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The 5 First Symptoms of SHTF
SHTF School ^ | 5/17/12 | Selco

Posted on 05/17/2012 3:51:40 PM PDT by Kartographer

It is crucial to understand when SHTF starts. I think it is one of the most important things, to recognize that, in some cases it is more important to recognize that event and correct moment than to be prepared for that, no matter how strange this sounds.

I believe this is the truth because knowing when things turn bad can give you chance of escape.

But even if it is too late for escape, if you know this is a survival situation you think different. Make different decisions, think twice when dealing with strangers in need or accepting help from stranger who “want your best” or at least say so.

How do I prepare to know when survival mode has to kick in? Here are 5 symptoms that show that you might have a terrible disease in your area that can kill and that disease is called SHTF, society collapse or fight to survive. It comes with many names but if you know the first symptoms you can fight it better, earlier and smarter or avoid it.

(Excerpt) Read more at shtfschool.com ...


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KEYWORDS: preparedness; preppers
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To: Kartographer

It seems to me that all of those symptoms are already manifesting themselves. Good thing my food preps are squared away. Weapons, still working on that one...


21 posted on 05/17/2012 4:29:05 PM PDT by Drill Thrawl (The United States of America, a banana republic since 1913)
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To: jy8z

” I guess my wife is right, I am inpatient. “

They’re late bringing the meds around again, huh??

;)


22 posted on 05/17/2012 4:32:35 PM PDT by Uncle Ike (Rope is cheap, and there are lots of trees...)
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To: Lurker

I believe it. You can always count on Seattle marches to feature people in dolphin and baby seal costumes, costumes that are just plain indescribable and/or no costume at all.

No one was more surprised than that bunch when, during the WTO riots, their march was co-opted by well-prepared, well-funded and well-coordinated anarchists who trashed Pioneer Square shops and then split to leave the poor little dears to bear the brunt of the police response.

There’s always a surreal, Dada-ist flavor to these scenes.

BTW, I’m impressed with that little Romanian TTC tokarev pistol. Packs a surprising punch. Perfect fit for my concealment vests. Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase, “Romanian term limits.”


23 posted on 05/17/2012 4:38:07 PM PDT by Noumenon (If people saw socialists for what they truly are, slaughter would ensue - in self-defense.)
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To: Noumenon

Man I’d love to grab one of those, but it’s another caliber, I’d have to get 3 so we each have one plus a spare for parts, and ammo. So I’m going to stick with the plan of laying in Makarov ammo in bulk when I can. Already got the 2+1 of those. LOL

Or maybe I’ll see if I can talk Mrs L into it... I’ll let you know how that works out. LOL


24 posted on 05/17/2012 4:47:49 PM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: Lurker

Man, that Makarov in a “CLOSE_IN” weapon. Almost might as well hit the perp with it. As in bash him in the head.

Still, in urban warfare, etc...


25 posted on 05/17/2012 4:51:31 PM PDT by patton (DateDiff)
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To: Lurker

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normalcy_bias

Stay Frosty Marine !


26 posted on 05/17/2012 4:59:19 PM PDT by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
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To: patton

” Man, that Makarov in a “CLOSE_IN” weapon. Almost might as well hit the perp with it. As in bash him in the head. “

Oh, I don’t know...

Just about every day, we see people making 100 yd snap-shots in the ten-ring, with a .38 Chief’s Special, 1” barrel..

Then, they go to commercial... ;)


27 posted on 05/17/2012 4:59:53 PM PDT by Uncle Ike (Rope is cheap, and there are lots of trees...)
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To: patton

Those little Czech CZ pistols are wicked accurate my friend. I had no trouble dumping a full mag in the 7 ring of a silhouette target at 21 feet, rapid fire. Really controllable, real reliable, and the punch of a .38 special.

I bought them so me and the Mrs. could have the same pistol in our car bags. Two spare mags each and a box of ammo that fits in your pocket. All for less than $300 per. That’s a damned bargain my friend.

If I could have afforded “better” I would have done it. But after getting to know those fine little pistols I’m completely confident they’ll do the job if we ever need them to.

Just my opinion, of course.


28 posted on 05/17/2012 5:01:28 PM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: dfwgator

That’s not the sign the world is ending. That just means hell froze over.


29 posted on 05/17/2012 5:08:23 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I can neither confirm or deny that; even if I could, I couldn't - it's classified.)
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To: Lurker

30 posted on 05/17/2012 5:12:05 PM PDT by bgill
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To: Lurker

Ohhhh, you have the Czech model. Perhaps that is better.

Mine is Russian. Dudes have 450 ml of vodka for breakfast.


31 posted on 05/17/2012 5:21:45 PM PDT by patton (DateDiff)
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To: Uncle Ike

LOL.


32 posted on 05/17/2012 5:22:50 PM PDT by patton (DateDiff)
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To: dfwgator

7. The Cubs win the World Series (because you know then that the world is coming to an end)

Actually, that is a sign that Hell has frozen over.


33 posted on 05/17/2012 5:27:51 PM PDT by outofsalt ("If History teaches us anything it's that history rarely teaches us anything")
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To: patton

They’re the CZ-82 model. I picked up 3 when they were around $200 a copy. One each for me and the Mrs, and one for parts. 3 spare mags each.

We’ve been looking for bargains on the surplus market lately and if you see one I recommend you snap it up. You’ll be shocked at the quality of those guns. I was. They ain’t pretty, but they’re a real value at the price. You can find ammo pretty cheap in the interwebs, too.

Even if you have better stuff, and we do, there’s nothing wrong with having a couple of good quality mil surp firearms put back, just in case. One never knows when a friend in need might drop by.


34 posted on 05/17/2012 5:28:34 PM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: Squantos
Normalcy bias is ugly. It leads to bad reactions.

Twice recently, my neighbor had 'bad things happen(tm)' and she reacted exactly the wrong way both times. She just isn't mentally prepared for a kitchen fire, or an intruder in the house. It doesn't happen to her, except when it did.

Both times, she called me instead of 911. Both times, I had her call 911 after dealing with the immediate issue.

She coughed for 2 weeks because she wouldn't leave the house until I forced her to during the kitchen fire.

I really don't think she can be trained out of it at this point.

/johnny

35 posted on 05/17/2012 5:54:44 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Kartographer

I’m late to the party...is there room for another on your prepper ping list?


36 posted on 05/17/2012 6:03:49 PM PDT by GBA (Read: The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn If you read this anything this year, read this book!)
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To: Lurker

I was worried until I got to the clowns. Best laugh today.


37 posted on 05/17/2012 6:12:28 PM PDT by GBA (Read: The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn If you read this anything this year, read this book!)
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To: GBA

I’m pleased I could brighten your day a bit.

Best,

L


38 posted on 05/17/2012 6:20:47 PM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: Kartographer
Symptom 6: The sound of gunfire, off in the distance.
39 posted on 05/17/2012 6:23:53 PM PDT by atomic_dog (I'm getting used to it now.)
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To: Kartographer
Get Ready For Another 2008-Style Financial Crisis
40 posted on 05/17/2012 6:36:31 PM PDT by blam
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