Survival How I survived a broken leg alone and in the desert

[freonr22]

Awesomeness reply!

[FatCity67]

Thanks for the followup!

Thank You 702dog for posting my video. Its good to see you gentlemen are having a bit of a discussion and sharing thoughts. Thats why I made the video. I will tell you this being broken on the ground changes everything and what you can do. I did not believe shooting rounds was an option for me because the gun went through as much hell as I did and did not think it would function. Plus besides the bad situation I was in I was not in pain so if what I was doing failed I would have to continue on the ground. And not being in pain makes it easier to keep yourself together. As for fire twice I had fire but could not sustain it. How I got the powder out of a couple rounds is easy just put sideways pressure on the case while the bullet tip was against something solid. If you think smokeless powder is easy to ignite think again. A few months before this happened I traded the small carry gun in the backpack for the Tomahawk with the 550 cord on it. If I had it to do again I would have the tomahawk and cord. But now I have a spot satellite device now. Yes I now have a whistle, mirror, 3 ways to charge the phone, and a couple survival candles and at least 5 different was to start fire with among other things now.
Nevada Desert Rat

[twinfin]

Thank You 702dog for posting my video. Its good to see you gentlemen are having a bit of a discussion and sharing thoughts. Thats why I made the video. I will tell you this being broken on the ground changes everything and what you can do. I did not believe shooting rounds was an option for me because the gun went through as much hell as I did and did not think it would function. Plus besides the bad situation I was in I was not in pain so if what I was doing failed I would have to continue on the ground. And not being in pain makes it easier to keep yourself together. As for fire twice I had fire but could not sustain it. How I got the powder out of a couple rounds is easy just put sideways pressure on the case while the bullet tip was against something solid. If you think smokeless powder is easy to ignite think again. A few months before this happened I traded the small carry gun in the backpack for the Tomahawk with the 550 cord on it. If I had it to do again I would have the tomahawk and cord. But now I have a spot satellite device now. Yes I now have a whistle, mirror, 3 ways to charge the phone, and a couple survival candles and at least 5 different was to start fire with among other things now.
Nevada Desert Rat

Welcome to CalGuns and thanks for being willing to share your experience. I appreciate that you took the time in your video to explain in some detail, the obstacles you faced and what you did to try to overcome them. One thing common to overcoming difficult situations is that you have to keep trying different things. If something doesn't work, don't give up, try something else. Keep thinking and keep planning. It's the only way out.

Another very good move you made was before you tried calling 911. Ahead of time, you anticipated a very short window of transmit time due to low battery charge. You correctly prioritized describing your location as the most important piece of information and rehearsed how you would get that information out accurately in as few words as possible. Few people would have anticipated that and would have fumbled this precious opportunity to connect with the outside world.

With overnight lows in the 20's, I'm glad you made it!

[Nevada Desert Rat]

Welcome to CalGuns and thanks for being willing to share your experience. I appreciate that you took the time in your video to explain in some detail, the obstacles you faced and what you did to try to overcome them. One thing common to overcoming difficult situations is that you have to keep trying different things. If something doesn't work, don't give up, try something else. Keep thinking and keep planning. It's the only way out.
With overnight lows in the 20's, I'm glad you made it!

You understand why I made the video for the record it was closer to 10 degrees than 20.
Think about this for years I have carried a sleeping bag and water in all my vehicles.
NDR

[702dog]

Yes I now have a whistle, mirror, 3 ways to charge the phone, and a couple survival candles and at least 5 different was to start fire with among other things now.
Nevada Desert Rat

What are the 3 ways to charge the phone? I am guessing a portable power pack is one of them. The other two ways?

Thanks for posting here in the thread.