Your SHTF mandatory gun list.

[StanleyActual]

 

[C-130 Dude]

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Goodnight John boy.

 

[C-130 Dude]

I 'probably' wouldn't. It's mostly extra weight. If you've got a rifle you are able to 'wield', the sidearm is permanently relegated to backup duties.

Why carry two hammers when you only plan to use one?

Now, if carrying a sidearm wasn't overly cumbersome, why not?

Your decision. Not mine. It's all good.

 

[C-130 Dude]

Probably hit the trail with a Ford Escape and trade up to an MRAP, as time permits.

Might take a while.

 

[C-130 Dude]

Most everybody here has something they have thought about for SHTF, at least as far as firearms go, but weight is a big factor right after availability. I've been wanting to put in my 2 cents so I guess I'll get it over with. Because these are the most common cartridges in the basic five smokeless firearm types; and they cover 99% + of the purposes you'd want a firearm for they are what I recommend to anyone that asks about prepping.

22LR - Rimfire
9mm - Pistol
12ga. - Shotgun
.223/5.56 - Centerfire Carbine
.308/7.62 - Centerfire Rifle

After you have those you can think about heavier, or favorites. While your at it go ahead and get something for anti-material & extreme long range sniping. Maybe get a yourself Gatling Gun for the big hordes lol. BTW don't forget 10 years of food and ammo for yourself and your loved ones too.

Haven't heard anybody mention Communications, Geo-Caching, Priest Holes or Tiger Pits yet. Though the gasoline sprinkler system was a pretty hot idea. It makes the point that there is a lot you can do with construction & landscaping. For example metal roofs with wild fire suppression sprinklers, impenetrable hedges, infra red spotlights and cameras, kill zones and firing lanes, but I guess that's really a whole different thread.

Was just "attempting" to limit conversation to ammo and components. But oh well, it's gotten a lot bigger. Its a talk forum. Course this could go forever if we talked about every aspect. But comms would be necessary IF you have a need to communicate with others. Some don't. This could go on endlessly. What can of worms have i opened? Hhhmmm.......

 

[Outdrmn]

Pick up a1000 rounds of 45 ACP

Was just "attempting" to limit conversation to ammo and components. But oh well, it's gotten a lot bigger. Its a talk forum. Course this could go forever if we talked about every aspect. But comms would be necessary IF you have a need to communicate with others. Some don't. This could go on endlessly. What can of worms have i opened? Hhhmmm.......

Thanks for opening this can, thought provoking and entertaining. Don't get the sea shells either, also not trying to.

 

[Lefty7mmstw]

Ouch. Never did figure that seashell thing out...

At least it's not like the gorilla I saw take a scoop of "pâte" and toss it on a lettuce leaf and eat it at the Omaha zoo once... I guess the Japanese have been able to make that stuff taste like steak in a lab... They couldn't pay me enough...

 

[Mike Matteson]

Your decision. Not mine. It's all good.

I figured the 45 if down to that. The last one was for me. I probable would had shot another gook.

 

[C-130 Dude]

At least it's not like the gorilla I saw take a scoop of "pâte" and toss it on a lettuce leaf and eat it at the Omaha zoo once... I guess the Japanese have been able to make that stuff taste like steak in a lab... They couldn't pay me enough...

Better him than me.

 

[xring10x]

You wouldn't take a side arm while moving? Good list. I like it.

I'm old haha and my hips groan in the hills with too much carry weight. I would like the side arm but I could get by and do quite a bit more with the M4. So if I was leaving one behind it would be the sidearm.

 

[Mike Matteson]

When you are young you are full of it. When you are old your slow.

 

[C-130 Dude]

I'm old haha and my hips groan in the hills with too much carry weight. I would like the side arm but I could get by and do quite a bit more with the M4. So if I was leaving one behind it would be the sidearm.

I'm old too. Older than I care to admit. I hope your aim is true and your ammo plentiful!

 

[Mike Matteson]

Yo can teach too. If you watch any war movies. Most are as dumb as they come. So if people a learning from them, "Good Luck"!

 

[meatyrem]

If it all went to hell and a handbasket, what guns are MANDATORY for you? For me, it would be:
.22LR
.45 ACP
9mm
12 GA
5.56/223
.308
Even during the ammo/parts shortages of recent years and the pandemic, I could still find what I needed. And let's face it, these are found almost everywhere. Keep in mind the problems/events of the day.

What about you guys?

Tactical 12 870
AR-15/AR-10
Every handgun i can carry with all ammo for each one.