I don't recommend hiding. But there is no obligation-Christian or otherwise-that we must discuss prepping in mixed company. It gives me the creeps to hear fellows down at Bass Pro Shops talking in front of perfect strangers about how many rounds they have stockpiled or what is in their bugout bags. If anyone asks me, I don't own any firearms and I don't have any idea about prepping.
Ummm. Back when I was married and had kids at home, we'd run through a least 12K rounds a year at the range. Never had an issue with being flagged, even under Clinton.
You do what you are comfortable with. It's important to be able to take care of yourself and your family in a way you think is appropriate.
/johnny
I had occasions where the purchases of large volumes of canned goods or freeze dried food elicited questions. Saying, “None of your business” could elicit concern or cause others to remember the purchase as suspicious. So I mention my husband the scout master (true) or daughter in American Heritage Girls (true) and upcoming camp-outs. Others assume the volume of food is for the kids. It is, if just mine.
But I do not discuss prepping or stockpiling. Some of the food does go for the troop and donations to the food bank. But the true preps are hidden away. The kids are taught as age appropriate that this is for emergencies, just like saving money to the bank.
The hard part is balancing education with “shut up!” to children.