3 essential guns for civil unrest

[ja308]

It would appear Townhall writer Mike Adams has a rather large collection of firearms and has given this matter some serious thought !

https://townhall.com/columnists/mikeadams/2019/11/08/three-essential-firearms-for-civil-unrest-n2556087

Although I do not own everything listed, it does give me reason to consider his thoughtful suggestions.
Yes I will probably acquire those after the free state move is complete. Which means its less likely I will ever need them.

[theLBC]

sounds good

[norcalAF]

The choices for each individual are a bit subjective, but his choices are pretty good!

[whutsup40]

What ever you are comfortable with!

[seal20]

Ok...

[OCEquestrian]

It would appear Townhall writer Mike Adams has a rather large collection of firearms and has given this matter some serious thought !

https://townhall.com/columnists/mikeadams/2019/11/08/three-essential-firearms-for-civil-unrest-n2556087

Although I do not own everything listed, it does give me reason to consider his thoughtful suggestions.
Yes I will probably acquire those after the free state move is complete. Which means its less likely I will ever need them.

The author is ready to compete in the old "heavy metal" division at the old SOF world 3-gun championship....

I suspect that for dealing with the "soft target" rich environment of civil unrest, the "overkill" calibers the author chooses would be inefficient and harder to find ammunition for once your own supplies are depleted.

[croue]

[NATEWA]

Good list.

Funny how folks always try and narrow it down to only 3 specific guns or 3 specific calibers. Why not have a 9mm, 20 gauge and 223/556 set up for another family member?

[champu]

So to recap...

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1565885

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1566576

...he’s up to:

12ga Remington 870
Glock 19
Ruger 10/22
.410 Mossberg 500
S&W 640
Marlin 30-30
Springfield M1A Scout
Benelli M4
Glock 20

...which are fine, but his explanations are getting more silly.

“If there’s a mob coming at my house I prefer an M1A with a ten-round mag, it’s all I need”
“Get a Glock 20... for civil unrest... by bears.”

[Squidward]

One riot, one writer.

[Epaphroditus]

Black powder cannon with canister deals with mobs.

Molotov cocktails go both ways - do you know how to assemble one properly?

Front porch? This will be seen coming weeks and miles in advance - take the fight to the enemy. Front porch is too late.

Abundant arms are no substitute for weak intel and limp tactics. Situational awareness extends well beyond your immediate surroundings.

Have your neighbors been organized? How's the comms? What are you waiting for?

[sealocan]

There's a particular country in the Middle East, that I will let you guess the name of name of but they get attacked monthly or at least a few times a year and their way of dealing with the civil unrest / masses of protesters coming at them, their borders and checkpoints is sometimes just a scoped suppressed .22 rifle, set up for long range,
With some well-aimed kneecapping and leg shooting.

Now granted, some folks might say they're doing that type of thing for better PR than just killing people outright with more powerful weapons (that they Do possess) but I ask you how long do you think this shtf is going to go on?

When civilization comes back and the lights turn back on do you think they'll be any repercussions for all the bodies you have stacked high up at 100 yards, completely surrounding the same home, apartment or land property that you own right now? What if the group approaching you has the women and children out in front and acting peaceable but you still don't want them on your property?

I don't have a dog in this fight but I'm just saying have a nice semi auto .22 that can reach out and send a message, without starting a larger gang /family revenge feud against your property.

I'm not saying that is definitely the way to go for everyone, it's just food for thought.

[Featureless]

So basically, a semiauto .308, a semiauto 12ga and a semiauto handgun. Just about everybody has those three.

[Rifle ronin]

I would consider parts to be an issue with an m14 style weapon. Mil spec AR's and Glocks will have the most accessibility to parts, along with common calibers like 223/556, 9mm ammunition.

[357manny]

So to recap...

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1565885

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1566576

Too much diversity in manual of arms for me.

I'd just go with:
2-3 copies of same semi-auto pistol, in 9mm or 45
2-3 copies of ar-15 chambered for 556/223, with a 22lr complete upper
not sure if shotgun needs 2 copies

Multiple copies means a backup for parts, plus less manual of arms training