OK, let's see if I can get my thoughts into a cohesive explainable pattern.
1. .223. Nothing else needs to be said. Versatile, USUALLY can be found most any where. Good barter material if you have enough to spare some.
2. .45. GREAT sidearm round. Can also be used against almost any North American species (man or amimal) in a pinch if really needed.
3. .45 bullets. Kinda specialized, as other items are needed, powder, primers, brass cases and reloading tools.
4. Busse Anniversary Mistress. This has already been covered.
5. Whatever the Yard is pulling together. Same answer as number 4.
6. GOOD packs. Packs are really nice, and ALMOST a necessity, but can be improvised if really needed and none are available.
OK, IF you have a knife, any of the above items can be obtained. In addition, Survival CAN be accomplished without firearms and ammo. It can also be accomplished without a backpack.
If you are armed only with a knife in "Hostile Territory", you will be more inclined to act as the Rabbit, NOT the Bear. This is a good thing, even if you ARE armed in Hostile Territory. To NOT be seen means security or safety. IF you have a firearm you will have more of an inclination to "Fight Back" when you should really hide/retreat.
Skunk is good skunk is wise. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
