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Time to brush up on your disaster/survival skills

Lets use a scenario that last for a long time. Long term fire starting? Is it start learning the art of rubbing sticks together or multiple fire starter devices like the magnesium and flint kits?
 
When a member of the US government puts on a uniform, they are representing our country. Period. Just because they aren't in a position of political power doesn't mean they aren't representing the country.

I see no reason to celebrate those with mental health problems just because they are "proud" of it. Judge gays on their merit? Well, they are openly living in sin, they are actively working to destroy the fabric of our nation, and neither of these trannies comes from a position of merit. If that offends you, then your priorities are out of line and you need to grow thicker skin and a spine.
 
Lets use a scenario that last for a long time. Long term fire starting? Is it start learning the art of rubbing sticks together or multiple fire starter devices like the magnesium and flint kits?
Walmart sells packages of Bic lighters that can last a long time as a suggestion.
From experience, don't buy the generic types as they don't last all that long.
Bic are worth the money IMHO
 
AR7 survival rifle. Everyone who wants to survive should have one.

 
I have a single shot 22 over a .410 shotgun
Had it for years.
I also realize it is limited but then a long term stand off from my home is unlikely to turn out well. Especially if my house is on fire.
My thoughts are more towards disappearing where food and water are my problems rather than trying to control a sucking chest wound.
I am less than one hour from the largest state park in the 48 states and bigger than many famous national parks combined.
That’s where I feel my chances are the best
 
Walmart sells packages of Bic lighters that can last a long time as a suggestion.
From experience, don't buy the generic types as they don't last all that long.
Bic are worth the money IMHO
Zippo and bottle of fluid maybe possibly extra flints? Wonder if other combustible oils fluids would work in a Zippo? Of course not gas but maybe diesel or kerosene? If that's a stupid or dangerous thought please forgive me but seems like kerosene lamp concept could be applied here.
 
I'm not so sure randomly going into a National Park is a solution to a disaster. I would think having a secondary location out of your current area that you can stock with food, water, medical supplies, tools, etc. may be the superior contingency plan. Going to the woods with a Henry and a backpack may not be much of a long-term solution.
 
National Forests or Parks MAY work, but remember, you certainly will not be alone, nor will you be able to survive off the land for very long. Wildlife is one of the first casualties during times like these we're discussing.

My grandfather lived during the depression, and told me they would go hunting for opossum at night. Sometimes it was a full week before they found one........or anything else to eat as far as wildlife went. Lucky they lived on a farm and were only supplementing their food with what wild game they could find. Even fishing was tough during the depression.

If you live in the country or an area that will not likely get hit with much violence, chickens are king for food and eggs. Rabbits are next in that category. After that, all other livestock, goats (milk), cows (milk), pigs, ducks, geese, anything like that. BE SURE TO CONSIDER THE FOOD SUPPLY FOR THE LIVESTOCK.

I remember when I was very young going to see my great aunts, uncles and other kin and seeing 20 or 30 chickens free ranging along with ducks and geese. Always had some Guineas running around too. Great for sounding the alarm. Once all the predators were killed, then the live stock were pretty safe.

Might take a look at chicken tractors if you live semi rural or urban providing you have enough land and it won't be violent around you when all this comes down.
 
In a permanent or semi permanent place during non violent times:

Get a setup using solar panels and rechargeable batteries to use for flashlights and other things that run on batteries.

Long term, you can setup a car battery system for lighting similar to campers and use some type of solar power to maintain the charge on the batteries.

During violent times:

NO LIGHTS AT NIGHT. It will make you a target..........on the other hand, it can be used as a trap for other violent people trying to rob on harm you.

Get some night vision equipment. Preferably, at least one night scope on a rifle.
 
About the topic...I noticed that the price of SPAM had gone up quite a bit
so, I thought I'd try some Armour Treet just to see if it was palatable and it
was quite a bit less expensive.
Have to say "Not Bad"! and I assume the shelf life is as good as Spam.
Just sayin
 
1981, average mortgage rates for over 16%. Today, they're less than 6%. Seems like everyone is driving a fairly new car, there's four aisles of junk food at Walmart, a hundred channels of TV and cable, you can legally bet on your favorite football team and just about everyone has air conditioning. Yep, times sure are tough.
1981 l had a 1978 Olds Cutlass, 75 AMC and a JOB. ln 2022 my newest ride is 12 years old with NO job
 
Ya' know, another aspect of all this is the individual needs. I bet
most on this thread have rust on their chicken springs, and have a
tough time getting out of bed. I'll be 70 next month, and although
still can carry my weight, crawling around in a forest with supplies
to stay alive, while possibly being hunted is a stretch. Adrenaline
only goes so far. If your single with no ties, then maybe. Most of
us would have families to protect and feed, which makes that priority
one.

As for Spam ?? Dollar General has a brand that is just as good and
and a good dollar cheaper. Cube it up with some potato and onion,
and fry it in some bacon grease. Artery clogging, but your belly's full.

Here would be a setup, that could come in handy !!
 

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OK All of you Trump supporters....Get your rotten fruit ready to throw at me, but I've
got a clip of Donnie recently praising SCHWAB for "Doing an excellent job" and also
pushing "climate change".......Yes that thing invented by Al Gore.
This whole 2 party false paradigm as if we have a choice has been going on for a
very long time to keep us compliant while the agenda keeps moving forward.
Every president since 1963 knows what a "Kennedy haircut" means.
I don't like it either but it is what it is. The Pyramid on the dollar bill.lt is what it i
lt is what it is. Except when it Ain't
 
Savage Arms model 42 take down would be a good bet with it's
.22, and you have a .410 under barrel. A dot sight would be nice
but I would have co-witnessed iron sights, since batteies will be an
issue. For battery powered optics make sure it uses the quarter size
lithium, and tape on a spare. Also note that some sights lose their
aiming points when the battery dies. make sure your sight will stay
black when dead or turned off. Either way, iron sights are a must.
 
Good survival rifle:

I just want to THANK YOU for keeping this thread headed in the right direction. Despite the wrecking crew you have managed to bring it back to the subject at hand. Lots of valuable info that we hope won`t be needed. Kinda like car insurance,hope you won`t need it but then if you do you got it. Just read all 13 pages and I hope it`s left alone to generate more usable info. Thank again, Jeff
 

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