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Old 01-15-2019, 3:42 AM
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Many will be good w/out paying the background check fees for a couple of years at least, but you only have until 7/1/2019 (is it?) to stock up so you don't either.
No need in Jerry getting even more of your paycheck...

Those w/a reloading press require not much more than a bunch of stocked rimfire to stay above the effects of groupthink, at least for a couple of years...
and components can be MUCH cheaper than ammo.

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I would double everything there. I would then get a brass catcher for the rifles and a reloading setup. 1,000 rounds of 45 and 5.56, primers, powder, etc.
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A lot of countries/people in WW2 wish they had more guns and ammo as they were being invaded. Who is the fool who thinks there will not be war on US soil again. Pull your head out and prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
If China was landing on the beaches of LA are you prepared?
If we go to war with Mexico again, are you prepared?
If CA goes Socialist and UT want to keep the Constitution- if civil war breaks out in the USA AGAIN, are you ready?
How much AMMO do you need to protect GOD, FAMILY & COUNTRY?
Answer= A LOT
Don’t forget magazines. 24+ per rifle and a dump pouch each. 12+ per pistol. Mags wear out so buy a few sets of springs, followers and base plates.
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Many will be good w/out paying the background check fees for a couple of years at least, but you only have until 7/1/2019 (is it?) to stock up so you don't either.
No need in Jerry getting even more of your paycheck...

Those w/a reloading press require not much more than a bunch of stocked rimfire to stay above the effects of groupthink, at least for a couple of years...
and components can be MUCH cheaper than ammo.
I don't mind the background check or the fees very much. I can pass a background check. What bothers me is the reporting of caliber, type and quantity of ammo purchased to the state. Why? Because it is none of their business.

If somebody buys 10K golf balls, nobody will care. But buying 10K rounds of ammo is sure to gain attention. We see all the time in the media when some thug gets busted with an 'arsenal' of 3 guns and 200 rounds of ammo. No, thanks. I'm not planning to play that game.

I am currently well-stocked and I reload. I don't plan to ever buy another round of ammo in this state because what I buy is nobody's business but my own.

I can see limits on possession coming in the future, once CA DOJ and our legislature start tracking the amount of ammo being purchased.
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People who don't shoot always seem to think 10,000 rounds is a lot.
This right here. When I was shooting regularly (1 or 2 times per month) I was always surprised at 2 things:

1. How quickly I ran out of ammo at the range
2. How my inventory total never really went up, even though I was ordering ammo on the reg

I've always viewed ammo in a SHTF scenario as being useful as currency, but also the perspective of you may never be able to replenish the stock, so you better stock deep.
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I got 3k 22lr, 500 9mm and 250 shells, I am good
Good for what, the weekend?
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How many rounds does a prepper think they can shoot without being shot?
All of them.

If that isn't your mentality, you're not prepping. Doesn't mean you're wrong. In TEOTWAWKI of course many people will die without even firing a single shot of their ammo. But prepping is about hoping for the best, preparing for the worst.

Most of the stereotypical movies about post apocalyptic society do not feature real preppers. The real preppers in those movies would be quietly living off of what they've stored and waiting for the most bloodthirsty part of SHTF to blow over. That's why you can never have enough ammo. Because survival isn't about finding food and water, it's about keeping what you already have.

Preppers that learn to live off the land, learn to do without common comforts/conveniences, and stock supplies on a defensible property. Those people can reasonably fight off a lot, if they even have to at all depending on how remote they are.
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Don’t forget magazines. 24+ per rifle and a dump pouch each. 12+ per pistol. Mags wear out so buy a few sets of springs, followers and base plates.
+1 things wear out! Keep those parts bins full too
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Have two good friends with 10,000's of rounds of ammo keep telling me that I must get more. Mind you I live on a boat and weight is an issue on a sailboat.
Do you have a lead keel on the vessel? I'd think space is more of an issue than extra ballast.
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Yes I do. I just fear getting slowed down by adding a lot more and yes space is an issue. I'm going to add a 22 this year to the mix and space isn't a big deal for it that's mostly on the .308 / 300WM that I worry about.

BTW stores are not indicative of what is used in practice. Everyone practices at different levels. Myself included.

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Sailboat.
I would be stocking up on fishing supplies.
Supplies to repair sail.
Bringing fresh fish into port to preppers is food. They will protect you.
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Have two good friends with 10,000's of rounds of ammo keep telling me that I must get more.
My situation aside if I were land based I guess I don't see the need for more than I could shoot? How many rounds does a prepper think they can shoot without being shot?
I live in CA, 2nd Amendment rights are constantly under attack. Their paranoia for more ammo is WELL FOUNDED.
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I live in CA, 2nd Amendment rights are constantly under attack. Their paranoia for more ammo is WELL FOUNDED.
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They probably cant shoot ?
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Have two good friends with 10,000's of rounds of ammo keep telling me that I must get more. Mind you I live on a boat and weight is an issue on a sailboat. I was thinking about it though and realized if I ran out of 250 rounds of 45 acp, ran out of 500 rounds of 5.56 and the 100 rounds of 300 WM the SHTF would be real; and seriously if I went through that much ammo what chance in hell does one have on a fiberglass sailboat anyway?

My situation aside if I were land based I guess I don't see the need for more than I could shoot? How many rounds does a prepper think they can shoot without being shot?
Hoarding ammo is not necessarily a "prepper" behavior per se.
I know more than a few people that hoard ammo just because of the restrictive anti firearm laws under which we all labor here in the Neo Communist Democrat Paradise.

Serious prepared people have a logistical plan with regard to items they stock and they never divulge details of their plans.
Diversity of stocked items is key. Besides, you can't eat/drink bullets.
Forget what you see/hear on t.v. or radio etc.. Prepared people are usually very logical, pragmatic types and have multi dimensional skill sets.
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you definitely need more than the minimal amount for training & defense

some could be lost by fire / flood / natural disasters

especially if you keep all your eggs in one basket, thats why you need more than you might use, some could be lost , confiscated by National Guard / LE

the same thing happened during Hurricane Katrina, they might take it
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you definitely need more than the minimal amount for training & defense



some could be lost by fire / flood / natural disasters



especially if you keep all your eggs in one basket, thats why you need more than you might use, some could be lost , confiscated by National Guard / LE



the same thing happened during Hurricane Katrina, they might take it
That's especially true in this case.

After all, he might have a tragic boating accident ...

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Have two good friends with 10,000's of rounds of ammo keep telling me that I must get more. Mind you I live on a boat and weight is an issue on a sailboat. I was thinking about it though and realized if I ran out of 250 rounds of 45 acp, ran out of 500 rounds of 5.56 and the 100 rounds of 300 WM the SHTF would be real; and seriously if I went through that much ammo what chance in hell does one have on a fiberglass sailboat anyway?

My situation aside if I were land based I guess I don't see the need for more than I could shoot? How many rounds does a prepper think they can shoot without being shot?
There is no correct amount of ammo in a true SHTF or End of The World Stuff. Many posts here talk about 10,000+ rounds, 2,000 per weekend, etc. But that is “To be Prepeared FOR the SHTF”. Once the “S” has hit, you will not need 10,000 rounds unless you plan on holding up in your house.

OP is on a boat so fairly mobile. Most of us who will have to bug out in a car will be luck to take 5 firearms and 2,000 rounds. The rest of the SUV will have food and water. Those who bug out on Foot, maybe 2 firearms and 250 rounds max and that’s a lot.

So pre SHTF you need a bunch to practice.
Post SHTF depends on bug in vs bug out

(I have over 10,000 rounds but only because I bought a bunch online before the new rules. Most will be left behind when I bug out]

Side note the boat is one of the best bugout vehicles especially for a Viral SHTF scenario or to avoid mobs and zombies
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Yep, I have all I want. For decades, if I saw a bargain, I bought a bunch. When they threatened a per bullet tax, I bought a bunch. Gunmageddon? Loaded up. When they enacted the ban on Internet sales. Well, let's just say my UPS guy hated my guts.
I guess It's really not TEOTWAKI I worry about so much as the government messing with my rights.
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OP, keep what you need on the boat.... rent a storage unit nearby to keep your surplus stuff. If you have enough room in the storage unit and opted for climate controled, you could set up a workbench for reloading. Most indoors climate controlled units have a light and have seen an outlet.

Just an option for you...
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I don't think it is a fear of running out of ammo, as much as "If you really need it, can you get it."
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I have 2K of ball 124 gr FMJ 9mm, 1k 124 gr hollow point 9mm, 1k of .45, and 2K of 5.56 ammo. that is just for my SHTF ammo. Then I always have 4K 9mm 115 and 124 gr FMJ, and 2k of 223 all for range shooting. I am planning to increase more before July 1st, but not going to to get 10K rounds of ammo. How i see it, if you are running out of 500 rounds of 9mm in a SHTF scenario, for example, you are in a world of ****. If you have to bug out, can you carry 10K rounds of 9mm on your back?
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Why?.. because when you can't get it and you are stuck with what you have, you better have enough!

Most people are bad shots so they need a lot of ammo, I just need 100 rounds, ha ha

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Does your boat have an anchor?

If you run out of ammo you'll have two!

Seriously though, if you dont see the reasoning behind stocking up, while living in California then you are either stupid, retarded or a little of both.
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just remember you have to also carry it.
Nah.
Because I have so much ammo, I'll have my TEOTWAKI slaves carry it for me.
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We all know how useless a gun is without ammo. So do the Democrats.

I think I'll continue to keep well stocked.
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Hopefully, we will never need to use all the ammo under our care, but should the need arise, I want enough for myself as well as those that I trust enough to assist in protecting our ground.

You can't stay awake 24/7 so it's in my best interest that stocks of food and ammo are adequate, until more resources can be scrounged.

If alone, then chances of survival are slim for the long term, ammo or not.

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Ammo, is a untapped currency. It will be as valuable as gold if not more so in a SHTF situation.

Trade for goods will be a must, bullets will be hard to get but will be a very practical trade currency as it is multi purposed mix of hunting and self preservation.

Ammo can be stored in direct burial water tight containers, as well as extra arms, parts and cleaning supplies and you could spread those supplies out in secret locations for later retrieval and use

Bartering will not be enough. You will need to learn how to make a fire, clean and gut your kills, how to properly smoke meats for long term storage as well as how to purify water sources. Leather working will also be a good skill set to have as you can make durable clothing and shoes from leather.
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There is an estimate out there that says US Gun Owners could have upwards of 24 trillion rounds of ammo.

24 trillion / 300 million (using a round down easy number) = 80,000 rounds per person.

I don't get how anyone could imagine ever running out - you that bad a shot that you can't get one bad guy in 79,999 rounds?
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There is an estimate out there that says US Gun Owners could have upwards of 24 trillion rounds of ammo.

24 trillion / 300 million (using a round down easy number) = 80,000 rounds per person.


That certainly doesn't pass the smell test. The average person ( not gun owner ) has 80k rounds lying about?

What nonsense factory said 24 trillion rounds?

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One shot one kill, however there are 20 million communists and illegals in California. Still think you have enough ammo?
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One shot one kill is great if you are firing from a snipers hide.

Real battle is suppressive fire to press on and gain advantage with superior firepower. While their position is taking fire, your guys are moving in closer. So unless you have a good position to fire from with clear view of the enemy, even being an expert marksman does little when it comes to suppressive fire.

Your going to need a lot of ammo in a fire fight, you should hope you got more ammo than your enemy
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https://bearingarms.com/jenn-j/2017/...ms-in-america/

Wild claim sure, but so its 2x that's sill 40,000 rounds per person.

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What nonsense factory said 24 trillion rounds?

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I was thinking about it though and realized if I ran out of 250 rounds of 45 acp, ran out of 500 rounds of 5.56 and the 100 rounds of 300 WM the SHTF would be real; and seriously if I went through that much ammo what chance in hell does one have on a fiberglass sailboat anyway?
At a conservative 8 rounds per minute, you only have 106 total minutes of firefight stashed away. You be the judge of how much firefight you think you'd be engaged in. Keep in mind, it could be one big one, or daily small ones.
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This video made sense.

I have watched this as well. It is interesting. The vid about handgun myths is also well done. I am interested in reading the report he sources in that vid.
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