Zombie Squad

You savages fit yet? How are you handling getting your PT in while in lockdow?

I'm starting to realize mental health is going to play a big part in who survives and who doesn't. ^ This. Everyone make sure there's stuff in your preps that will give you hope for a future and give you something to do for fun. If you don't have a reason to survive, you won't. If you don't have so...

Live in a wet climate and you'll understand that batoning is probably going to be part of your skill set if you don't have an axe. I live in the PNW, and rarely need to split wood to get baton sized fire wood. I tend to collect small sized sticks instead of batoning or splitting with my axe. I have...

I picked up to 300 m. I've shot a hell of a lot further than that at times, but with my current equipment and training schedule (nearly nonexistent) I don't think I could count on anything past that.

Most soldiers carry either a Gerber or Leatherman, occasionally a different brand multi-tool. A lot of soldiers carry folders. I was partial to CRKT serrated edge folder with a 4" blade. Seemed to meet all my needs from opening MRE packets to cutting rope. Some soldiers carry a big stabber, normall...

Sorry guys, I should have mentioned that I'm Canadian. Might be some issues with shipping.

If not, though, that is a damn good price!

Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep an eye out for the UM-84.

1)I currently have a Ruger SR1911. 2) I'm in the market for a Browning Hi-Power. 3) I'm setting up a 'battle belt' and need a holster. 4) I'm a cheap bastard. With all those factors combined, I've decided to test the waters to see if there are any holsters out there that can securely hold a 1911 OR ...

Ordered an HSGI AO Chest Rig and 4 x HSGI mag taco for my second tier gear. Plan on having a battle belt for pistol, pistol mags and FAK, and a chest rig for rifle stuff. I found it kind of funny seeing the price difference between different patterns of the same kit. The woodland camo tacos were abo...

Somewhat relevant to the discussion...

Does anyone know of a good molle-compatible holster for a 1911 or Browning HiPower? Any drop legs?

Welp, this is now on my radar, in 5.56 AND .308.

Thanks for the review, Mantis!

Theoretical discussion and conjecture warning.... I think that the pistol is the most pragmatic firearm for personal defense in any sort of 'bug-out' situation, save for those instances where the exfiltration takes place through isolated wilderness areas or if vehicle transport is a reliable option....

Nice. Bodyweight routines can go a long way with a bit of dedication. ------------- Just in case there's any ZS users lurking on this thread but not knowing where to start, I'd like to add a few less-discussed 'hacks' that I find important for maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle. As a disclaimer...

The necessity of PT demands that this post thread be updated, lest we anger Crom. I've been keeping up an eclectic PT 'schedule' of Grappling (mostly Judo/ some BJJ), kettlebell complexes (Simple and Sinister-ish) and weightlifting (basically a Stronglifts 5x5 program). I have been severely falling ...

I'd throw a vote out for the Browning Hi-power, but I have no idea how pricey (or cheap) they are down there in the States. Still, great gun.

I'd go with the 9mm and stack it deep. Pick a base number of rounds you'd like to have on hand for emergencies or whatever. THis is largely dependent on your AO, personal predictions, etc. If the 'zombies in black helicopters come to attack the nuclear food riots', what do you need? Buy that much, a...

I'm selling a .45 and buying a 9mm, and I'm in the same boat. I really want a BHP, largely because it's what I had in the Army (Canada) and I've already got hours upon hours of IA's drilled into me with it. they're pricey up here, though.

I really wish I liked Glocks.

Ah, that is very wise to bring up a bunch of 20th Century US Imperialist vs Pre-WWII Isolationist politics and then not want to talk about it. Wise indeed. I'd say if you served but never deployed then you still served and should be proud of your service anyway (unless you feel it brings you great ...

A fair chunk of the population is in the pie slice of "not-a-gun-person, but-moving-towards-it". A lot of that population has minimal experience with firearms, but what experience they have is usually shooting cans and ducks with Pop's Shotgun. Shotguns and rifles don't have as much of the stigma th...

Polearm > Sword

I said this before and I'll say it again, a lot of preppers are mistaken about the purpose of a GHB. 20 miles = 6 hours of walking assuming you don't have any disabilities. Walk more briskly, then it's 3.5 hours. If you're capable of jogging, it's 2 hours back home. In that short period of time, yo...

Currently in school/interning to be a Safety guy. (disaster response/health and safety/ industrial hygiene/etc, kind of stuff) Have been, naval reservist, Infantry, and various forms of laborer. (best iteration was building hiking trails.) Aspire to be; Country Squire. Dogs, Port, Double guns and all.

Physical fitness is priority number one, in my opinion. If you are a strong, fast, tough and healthy individual you are a much better survival unit than someone who is the opposite of these things. Health and fitness make you a little more 'antifragile' in the Taleb sent rse of the word, and give yo...

Awesome replies so far, guys. Thank you. I'm looking a lot of these up.