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10 Things Every Home Should Have For Short-term Survival
Human events ^ | 12/07/2010 | Skip Coryell

Posted on 12/08/2010 7:33:31 AM PST by Doctor Prepper

1. Guns! Shotgun – most commonly a simple 12-gauge pump (20-gauge if weaker-statured people will be using it.) Pistol – If you live in a state where it’s legal to own/carry a pistol for self defense, then you should be doing it. Battle Rifle – We’re talking those mean, state-of-the art, misnamed “assault” rifles. Mine’s in .223 caliber, and I make no excuses for it. It’s accurate out to long distances, accepts a 30-round magazine, and puts out a high rate of suppressive fire. And make sure you have plenty of ammo. (We’re talking thousands of rounds. No one ever came out of a firefight saying “Darn, I wish I’d had fewer bullets!) 2. Water 3. Heat 4. Food 5. Medical supplies 6. Power and Lights 7. Communications 8. Transportation 9. Entertainment 10. God

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To: HairOfTheDog

Yeah, I and some others took this to long term.

I did say I would eat the deer, squirrels and opossums first. I’m not that big an eater; they ought to last a couple weeks.

And at the lake I would need to run out of fish, ducks and gators before I started hunting dogs.


181 posted on 12/08/2010 3:02:05 PM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: thackney

Well that’s good to know ;~)


182 posted on 12/08/2010 3:08:03 PM PST by HairOfTheDog
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To: Lurker

Thanks, the line of sight is a problem in this area with hills, lots of trees and buildings.

I may get a second unit to go with my Christmas gift.


183 posted on 12/08/2010 3:31:46 PM PST by Grampa Dave (ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION IS DESTROYING AMERICA-LOOK AT WHAT IT DID TO THE WHITE HOUSE!)
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To: Red in Blue PA

Agreed!! The list of must haves can be overwhelming but a vest is on my list too. Prepping is a continuing process,at least for me it is, and I’m always thinking of something else I need to do or get or learn.


184 posted on 12/08/2010 3:39:27 PM PST by spitter
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To: Secret Agent Man

In a TEOTWAWKI situation that is about all I could do. I don’t plan on leaving my home, I’ll stay and fight or die trying, and at my age I need all the help I can get.


185 posted on 12/08/2010 3:47:01 PM PST by spitter
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To: Red in Blue PA

If there is a bread line, GET IN IT. If you don’t, everyone knows you have supplies and you then become a target.

HORRIBLE advice!

I totally Agree with your point on this particular issue, not a time to mingle that’s for sure!! These are serious situations that we need to plan out and discuss ahead of time with our mates. It’s crucial to know what each expects to do in as many of these situations as possible. Have a plan both can agree on.


186 posted on 12/08/2010 4:13:24 PM PST by spitter
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To: clee1
The epicenter . com

I like that website. I built a small generator based on a Honda-powered pressure washer that one of my idiot neighbors was throwing away (rather than fixing the seized pump). Used an Epicenter direct-drive alternator mount, along with a big voltage inverter and battery. Makes a great supplement to my larger genset.

187 posted on 12/08/2010 6:33:28 PM PST by Charles Martel ("Oh, Bother", said Pooh... as he chambered another round.)
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To: The Comedian

“11. A smokin’ hot wife that cooks better than most professional chefs, loves on demand, and can shoot better than me, damn it. I am the luckiest guy on earth...”

Oh, rub it in you dog......


188 posted on 12/08/2010 7:06:59 PM PST by caver (Obama: Home of the Whopper)
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To: Doctor Prepper

Doc, You’ve got it backwards. #10 should be #1. Without Him you butt is done for before the shootin starts. Put Him first and soon everyone knows there’s a new sheriff in town watching over your house.


189 posted on 12/08/2010 7:56:05 PM PST by B4Ranch (Do NOT remain seated until this ride comes to a full and complete stop! We're going the wrong way!)
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To: spitter

It would be a necessity, pretty safe to assume anyone who was gunning for you would have them. Especially if it’s someone from the government.


190 posted on 12/08/2010 7:57:49 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: rednek

>>I’ll eat the dog if it comes to that....red<<

Be sure to de-worm him on a regular schedule or else you’ll be taking his pills.


191 posted on 12/08/2010 8:08:33 PM PST by B4Ranch (Do NOT remain seated until this ride comes to a full and complete stop! We're going the wrong way!)
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To: NavyCanDo

A good post!


192 posted on 12/08/2010 8:16:43 PM PST by B4Ranch (Do NOT remain seated until this ride comes to a full and complete stop! We're going the wrong way!)
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To: Charles Martel

I have the parts to one of these too. All safely stored away...


193 posted on 12/08/2010 8:48:31 PM PST by clee1 (We use 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 2 to pull a trigger. I'm lazy and I'm tired of smiling.)
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To: The Comedian

Braggert ... if she’s so great, why’d she settle for you???


194 posted on 12/08/2010 8:54:32 PM PST by MHGinTN (Some, believing they can't be deceived, it's nigh impossible to convince them when they're deceived.)
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To: ReverendJames
I have over 500 rounds of .30cal so I guess that should do.

That is kind of low.

195 posted on 12/09/2010 4:38:27 AM PST by from occupied ga (Your most dangerous enemy is your own government,)
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To: B4Ranch; CactusCarlos
Well, I didn’t write the list, but I would definitely do that if I were to revise it.

Sort of like this:

1. God
2. Guns!

Wow! That’s sort of just like the Constitution. {Coincidence? I think not} :-)

And for the record, I cling to both guns and bibles, of which I have several.

{But don’t tell anybody}

196 posted on 12/09/2010 5:58:52 AM PST by Doctor Prepper (Dig a well Before you are thirsty - Chinese proverb)
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To: MHGinTN
Braggert ... if she’s so great, why’d she settle for you???

Hypnosis-by-mail lessons paid off.


Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

197 posted on 12/09/2010 7:29:56 AM PST by The Comedian (Government: Saving people from freedom since time immemorial.)
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To: The Comedian

Hmmm. I’ve been married twice. I’m gonna have to look into that mail-order lessons thing.


198 posted on 12/09/2010 7:31:27 AM PST by MHGinTN (Some, believing they can't be deceived, it's nigh impossible to convince them when they're deceived.)
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To: ReverendJames

I reccommend purchasing a couple hundred soft point rounds, for closer in use ... transfer more inertia to the impact.


199 posted on 12/09/2010 7:33:37 AM PST by MHGinTN (Some, believing they can't be deceived, it's nigh impossible to convince them when they're deceived.)
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To: MHGinTN

The only hollow point or softnosed .30cal I can find is reloads, i.e. I’d have to buy all the reloading equipment to do it. All I have is FMJ’s.


200 posted on 12/09/2010 7:59:00 AM PST by ReverendJames (Only a lawyer and a painter can change black to white)
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