Sjuggerud calls it, "The last great tax shelter in America." And we show you a simple formula that allows you to judge the quality of these investments very quickly. Again, this is totally separate from the stock and bond market, and allows you to get a large chunk of your money out of the financial system.

Research Report #2: The Gold Investor's Manual

Most people know gold is a good investment to protect against what could happen in a crisis, but most people don't have a clue about the best way to buy or store it.
That's why we created this 152-page Manual. It reveals dozens of secrets about the gold industry... specifically the best ways to buy, sell, and store your gold. It explains why some gold coins are better than others. How to buy gold with ZERO dealer markup. How to easily and safely store some of your gold overseas, very cheaply... where to hide it... the best ways to buy gold and to have it stored in a secure location in the United States or overseas... and more.
I will be surprised if gold does not reach $5,000 an ounce or $6,000 an ounce in the next few years. Currency expert Jim Rickards says it could reach $7,000 per ounce.

Research Report #3: The 100% Secret

If you want the opportunity to make a lot of money during the coming crisis, one sure way to do it is to learn the intricacies of an unusual investment strategy we have been teaching our readers to use for several years.
You don't have to buy a single stock to begin using this strategy... and it has nothing to do with "shorting." Learning this technique can be a game-changer. In fact, you might never want to buy stocks the "ordinary" way ever again.
One of our readers named Tommy H. described the impact of learning this secret. He said: "This has saved my portfolio."
In short, we'll show you a way to extract gains of 100% potentially without ever owning a single stock. As Pulitzer Prize winning author James Stewart said: "[These payouts] are so rich I consulted a colleague to make sure they were real."

Like I said, all three (3) of these Research Reports are totally FREE of charge.
I'll also give you a free 30-day trial subscription to my monthly research report, called Stansberry's Investment Advisory.
In my monthly research report, I will regularly update you on the currency situation, the unintended consequences of the Fed's money printing, and best ways to grow and protect your money over the next few years.
My Investment Advisory Service, which you'll receive on the first Friday of every month, is the perfect way to stay up-to-date on the currency crisis taking place in America right now.
You'll pay just $19 to get all of this Research delivered to your doorstep.
I can't imagine there's a better deal anywhere in the financial world.
If you like our work, great -- I hope you'll want to keep reading our research and insights in the future. We'll bill your card a refundable $99 for a full 1-year subscription after your 30-day free trial is over.
This is a fast-moving situation... with lots of moving parts. I have six very smart analysts working with me to stay up to date, in my Investment Advisory every month. One is a certified public accountant... another is an expert on science and technology... another is a former money manager... another is lawyer with expertise on various types of debt.
I think you'd benefit substantially from receiving our work over the next few years... but like I said, if it's not for you, no problem.
By paying just $19 today, you'll at least have the information you need to protect yourself from the disaster taking place in our country. Plus, you'll receive access to a bundle of bonus Research Reports and a free thirty-day trial subscription to my monthly research report, Stansberry's Investment AdvisoryAnd you are under no obligation whatsoever to buy anything else from me or my firm in the future.
It's also important to keep in mind that: All of the steps I am recommending you take to protect yourself are simple, cheap, and easy... at least for now.
But that will change very quickly as events unfold.
I know, most people reading this will do nothing. They'll say to themselves: "I'll deal with that when the time comes."
Many of my friends, colleagues, and family members are still in serious denial about a major currency crisis in the United States. But this is natural...
In the world of psychology, they call this the "normalcy bias."
You see, the normalcy bias actually refers to our natural reactions when facing a crisis.
It causes smart people to underestimate the possibility of a disaster and its effects. People believe that because something has never happened before... it never will. We are all guilty of it... it's just human nature.
What's scary is the normalcy bias often results in making disastrous situations much worse than they would otherwise be. For example, think about the Jewish populations of World War II...

As Barton Biggs reported in his definitive book, Wealth, War, and Wisdom:
"By the end of 1935, 100,000 Jews had left Germany, but 450,000 still [remained]. Wealthy Jewish families... kept thinking and hoping that the worst was over..."

As Biggs said:
People "almost always are too complacent, because they cherish the illusion that when things start to go bad, they will have time to extricate themselves... It never works that way. Events move much faster than anyone expects... History usually doesn't evolve in a slow and orderly way; often it leaps forward in disorderly, chaotic jumps."
This point is: Take these simple steps now, while it's all safe, cheap, easy, and 100% legal. Don't wait. If you do, it's very likely the situation will change so fast, it will be impossible for you to prepare.
You can learn everything you need to know simply by requesting a copy of my America 2020 -- The Survival Blueprint.
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Research Report:
The Tax-Free Way to Make 500% in America Today

Research Report:
The Gold Investor's Manual

Research Report:
The 100% Secret

A FREE 30-day trial subscription to my monthly analysis called: Stansberry's Investment Advisory.
There's absolutely no risk to you giving my work a look, either.
If you don't benefit from my America 2020 book, just send it back to my Baltimore office within 30 days of placing your order, and you'll receive a full refund. The only thing you will be responsible for is the cost of the return shipping. (You can obviously keep everything you received electronically.)
And regarding a subscription to my Investment Advisory, if you don't find it useful for any reason, simply let me know before your free 30-day trial is up and you'll never be charged another penny.
Or... simply let me know any time within 30 days AFTER your card has been charged for a subscription, and again... you'll get a refund for the subscription fee.
The point is, I'm only suggesting you to TRY my work to see if you like it. If not, simply call our customer service team within 30 days and we'll issue you a full refund for your subscription charge.
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Sincerely,
Porter Stansberry

Founder, Stansberry Research
February 2016