Good points, Lizzie D.
I’ll add that having a FIREPROOF gun safe or large floor safe is a good idea - whether you’re prepping or not for cash money, ammo, important papers, etc.
My other advice: Have cash on hand (see safe, above) and learn basic survival skills.
An Oldie but a Goodie: Army Field Manual 21-76
https://ia800904.us.archive.org/3/items/Fm21-76SurvivalManual/FM21-76_SurvivalManual.pdf
Thanks for that link!
Have $$ covered in silver eagles and gold backs and have an AR15 plus .380. Looking at a .22 for capacity and $$ for ammo.