[Mariner]

Very well.

Every man needs an AR and 1,000 rounds. It’s your patriotic duty. And I mean AR-15. It has the most common magazines in America to share with friends, neighbors and family.

A long shooter, well tuned to hit a watermelon at 500 yds. I like 30.06 due to every sporting goods store having the ammo. Select the ammo the RIFLE likes. Do not select a bullet weight you like...use what the rifle likes. Almost any commercial rifle will shoot <1MOA with the right bullet weight.

9mm pistol. Universal ammunition. Any brand will do.

And a 12 gauge pump for close up defense. Several to choose from, as long as the barrel is less than 20in and capacity is 5+.

If you buy well and have something left over, buy a Marlin model 60 .22 rifle for varmints. And potentially eating.

[VeniVidiVici]

Every man needs an AR and 1,000 rounds. It’s your patriotic duty. And I mean AR-15. It has the most common magazines in America to share with friends, neighbors and family. A long shooter, well tuned to hit a watermelon at 500 yds. I like 30.06 due to every sporting goods store having the ammo. Select the ammo the RIFLE likes. Do not select a bullet weight you like...use what the rifle likes. Almost any commercial rifle will shoot <1MOA with the right bullet weight. 9mm pistol. Universal ammunition. Any brand will do. And a 12 gauge pump for close up defense. Several to choose from, as long as the barrel is less than 20in and capacity is 5+. If you buy well and have something left over, buy a Marlin model 60 .22 rifle for varmints. And potentially eating.

Very good recommendations. I already have the 12 gauge Winchester and a Ruger .22. The rest may end up on my list.