Post by missj on Oct 11, 2012 21:46:48 GMT -7
great posts everyone. I have learned a lot from "lurking" on this thread.
I am reading two books written by the elusive "Joe Nobody"
"Without Rule of Law- advanced skills to help you survive, hide, evade, scavenge and infiltrate" and
"Holding your ground: Preparing for defense if it all falls apart"
I feel in over my head. I have no military training, no military in my family, I've been plinking since I was a teenager but only became truly interested in firearms about 7 years ago...the topic is simply so vast and overwhelming that I've mostly neglected it....
prepping for a family is different than prepping for a single dude, or for a small paramilitary unit who can hump 50+ lbs each of supplies and ammo out into the wilderness....
With a 3 year old, leaving our home will be an absolute last resort. As glorious as some people and survivor fiction might make it seem, going out into the wilderness with a small child is not a realistic option. I've carefully considered our options and have decided that barring the most extreme circumstances, making our last stand RIGHT HERE is our best choice. We have plans for "bugging out" for a few of the worst situations; but that is not our MAIN PLAN.
As important as guns and ammo are; those are not the MOST IMPORTANT prepping items for a small family. Let's just face it...as a small family you cannot accept any casualties. If you get over-run by a gang of 12 thugs....then oh-well. It sucks, but there wasn't much you could have done about it besides banding with neighbors for a turf-war, or not being there when they showed up.
The biggest threats to our survival will be water, food, sanitation and medical (in that order). We stand almost no chance against looters or armed gangs besides running away, and how far and fast and far can we really run with a toddler? And of course I will not leave my family....so I am anchored to wherever they are- best to just fortify that place and hope for the best.
As awful as it sounds, some things we cannot protect against because of our situation. Once you accept that, it will actually bring you peace and clarity because then you can move on and prepare for situations that you CAN improve...
So, right now I'm in the process of trying to build up our defenses and warning time...it is a daunting task and first I have to de-code all of the military lingo and then decide what actually makes sense for a family.
anyways....just kind of venting....good thread. lots of good ideas and considerations so far. keep it coming please!
I am reading two books written by the elusive "Joe Nobody"
"Without Rule of Law- advanced skills to help you survive, hide, evade, scavenge and infiltrate" and
"Holding your ground: Preparing for defense if it all falls apart"
I feel in over my head. I have no military training, no military in my family, I've been plinking since I was a teenager but only became truly interested in firearms about 7 years ago...the topic is simply so vast and overwhelming that I've mostly neglected it....
prepping for a family is different than prepping for a single dude, or for a small paramilitary unit who can hump 50+ lbs each of supplies and ammo out into the wilderness....
With a 3 year old, leaving our home will be an absolute last resort. As glorious as some people and survivor fiction might make it seem, going out into the wilderness with a small child is not a realistic option. I've carefully considered our options and have decided that barring the most extreme circumstances, making our last stand RIGHT HERE is our best choice. We have plans for "bugging out" for a few of the worst situations; but that is not our MAIN PLAN.
As important as guns and ammo are; those are not the MOST IMPORTANT prepping items for a small family. Let's just face it...as a small family you cannot accept any casualties. If you get over-run by a gang of 12 thugs....then oh-well. It sucks, but there wasn't much you could have done about it besides banding with neighbors for a turf-war, or not being there when they showed up.
The biggest threats to our survival will be water, food, sanitation and medical (in that order). We stand almost no chance against looters or armed gangs besides running away, and how far and fast and far can we really run with a toddler? And of course I will not leave my family....so I am anchored to wherever they are- best to just fortify that place and hope for the best.
As awful as it sounds, some things we cannot protect against because of our situation. Once you accept that, it will actually bring you peace and clarity because then you can move on and prepare for situations that you CAN improve...
So, right now I'm in the process of trying to build up our defenses and warning time...it is a daunting task and first I have to de-code all of the military lingo and then decide what actually makes sense for a family.
anyways....just kind of venting....good thread. lots of good ideas and considerations so far. keep it coming please!
