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Re: What did you do to prepare today? [Re: kuanomar] #603014 01/06/13 01:44 AM
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I took my 12 year old hunting today. Took his first shot at a deer Monday and missed (more his gun than his aim). With any luck, he'll get his first soon and I can begin to pass the torch. Or at least have one more around that can help provide <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


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Re: What did you do to prepare today? [Re: DogTired] #603015 01/06/13 02:21 AM
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Oh yeah, and I ordered a bug out hand gun.


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Re: What did you do to prepare today? [Re: DogTired] #603016 01/06/13 02:29 AM
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What BUG did you get?


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Re: What did you do to prepare today? [Re: kuanomar] #603017 01/06/13 03:06 AM
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XDM 45acp <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />


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"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."

- Benjamin Franklin

"A free people ought to be armed."

- George Washington
Re: What did you do to prepare today? [Re: DogTired] #603018 01/06/13 03:18 AM
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Nice. I just recommended one of those to my buddy. He's getting a 460 Rowland conversion too.

Btw, crossbreed holsters rock for concealed carry. When legal, I carry my xdm40C and barely notice it.


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Re: What did you do to prepare today? [Re: kuanomar] #603019 01/06/13 03:23 AM
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I keep wondering if I should get the compact version to go along with it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'll have to remember the crossbreed holster. Thanks!


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"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."

- Benjamin Franklin

"A free people ought to be armed."

- George Washington
Re: What did you do to prepare today? [Re: DogTired] #603020 01/06/13 03:32 AM
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Then You could put the compact frame with the standard slide.


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Re: What did you do to prepare today? [Re: kuanomar] #603021 01/06/13 05:02 AM
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Exactly my thought <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />


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"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."

- Benjamin Franklin

"A free people ought to be armed."

- George Washington
Re: What did you do to prepare today? [Re: DogTired] #603022 01/06/13 06:00 AM
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Christmas was all about prepping.

- My wife wanted a generator--bought it early and my father-in-law helped get the transfer switch installed in November.

- Got my oldest boy started on his own survival kit--small EDC bag with a packable chain saw, bivvy sack, multi-tool, and firesteel.

- Also got him 200 yards of paracord and 50 buckles. He started really getting into making bracelets and is starting to get pretty dang good at it too.

- He gave me a paracord bracelet for Christmas <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

- Boys both got packs for their gear (as did I--for my night hunting gear).

- I got a couple of lights (including a nice 800 lumens from Nitecore).

- Put escape tools in all the adults stockings (my parents came down)--small device that fits on a key chain--has a belt cutter and a spring-loaded device to break out a window.

- Upgraded some of the family flashlights to LEDs.

- Gave my wife a Kershaw folder (don't think she'll actually carry it though)


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"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."

- Benjamin Franklin

"A free people ought to be armed."

- George Washington
Re: What did you do to prepare today? [Re: Endeavour Morse] #603023 02/19/13 08:45 PM
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How much ammo is enough ammo?

Home, car, person?

HOME

This is an often debated / discussed survival issue. The correct answer is: you can never have enough food, water or ammo.

The manageable answer for those of us not blessed with a Gringots bank vault filled with inherited gold:

1A) The answer depends on the number of firearms you have in each caliber.

1B) You should try to limit the number of calibers you have. Obviously one or two calibers will not cover all of your survival firearms needs (we all have more than one or two tools in our toolbox), but try to limit "overlap" and "hobby" calibers.

1C) Select EXTREMELY widespread calibers like 22LR, 9mm, 40SW, 45Acp, 223/5.56x45mm, 308/7.62x51mm, and 12 Gauge. After the balloon goes up we won't have WalMart to buy from, but there will always be some unsavory characters working for the Government that will be willing to "loose" some 9mm, 223 or 308 for the right price....

1D) I recommend:

1Di) Small Game Hunting / Pest COntrol = 22LR

1Dii) Personal Defense / CCW (which will be very important in a survival situation like having to venture into a foreign town for information) = 9mm or 45Acp

1Diii) Close Quarters Battle / Bug Out Defense = 223.

1Diiii) Large Game Hunting / Distance or Anti-Cover Defense = 308.

1Div) Home Defense / General Hunting = 12 Gauge.

2) I also recommend that you have TWO identical (or nearly identical) firearms. I don't really recommend spare parts anymore as I'd prefer people to have another fully working firearm that can be canabalized if necessary. Example given: one Glock 17 and one Glock 19. Example given #2: M4 with a Trijicon ACOG and M4 with only fixed iron sights.

3) The amounts of ammo I recommend for those people that have "a couple" of firearms in each caliber:

22LR = 5000 MINIMUM
9mm or 45Acp = 1000 per FIREARM
223 = 2000 per FIREARM
308 = 1000 per FIREARM
12 Gauge = 250 Slugs, 500 Buck, 1000 Shot (BB, 4, 8's)

4) I suggest people feel comfortable when they have:

22LR = 15,000 (This is your "do everything round")
9mm or 45Acp = 5,000
223 = 10,000
308 = 2,5000 (low because at $500 a case - its hard to stockpile)
12 Gauge = 500 Slugs, 1000 Buck, 2500 Shot (BB, 4, 8's)

This is more than the typically recommended amounts (1000 rifle, 500 handgun).

CAR

This depends on what you keep in your car, and on your person.

If you carry a handgun then I recommend you keep (2) boxes of ammo for it in your car. This gun is only to get you back to your rifle and home.

If you have a "trunk gun" then I recommend as a MINIMUM(8) magazines and enough ammo to refill those (8) magazines. Many people keep a 22 in their car with 1000 rounds. This gun is only to get you home.

PERSON

I've had a handgun license for around 19 years now. While I would like to carry 100rds on me 24/7 - this just isn't practical because I also EDC:

1) Folding Knife - Spyderco Delica 4
2) Flashlight - Leatherman Serac S3
3) SAK - Vic Hiker
4) Fire Steel - LMF Scout
5) Cellular Phone - iPhone
6) Electronic Information / Records - 1gb Flash Drive
7) Cash - Money Clip
8) Keys - House, Car, Work, etc.
9) Wallet
10) Watch
11) Wedding Ring

The above is what I have on me all the time. I also carry (whenever possible):

12) Fixed Blade - Scrap Yard or Swamp Rat (often a Rodent Solution)
13) Sidearm
14) Reloads

As a result I've found that 3 reloads is about what I can manage.

Such a good post I thought it needed to come back up.


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Re: What did you do to prepare today? [Re: imaginefj] #603024 02/20/13 06:21 AM
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Yes, this needs to stay on the front page. Very good suggestions and although not everyone will follow the recommended amounts, it will at least let them (US) know how and where we stand and where we should maybe increase.


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Re: What did you do to prepare today? [Re: SkunkHunter] #603025 02/20/13 10:13 PM
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mom & i just got back from a handgun course


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