Quote Originally Posted by ghosthunter View Post
One thing about prepping, you should have to be armed one way or another. Having a weapon that you can use to defense yourself will be essential when the SHTF. Those who have resources like food and water will become likely targets by the hundreds of people who do not have any food and/or water. Desperate people will do anything to get their hands on your stocks. We have seen what happened in the Yolanda hit areas and the difference where a store was left unguarded and where a single person with a simple handgun defending an establishment.

So the question to the local preppers in this thread... do you have weapons (guns, etc) included in your prepping list?
You are correct sir GH! One should be able to protect one's assets. This will depend on the skill of the person. I, particularly don't have an affinity with guns but will probably consider learning how to handle one properly.

One technique also is to be a grey man during these situations. Meaning just have a low profile and not attract attention. You should also not be so obvious that you have enough goods with you to survive so as not to attract the bad elements.