Reasonable Restrictions on Rights

[tombogan03884]

Do any of you have an opinion on going "underground"?

Yes.
The idea of dropping out of sight in todays society is a ridiculous dream even for the homeless.
Have an alternative inoffensive excuse for your preparations .
Invisibility is impossible, so use misdirection.

[Jim Kennedy-ar154me]

Yes.
The idea of dropping out of sight in todays society is a ridiculous dream even for the homeless.
Have an alternative inoffensive excuse for your preparations .
Invisibility is impossible, so use misdirection.

Not necessarily invisible but more like Gray Man. Blend in.

[tombogan03884]

Maybe, but it's not like you will be fooling any one .

[Jim Kennedy-ar154me]

Maybe, but it's not like you will be fooling any one .

Fooling anyone, no. I just don't want to draw unwanted attention until the time is right. I intend to organize locally, verbally, and ONLY with very well trusted friends. The ONE exception will probably be this forum. While I am sure it is on someone's radar it is small enough (IMHO) to not draw too much attention where we don't want it. IMHO anyway.

[PegLeg45]

Yes.
The idea of dropping out of sight in todays society is a ridiculous dream even for the homeless.
Have an alternative inoffensive excuse for your preparations .
Invisibility is impossible, so use misdirection.

This.

Not necessarily invisible but more like Gray Man. Blend in.

And this.


Key being a usable combo of blending and misdirecting.

Close friends and family "know" me and what I'm about (some actually seek advice from time to time, if you can imagine that) but folks that see me on the rare occasions that I'm outside my vehicle probably say just a regular middle-aged dude. Some that focus a little bit closer might just think that big guy with the slight limp may or may not be harmless but he's also not a target.


I think former Army Ranger, now instructor, John Lovell hits it pretty well in this video.

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[Timothy]

6’3” to 6’4” with me boots on and 270lbs with a 54” chest isn’t conducive to “blending in”!

Minimizing my online footprint...more better!  Worrying too much about what the gubmint is going to do next is a waste of energy!

As I said previously, f..k em!

[Dirty Bob]

I think the most dangerous people to many of us are our neighbors. People can be unbelievably petty, jealous and vindictive. If a national red flag law is passed and publicized, I think a lot of false reports will be used to settle petty disagreements over what color you painted your fence or I don't like that you park your work truck in your driveway.

I'm trying to be the nice guy with the neighbors, but some of them simply seem angry at the world.

[billt]

Worrying about what the government "might do", is like worrying about the asteroid. There is nothing that can be done about either. Only the aftermath.

[billt]

I think the most dangerous people to many of us are our neighbors. People can be unbelievably petty, jealous and vindictive. If a national red flag law is passed and publicized, I think a lot of false reports will be used to settle petty disagreements over what color you painted your fence or I don't like that you park your work truck in your driveway.

I'm trying to be the nice guy with the neighbors, but some of them simply seem angry at the world.

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I NEVER get too friendly with my neighbors. People tend to talk too much, and most, (regardless if they'll admit it or not), like to spread gossip. Especially if it involves guns, drugs, booze, and sex. Before you know it bad things start happening.

[Timothy]

I’m living in a Veteran & over 60 complex.  There are only two couples, about four or five other men and the balance are old women.  I keep my distance except for the ornery Marine and his wife!  They’ve been here 17 years so he knows the place well!

The complex manager is a gun guy but I don’t know him well enough..