[yorkiemom]

I suggest all do mental exercises to prepare for responses if “x” happens, whatever “x” might be.

I 'think' I'm prepared as I'm going to be materially - got food, water, water purification methods, protection devices, fuel, vehicles fueled up and ready to go if roads are clear, 24 hour bags, antibiotics, pet supplies, clothing and blankets, a list of what to take from the house and load in the car trailer if there is time and clear roads to get to the mountains, got all the same stuff up there along with about 10 cords of firewood to heat and cook with and cast iron cookware to use.

BUT once again Marcella has me thinking ;) I'm learning so much here. I can be materially prepared, but psychologically unprepared. And in this game, only the fittest will survive. I need to not only practice using my preps and weapons, but practice HOW and WHEN to use them. Thanks for being a fount of information, Marcella, JRandomFreeper, and Kartographer! And all!

[appalachian_dweller]

FWIW, once a week I run tactical drills. I practice shooting from cover from multiple locations while engaging multiple targets. This means magazine changes while sending well placed rounds down range, both pistol and rifle.

I was very clumsy and slow at first, now it's second nature.

Again, I'm part of a group. We all have assigned duties and tasks. Security and defense is just one of my tasks.