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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk | Episode 501

A Dark Turning Point

On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University. A sniper fired from a rooftop, hitting Kirk in the neck in front of thousands. He was rushed to the hospital but didn’t make it. The weapon, a bolt-action rifle, was later recovered nearby, but the shooter is still at large. 

Update: The Shooter was caught.

This wasn’t a random act of violence. It was targeted. It was political. And it could be the spark that pushes an already divided nation closer to something we’ve all feared—escalating political violence, maybe even the beginnings of a civil war.

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What We Know Right Now

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  The shot came from a rooftop across from the event.

  
  


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  The weapon was found abandoned in a wooded area.

  
  


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  Authorities have released photos of a “person of interest” but no confirmed suspect.

  
  


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  Politicians from both sides condemned the act, but the language online has already turned toxic.

  
  

Governor Cox of Utah called it a political assassination. He’s right. That’s exactly what it was.

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Why This Feels Different

We’ve seen violence before—protests, riots, lone wolf attacks. But this was a high-profile assassination of a national political figure, carried out with planning and precision. That’s a line we haven’t crossed in a long time.

And once a line like that is crossed, it’s hard to go back. Retaliation becomes likely. Emotions run hotter. People look for enemies instead of solutions.

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My Fear: Escalation

I’m worried this is just the beginning. If one side feels justified in violence, the other side will answer. That cycle doesn’t stop easily. History shows us where this road goes. It doesn’t take everyone grabbing rifles in the street—civil wars often start with sporadic violence, assassinations, and unrest that builds over time.

Preppers have always talked about “SHTF scenarios” and collapse, but this is how it can really happen: not with a single big bang, but with a series of sparks that burn hotter each time until the fire can’t be contained.

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What You Can Do

I don’t have all the answers, but here’s what I know:

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  Stay Aware – Watch the news but also watch your local situation. Know what’s happening around you.

  
  


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  Stay Out of the Crossfire – Don’t get pulled into protests or heated crowds. They turn ugly fast.

  
  


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  Double Down on Prepping – Food, water, security. If tensions rise, those supply chains and local services could be the first to fail.

  
  


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  Build Community – Isolation is dangerous in chaotic times. Find people you can trust.

  
  

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Final Thoughts

Episode 501 isn’t one I wanted to make. I’d rather talk about DIY projects, gear, or gardening. But this is where we are now. The assassination of Charlie Kirk marks a dangerous new phase in America.

If we don’t wake up, if we don’t start preparing for the real possibility of widespread unrest, we could see history repeat itself in the worst way.

Stay sharp, stay safe, and stay prepared.

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