Personal Protection - Do You Need a Gun?

As an avid prepper one of the things that I constantly think about is security. Whether that be when we are out and about or in an actual doomsday scenario and working to protect my family and food stores from those that are looking to take it from me

No matter what the reason is I have had a few conversations with family and friends about security and the role of guns for protection and seem to be getting somewhat of a mixed response.

There are clearly two groups here, those that believe that in a situation where there is little or no government and order when a major emergency happens and those that think it may be bad for a day or two then all will be well.

The problem here is that if group two is right, group one only wasted money on guns and ammunition. However, if group one is right then group two is likely to become part of the problem because they are suddenly going to be the have nots in a world where they need to survive.

So as far as having protection whether that's a gun, knife, stun gun or whatever it seems only logical to err on the side of caution. Having a gun and ammo doesn't mean you are going to turn into a Harley ridin' tattoo covered gun slinger. It's only a tool that if needed it's too late if you don't have it.

I am not advocating that everyone go buy a gun and when they answer their door they have a loaded handgun, but having one just in case and knowing how to use it only makes good sense.

So in talking to friends and family the ones in group two seem to like to say most people are shot with their own gun. I don't dispute that because many people who have guns aren't prepared to use them or have never taken the time to learn about their use after the initial purchase and maybe firing a little bit at a range.

In real life if you feel the need to pull out and aim your gun at someone two things need to happen. One you need to be sure that the situation you are facing calls for the potential use of lethal force and two that you actually have the skills and ability to proceed if that is needed. If you don't have those then you probably shouldn't have a gun and I'd recommend something less dangerous like a stun gun.

Remember guns don't shoot people, people shoot people. If you use good judgement and are security conscience you may never need to use your gun, but if you do need it, it'd be a bad time to be thinking "I should have bought a gun."

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Personal protection-you need a gun?

As an avid prepper one of the things that constantly think of is security. The fact that be when we are around or apocalyptic scenario and actual work to protect my family and food stores from those who are trying to take it from me

No matter what the reason is that I've had some conversations with family and friends on the security and the role of firearms for protection and always seem to be a bit of a mixed response.

Clearly there are two groups here, those who believe that in a situation where there is little or no Government and order when an emergency occurs and those who think it can be bad for a day or two then everything will be fine.

The problem here is that if the group two is right, wasted money just a group on guns and ammunition. However, if a group is right then two group could become part of the problem because suddenly they are going to be the have-nots in a world they need to survive.

Then, as if that security is having a gun, knife, stun gun and anything else just seems logical to err on the side of caution. Get a gun and ammunition does not mean that you are going to turn into a Harley Ridin' gun Slinger covered in tattoos. It is only a tool that, if necessary, that it's too late, if you don't have it.

I'm not arguing that all go buy a gun and when they answer their door have a loaded gun, but having one just in case and knowing how to use it just makes good sense.

Thus, in speaking with family and friends in two group ones seem to say most people are shot with his own gun. Does not dispute that because many people who have guns are unwilling to use them or have never taken the time to learn about their use after the initial purchase and maybe firing a little in a range.

In real life if you feel the need to pull off and aim your gun to someone two things need to happen. One that is needed to be sure the situation who are facing calls for the eventual use of lethal force and two that actually have the skills and ability to proceed if you need to. If you don't have those then you probably shouldn't have a gun and I recommend something less dangerous as a gun with rubber bullets.

Remember guns don't shoot people, people shoot people. If you use good judgment and safety consciousness are you never need to use the gun, but if you need it, it would be a bad time to think "I should have bought a gun."

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Shelter-In-Place VS Evacuation for Personal Emergency Planning

When preparing an emergency plan you must consider the differences and merits to both sheltering-in-place and evacuation. Being prepared for both of these scenarios will greatly increase your chance of survival.

What is SIP?

Shelter-in-place is the concepts of taking refuge were you are to weather an emergency situation. There are several schools of thought on SIP planning depending on what the particular emergency is but the most common definition is contingent on the practice of preparing supplies and fortifying your home so it serves as shelter.

What emergencies call for SIP?

Some emergencies like tornados, pandemics minor hurricanes, severe blizzards, and even certain terrorist attacks could require you to take refuge in your home. The list of emergencies that would require you to take shelter in your home is nearly endless but it is important to remember that if your local government or emergency agency asks that you evacuate your home, DO SO!

Evacuation orders are planned and examined over and over by highly trained and qualified safety professionals and these orders are not given out lightly. It is very hard to stress this enough.

What to consider about SIP

Preparing for SIP scenarios is an extremely important practice and must be taken very seriously. Most emergency aid agencies suggest that you stockpile food, water, and medical supplies to last you at least three or four days; this is to tide you over until emergency crews can get to you.

Preparing your supplies is important but do not bind yourself to the three day suggestion. You will be much better served to prepare at least weeks worth of emergency supplies as some disasters, like Hurricane Katrina, can leave you stranded in your home for several days.

What is EVAC?

When your local government or public safety entity calls for an evacuation of an area, as mentioned before, it is important that you head their call. Evacuating, however, is often even more daunting of a challenge that SIP.

What emergencies call for EVAC

Any emergency that would make your home unsafe for occupancy will call for you to evacuate. The list is nearly endless but a few examples are major hurricanes, flooding, and even gas main leaks. Your local government will advise you on what to do.

What you need consider about EVAC?

You should plan on bringing some emergency supplies with you even if you are headed to a shelter. Emergency shelters are often neglected by city planners and government agencies and the resources available at these facilities can be quickly exhausted by a sudden demand. It is important that you bring some supplies, like food, water, and medicine, to sustain yourself.

You also need to make sure that whatever you bring with you can be easily transported on foot and without anyone's assistance. Many evacuations are directed by the local government and require that people are transported on government vehicles so as to not inundate the roadways with evacuees; being able to bring your supplies on a bus or truck will require a very mobile kit.

Don't forget about your pets when evacuating. Many cities are now taking steps to evacuate pets during an emergency, but not all do and you will most likely not be able to bring your pet with you during an evacuation via public transportation. If you have to leave your pets at home, be sure to leave them in a safe place in your home with enough food and water for several days.

Which is better?

Asking whether SIP or EVAC is a better course of action is really dictated by the situation you are facing. You should prepare for either contingency when preparing your emergency supplies and plan for both as each has its own merits.

You should relay on the wisdom of your local government when deciding which course of action to take during an emergency. The government employs professional public safety specialists that have training and experience that will allow them to make the right choice follow their instructions.

When you are preparing for both EVAC and SIP, it is important to remember that you will never be able to prepare for every emergency and trying to do so is not only inefficient but could prove dangerous. Preparing a basic emergency kit is your best course of action and it may, one day, save your life.

Mark R. Seme studied political science in college, is a veteran of several campaigns, and is a life long student of politics. In 2011 Mark founded the website Saturday Night Politics, a political commentary site that takes the spin out of politics by focusing on pragmatism instead of partisanship.

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