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Stock Piling Guns & Ammo?

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Since we all know that the end of the world is coming (right?) it’s a pretty good idea to get your arsenal ready for war. But with the Obama-Economy shrinking most people’s bank accounts, it’s also a good idea not to waste your money on guns and ammo that won’t get you the most bang for your buck.

The first thing to think about when picking out a weapon (or two, or three, or…)  is what you’re going to be using it for. Is your new purchase going to be strictly a home defense weapon, or is it going to be a gun you carry?  OR, is it a weapon you are going to need to count on when shit hits the fan?  If it’s a SHTF weapon, then defense should be the main priority. You are going to want a weapon that is powerful enough. Personally, this means no .22s, and nothing smaller than a 9mm.

A gun with a decent capacity is also  important. A .44 magnun in a revolver is powerful, but with only 5 rounds it isn’t that great. A rule I’d stick to is 10+ capacity. This will allow you to have a decent size round, while still having enough where you don’t have to worry about running out in the middle of a shit storm. I’d also stay away from revolvers. Generally they’re going to be lower capacity and slower reload times.

Another thing to think about when purchasing your gun is how popular the ammunition is. Not only is it important to have a powerful round, but it’s also important that you can buy ammo easily. For instance – a 10mm round is pretty hard to come by (at least in my neck of the woods) but a 9mm round is found at pretty much every sporting goods store. While the 10mm is more powerful, I’d choose the 9mm, just because it’s less expensive and MUCH easier to find.

One final thought is paying attention not only to how popular your ammo is in the US, but also overseas. If SHTF and ammo is low, you may have to steal some from an enemy soldier. At this point, most of our enemies are using AK-47s or some variant. That being said, it’s a good idea to have an AK yourself, just so your ammo is compatible with theirs.

Then again, I’m no expert.

Can You Survive The Worst?

Posted by Tim on

For the past few years a thought has entered my mind more and more. I find myself thinking about the riots in Europe; the fires, violence, murders, rapes. What is to stop that from happening in America? Europeans have come to be addicted to entitlements. Their economies have been ruined by their frivolous spending on social programs – retirement, healthcare. But these are the same programs that America has right now, and they are the programs that are causing our own problems.

When someone is given something for so long, it’s is nearly impossible to take it away. But at the end of the day, if the money isn’t there, a country is forced to “cut” spending. In Europe people rioted in the streets over having to pay for their college education, or for having to retire at a later age. Here in America, we are just as addicted to entitlement programs, I can only imagine what kind of chaos will break out when we finally have to cut our own spending.

Perhaps we’ll only have a few riots in the major cities. Lucky for me, I don’t live in a huge metropolitan area, but I’m close enough to Milwaukee and Chicago that my own neighborhood could see some spillover. What does this mean for me? Well, right now it means keeping a close eye on Washington, and preparing for the worst. I’m not going to go all weirdo “survivalist” on you, but it’s always smart to be prepared.

Physical fitness is obviously a key in survival, and I feel like I’ve got that down. But what about living without electricity? Without a phone, or car, or computer? Do I have what it takes to survive? I’ll keep everyone updated, but something I’m going to be focusing on more is just that – survival. Shelter, food & water, fire. Right now I don’t know enough, but over time I’ll be more and more prepared for what could happen. I’ll keep you updated with what I learn.