by Jonathan Hunt
I have no idea how much fuel a cruise ship uses, nor do I care - what I care about is getting your attention, so hopefully I can, give you advice to help further your preparedness level. You have to admit the title grabbed your eye, which was the intent. Now let's get started.
My fuel storage is small compared the amounts suggested by some other survival blogs and books, no 10,000 gallon diesel storage tanks or resupply trucks at my place. Mine is just some propane tanks and a few five gallon cans.
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have a huge set-up - unfortunately finances won't allow it.
My cook-stove, refrigerator and water heater all use liquefied petroleum gas (propane). When I bought my trailer it came with two 20lb tanks, which were fine for camping or other recreational use, but for full time occupation they weren't sufficient and were quickly replaced with 100lb tanks.
Used for cooking and refrigeration those tanks will last me about a year - longer if I do most of my cooking outside over an open fire or in my Dutch oven.
I also keep the two 20lb tanks that I replaced full at all times. I should have enough fuel to fire the cook stove and run the fridge for at least a year or more.
Propane is efficient and easy to store in the pressurized tanks supplied by the dealer, but can be extremely dangerous if leaks occur near an ignition source.
I don't know if it's true, but the guy working for the local LP dealer, told me about a man who was unloading one of the 100lb tanks from the back of a pickup truck and was blown to bits as soon when he touched the tank.
He said the tank had been laid on it's side and rolled around in the truck bed during transport, damaging the valve and causing a leak. When the guy took hold of the tank, static electricity from his fingers sparked an explosion killing him and his son.
Like I said, I don't know if this really happened or if it was just a warning from the dealer, but it made me think and become more cautious. Now I wear leather gloves whenever loading or unloading propane.
Propane tanks should be left in the open and not tightly enclosed. I have the 20lb tanks sitting outside on a platform made of concrete block and a half sheet of plywood covered with a tarp.
Gasoline is the hardest fuel to store for an extended length of time. I keep three, five gallon cans, full at all times - 15 gallons doesn't sound like much, but I don't plan on joy riding through town poking fun at those who didn't prepare.
My motivation for storing gasoline is to keep my chainsaws running. If you've ever tried cutting firewood with a crosscut saw you know how important a chainsaw is in your survival preps.
I treat my gasoline with Sta-Bil and rotate every 3-6 months, I don't know how long it would remain viable, but I think six months is a good cutoff period for rotation.
Kerosene and diesel (diesel Sta-Bil) are easy to store and have a longer storage life than does gasoline.
I store kerosene in blue cans and gasoline in red. Mistakenly pouring gasoline into a kerosene heater for instance, could have dire consequences. Following a color coding system helps eliminate this possibility.
The standard fuel container color coding system is blue for kerosene, red for gasoline, and yellow for diesel. I suggest you follow this system.
No doubt some of you have already worked out your fuel storage needs and have planned accordingly - please share what you've learned in the comments below.
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Friday, March 5, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
What You Should Know About Wheat
by Jonathan Hunt
0ver the past couple of weeks I've had several readers ask where I buy wheat for storage and how I grind it for use. Good questions and I'm sure more than a few readers would like to know the answer.
If you've been reading this blog for a while you probably already know wheat is a staple of my food storage program, along with beans, corn, rice, honey, salt, powdered milk, spices, canned fruits, vegetables and meat.
Yet wheat seems to be the sticking point for many survivalists. They don't know where to buy, how to store or use this wonderful grain, to make flour for leavened, flat and steamed breads, biscuits, cookies, cakes, breakfast cereal, pasta, noodles, beer and other alcoholic beverages, or even biofuels.
I buy the bulk of my wheat grain at the local Farmers Co-Op. This is the same grain that is sold for animal feed. I've been using this product for several years with no ominous effects. Yet most of you will balk at the thought of eating animal feed.
Never buy "seed" grain for human consumption, seed grain is often treated with insecticides and fungicides. Seed grain wasn't intended to be eaten but planted. Buy untreated whole grain sold as "feed" that was meant to be eaten.
Look for "field run grain" it's cheaper and because of fewer processing steps it is less likely to be infected with mold or contaminated. Field run will have dirt and detritus that will need to be removed before use, but cleaning wheat isn't a big deal.
First sort the grain by laying it out on a clean surface and pick out any chunks of dirt, rocks or darker grain, after sorting you need to wash the grain. Place the grain on a sifter or screen and pour clean water over it until the water coming out the bottom is as clean as that being poured in from the top.
After cleaning the grain you'll need to dry it before grinding. Pour the grain into a strainer and set it aside for about ten minutes, after it stops dripping spread it out on a cookie sheet about ¼ inch deep, heat in oven at 180° degrees occasionally stirring until dry. Drying usually takes about an hour, if takes longer that's fine, just make sure it doesn't burn.
Or, if you prefer you can dry it outside under the sun, this is better and cheaper but is dependant on the weather and time of day and year. Just spread the grain out in a thin layer on newspaper or other suitable material in direct sunlight. A solar oven could also be used, but I've never tried this method myself.
After cleaning and drying it's time to start cranking the grinder (you do have a grinder don't you) a lot of people are surprised to learn that some of the meal comes out perfectly fine the first time through, while other parts remain coarse and need to be reground several times.
One way to make grinding easier is to use a grinding screen to sift out the finer flour while leaving the larger pieces of grain behind. The grinding screen is simply a four sided box with sides but no top and a bottom made of nylon window screen from the hardware store. Mine is 15" X 12" inches with sides made of ¾ inch by 3-1/2 wood.
Cut the wood to length and nail or screw the pieces together. Lay the screen out on a hard surface, sit the box down flat on top of the screen and cut to fit with an utility knife. Turn the box over and tack the screen to the box with several thumbtacks or small nails to hold the screen in place.
Take all purpose cement from the pluming department of the hardware store, and spread generously around the rim of the box over the edge of the screen forming a permanent seal between the wood and the screen.
When grinding place a section of newspaper under the grinder head and set the box on top. Grind as normal but this time after each pass through the grinder, shake the finer meal onto the newspaper and transfer into a bowl.
Pour the coarser meal back into the grinder and regrind repeating until reaching the desired constancy. This saves running the finer mill back through the mill, making, grinding easier and quicker.
0ver the past couple of weeks I've had several readers ask where I buy wheat for storage and how I grind it for use. Good questions and I'm sure more than a few readers would like to know the answer.
If you've been reading this blog for a while you probably already know wheat is a staple of my food storage program, along with beans, corn, rice, honey, salt, powdered milk, spices, canned fruits, vegetables and meat.
Yet wheat seems to be the sticking point for many survivalists. They don't know where to buy, how to store or use this wonderful grain, to make flour for leavened, flat and steamed breads, biscuits, cookies, cakes, breakfast cereal, pasta, noodles, beer and other alcoholic beverages, or even biofuels.
I buy the bulk of my wheat grain at the local Farmers Co-Op. This is the same grain that is sold for animal feed. I've been using this product for several years with no ominous effects. Yet most of you will balk at the thought of eating animal feed.
Never buy "seed" grain for human consumption, seed grain is often treated with insecticides and fungicides. Seed grain wasn't intended to be eaten but planted. Buy untreated whole grain sold as "feed" that was meant to be eaten.
Look for "field run grain" it's cheaper and because of fewer processing steps it is less likely to be infected with mold or contaminated. Field run will have dirt and detritus that will need to be removed before use, but cleaning wheat isn't a big deal.
First sort the grain by laying it out on a clean surface and pick out any chunks of dirt, rocks or darker grain, after sorting you need to wash the grain. Place the grain on a sifter or screen and pour clean water over it until the water coming out the bottom is as clean as that being poured in from the top.
After cleaning the grain you'll need to dry it before grinding. Pour the grain into a strainer and set it aside for about ten minutes, after it stops dripping spread it out on a cookie sheet about ¼ inch deep, heat in oven at 180° degrees occasionally stirring until dry. Drying usually takes about an hour, if takes longer that's fine, just make sure it doesn't burn.
Or, if you prefer you can dry it outside under the sun, this is better and cheaper but is dependant on the weather and time of day and year. Just spread the grain out in a thin layer on newspaper or other suitable material in direct sunlight. A solar oven could also be used, but I've never tried this method myself.
After cleaning and drying it's time to start cranking the grinder (you do have a grinder don't you) a lot of people are surprised to learn that some of the meal comes out perfectly fine the first time through, while other parts remain coarse and need to be reground several times.
One way to make grinding easier is to use a grinding screen to sift out the finer flour while leaving the larger pieces of grain behind. The grinding screen is simply a four sided box with sides but no top and a bottom made of nylon window screen from the hardware store. Mine is 15" X 12" inches with sides made of ¾ inch by 3-1/2 wood.
Cut the wood to length and nail or screw the pieces together. Lay the screen out on a hard surface, sit the box down flat on top of the screen and cut to fit with an utility knife. Turn the box over and tack the screen to the box with several thumbtacks or small nails to hold the screen in place.
Take all purpose cement from the pluming department of the hardware store, and spread generously around the rim of the box over the edge of the screen forming a permanent seal between the wood and the screen.
When grinding place a section of newspaper under the grinder head and set the box on top. Grind as normal but this time after each pass through the grinder, shake the finer meal onto the newspaper and transfer into a bowl.
Pour the coarser meal back into the grinder and regrind repeating until reaching the desired constancy. This saves running the finer mill back through the mill, making, grinding easier and quicker.
Friday, February 12, 2010
You Could Be Next?
Police say man with weapons cache was preparing for 'Armageddon'
Gregory D. Girard, 45, was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly storing several tear gas grenades and explosive pepper ball projectiles. He was also charged with the illegal possession of four police batons.
"He indicated to police that he anticipated some form of Armageddon to take place shortly and he was getting prepared," Police Chief Glenn McKiel said."
Read the complete article here.
Gregory D. Girard, 45, was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly storing several tear gas grenades and explosive pepper ball projectiles. He was also charged with the illegal possession of four police batons.
"He indicated to police that he anticipated some form of Armageddon to take place shortly and he was getting prepared," Police Chief Glenn McKiel said."
Read the complete article here.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Bug Out Airplane
by Jonathan Hunt
Did anyone read the post on that other SurvivalBlog "The Cessna 172 Bug Out Plan" essentially the author goes into detail about how you can use a private airplane as a bug-out vehicle to get out of dodge after the balloon goes up.
How many of you own a private plane? I'm lucky to keep my 15 year old Chevy Blazer running long enough to make it to town and back - private bug-out airplane. Not a bad idea but not practical for the majority of us.
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Did anyone read the post on that other SurvivalBlog "The Cessna 172 Bug Out Plan" essentially the author goes into detail about how you can use a private airplane as a bug-out vehicle to get out of dodge after the balloon goes up.
How many of you own a private plane? I'm lucky to keep my 15 year old Chevy Blazer running long enough to make it to town and back - private bug-out airplane. Not a bad idea but not practical for the majority of us.
"This may not be the latest post! Check out The Survivalist Blog dot Net to see if you're missing anything."
Friday, February 5, 2010
Emergency Seed Bank Sale
I just got word that Emergency Seed bank is having a 2 for 1 seed bank sale. What was normally $119 for a seed bank is now $119 for 2. I've dealt with this company before and totally recommend their product (I have 5 of their seed vaults).
Two-Way Radio Communications For The Bug-Out Bag
by Jonathan Hunt
I know what your thinking - great another article dedicated to the bug-out bag. And I agree, over last couple of weeks I've been preoccupied with this bugging out business. First we talked about children during a bug-out, then guns for the bug-out bag and here we go again with communications for the bug-out bag.
Trust me, I'm not turning the survivalist blog into another head for the hills bug-out site. I've had these ideas for sometime and originally planned to space the articles over several months, but since everyone seems to be interested in this subject, I've decided to go ahead and post my thoughts.
An area I haven't seen discussed in much detail is communications for the bug-out bag. Let me tell you before we start, that I'm not a radio geek and I'm sure some of you know more about radio communications than I do. That is why I've opened this discussion to give my thoughts and give readers a chance to share theirs.
A means of communication between members of your bug-out group could prove important or even be the difference between life and death. Members of your group could become separated or wounded while away from base camp or you may need a means of communication when coordinating offensive and defensive maneuvers.
The first consideration should be range and type of radio. Keep in mind that advertised ranges of 10 to 30 miles for the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) band radios are under ideal conditions, conditions that seldom exist in the real world. Actual range is often much less.
The average output for the hand-held GMRS band radios is around 1-2 watts. I'm not sure if this can be adjusted or if it is a fixed wattage set by the manufacturer? If anyone knows for sure we would like to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Legally to operate a radio using GMRS channels 1-7 and 15-22, you'll need to get a license issued by the FCC, although you do not need a license before purchasing a GMRS-capable two-way radios.
Family Radio Service (FRS) models are lower power units that operate with a half watt of power. They can transmit on 7 FRS channels and 7 shared FRS/GMRS channels (channels 1-7) for a total of 14 channels. No license is required to operate this type radio - the downside is limited range when compared with GMSR.
Variable power would be a good option. If you are talking a few yards you don't want to waste your batteries by broadcasting at full power 100% of the time.(Note) any radio—even if it has 2 watts of power—automatically switches down to a half-watt when operating on the 7 FRS-specific channels.
A variable power option will allow you to adjust output depending on the situation, saving power and lowering the possibility of your communications being monitored by a third and possible hostile party.
During an extended emergency having charged batteries will become a concern (also an excellent barter item). Most two-way radios run on standard AA or AAA batteries, these are small, light and cheap - perfect for building the cache.
When stocking up on batteries it's best to keep the one-size-fits-all concept in mind if possible. In other words try to standardize your lights, AM/FM/ shortwave, two-way radios and other devices so they use only one battery size - preferably AA.
Rechargeable's and compatible solar chargershould be considered. I would stay away from the Wal-Mart Rayovac green rechargeable's, I've had much better luck and extended usage from the Duracell Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable's they have lasted nearly twice as long.
I've purposely avoided suggesting makes and models of two-way radios for the bug-out bag, because there are so many choices with new models coming out nearly every day, my suggestions would quickly become dated and I only have experience a limited number of models.
I know what your thinking - great another article dedicated to the bug-out bag. And I agree, over last couple of weeks I've been preoccupied with this bugging out business. First we talked about children during a bug-out, then guns for the bug-out bag and here we go again with communications for the bug-out bag.
Trust me, I'm not turning the survivalist blog into another head for the hills bug-out site. I've had these ideas for sometime and originally planned to space the articles over several months, but since everyone seems to be interested in this subject, I've decided to go ahead and post my thoughts.
An area I haven't seen discussed in much detail is communications for the bug-out bag. Let me tell you before we start, that I'm not a radio geek and I'm sure some of you know more about radio communications than I do. That is why I've opened this discussion to give my thoughts and give readers a chance to share theirs.
A means of communication between members of your bug-out group could prove important or even be the difference between life and death. Members of your group could become separated or wounded while away from base camp or you may need a means of communication when coordinating offensive and defensive maneuvers.
The first consideration should be range and type of radio. Keep in mind that advertised ranges of 10 to 30 miles for the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) band radios are under ideal conditions, conditions that seldom exist in the real world. Actual range is often much less.
The average output for the hand-held GMRS band radios is around 1-2 watts. I'm not sure if this can be adjusted or if it is a fixed wattage set by the manufacturer? If anyone knows for sure we would like to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Legally to operate a radio using GMRS channels 1-7 and 15-22, you'll need to get a license issued by the FCC, although you do not need a license before purchasing a GMRS-capable two-way radios.
Family Radio Service (FRS) models are lower power units that operate with a half watt of power. They can transmit on 7 FRS channels and 7 shared FRS/GMRS channels (channels 1-7) for a total of 14 channels. No license is required to operate this type radio - the downside is limited range when compared with GMSR.
Variable power would be a good option. If you are talking a few yards you don't want to waste your batteries by broadcasting at full power 100% of the time.(Note) any radio—even if it has 2 watts of power—automatically switches down to a half-watt when operating on the 7 FRS-specific channels.
A variable power option will allow you to adjust output depending on the situation, saving power and lowering the possibility of your communications being monitored by a third and possible hostile party.
During an extended emergency having charged batteries will become a concern (also an excellent barter item). Most two-way radios run on standard AA or AAA batteries, these are small, light and cheap - perfect for building the cache.
When stocking up on batteries it's best to keep the one-size-fits-all concept in mind if possible. In other words try to standardize your lights, AM/FM/ shortwave, two-way radios and other devices so they use only one battery size - preferably AA.
Rechargeable's and compatible solar chargershould be considered. I would stay away from the Wal-Mart Rayovac green rechargeable's, I've had much better luck and extended usage from the Duracell Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable's they have lasted nearly twice as long.
I've purposely avoided suggesting makes and models of two-way radios for the bug-out bag, because there are so many choices with new models coming out nearly every day, my suggestions would quickly become dated and I only have experience a limited number of models.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Selecting Guns For the Bug-Out Bag
by Jonathan Hunt
Many of you know but I'm not a big fan of the bug-out survival strategy. In a nutshell your voluntarily becoming, a refugee, but looking at the recent disasters in New Orleans and Haiti it is obvious that some sort of bug-out bag and strategy is not only feasible but required for anyone who is prepared.
A few days ago we talked about bugging out with children and several months ago I went into detail about my bug-out strategy and contents of my bug-out bag.
When reading such lists it is important to keep in mind that any list is only a suggestion. Everyone should look at their skills, situation and location and plan accordingly.
No two bug-out strategies will be the same nor will the content of the bug-out bag.
Today we will take a quick look at choosing firearms for the bug-out bag. Anytime, I mention firearms or survival guns I get flooded with comments from readers giving their suggestions and advise.
I hope this post will elicit such a response. If you have suggestions or questions, by all means feel free to post them in the comments below.
Please keep in mind that we are only discussing the head for the hills concept here and not the other possibilities available to the survivor.
Most survivors will suggest a .22 caliber rifle and often this is a prudent choice. A .22 caliber rifle can take small game as well as larger game such as deer with proper shot placement.
For foraging purposes, firearms such as the Remington International 410 Ga/22 LR Over & Under are difficult to beat. With the addition of the 410 Ga shotgun being a significant advantage over having just to 22 LR.
22 LR ammunition is cheap and lightweight when compared to other rounds and packing several thousand rounds in a bug-out bag isn't out of the question.
Another advantage is relatively low report especially when using CB caps and the ability to be effectively silenced with a homemade sound suppressor. (See Green Buttons to the right for Homemade Silencers)
Just remembered that such a device is illegal without proper government approval and will land you behind bars if caught, and is suggested here for a worst case scenario only.
The downside of the .22 Long rifle round is limited range, penetration and stopping power when used in a self-defense mode.
I suggest a backup handgun chambered for a cartridge suitable for self-defense . I would not go below a 9 mm or 38 special here. Anything less powerful isn't sufficient.
Even with a 9 mm and 38 special, I would seriously consider using only the + P rounds such as the 115 or 124 grain JHP +P in the 9 mm or 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter hollowpoint .38 Special +P for defensive purposes .
Your location would also determine weapons selection. For example those bugging-out in grizzly country should definitely consider something more powerful than the aforementioned 9 mm or 38 special.
My first choice for protection against such large game would be a centerfire rifle chambered for 30.06 or larger. My second choice would be a magnum revolver with a 5.5" to 7.5" barrel chambered for .44 Magnum or larger.
I think it is wise to avoid any armed confrontation if possible. Trust me you are not a coward if you avoid the possibility of being shot in the head.
You are not expendable - neither are the lives of your family or those in your bug-out group. Those with the macho kill 'em all attitude will not last very long.
With that being said, a semi-auto military type rifle could be considered especially if you are trying to get from an urban area to the country, where facing organized gangs or other threats attempting to block your exit could be a possibility.
An AR-15 with collapsible buttstock or folding stocked AK could help get you out of a dangerous situation.
What are your thoughts or choices for bug-out firearms? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below...
Many of you know but I'm not a big fan of the bug-out survival strategy. In a nutshell your voluntarily becoming, a refugee, but looking at the recent disasters in New Orleans and Haiti it is obvious that some sort of bug-out bag and strategy is not only feasible but required for anyone who is prepared.
A few days ago we talked about bugging out with children and several months ago I went into detail about my bug-out strategy and contents of my bug-out bag.
When reading such lists it is important to keep in mind that any list is only a suggestion. Everyone should look at their skills, situation and location and plan accordingly.
No two bug-out strategies will be the same nor will the content of the bug-out bag.
Today we will take a quick look at choosing firearms for the bug-out bag. Anytime, I mention firearms or survival guns I get flooded with comments from readers giving their suggestions and advise.
I hope this post will elicit such a response. If you have suggestions or questions, by all means feel free to post them in the comments below.
Please keep in mind that we are only discussing the head for the hills concept here and not the other possibilities available to the survivor.
Most survivors will suggest a .22 caliber rifle and often this is a prudent choice. A .22 caliber rifle can take small game as well as larger game such as deer with proper shot placement.
For foraging purposes, firearms such as the Remington International 410 Ga/22 LR Over & Under are difficult to beat. With the addition of the 410 Ga shotgun being a significant advantage over having just to 22 LR.
22 LR ammunition is cheap and lightweight when compared to other rounds and packing several thousand rounds in a bug-out bag isn't out of the question.
Another advantage is relatively low report especially when using CB caps and the ability to be effectively silenced with a homemade sound suppressor. (See Green Buttons to the right for Homemade Silencers)
Just remembered that such a device is illegal without proper government approval and will land you behind bars if caught, and is suggested here for a worst case scenario only.
The downside of the .22 Long rifle round is limited range, penetration and stopping power when used in a self-defense mode.
I suggest a backup handgun chambered for a cartridge suitable for self-defense . I would not go below a 9 mm or 38 special here. Anything less powerful isn't sufficient.
Even with a 9 mm and 38 special, I would seriously consider using only the + P rounds such as the 115 or 124 grain JHP +P in the 9 mm or 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter hollowpoint .38 Special +P for defensive purposes .
Your location would also determine weapons selection. For example those bugging-out in grizzly country should definitely consider something more powerful than the aforementioned 9 mm or 38 special.
My first choice for protection against such large game would be a centerfire rifle chambered for 30.06 or larger. My second choice would be a magnum revolver with a 5.5" to 7.5" barrel chambered for .44 Magnum or larger.
I think it is wise to avoid any armed confrontation if possible. Trust me you are not a coward if you avoid the possibility of being shot in the head.
You are not expendable - neither are the lives of your family or those in your bug-out group. Those with the macho kill 'em all attitude will not last very long.
With that being said, a semi-auto military type rifle could be considered especially if you are trying to get from an urban area to the country, where facing organized gangs or other threats attempting to block your exit could be a possibility.
An AR-15 with collapsible buttstock or folding stocked AK could help get you out of a dangerous situation.
What are your thoughts or choices for bug-out firearms? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below...
Thursday, January 28, 2010
They Want to Stop Glenn Beck and the "Tea-Baggers"
Help-wanted ads are appearing on Craigslist that offer to pay citizens $24,000 a year, plus health insurance, to "counter the hysteria and lies of Glenn Beck and other talking heads" and "stop the tea-baggers!"
The ads are being posted by Grassroots Campaigns, a for-profit canvassing group that has performed services for the Democratic National Committee and MoveOn.org. Its postings can be found among Craiglist listings in Chicago, Ill.; San Francisco, Calif.; Boston, Mass.; Philadelphia, Penn. and Austin, Texas.
In case you missed it the "other talking heads" clause means blogs like this one or anyone else they disagree with.
The ads are being posted by Grassroots Campaigns, a for-profit canvassing group that has performed services for the Democratic National Committee and MoveOn.org. Its postings can be found among Craiglist listings in Chicago, Ill.; San Francisco, Calif.; Boston, Mass.; Philadelphia, Penn. and Austin, Texas.
In case you missed it the "other talking heads" clause means blogs like this one or anyone else they disagree with.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Are you a Survivalist or Prepper?
by Jonathan Hunt
From The Urban Dictionary - 1. Prepper: Someone who focuses on preparedness, generally for various worst-case scenarios like peak oil or Armageddon. Sometimes used to avoid the more loaded term survivalist.
By all indications political correctness has found its way into the ranks of the preparedness movement. In the late 1980s those preparing for an uncertain future embraced the term survivalist - a term Kurt Saxon claims to have coined.
Whether he did or not is beside the point as it appears that most survival planner's are now embracing the more politically correct term "prepper."
It appears that the term survivalist has been effectively demonized by the mainstream media and the liberal left. With survivalists themselves falling victim to this latest ideology toward political correctness.
It has always peeved me off when the mainstream news media lump together the terms white supremacist, militia and survivalist as if one and the same. When in fact they are very different.
According to the news media if you are a survivalist you are also a white supremacist, a militia member and may be even a skinhead or Klan member.
It is an effective tactic that has swayed the opinion of the public, as well as that of survival planers who are now trying to distance themselves from the politically incorrect term survivalist and the stereotype attached to it.
Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the terms prepper or prepping - I've use them here on the survivalist blog in the past and will continue to do so. Not for purposes of being politically correct, but in an attempt to rank for those terms when people enter them in google search.
Who knows perhaps these new, less offensive labels will attract more people to the preparedness movement. At-least until the media starts a new smear campaign...
What do you consider yourself - a survivalist, prepper or both? Why
From The Urban Dictionary - 1. Prepper: Someone who focuses on preparedness, generally for various worst-case scenarios like peak oil or Armageddon. Sometimes used to avoid the more loaded term survivalist.
By all indications political correctness has found its way into the ranks of the preparedness movement. In the late 1980s those preparing for an uncertain future embraced the term survivalist - a term Kurt Saxon claims to have coined.
Whether he did or not is beside the point as it appears that most survival planner's are now embracing the more politically correct term "prepper."
It appears that the term survivalist has been effectively demonized by the mainstream media and the liberal left. With survivalists themselves falling victim to this latest ideology toward political correctness.
It has always peeved me off when the mainstream news media lump together the terms white supremacist, militia and survivalist as if one and the same. When in fact they are very different.
According to the news media if you are a survivalist you are also a white supremacist, a militia member and may be even a skinhead or Klan member.
It is an effective tactic that has swayed the opinion of the public, as well as that of survival planers who are now trying to distance themselves from the politically incorrect term survivalist and the stereotype attached to it.
Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the terms prepper or prepping - I've use them here on the survivalist blog in the past and will continue to do so. Not for purposes of being politically correct, but in an attempt to rank for those terms when people enter them in google search.
Who knows perhaps these new, less offensive labels will attract more people to the preparedness movement. At-least until the media starts a new smear campaign...
What do you consider yourself - a survivalist, prepper or both? Why
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Preppers: Don’t Be a Fat Ass
One of the biggest drawbacks of reading survival blogs and related books is that you sit – A LOT. And if you’re not careful, it will catch up with you.
What good will it do you to have a ten year supply of survival foods and related survival gear if you die of a heart attack while walking across the room?
Over the past year I've spent more time than I would like in front of this computer - usually about three hours working on this blog and another three or four on my upcoming book. It's beginning to catch up to me.
OK, if you saw me in person, you probably wouldn’t think so. I’m about 5′9" and am currently sitting at anywhere between 190 and 197 pounds, depending on when I jump on the scale. My ideal weight is probably around 170 pounds. So, I am overweight. Not a fatty, but overweight.
I try to workout everyday, push-ups, sit-ups, walking mixed with running etc., but still I've gained 15 pounds over the past six months. Apparently I'm not doing enough... I need to get even more exercise into my daily routine.
Navy Seal workout video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlMP6rIrmtI&feature=player_embedded#
What about you - are you a fat ass? Do you exercise? What do you do and how much?
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What good will it do you to have a ten year supply of survival foods and related survival gear if you die of a heart attack while walking across the room?
Over the past year I've spent more time than I would like in front of this computer - usually about three hours working on this blog and another three or four on my upcoming book. It's beginning to catch up to me.
OK, if you saw me in person, you probably wouldn’t think so. I’m about 5′9" and am currently sitting at anywhere between 190 and 197 pounds, depending on when I jump on the scale. My ideal weight is probably around 170 pounds. So, I am overweight. Not a fatty, but overweight.
I try to workout everyday, push-ups, sit-ups, walking mixed with running etc., but still I've gained 15 pounds over the past six months. Apparently I'm not doing enough... I need to get even more exercise into my daily routine.
Navy Seal workout video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlMP6rIrmtI&feature=player_embedded#
What about you - are you a fat ass? Do you exercise? What do you do and how much?
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Earthquake Survival Guide
by Jonathan Hunt
In light of the horrible disaster that is happening in Haiti, I thought your readers would be interested in a booklet that the Los Angeles Fire Department has available for download off the web.
It has quite a few earthquake and survival tips that I was unaware of until I read it. Because most of us think we don't live in an earthquake zone, this might be a good review for all of us. How many know of the New Madrid fault line that runs through Missouri and Illinois?
It was the location of one of the strongest earthquakes in US history back in 1812. It was so strong, it made church bells ring in Boston. Not many people were living there at the time, so there were very little buildings to damage.
That's not the case today. There were warnings given that a strong earthquake could strike Haiti and similar warning can be made for the New Madrid fault area today.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Why Are We Bankrupt?
by Jonathan Hunt
Has anyone ever thought about us just making Mexico the 51st state? It would be a lot easier.
You think the war in Iraq is costing us too much? Read on...
Boy,was I confused. I have been hammered with the propaganda that it is the Iraq war and the war on terror that is bankrupting us. I now find that to be RIDICULOUS.
I hope the following 14 reasons are forwarded over and over again until they are read so many times that the readers gets sick of reading them. I also have included the URLs for verification of all of the following facts.
1. $11 Billion to $22 billion is spent on welfare to illegal aliens each year by state governments.
Verify at: http://tinyurl.com/zob77
2. $2.2 Billion dollars a year is spent on food assistance programs such as food stamps, WIC, and free school lunches for illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
3. $2.5 Billion dollars a year is spent on Medicaid for illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
4. $12 Billion dollars a year is spent on primary and secondary school education for children here illegally and they cannot speak a word of English!
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.0.html
5. $17 Billion dollars a year is spent for education for the American-born children of illegal aliens, known as anchor babies.
Verify at http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
6. $3 Million Dollars a DAY is spent to incarcerate illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/ TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
7. 30% percent of all Federal Prison inmates are illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
8. $90 Billion Dollars a year is spent on illegal aliens for Welfare and Social Services by the American taxpayers.
Verify at: http://premium.cnn.com/TRANSCIPTS/0610/29/ldt.01.html
9. $200 Billion dollars a year in suppressed American wages are caused by the illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRI PTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
10. The illegal aliens in the United States have a crime rate that's two and a half times that of white non-illegal aliens. In particular, their children, are going to make a huge additional crime problem in the US.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0606/12/ldt.01.html
11. During the year of 2005 there were 4 to 10 MILLION illegal aliens that crossed our Southern Border also, as many as 19,500 illegal aliens from Terrorist Countries. Millions of pounds of drugs, cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana, crossed into the U. S. from the Southern border.
Verify at: Homeland Security Report: http://tinyurl.com/t9sht
12. The National Policy Institute, estimated that the total cost of mass deportation would be between $206 and $230 billion or an average cost of between $41 and $46 billion annually over a five year period.'
Verify at: http://www.nationalpolicyinstitute.org/pdf/deportation.pdf
13. In 2006, illegal aliens sent home $45 BILLION in remittances to their countries of origin.
Verify at: http://www.rense.com/general75/niht.htm
14. 'The Dark Side of Illegal Immigration: Nearly One million sex crimes Committed by Illegal Immigrants In The United States.'
Verify at: http: www.drdsk.com/articleshtml
The total cost is a whopping $ 338.3 BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR AND IF YOU'RE HAVING TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING THIS AMOUNT OF MONEY; IT IS $338,300,000,000.00 WHICH WOULD BE ENOUGH TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY FOR THE CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY...
Are we that stupid? Yes, for allowing the criminals in the U.S. Congress get away with this year after year.
If this doesn't bother you then just delete the message. If, on the other hand, it does create some righteous anger and indignation, I hope you forward it to every legal resident in the country including every elected representative in Washington , DC - five times a week for as long as it takes to restore some semblance of honesty and intelligence in our government policies and enforcements.
Has anyone ever thought about us just making Mexico the 51st state? It would be a lot easier.
You think the war in Iraq is costing us too much? Read on...
Boy,was I confused. I have been hammered with the propaganda that it is the Iraq war and the war on terror that is bankrupting us. I now find that to be RIDICULOUS.
I hope the following 14 reasons are forwarded over and over again until they are read so many times that the readers gets sick of reading them. I also have included the URLs for verification of all of the following facts.
1. $11 Billion to $22 billion is spent on welfare to illegal aliens each year by state governments.
Verify at: http://tinyurl.com/zob77
2. $2.2 Billion dollars a year is spent on food assistance programs such as food stamps, WIC, and free school lunches for illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
3. $2.5 Billion dollars a year is spent on Medicaid for illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
4. $12 Billion dollars a year is spent on primary and secondary school education for children here illegally and they cannot speak a word of English!
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.0.html
5. $17 Billion dollars a year is spent for education for the American-born children of illegal aliens, known as anchor babies.
Verify at http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
6. $3 Million Dollars a DAY is spent to incarcerate illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/ TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
7. 30% percent of all Federal Prison inmates are illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
8. $90 Billion Dollars a year is spent on illegal aliens for Welfare and Social Services by the American taxpayers.
Verify at: http://premium.cnn.com/TRANSCIPTS/0610/29/ldt.01.html
9. $200 Billion dollars a year in suppressed American wages are caused by the illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRI PTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
10. The illegal aliens in the United States have a crime rate that's two and a half times that of white non-illegal aliens. In particular, their children, are going to make a huge additional crime problem in the US.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0606/12/ldt.01.html
11. During the year of 2005 there were 4 to 10 MILLION illegal aliens that crossed our Southern Border also, as many as 19,500 illegal aliens from Terrorist Countries. Millions of pounds of drugs, cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana, crossed into the U. S. from the Southern border.
Verify at: Homeland Security Report: http://tinyurl.com/t9sht
12. The National Policy Institute, estimated that the total cost of mass deportation would be between $206 and $230 billion or an average cost of between $41 and $46 billion annually over a five year period.'
Verify at: http://www.nationalpolicyinstitute.org/pdf/deportation.pdf
13. In 2006, illegal aliens sent home $45 BILLION in remittances to their countries of origin.
Verify at: http://www.rense.com/general75/niht.htm
14. 'The Dark Side of Illegal Immigration: Nearly One million sex crimes Committed by Illegal Immigrants In The United States.'
Verify at: http: www.drdsk.com/articleshtml
The total cost is a whopping $ 338.3 BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR AND IF YOU'RE HAVING TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING THIS AMOUNT OF MONEY; IT IS $338,300,000,000.00 WHICH WOULD BE ENOUGH TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY FOR THE CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY...
Are we that stupid? Yes, for allowing the criminals in the U.S. Congress get away with this year after year.
If this doesn't bother you then just delete the message. If, on the other hand, it does create some righteous anger and indignation, I hope you forward it to every legal resident in the country including every elected representative in Washington , DC - five times a week for as long as it takes to restore some semblance of honesty and intelligence in our government policies and enforcements.
Friday, January 8, 2010
10 Ways to Keep Warm
Since I opted to turn off the electric heat this winter and use wood I have learned so much! First it can be done. I not only have lowered my electric bill but I am getting exercise collecting, cutting, splitting and hauling in wood.
It is true that there are other things that can be done to keep warm besides changing the source of your heat.
1. Wear layers of clothing. Your body creates heat and wearing layers contains this free source of heat. Did you know polyester underwear and long underwear is considered by survivalists to be the superior fabric of choice for undies? The reason is it wicks away moisture. Both cotton and wool hold moisture which can lead to hypothermia. I choose to have many polar fleece articles of clothing. I have hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, vests, jackets, pants, pullovers, socks and a bathrobe all made from polar fleece. My mother (who is 80 years young) now loves her polar fleece pants and loved the fact that she could hem them by simply cutting them off at the bottom. Polar fleece does not unravel or fray! If you are really cold, wear a warm hat as most heat escapes from your head and the brain gets the cold message immediately.
2. Throws and lap blankets. I have one on each of my easy chairs. If I feel chilled I pull one on and snuggle with Mister T. I have wool, down, cotton and polar fleece throws and again polar fleece wins the contest for being the warmest. Last Christmas I received a Snuggle which was one of the most popular gifts of the season. It is a great idea and design but the quality of fleece used is not warm enough for my taste so I use it in the warmer months.
3. Cover furniture with polar fleece. (Sounds like I am doing a commercial for polar fleece but I am not. If there is a polar fleece company that would like to hire me to do endorsements of course I am available.) I covered my sofa with polar fleece at first to keep it clean when I had two dachshunds. What I discovered was it very warm to sit on the couch and I have noticed that company seems to head straight for the couch and always comments on how comfy it is. I highly recommend a large piece of a good quality polar fleece for your favorite perch to keep you warm.
4. Socks and Slippers. I am not a fan of socks and would prefer to be barefoot. There is a huge difference in the warmth of my body when I wear socks so I have come to accept their importance to my well being in the winter months. Coupled with a great pair of warm slippers you will not feel drafts that creep around the floor. Since hot air rises, feet are subject to this cold air.
5. Down Comforters. For years I would not even consider a down comforter for my bed. Since most birds fly south for the winter why would down be warm? Silly me. Years ago when I still lived in New England I had opportunity to go to a sleeping bag factory. At their outlet store I purchased a down sleeping bag before the zipper had been installed. This "blanket" was very toasty and held in my own body heat. It was a simple army green and I made a duvet cover for it. I had that blanket for many years and it finally met its demise to mold while being stored. Two summers ago I chanced upon a very good quality down comforter that was being sold by a woman who thought it was too warm. Since I absolutely love a cold bedroom and have my window open at night 365 nights of the year, I was thrilled to steal it for $10. Again I have a duvet cover to keep it clean and I love the warmth I feel when I cuddle with Mister T (for those of you that don't know, Mister T is my best buddy my mini black and tan dachshund).
6. Use Door Draft Stoppers. Door draft stopper or guards are filled tubes that keep cold air from creeping under doors. They can be purchased new or made easily by filling a tube sock or tube of fabric with rice, beans, sand or stuffing. They look a bit like a snake and really do the trick. If you have a dog like mine that likes to pull the innards out of stuffed animals don't make yours with stuffing!
7. Close Doors. Keep the doors closed to rooms that do not need to be heated. Just heat the areas that you sit in during the day.
8. Do leave the Bathroom Door Open. Showers and baths create lots of heat but more importantly humidity. In the winter the house dries out and the moisture from the bathroom can help tremendously. Now I understand in some family’s privacy is important. Just leave the door open after showering and don't use the fan.
9. Do Leave the Oven Door Open. Leave the oven door open after cooking and turning off the oven. Let that heat escape to warm the kitchen.
10. Do Open the Dishwasher When Washing Cycle is Finished. Once the dishes are washed open the door and let the dishes air dry. This will let the heat escape, allow the moisture to escape to humidify the house and save a bundle on electricity over a period of time.
Hopefully one or more of these suggestions will help you stay snuggie warm in the cold months. If all else fails go to the animal shelter and get a Dachshund. Dachshunds love to snuggle under the blankets and curl up and sit in your lap. They are loving, loyal, small and great substitutes for hot water bottles. Your other alternative is to go to bed early with a good book.
by Jonathan Hunt
It is true that there are other things that can be done to keep warm besides changing the source of your heat.
1. Wear layers of clothing. Your body creates heat and wearing layers contains this free source of heat. Did you know polyester underwear and long underwear is considered by survivalists to be the superior fabric of choice for undies? The reason is it wicks away moisture. Both cotton and wool hold moisture which can lead to hypothermia. I choose to have many polar fleece articles of clothing. I have hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, vests, jackets, pants, pullovers, socks and a bathrobe all made from polar fleece. My mother (who is 80 years young) now loves her polar fleece pants and loved the fact that she could hem them by simply cutting them off at the bottom. Polar fleece does not unravel or fray! If you are really cold, wear a warm hat as most heat escapes from your head and the brain gets the cold message immediately.
2. Throws and lap blankets. I have one on each of my easy chairs. If I feel chilled I pull one on and snuggle with Mister T. I have wool, down, cotton and polar fleece throws and again polar fleece wins the contest for being the warmest. Last Christmas I received a Snuggle which was one of the most popular gifts of the season. It is a great idea and design but the quality of fleece used is not warm enough for my taste so I use it in the warmer months.
3. Cover furniture with polar fleece. (Sounds like I am doing a commercial for polar fleece but I am not. If there is a polar fleece company that would like to hire me to do endorsements of course I am available.) I covered my sofa with polar fleece at first to keep it clean when I had two dachshunds. What I discovered was it very warm to sit on the couch and I have noticed that company seems to head straight for the couch and always comments on how comfy it is. I highly recommend a large piece of a good quality polar fleece for your favorite perch to keep you warm.
4. Socks and Slippers. I am not a fan of socks and would prefer to be barefoot. There is a huge difference in the warmth of my body when I wear socks so I have come to accept their importance to my well being in the winter months. Coupled with a great pair of warm slippers you will not feel drafts that creep around the floor. Since hot air rises, feet are subject to this cold air.
5. Down Comforters. For years I would not even consider a down comforter for my bed. Since most birds fly south for the winter why would down be warm? Silly me. Years ago when I still lived in New England I had opportunity to go to a sleeping bag factory. At their outlet store I purchased a down sleeping bag before the zipper had been installed. This "blanket" was very toasty and held in my own body heat. It was a simple army green and I made a duvet cover for it. I had that blanket for many years and it finally met its demise to mold while being stored. Two summers ago I chanced upon a very good quality down comforter that was being sold by a woman who thought it was too warm. Since I absolutely love a cold bedroom and have my window open at night 365 nights of the year, I was thrilled to steal it for $10. Again I have a duvet cover to keep it clean and I love the warmth I feel when I cuddle with Mister T (for those of you that don't know, Mister T is my best buddy my mini black and tan dachshund).
6. Use Door Draft Stoppers. Door draft stopper or guards are filled tubes that keep cold air from creeping under doors. They can be purchased new or made easily by filling a tube sock or tube of fabric with rice, beans, sand or stuffing. They look a bit like a snake and really do the trick. If you have a dog like mine that likes to pull the innards out of stuffed animals don't make yours with stuffing!
7. Close Doors. Keep the doors closed to rooms that do not need to be heated. Just heat the areas that you sit in during the day.
8. Do leave the Bathroom Door Open. Showers and baths create lots of heat but more importantly humidity. In the winter the house dries out and the moisture from the bathroom can help tremendously. Now I understand in some family’s privacy is important. Just leave the door open after showering and don't use the fan.
9. Do Leave the Oven Door Open. Leave the oven door open after cooking and turning off the oven. Let that heat escape to warm the kitchen.
10. Do Open the Dishwasher When Washing Cycle is Finished. Once the dishes are washed open the door and let the dishes air dry. This will let the heat escape, allow the moisture to escape to humidify the house and save a bundle on electricity over a period of time.
Hopefully one or more of these suggestions will help you stay snuggie warm in the cold months. If all else fails go to the animal shelter and get a Dachshund. Dachshunds love to snuggle under the blankets and curl up and sit in your lap. They are loving, loyal, small and great substitutes for hot water bottles. Your other alternative is to go to bed early with a good book.
by Jonathan Hunt
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Living In A Travel Trailer In Winter
Travel trailers are hot in summer and bitter cold in winter. There isn't much you can do about that, it's the nature of the thing and something you've got to live with, if you decide to live in a tin box.
I do whatever I can to keep the temperature at a bearable level - even a gain of five or ten degree is a big deal when you wear thermal underwear to bed and.
The first thing I did was tape plastic over the windows and check the seal around the door. Next I replaced the light weight "summer curtains" with heavy weight acrylic fleece curtains (made from material bought at Wal-Mart) to further block drafts and keep the heat in and the cold out.
My trailer has two ceiling vents, one in the bedroom and another in the bathroom. These are great in summer to let the heat out, unfortunately during the winter months they let a lot of heat out and cold in.
I cut two pillows from a four inch thick piece of foam bedding. These were cut slightly larger than the space for the vents so they could be pushed into place and held by friction.
From an old emergency blanket, I cut pieces large enough to cover the pillows on all sides then neatly folded and taped this over the pillows forming a reflective cover. They are easily removed if needed and should keep the heat in and cold out.
Travel trailer doors are poorly insulated and have single paned glass, as a result they aren't very energy efficient. I taped plastic over the windows. I hang a heavy wool blanket over the door during cold snaps.
I also lined the walls inside the closets, shelves and under my bed with reflective type insulation. This is the first time I've used this type of material, so I can't guarantee the performance, the reviews I've read were positive. If you've used this material or have other ideas for winterizing a travel trailer, please leave feedback in the comments below.
by Jonathan Hunt
I do whatever I can to keep the temperature at a bearable level - even a gain of five or ten degree is a big deal when you wear thermal underwear to bed and.
The first thing I did was tape plastic over the windows and check the seal around the door. Next I replaced the light weight "summer curtains" with heavy weight acrylic fleece curtains (made from material bought at Wal-Mart) to further block drafts and keep the heat in and the cold out.
My trailer has two ceiling vents, one in the bedroom and another in the bathroom. These are great in summer to let the heat out, unfortunately during the winter months they let a lot of heat out and cold in.
I cut two pillows from a four inch thick piece of foam bedding. These were cut slightly larger than the space for the vents so they could be pushed into place and held by friction.
From an old emergency blanket, I cut pieces large enough to cover the pillows on all sides then neatly folded and taped this over the pillows forming a reflective cover. They are easily removed if needed and should keep the heat in and cold out.
Travel trailer doors are poorly insulated and have single paned glass, as a result they aren't very energy efficient. I taped plastic over the windows. I hang a heavy wool blanket over the door during cold snaps.
I also lined the walls inside the closets, shelves and under my bed with reflective type insulation. This is the first time I've used this type of material, so I can't guarantee the performance, the reviews I've read were positive. If you've used this material or have other ideas for winterizing a travel trailer, please leave feedback in the comments below.
by Jonathan Hunt
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Build a Survival Arsenal You can be Proud Of
Some time ago I wrote The Poor Man's Survival Arsenal and The Poor Man's Survival Arsenal Revisited, both articles detailed a bare bones set of firearms – this basic set of firearms would cover everything from foraging to self defense, yet be low cost.
This post expands on the concept of building an arsenal while considering different budgets and needs. For some (myself included) spending $5,000 or more for a set of firearms is impossible, for others this would be no problem.
Below I’ll outline five arsenals covering a broad range of tasks, needs and budgets. If nothing else my suggestions should generate discourse.
I work at Wal-Mart Arsenal
1. Mosin Nagant 91 rifle
2. Single Shot .12 gauge
3. Smith&Wesson model 10
The Government Welfare Arsenal
1. Short Magazine Lee-Enfield
2. Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge pump
3. Smith&Wesson model 10
4. Ruger 10/22
I have a full time Job Arsenal
1. Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle
2. Mossberg 500 12 Gauge
3. Glock Model 19
4. Ruger 10/22
Two Jobs and Maxed Credit Card Arsenal
1. Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle
2. Reminton 870 express with spare riot barrel
3. Glock 19
4. Ruger 10/22
5. Winchester Model 70 in .308 Win.
6. Taurus CIA Model 850 .38 SPL. Revolver
And Finally the Yuppie Survival Arsenal
1. L1A1 Rifle chambered in .308 Winchester
2. Remington Model 7 bolt action chambered in .223
3. Winchester Model 70 in 308 Win.
4. Remington 870 express with spare riot gun barrel
5. Colt 1911 A1 .45 ACP
6. Taurus CIA Model 850 .38 SPL. Revolver
7. Savage Model 24F .223 Remington over 12 gauge (if you can find one used)
8. Ruger 10/22
"So - what do you think? What would you add or take away from the suggestions given above (had to ask)?"
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