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The Origins of the Harney County Committee of Safety

It is seldom that I repost articles by others, however, this article, by Shane Radliff and Kyle Reardon, warrants the consideration of all. History, today, ignores the role that the Committees of Safety played in the lead up to and formation of the United States of America.  I dare say that without the Committees, we […]

Committee of Safety – Common Law Court (an explanation)

Committee of Safety – Common Law Court Unlike the common law courts that you hear about, so often, usually in a bad light — as trying to “bring justice” to government officials, the Committee of Safety — Common Law Court (CoS-CLC) is to bring balance to the patriot community. The Division in the patriot community […]

Committee of Safety – Common Law Court (introduction)

Committee of Safety Common Law Court Introduction Just prior to and during the Revolutionary War, there was an absence of lawful courts in certain areas affected by the removal of British government, or removal of Charter government.  During this period, the Committees of Safety would establish courts, if the need arose.  They would handle criminal […]

Are Committees of Safety Illegal?

Are Committees of Safety Illegal? Gary Hunt Outpost of Freedom April 9, 2012 That is a question that has been posed to me a number of times.  So, let’s look at it both from the perspective of the past and how it fits within the Constitution. I have found reference to “extra-legal” in certain writings […]

Jim Stachowiak; Committees of Safety; and, Shades of Grey

Jim Stachowiak; Committees of Safety; and, Shades of Grey Gary Hunt Outpost of Freedom June 12, 2011 There is a self-proclaimed “leader” of the patriot community who goes by many names.  He is Jim Stach; Jim Stachowiak; Freedom Fighter; and, probably more. Though he claims to have been a patriot for 34 years, an Internet […]

Committees of Safety and the General Association

Committees of Safety and the General Association The Committees of safety were best described as an Executive Committee, perhaps equivalent to a mayor, county board, or governor.  In Agnes Hunt’s book, “The Provincial Committees of Safety of the American Revolution“, she explains the colony level Committee of Safety as an Executive Board that often shared […]

Introduction to Committees of Safety

Introduction to Committees of Safety

Committees of Safety, or like elements, existed throughout the history of colonial America. Though known by various names (Committees of Protection, Associations, or, as the case in Plymouth Colony, an unnamed civil body politic, and, in Jamestown, simply governing council), they had the characteristic of being a civil government absent a government established by the sovereign.

In the early eighteenth century, Committees of Safety were quite common, especially on the frontiers, where the possibility if Indian attacks were likely. The Committee would appoint watchmen, hog reeves, fence reeves, and, militia officers. These are functions that were taken on by more organized governments, in some towns, though were common through most of the colonies, leading up to the War of Independence.

OMD Audio Recording Series – Audio #6 (151108)

OMD Audio Recording Series – Audio #6 (151108) Gary Hunt Outpost of Freedom March 15 2018 These audios are being released because the government misrepresented, by cookie-cutting phrases, and presenting out of context statements in their documentation. The documents are “Governments Sentencing Memorandum” (docket 2519) and “Review of OMD Advisory Board Meeting Recordings” (docket 2519-1), […]

OMD Audio Recording Series – Audio #4 (151101)

OMD Audio Recording Series – Audio #4 (151101) Gary Hunt Outpost of Freedom March 8 2018 These audios are being released because the government misrepresented, by cookie-cutting phrases, and presenting out of context statements in their documentation. The documents are “Governments Sentencing Memorandum” (docket 2519) and “Review of OMD Advisory Board Meeting Recordings” (docket 2519-1), […]

Freedom of the Press #16 – Jurisdiction Hearing

Freedom of the Press #16 Jurisdiction Hearing Gary Hunt Outpost of Freedom May 15, 2017 To put proper perspective on recent ongoing events leading up to my jurisdiction hearing in Portland, Oregon, on May 9, 2017, we must go back to the Order (ECF #1901) to show cause why I should not be held in […]