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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: twyacht on December 30, 2009, 04:18:18 PM
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Seems not all survivalists are gun toting, militia types. Common sense is slowly making a comeback to taking the Boyscout Motto of:
"Be Prepared." Interesting it showed up on Newsweek. More at link. This is just the last paragraph.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/228428
That reaction, of course, means different things to different people. Some prep for economic disaster, while others prep to escape genetically modified foods. An organic farmer could be considered a prepper; so might an urban gardener. Some preppers fear putting their names out in public—they don't want every desperate soul knocking down their door in the event of a disaster—while others see it as a network they can rely upon were something horrible to happen. Some preppers fear the complete breakdown of society, while others simply want to stock up on extra granola bars and lighter fluid in case of a blackout or a storm. Hard-core survivalists might think of preppers as soft; "Eventually, the Chef Boyardee is going to run out," jokes Cody Lundin, the founder of the Aboriginal Living Skills School, a survival camp based out of his home in Prescott, Az. But prepping, says Martin, is just a new word for a very old way of life. "You don't have to have a survival retreat loaded with guns secluded in the wilderness to be a prepper," adds David Hill Sr., 54, a former jet mechanic who runs the Web site WhatisaPrepper from his home in rural West Virginia. "There are many people who live in urban and suburban areas who don't own guns who also identify themselves as preppers."
Much more at link, including a video.
Although, arming one's self does provide advantages.... ;)
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"Although, arming one's self does provide advantages.."
Like the occasional squirrel or deer to go with those home grown veggies that you can prevent the looters from stealing ?
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"Although, arming one's self does provide advantages.."
Like the occasional squirrel or deer to go with those home grown veggies that you can prevent the looters from stealing ?
And, if things really do go to hell, the ample stockpile of additional ammo can provide an excellent barter medium while the ample stockpile of additional arms will help ensure no one tries to take advantage of you in your barter negotiations. The only downside I see to arms and ammo is it can get heavy if you have to move it. Haz still gets a pained look on his face when moving my gun safe is mentioned--and it's been years.
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And, if things really do go to hell, the ample stockpile of additional ammo can provide an excellent barter medium while the ample stockpile of additional arms will help ensure no one tries to take advantage of you in your barter negotiations. The only downside I see to arms and ammo is it can get heavy if you have to move it. Haz still gets a pained look on his face when moving my gun safe is mentioned--and it's been years.
Ok, I think I'm ready..........
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Ok, I think I'm ready..........
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp225/tt11758/MerryChristmasToMe.jpg)
You Sir are hereby EXEMPT from the "Lite" category....Although another row or two of mags would still fit... :P
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A must for every household. I'm 15 yrs ahead of the curve. Chance goes to the prepared mind. Rotate your stocks!
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Ok, I think I'm ready..........
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp225/tt11758/MerryChristmasToMe.jpg)
I think I need a tissue!
Now thats preparedness! Nice