I get asked a lot what 3 go to guns I would carry in a SHTF event. Well there are a ton of different opinions on this subject but here's my thoughts on what I would carry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQn6YG_hUYg
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I get asked a lot what 3 go to guns I would carry in a SHTF event. Well there are a ton of different opinions on this subject but here's my thoughts on what I would carry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQn6YG_hUYg
Nice vid. Good that you played it safe and prefaced it with the "big can of worms" and "like pizza toppings." That should squelch a lot of conjecture & rhetoric.
I agree with your main themes. I pick a .22 rifle, a shotty and a defensive handgun.
I'm not entering a caliber debate with my next statment at all. I'm just giving a hunter/gatherer tip to file away for REALLY rainy days:
Nearly ever police vehicle in this nation has at least one box of .40 cal ammo in the back/trunk.
Good input thanks for watching.. Maybe I should by a box of .40 food for thought.. It might even be a good barter item.Quote:
Originally Posted by TresMon
nice vid I agree with 22 shotgun ,I just perfer 357
Good video, love the backdrop,lol.-
What is the justification for a shotgun? I find them heavy, and expensive and heavy ammo. I feel the .22 will do the shotguns job and defer to a centerfire rifle over a shotty. Calling it a streetsweeper is fuel for the enemy of our rights. Please be cautious with comments like that.
I may want a shotgun in urban environments if my field of fire was shorter and more prone to bystanders. I do like your shottys setup, Clean and high volume.
I chose a shot gun because it ends fights and is a great back up weapon.. I have old folks living with me so bugging out is not a option. So I have to dig in and defend the homestead.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winter
They really are a great defensive tool.
12 guage for me, in my opinion it is the most versitile weapon available. Good for hunting and defence.
Well if the SHTF, I have it all covered no matter what. But if I had to bug out, it would be a .22 rifle, and my .357 magnum revolver. And if I had a partner we would have my AR to boot!
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Originally Posted by Winter
Exactly. TO a small degree it depends on geographical region you live in, but If I were asked to write a piece on a shotty as the one weapon to have, I could make a really strong case.Quote:
Originally Posted by postman
example: Let's look at an nice ultra light 20 Ga. auto. Say a Benelli m2..... It's REALLY light and it's ammo for a shotty is not heavy either. And with a mild assortment of various shells I can successfully hunt & kill anything from Moose & Grizz all the way down to House sparrows on the wing. People never seem to stop and think that a shotty with heavy bird shot (duck/goose loads) is effective fishing "tackle" for slipping around the banks & shallows in a water born craft or stalking the banks via land. And I can defend myself effectivly with it as well. Having a small assortment of choke tubes makes it all the better.
I'm not saying it's practical, but it is verstile- You can shoot arrows (modern or primitive) out of them too. Folks 'round here are bad to take deer during archery season with a arrow down the pipe of a .410. A modern arrow do'n well over double the FPS of the the latest, hottest compound bows is serious "archery tackle."
What a sneaky way to get around to "if you had onlt 3 guns"......LOL
Good vid BTW.....
.45 acp on the hip , .45-70 lever action and a shotgun with a combo
Easy. 1911, ar with 5.56 and .22 upper, shotty. (ar upper isn't considered a "gun" for this event. :shifty:)
1. Grease gun.
2. Caulking gun.
3. Jerky gun.
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I was watching the military channel and they did a segment on gear. They showed the ubiquitous flack jacket. They shot one with #7 shot and the jacket stopped it with no trouble. They shot it again with 00 and it went all the way through and out the back of the jacket. I just thought it was an interesting aside to the conversation on shotguns.
So all the years I spent packing that thing around were just for conditioning.:sad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
Apparently.
Based on guns available(between me and my dad) I would take the Remington 870 12 gauge, Winchester 94 .22, and a Beretta 9mm... although the two Ruger .44 revolvers are tempting just cus I'd feel like a badass cowboy :P
Bolt .308 with peep sights and if we were allowed .22lr pistol
Oh yea I would also have to consider my Remington 7600 in 30-06. With a 10 round clip and pump action you get a lot of metal flying through the air with plenty of stopping power. I have the carbine 18.5" barrel so it is easier to handle. I really like this gun and it can take down a lot of game... or an assailant if need be.