Open Source Defense
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OSD 360: The tyranny ratchet revisited
The whole newsletter last week was about the government judo’ing gun owners’ enthusiasm for competent government into enthusiasm for powerful government. Lo and behold, the week since then has been full of debate about a federal agent shoot...
OSD 359: The next vibe shift
Years ago, the creators of South Park did an interview with Charlie Rose where they explained their show’s sensibility:
OSD 358: Our favorite OSD essays from 2025
Here’s a look back at our favorites from the past year, grouped into our favorite themes from the past year. See you in the next one.
OSD 357: Putting your first aid kit to the test, holiday edition
A few years ago, we wrote a piece about how focusing too much on having a cool EDC (everyday carry) can prevent you from having an effective EDC. Excerpting it in full because it’s useful context for discussing the same topic in your home f...
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