What did you do today to prep?

[OldTengu]

Forgot to add that my wife (ever the jokester) put a turkey load as the last round in my pistol grip police magnum for one of the cycles.


She is still giggling about the surprised look on my face.

 

[AlphaFreeze]

Bought approximately 500 rounds of 223 and 1000 rounds of 9MM. Got a good deal.

I'm figuring out how to stash preps for a small apartment. I only have one closet in my apartment and it is pretty small (Probably 3x6.5). I have one Sterilite container I bought at Walmart that has a pack of water, 10 MRE type meals, and some first aid supplies. I want to preferably have about 2-3 weeks worth of food and water to bug in in case of SHTF but I'm having difficulty figuring out how to do that with what limited space I have.

 

[pdempsey1097]

Bought approximately 500 rounds of 223 and 1000 rounds of 9MM. Got a good deal.

I'm figuring out how to stash preps for a small apartment. I only have one closet in my apartment and it is pretty small (Probably 3x6.5). I have one Sterilite container I bought at Walmart that has a pack of water, 10 MRE type meals, and some first aid supplies. I want to preferably have about 2-3 weeks worth of food and water to bug in in case of SHTF but I'm having difficulty figuring out how to do that with what limited space I have.

Under the bed is your friend

 

[AlphaFreeze]

Under the bed is your friend

Under my bed is already taken with other stuff.

 

[erwin643]

I worried about which guns I should buy for when SHTF.

Stick with common calibers: 9mm, .45 ACP, 5.56mm/.223, 7.62mm/.308.

All of this .300 Blackout, 5.7 mm crap is going to get people killed post-SHTF. Where are they going to find the ammo (unless they have at least 5000 rounds stored. Jim Rawles at Survivalblog recommends 10,000 rounds per rifle)?

Gun manufacturers have marketed these "zippedy do-da" calibers like soda pop, for all the Mall Ninjas out there who "want to have fun shooting."

 

[Geardo]

Jim Rawles at Survivalblog recommends 10,000 rounds per rifle)?

I am a decent shot, and I got body armor, but I can't picture burning 10,000 rds without catching a bullet.

And even if I do survive that many gunfights, I will scavange gear from whoever I kill.

 

[erwin643]

Attended an evening lecture at OMSI recently, given by the current director of the National Snow and Ice Data Center. By the time the lecture was finished, many of us in the audience realized how softball all the information was, where this scientist stated that complete summer ice melt in the Arctic was still 20-30 years away (a convenient, "don't worry" time-frame), when many other peer-reviewed researchers are suggesting we could have an ice-free summer arctic by 2020 (Even NSIDC's own data is alarming). After two objective comments/questions, I wanted to chime-in myself, but didn't want to make a scene in front of the wife.

After getting home, we discovered that this organization's funding all comes from the federal gov't., so of course he's going to come to Portland (the heart of eco-activism, BTW) with softball propaganda.

When this event occurs, not good. For a small sample, check out the 2010 Russian heat wave and its effects on global grain supply/prices:

2010 Northern Hemisphere summer heat waves - Wikipedia

 

[erwin643]

I am a decent shot, and I got body armor, but I can't picture burning 10,000 rds without catching a bullet.

And even if I do survive that many gunfights, I will scavange gear from whoever I kill.

Logical.

That's my same attitude towards fancy gear and equipment (better training and tactics trumps gear. In my case, trained by Vietnam Vets at the US Army's Jungle Warfare School, for starters), although more recently I've been spending money on PVS-14's and NV-compatible red-dot sights.

 

[Geardo]

I've been spending money on PVS-14's and NV-compatible red-dot sights

To be fair, night vision is a quantitative advantage, just not one I can afford.

I agree training is paramount.

 

[P7M13]

Started running again about two months ago. Been walking, calisthenics, and lifting weights every day while here in Idaho, did 5 miles up Chink Peak, about two of it barefoot to build up calluses. Except for some blisters and mild stiffness, I feel good.
Since I weighed in at my Dr a month ago, and stepping on a balance beam yesterday, I'm down 13 lbs, another 30 to go.

 

[FortunateSon]

Seems this thread is getting much less love with Sgt Nambu gone.....


I bought 3 more cases of water, picked up some .38 and .357, and ordered a Tipton Gun Butler to aid in cleaning and light maintenance for my long guns.

 

[Angie]

Purchased another Israeli bandage and some pre-iodined swabs (long q-tips) for the medical supplies. Filled the two portable propane tanks.

 

[nammac]

Ordered up 1K rounds of Remington 125 gr SJHP in .357 Magnum, just to feed the 685 and 617, should IP43 make the ballot and pass...

Just prepping for the what if's...

 

[Angie]

Cut all the suckers off the trees, fertilized and sprayed them with insecticide. Fed the birds

 

[pdempsey1097]

Received 2 one month food supplies (they were 2 for 1).

 

[bgdawgrr]

Got my green thumb on with some new projects.
Built a vine trellis and planted two grape vines.
New asparagus raised garden planted a week ago popping crowns all over.
Looking forward to rewards next year.

 

[angry dave]

Burnt my last two brush piles. Today was the last day of burn season, so just in the nick of time!

 

[Doc In UPlace]

Acquired some spare tiny Glock parts that are easy to spro-in-g-g-g into oblivion such as the striker retaining cups and that darn striker safety spring, AND one of those Glock 33 round magazines, so I can wave it at Diane Feinstein's picture, like a magic wand, chanting: "Get thee behind me demon!"

 

[erwin643]

Started running again about two months ago. Been walking, calisthenics, and lifting weights every day while here in Idaho, did 5 miles up Chink Peak, about two of it barefoot to build up calluses. Except for some blisters and mild stiffness, I feel good.
Since I weighed in at my Dr a month ago, and stepping on a balance beam yesterday, I'm down 13 lbs, another 30 to go.

Get after it!

 

[pdempsey1097]

Son and I went deep sea fishing. 30'lbs of Rock Cod and Ling Cod filets in the freezer now.

Signed up for the 08/03 NWFA "Run the Gun" class with Cerebrum Training by.