speedytriple Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Good call on the books might be a stocking stuffer for me this year. Along with more ammo LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 (edited) Actually, for survival in the long run, a (zombie proof) redoubt is required. A place to call both home and fortress and occupied by all of us to defend it. I'm not sure where that is, but I would look at the tops of hills with lots of trees to build the required defenses. And yes, I've got the Army engineer manuals that show how to build one. Lots of shovels and rope and sand bags are also required.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redoubtedit: Near good sources of water and food. Edited October 30, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Image of multitudes of well armed motorcycles running on home brewed alcohol exiting a well fortified redoubt in the Southern hills of Ohio. "Sally forth!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Sounds like a plan. I am looking for a week or two worth of food/ water for me and my family in the house. Long term would have to be somewhere else, like you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Here's another good read. I have this in my collection; FM 21-76 US Army Survival Manual.http://www.equipped.com/fm21-76.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 FM 21-10 Field Hygiene and Sanitation is good to know also.http://www.olive-drab.com/archive/fm21-10.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I've typed like 4 responses so far and deleted them all.I keep thinking, "man I sound like an asshole..." Self preservation makes my mind go places I'm not proud of.Beyond being prepared to fend for myself and my wife, finding like-minded individuals would be a high priority. I think 6-8 people is about the biggest group you'd want, and 4 is about the smallest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I've typed like 4 responses so far and deleted them all.I keep thinking, "man I sound like an asshole..." Self preservation makes my mind go places I'm not proud of.Beyond being prepared to fend for myself and my wife, finding like-minded individuals would be a high priority. I think 6-8 people is about the biggest group you'd want, and 4 is about the smallest.I know what you mean. I have a small group of people that I will be getting with in a relative safe location. I won't give more details than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 What are you guys expecting to happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 What are you guys expecting to happen?Anything. Flood, tornado, earthquake, riots, invasion, takeover by the government, loss of income and you are forced from your home... You just never know when something might happen. It is better to have and not need than need and not have. Look at hurricanes down south. The people KNOW a hurricane is coming but at the last second everyone rushes to the store to get supplies because they weren't prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Oh, and zombies too, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 What are you guys expecting to happen?Lol newb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I know what you mean. I have a small group of people that I will be getting with in a relative safe location. I won't give more details than that. the particular scenario I was thinking of was people with kids wanting to buddy up.I love my dog because he's MY dog. People love their kids because they're THEIR kids. Either are a liability in a disaster situation. Any person or pet who isn't self-sufficient would just drag everyone else down... It begs choices that none of us would be happy to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Speaking of hurricanes down South... a story I remember from friends in hurricane Andrew in the Miami area. The National Guard was out patrolling in armored vehicles, with weapons, and no ammo. An armed street gang figured that out, intercepted and tried to take an armored vehicle and weapons away from them. But the street gang was being followed by a group of armed citizens, and were ambushed during the ambush and arrested. You never know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) Thats why I teach my kids to shoot. It is someone as back-up, and they can reload the mags as I empty them. Edited October 31, 2010 by speedytriple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Watching the crazies now and could see where a b.o.b. would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Watching the crazies now and could see where a b.o.b. would be niceThat's a freaky movie, all 3 of them are. Actually you bring up another good point. It is recommended to have a small BOB in your car. If you break down and have to hike out to safety, you'll be better prepared for survival. I have yet to set one of these up but is on my list. The hardcore people will actually have something set up at home, in their car, at work and anywhere else they frequent a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan_Rider Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 As long as I get my share... You can hire me for sales and marketing or as the pitch guy. BILLY MAYS HERE!!!I dont think a dead guy endorsing a shelter meant to keep you alive is a very good marketing idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I dont think a dead guy endorsing a shelter meant to keep you alive is a very good marketing idea. Rep for funny shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted October 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Billy mays here! WHERE YOU GOING TO HIDE AND TAKE SHELTER WHEN ME AND MY UNDEAD BUDDIES EVENTUALLY DIG OUR ASSES OUT OF SIX FOOT HOLES?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I say again... get one or two of the books that describe all the vegetation that is edible in our area of Ohio. Learn it.I'm pretty sure weapons would only be needed for a short time. Darwin takes care of that.Quoted for truth but will add weapons are for long term as well. Hunting would be a top priority.Yep, agree with both. Also, stock seeds for a garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Good idea with the seeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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