>>I’m with you there, but you should be also be prepared to be next to a dozen guys who aren’t prepared.
Then let’s prepare them NOW while they have Amazon and a credit card. When your friend hears an Obama speech and declares that he is off to buy another gun, stop him and explain the duties of a militiaman and how they will be much easier with some gear that doesn’t go bang.
What gear would be required in your opinion? Besides weapon and ammo, of course.