My BOB Post, Pic Heavy! (UPDATED 22MAR13)

[Canadian Guy]

Mags.

Looks great. You should give the winter bugout contest a go.

I'll second that, time to bust out the cold weather gear Mags.

[Mags]

I have a few things in the pipeline I'm working on but really just wanted to BUMP my shit up from the depths of the post graveyard.

Have some items to sell as well.Guess I'll be joining the ZS! Will this put me on some Gov watch list?

[airballrad]

Guess I'll be joining the ZS! Will this put me on some Gov watch list?

Based on this thread, you're probably already there.

[liberty45]

HE IS ALIVE!

Holy crap, good to have you back brother!

[Mags]

Sunday several members of "my" group met to enjoy some time together, good food & of course discuss our plans and prepping. A couple members couldn't make it due to work but the majority was represented. We covered a lot of ground in our discussions. It was amazing though how often we got off track on tangents whether it was politics or war stories etc. (I spearheaded the keeping on point theme! Ha, get it?)

As a group we already have information on each other much as a squad leader would on his troops. Our "medical team" already has blood types, allergies, medications etc. We already have a BOL with primary and alternate routes. We know what each already has as far as preps & wish lists. All of our skills, strengths & weaknesses are listed as well. The primary issues to be covered were; our BO trigger, BOL security, & tools/machinery at the BOL. These primaries were of course broken down further.

One thing that really amazed me was the shear amount of expertise available within the group. We have some real subject matter experts in numerous areas. (I have no doubt that we could turn the "CAT" into an "A-Team tank!" LOL) The opposite also scared me! While we have some "experts" we definitely have to work on cross leveling our various know-how’s & knowledge! Our mechanic folks brought up simple concerns from their point of view, which made me go, "huh," like a deer in headlights. Many things I take for granted as common knowledge static site security SOPs had to be gone over step by basic step. Of course there was a constant stream of "what ifs," brought up. This within reason often can end up being helpful also.

As a group we had previously decided that we would each BI for natural disasters. The BO to our BOL would be reserved for manmade disasters & civil unrest. I made the statement that grabbing a pack and heading off into the wilderness is a stupid fantasy plan but that I would do that before jumping on a bus to a FEMA shelter. It got some laughs but when members were then educated on Katrina, NO, and the Super Dome atrocities they understood better.

One thing that gave me the warm & fuzzies inside was that "my" group had unanimously chosen to arm train and defend what is ours. While the cute quant couple from New England on “Doomsday Preppers” vows to civilize marauders with a fabulous meal & depend on an unarmed community for “security” We will be prepared to defend with a tiered defense plan executed with military proficiency…….I hope!

I hope these ramblings make some sense. There was so much gone over and covered it would be difficult to list it all. I realized that while we continue to create group SOPs we need to cross train each other in our various skills. I won’t go into any particulars of course I just wanted to post this up to keep people on ZS thinking. This site has helped my/our prepping tremendously!

[Canadian Guy]

Interesting post Mags. it's good to hear what the thinking and discussions of other people are in planning and preparation especially at a group level. Sounds like you have a good well rounded set of skills in your group which must be reassuring. It's interesting to hear that you noted how security knowledge and issues (e.g.-at a BOL) that you take for granted are things people "don't know what they don't know". In some very preliminary discussions with a group of friends and family on similar issues a lot of them believe that: 1/ security won't be an issue even in a regionalized natural disaster and 2/ the logistics of setting up and maintaining security is simple, you just have someone stand around with a shotgun-right (e.g.-don't understand the manpower requirements of setting up and maintaining 24/7 OP,s, sentries, etc...). I suppose this highlights the value of having SME's in a group!

I found having such discussions with a group brought forth sometimes really basic issues that maybe weren't necessarily on my radar or of high priority, for example my better half brought up the issue of not having enough TP to last as for her this basic comfort was of high priority and honestly running out of TP would probably make a lot of people miserable. I constantly highlight the fact that if the lights went out in Canada in January (from an ice storm, CME, blackout such as in the Northeast in 2003) then how would people stay warm without proper, safe heating. Believe it or not many had not given this serious thought So few houses now have woodstoves or fireplaces that no heat in January even for a few weeks let alone longer would be a disaster!

It's good to hear how other groups discussions are going so thanks for posting Mags.

[the_alias]

Good point Mags - we should always be aware of what knowledge we 'take for granted' when out with others.

[Mags]

Are you kidding me?! Why the hell didn't I come up with this..............http://www.zombiesurvivalcourse.com (Hope it's nobody from here. ) Seems like it's a cursory course for beginners touching on many areas quickly. (Disclaimer; NOT BRAGGING) Pay me $500. for a weekend training session & I bet the fee you'd learn more from me! (& from several others on this site!)

(Edited later: by "me" I meant "my" team, the prepper group of which I am a part of......)

I never think of this shit then when I see it........aww man!

[Boondock]

Are you kidding me?! Why the hell didn't I come up with this..............http://www.zombiesurvivalcourse.com (Hope it's nobody from here. ) Seems like it's a cursory course for beginners touching on many areas quickly. (Disclaimer; NOT BRAGGING) Pay me $500. for a weekend training session & I bet the fee you'd learn more from me! (& from several others on this site!)

I never think of this shit then when I see it........aww man!

My favorite part of the Ad:

"Contact us if you are interested in a private group, bachelor or bachelorette party or team building group training."

WTF?

[Tetra Grammaton Cleric]

Are you kidding me?! Why the hell didn't I come up with this..............http://www.zombiesurvivalcourse.com (Hope it's nobody from here. ) Seems like it's a cursory course for beginners touching on many areas quickly. (Disclaimer; NOT BRAGGING) Pay me $500. for a weekend training session & I bet the fee you'd learn more from me! (& from several others on this site!)

I never think of this shit then when I see it........aww man!

My favorite part of the Ad:

"Contact us if you are interested in a private group, bachelor or bachelorette party or team building group training."

WTF?

For realz. Anyone know any of these guys?



More power to 'em I guess...

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[sigboy40]

Are you kidding me?! Why the hell didn't I come up with this..............http://www.zombiesurvivalcourse.com (Hope it's nobody from here. ) Seems like it's a cursory course for beginners touching on many areas quickly. (Disclaimer; NOT BRAGGING) Pay me $500. for a weekend training session & I bet the fee you'd learn more from me! (& from several others on this site!)

I never think of this shit then when I see it........aww man!

Hell, I'd teach it for less then that.

Granted, they may have a bit of overhead, food, ammo, targets, lodging, etc. $425 for the weekend class and I could see you burning through $100 in ammo, $25 in food, $25 in targets. It could ad up quick.

[joekaveh]

Are you kidding me?! Why the hell didn't I come up with this..............http://www.zombiesurvivalcourse.com (Hope it's nobody from here. ) Seems like it's a cursory course for beginners touching on many areas quickly. (Disclaimer; NOT BRAGGING) Pay me $500. for a weekend training session & I bet the fee you'd learn more from me! (& from several others on this site!)

I never think of this shit then when I see it........aww man!

My favorite part of the Ad:

"Contact us if you are interested in a private group, bachelor or bachelorette party or team building group training."

WTF?

For realz. Anyone know any of these guys?



More power to 'em I guess...

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The one guy has a black tank top on, you know he's legit.

[Tetra Grammaton Cleric]

The one guy has a black tank top on, you know he's legit.

I'm actually sure I've seen him before somewhere.

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[TheLastOne]

katana, crossbow, wtf? No nunchuks?

[DarkGhost]

Bump

[Boondock]

katana, crossbow, wtf? No nunchuks?

Training with chucks only after completion of basic course. Advanced level probably costs another $1K, includes flamethrowers

[Nomad1k]

I am new to this forum and I must say I am impressed and inspired.

Mags you have inspired me very much, I see so many ways to improve what I have ( which I may humbly post someday ).

To all in this forum, thank you. Nice to see so many with such innovative and creative thought processes.

[wolverine_173]

just tagging

[Hanuman110]

Courtesy bump for one of my favorite threads in hopes it get's an update soon.

[501scout]

Mags,
Out of all the SHTF forums out there, this is one of the best threads on BOB's and the like. Looking forward to seeing some updates soon. You are a true MCLMM.

[Mags]

(501SCOUT, thanks for the kind words!)

I haven't posted in a long time. Various things going on keeping me from ZS. Gonna try and get back to it some. After the Sandy Hook tradgedy I want to help & teach people when I can. Besides I learned a shit load myself snoopin' round here!

[Mags]

I hit the mother load on magazines! I was able to supply two teammates & two friends with AR's 24 mags each, definitly winning hearts and minds. All the while keeping my levels where I want them. I know I can't eat or drink them but I don't give a shit cause having them, (loaded,) gives me the warm & fuzzies.

XL North Face Base Camp Duffle full o' mags!


Mags mag stash!

[redneckzombiekiller]

Are you kidding me?! Why the hell didn't I come up with this..............http://www.zombiesurvivalcourse.com (Hope it's nobody from here. ) Seems like it's a cursory course for beginners touching on many areas quickly. (Disclaimer; NOT BRAGGING) Pay me $500. for a weekend training session & I bet the fee you'd learn more from me! (& from several others on this site!)

I never think of this shit then when I see it........aww man!

My favorite part of the Ad:

"Contact us if you are interested in a private group, bachelor or bachelorette party or team building group training."

WTF?

For realz. Anyone know any of these guys?



More power to 'em I guess...

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The one guy has a black tank top on, you know he's legit.

Find and create a safe environment and shelter

Train in self-defense and melee weapons

Handle and use a crossbow

Use firearms-handgun, shotgun and rifle (live ammo)

Stay healthy now and then

Build and lead your team

Collect, prepare and store your supplies

Acquire transportation (hotwire)

And much more..

LOL.... hard core defiantly hard core.... lmao!!!! When I need neighborhood watch I will call these guys. I just can't stop laughing.... ohhhh it hurts.

[NamelessStain]

I hit the mother load on magazines! I was able to supply two teammates & two friends with AR's 24 mags each, definitly winning hearts and minds. All the while keeping my levels where I want them. I know I can't eat or drink them but I don't give a shit cause having them, (loaded,) gives me the warm & fuzzies.

XL North Face Base Camp Duffle full o' mags!


Mags mag stash!

And here I am debating if 10 is too many... lol. GO MAGS!!