Not only is planning to steal a moral issue,
It may also get you labeled a "Rambo-Lite" as this article explains, LOL.
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Not only is planning to steal a moral issue,
Great article! And it hits the nail on the head. Many experts on the subject will point out that among the most unprepared is the guy that says "I got a gun and a knife/ax, and with those I can get anything else I need." This guy that breaks out a gun to "get what he needs" will probably be among the first casualties. They usually fail to remember that tens of millions of others have gun too.
Ouch, you couldnt be more wrong...Morality goes out the window when SHTF.
Ouch, you couldnt be more wrong...
Morals do not vary depending on your surroundings.
I think that groups of people will band together. Vigilante justice might be the norm, until order can be reestablished. Those that are viewed as not being team players, threats, and those breaking established morals will be dealt with quickly to maintain a semblance of civilization. Those that have prepared will have an upper hand, but I don't think a lot of people will tolerate allowing the strong steal from the weak. Anybody that thinks they can carry a gun and blast anyone in their way to get what they want has been playing too many video games, and is living is just as much a fantasy world.
human nature being what it is does not allow you to have much in the way of principles when it comes to survival
I think morality would be more important after SHTF. Now, scumbags are protected by the government and get processed through the system for probation or a light sentence with good time. If SHTF society will deal with these people properly.
+1I think morality would be more important after SHTF.
I think we're talking about two different kinds of SHTF. I'm talking about the total breakdown of the rule of law, resulting in almost total anarchy. Law enforcement will be the enemy until they - as individuals - prove otherwise, as will federal troops. Anyone wearing a blue beret/helmet will more than likely be shot on sight. I'm not talking about a natural disaster that's restricted to a geographic region of the country.
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Friends will be welcomed, handed a rifle, and put on perimeter watch. I'll take in as many as I think we can support. There's safety in numbers. I probably only have about 6-7 folks I'd consider real friends, tho. Acquaintances and even a couple choice family members will get the gun in the face treatment.Are you prepared to put a gun in your friends face and tell them to leave?
You call that a large knife? That's a toothpick... Now this is a knoifLarge knife (SOG Sealpup)
get a good quality filter and a $1 bottle of bleach (also very portable).