What gun would you want if the SHTF?

[Calvin45]

Firepower is probably the most overrated items talked about in a SHTF scenario.

Yes, if you are very far from any fairly large population base, and have pretty thoroughly prepared yourself for long term survival, and do not require some form of constant medical assistance……you may, repeat "may" stand a chance of survival.

The most useful firearm would be a suppressed 22 rimfire, both in rifles and handguns. Tens of thousands of rounds stored at your home, or "bug-out location" (should you actually get there) can help feed you and offer some protection……quietly!

A long range, high power rifle can help…..but hoping to survive any form of extended encounter with multiple hostiles, would be pretty futile. If you actually survive that encounter…..the sound of gunfire will draw unwanted company. Even if you're suppressed……those you encounter will not likely be suppressed.

In a time like that, we will not be inundated by the ambient noise of everyday life as we know it no. The sound of hp unsuppressed rifle fire could be heard for miles in some regions.

Obviously, these are just the opinions of an old, semi-preppared, concerned (maybe a bit paranoid) man, hoping to help some of his family survive a SHTF scenario…..that he earnestly hopes never happens! memtb

I wouldn't say firepower is overrated in and of itself…but absolutely for most "prepared" people it's really about their only preparation and plan!!!! A stockpile of food and sufficient firepower to protect it and keep it yours is overlooked. And then I hear people talking about their ability to get food with their gun hunting, and growing food and bla bla bla it's ridiculous. If there's a true disaster, natural or man made, you might have to just HUNKER DOWN and stay put for a good while, you're not gonna be out hunting and gardening.


I think there'd be folks surrounded by a great stockpile of weapons and ammunition AND STARVING TO DEATH

 

[memtb]

Sorta along the lines of this topic…..we're watching a somewhat decent movie about 3 people survival in an underground bunker/shelter.

As typical, you take it with "a grain of salt" as to it's worth as entertainment. But, it may give a glimpse of how an event could mentally affect you!

Movie: 10 Cloverfield Lane, with John Goodman. And, as typical with "hollywierd"……it gets very farfetched at the end! memtb



We found it on our Superbox……not sure where else it can be seen!

 

[asd9055]

I wouldn't say firepower is overrated in and of itself…but absolutely for most "prepared" people it's really about their only preparation and plan!!!! A stockpile of food and sufficient firepower to protect it and keep it yours is overlooked. And then I hear people talking about their ability to get food with their gun hunting, and growing food and bla bla bla it's ridiculous. If there's a true disaster, natural or man made, you might have to just HUNKER DOWN and stay put for a good while, you're not gonna be out hunting and gardening.


I think there'd be folks surrounded by a great stockpile of weapons and ammunition AND STARVING TO DEATH

For as long I have ammunition I will have food!

 

[Ol' Red]

Well Trump didn't refuse to leave office. But Biden might

He might not refuse to leave office, but I will bet he gets lost on the way out. Unless he still has an escort to show the way.

 

[WYO300RUM]

That's a stretch. It was about secession and Civil War breaking out because a President refused to leave office

I thought that was what about. It only played here five days. Planet of apes 2 weeks. I guess I'm going to wait until it comes out on DVD for $20.00 instead of watching in theater for $8.00

 

[Muddyboots]

My first step would be visit to Costco with Ram 2500 8' box. Prob drive down aisles for easier shopping. Can goods and other non perishables. And TP!

 

[Ol' Red]

My first step would be visit to Costco with Ram 2500 8' box. Prob drive down aisles for easier shopping. Can goods and other non perishables. And TP!

I thought TP was for breathing disorders diseases like covid.

 

[Calvin45]

I thought TP was for breathing disorders diseases like covid.

Much like primers, toilet paper can hoarded and sold as currency during desperate times we've learned.

I beleive it was on this forum I saw someone say "I'll trade you a pallet of toilet taper for two 8 pounders of h1000"

 

[Ol' Red]

This is why I have long tailed T shirts.

 

[Calvin45]

This is why I have long tailed T shirts.

I'm dead. That's the stupidest, funniest thing I've read today. You win the internet. Had I been drinking coffee at the moment, I'd have spat it everywhere!

 

[Ol' Red]

I'm dead. That's the stupidest, funniest thing I've read today. You win the internet. Had I been drinking coffee at the moment, I'd have spat it everywhere!

Remember that you tear the bottom ring off. Don't just sit on the long tail.

 

[Muddyboots]

Just in case:

The best wolf meat recipe EVER

www.montanaoutdoor.com

 

[Monteria]

I'm dead. That's the stupidest, funniest thing I've read today. You win the internet. Had I been drinking coffee at the moment, I'd have spat it everywhere!

If you haven't ever had to wipe your *** with a shirt tail, or sleeve, or sock, are you sure your not from the city?

 

[Calvin45]

If you haven't ever had to wipe your *** with a shirt tail, or sleeve, or sock, are you sure your not from the city?

Socks are another matter