SHTF or EOTWAWKI forum?

[icentropy]

Howdy, it seems during my readings and postings on Calguns there seems to be a underlying group of folk like myself for whom firearms are more than just hobby, sport or self-defense(in the normal sense). We pop up now and again with ideas or comments of SHTF (fan-hitting poop) EOTWAWKI (when the starbucks latte isn't just a street corner away anymore), and for the sci-fi minded there's always "WHEN ZOMBIES ATTACK!"....

We like to talk bugout bags, food storage, underground shelters, .22 small game scavenging, and what hill would you run to if you had to run to a hill. From what i've seen these comments are all scattered across all the forum discussions in bits and pieces. If there is a large group that is primarily into firearms for this specific purpose shouldn't it have it's own group? I know there's tons of groups already. What are you're opinions on the matter?

[ir0nclash86]

It'd be nice to have a little section dedicated to SHTF or EOTWAWKI. Every time someone posts up a SHTF question or end of the world apocolypse scenario tons of people seem to get bothered and say "use the search button." There's a lot of people who like to discuss this and to have a seperate section where they will not be bothered by all the haters would be extremely great. No more face palms. If somebody hates reading SHTF threads or believes the subject has just been beatin to death then for gosh sakes dont click on the link.

[XYZ]

A lot of this is already discussed in the Outdoor/Survival forum - BOB, GHB, fortified homes, 1 year food supplies, water storage, fuel storage, HAM radios, etc. But I see what you're saying.

[ZX-10R]

My wife and friends know the plan. Meet in designated area. If not reachable we will come to get you within a certain amount of time. Have guns and ammo. Gas is always rotated. Bring food that is non perishable...Don't forget my dog.

Too many people and it is a cluster...Too few and you leave yourself open to criminals.

Look for a USA flag waving person...Me.

[shooting4life]

I though the ot forum was made for these types of posts.

[bombadillo]

I only vote yes so we can keep them contained!

[rjf]

Yes, It's gonna happen anyway. Keep it contained.

[icentropy]

It'd be nice to have a little section dedicated to SHTF or EOTWAWKI. Every time someone posts up a SHTF question or end of the world apocolypse scenario tons of people seem to get bothered and say "use the search button." There's a lot of people who like to discuss this and to have a seperate section where they will not be bothered by all the haters would be extremely great. No more face palms. If somebody hates reading SHTF threads or believes the subject has just been beatin to death then for gosh sakes dont click on the link.

Exactly! Most of us who are into this stuff could argue/discuss/talk for HOURS about gear, planning etc. most others would be driven crazy, bored to death or start hating. Just seemed like it would be a good place for us crazies to talk and also keep the info that we discuss and compile in one easy to reference place.

[CSACANNONEER]

What good would a forum do? All the info would be lost when the grid goes down. Besides, I get tired of reading all about the cool toys that everyone thinks are going to save them. Education, training and hands on practicing of survival skills are where it's at.

[icentropy]

What good would a forum do? All the info would be lost when the grid goes down. Besides, I get tired of reading all about the cool toys that everyone thinks are going to save them. Education, training and hands on practicing of survival skills are where it's at.

I didn't mean usefull info for when it happens I ment for educational pre-event purposes. And id be very interested to hear your opinion on good skills and training that would be usefull and what toys are useless in our SHTF group

[sevensix2x51]

yes, yes, oh sweet baby jesus yes! if only to keep out all the negative nancies that belittle us for having a good time planning for post-nuclear zombie monster a-gogo apocalypse! shtf threads are fun, and if we have our own section, then we would be more likely to have a lighthearted, positive experience.

[Retzius]

Every other thread would be titled "Buy gold now" lol no thx

[CSACANNONEER]

I didn't mean usefull info for when it happens I ment for educational pre-event purposes. And id be very interested to hear your opinion on good skills and training that would be usefull and what toys are useless in our SHTF group

Don't count on having any useful toys which are not in your pocket or otherwise on you at this very moment. Knowledge would be the key to survival. Water is the first thing. Have you always been able to find water in the desert, woods, mountains, etc? If you can, you can probably find water in an urban settting as well. How about fire? Your supply of matches and lighters will be depleted soon. Can you start a fire without them or any other consumable fire starters? Food would be the next thing on your list. Can you identify eatible plants in your area? Can you get game without a firearm? Do you realize that the supply of game will be depleted in Ca within a few weeks or a month? Everyone will be hunting. What are your long term plans for food? Finally, can you make your own tools and weapons from native materials? If you are proficient at doing so, making tools in an urban setting will be easy. DO you know which plants make the best cordage? Can you tan hides without modern chemicals? Are you profiecent at knapping stone? Pecking stone? Do you know which woods make the best bows? Can you make a bow? If you can do all of that, you might have a chance to survive indefinately. If you don't, those that can will ultimately end up with whatever tacticool survival gear that you leave behind when you parish.

[HiPower823]

Not to rain on anyone's parade, but if not for any other reason, SHTF and or EOTWAWKI threads should be in a separate catagory just so we can navigate to or away from them. There really are a lot of SHTF threads

[Black Majik]

I normally vote against creating another subforum due to less less traffic. However in this case I'm all for it, anywhere to stuff all those SHTF threads. We can even call it the garbage dump forum.