oc shooter
.223 Rem
anyone in orange i'd be interested
Prepardness groups throughout the state
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SmallGameAddict
.308 Win
Yep. 10% doing 90%
SmallGameAddict
.308 Win
I'm thinking a network might be better. Known and trusted individuals whom would be able to depend on each other, and perhaps barter, one hand washes the other so to speak. So and so's low on .22LR's, can anyone spare any? Water? Bandaids? Etc.
Celt
.450/400 Nitro Ex
For what it's worth guys, I'm at the point in my life where I would not have time to commit to a routine schedule. But, you should at least have the names and numbers of people in your area and at least keep in contact. Even something like a group text and some loose plans in case of emergencies is a good idea for starters. Once my kids are older I would definitely be looking into setting up something little more regimented.
Down by us we've got some good training companies that perhaps we can arrange a private training class with once or twice a year.
Down by us we've got some good training companies that perhaps we can arrange a private training class with once or twice a year.
Celt
.450/400 Nitro Ex
For everyone who has my number, and is in my area. Ill send a text to you guys individually to ask if you want to be part of a group text.
Amen to that Brother!! Otherwise you end up with a couple of slugs trying to leach off the back of others when the going gets tough!!
SmallGameAddict
.308 Win
Like everyone else, my locale has advantages and disadvantages. Although rural, many here are fuddish. They only own a pump shotgun (rifles legal here for deer), shoot maybe a box of slugs with it before deer season, and couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. I grew up here. Not many ppl I don't know. Not many I'd share a foxhole with either.
I'll tell you, it took a very long time, a lot of patience and researching to get to where I am now. Example, I met a guy while working at Gander. He would come in every Friday and we would shoot the bull. As time went on, we discussed deeper things and really found out that we were absolutely on the same page. After nearly nine months, we agreed to swap numbers. It took an additional three months before we met up and really talked about things. A year.
SmallGameAddict
.308 Win
Right. I know ppl who are on the same page, and have known them for years. I know who I can trust. It's the very few who have actually prepped. When the shtf, don't show up in my driveway beggin for guns and ammo medical supplies etc. cuz YOU saw the signs and kept your head in the sand, and YOU were too cheap and lazy to prep.
Does anyone have experience with groups like this?
Emergency Preparedness & CERT Classes – EMPact New York
They offer cert classes in the buffalo area
Anyone have any feedback?
Emergency Preparedness & CERT Classes – EMPact New York
They offer cert classes in the buffalo area
Anyone have any feedback?
I met a few of their people a couple of years ago. I have been to some of their training. Good shit indeed.
I have learned A LOT from them.
Thanks
The class appears to be free to sign up and attend so maybe I'll have to check it out.
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
They are patient, thats part of their job. I hope that he's on the up and up GOP.
At this point, the herd has thinned out considerably and I don't trust anyone but family. Fact is I have only met a couple guys on from this forum, but I trust more people here more, without knowing you personally, than most of the people I know. Ah well.
Robin
Well said my friend
I'd love to take this class. Too bad it's not around here. @Celt this would be something for a group around here. If we got enough people together I bet we could get this guy to travel to us.
Uzi
.308 Win
Let me guess, you were married and have adopted two wonderful children?
Um,no. So much for a serious conversation.
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Jaywmustang
.308 Win
I know very few people that are ready for a shtf scenario. Love the people that say they are coming to my house if something happens. Sure come on in, I plan on eating you.
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I think it is impossible to be ready for SHTF. Too many unknowns. The best that one can hope for is that he is more ready than the next guy.
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
I don’t think I could bunker down in my area. I live down the road from nine mile point nuclear plants. How long will it take for it to leak radiation? Idk but I don’t want to find out.
SmallGameAddict
.308 Win
The plants at Nine Mile Point are the least of our worries.
Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
Honestly, I dont trust many people. I keep most at arms length, at my 12.
I Also Dont Disclose Much Unnecessary Info..unless Comfortable
I Also Dont Disclose Much Unnecessary Info..unless Comfortable
SmallGameAddict
.308 Win
No reason to. A wise adult never volunteers info.
My problem is I can count the number of people outside of family on one hand (with a few empty slots) that I am comfortable/trust enough to sit across the table from them in a public place with my back to the door. Two I have been to war with and one has been my “partner in crime,” so to speak since we were teenagers. I know those people well enough to trust my life to them.
Like minded people are great to talk to but, I am hesitant to rely on anyone outside of those select few. I am a suspicious fellow, always have been always will be, I suppose.
Like minded people are great to talk to but, I am hesitant to rely on anyone outside of those select few. I am a suspicious fellow, always have been always will be, I suppose.
99cummins
.308 Win
Like others have expressed, I have serious trust issues. Networking and having some connections is good but it takes time and experience to build trust. I’ve lived in the same spot for 34 years as have some of my neighbors. I’d think having a trusted group in your immediate area would be important. After that I have people I know and trust in my town. After that I have trusted people spread out a bit more.
I think it’s impossible to be completely prepared for shtf because who’s to say what the situation could be. Too many variables. I like to look at more minor things such as snow storms, wind storms, localized flood, long term power outages as mini shtf drills. You can see how well you are prepared. You can interact with and maybe help out some neighbors. See how they do. You’ll see who else is out helping. Who has what skills or equipment. This obviously won’t work everywhere but it’s my plan.
I think it’s impossible to be completely prepared for shtf because who’s to say what the situation could be. Too many variables. I like to look at more minor things such as snow storms, wind storms, localized flood, long term power outages as mini shtf drills. You can see how well you are prepared. You can interact with and maybe help out some neighbors. See how they do. You’ll see who else is out helping. Who has what skills or equipment. This obviously won’t work everywhere but it’s my plan.