Helpful Info. Survival Guns

[Silent Earth]

Very good and important point Doc, we can have all the biggest, baddest and blingiest guns available but if our Ammo is not stored properly it will go off. Theres many alternatives available for treating and storing ammo, I'll leave it to others to cover that issue.

In 1997 the army Cadets I was teaching were using 22LR ammo out of waxed cardboard packets that had been made in the early 70s and it worked fine so good storage must be a major issue for our community.

 

[Arizonaopa]

Typically, I should have placed this in the firearms area, but because they are pretty much the minimum and is more directed to the new prepper, I've decided to place this helpful PDF.

I want new preppers to remember, I am not recommending one weapon over another. Each have their specific use in survival, but these would be the basics and for those that are like me, I have all 5 of 5 on the recommendation, as part of my home defense, cache or at the BOL.

I have 4 of the 5. Instead of a 1911, I have a Springfield XD45. I also have a Mosin, a 243, and a 308 as well as several other handgun and rifle calibers. I like your list as a beginning point.

 

[alabaster]

... if our Ammo is not stored properly it will go off. Theres many alternatives available for treating and storing ammo, I'll leave it to others to cover that issue....

To be quite honest with you, I'm more worried about it not going off. I've seen that happen when not properly stored.
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[Silent Earth]

Those chaps who like me favour 9mm over other pistol rounds have you ever considered a 9mm pistol and something like a 9mm carbine?

 

[Roninsensei]

I have the g17 and the keltec sub 2000. They are magazine interchangeable and with a small investment the keltec is a great folding carbine.

 

[psalm 7]

I prefer the 9mm round in simi auto sidearm for its quick followup shot and mag capacity . I put my ammo in Military surplus ammo cans and add a moisture elimanatos packet and keep them stacked in a corner simple enough . No extreme timpretures or high humidity seems to be the key . I am going to start buying the comercial plastic ammo cans because the demand for surplus is driving prices through the roof .

 

[Roninsensei]

Mines like this one.

 

[jontte]

I do feel little envy inside

 

[NEONOBODY]

Before buying ANY gun, I would recommend reading "The Art of War" by Sun Tsu. It should be required reading for anybody in the least concerned with a firearm in a SHTF situation.

 

[psalm 7]

Was he a sniper too ? Im thinking about writing a book .

 

[Marv.Schmitz87]

Was he a sniper too ? Im thinking about writing a book .

Lol

http://bit.ly/1uEI78D

 

[NEONOBODY]

Thanks Marv. The scary part is that I am not sure if he is serious or not!

In case he is serious, I will elaborate why I said it is a must read. A weapon is nothing without strategy and tactics. The wise man knows the opportunity to stand and fight and when to run. He also knows himself and his capabilities. He knows when to be enough of a "thorn in the side" of his enemy to be left alone, without being a pain enough to hit with overwhelming force.

Remember, a firearm is a tool only. It is no different than a hammer or a wrench. As with any tool, you need to know not only HOW to use it, but when to use it. The teachings of Sun Tsu are perfect for the small group, or lone survivor. It is valuable knowledge to have not only in "battle" but in life. There is a saying "it is sometimes better to be a live dog than a dead lion". Sun Tsu teaches that it is sometimes better to be a "live dog and a quiet lion" ready to "let the lion out" only when the opportunity favors you.

 

[psalm 7]

No I wasn't serious I just forgot the LOL . Someone brings up Sun Tsu in every meeting or training siminar I have been to be it security tactics , business or otherwise . Yes he is well respected and aknowlaged as a great Warfighter .