Re: Anyone preparing for a diaster such as 2012?
Someone on the Hide posted an excellent link in regards to the subject and it was related to the Argentina Economic Meldown of the late 90's and early 2000's (IIRC).
The article was written by a young man that survived the ordeal and he had several practical thoughts in regards to the situation. Couldn't find the link but will post some of his thoughts as I best recall. (like I said...HIS thoughts)
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First of all, the paper money was worthless. Junk gold and junk silver became the currency of choice. Sure there were Kruggerands, etc. but they were no more of value than the junk gold. "Barter Towns" for purchasing and trading became common and were ruled by Mafia types. You were actually safer in the Barter Town than anywhere else. These guys didn't put up with any kind of crap...'period' and the police didn't mess with them.
Weapons of choice were handguns, especially one that can be concealed. Glocks, Sigs, Colts became priceless but especially Glocks. Bersa was also mentioned as a favorite and not so high priced. Any handgun that was dependable became the gun of choice. Rifles? What are you going to do with a rifle when you have to go work? You think that everyone is going to let you on the ferry or the buss if you are carrying an M4 carbine? Long Range Rifles? Do you really expect a hoard to be approaching from a long ways off blowing whistles announcing their approach while you pick them off one by one from your FFP? Its the friendly people up close and personal that you least suspect that will steal you blind...or kill you. (he doesn't discount the use of rifles, sure they have their place but not in the situations he was faced with).
Living in the city by yourself was dangerous enough and living in the country by yourself was of little advantage. Loners became easy prey for armed thugs traveling in large groups. These predators would find such a place and stay until they had raped, tortured, murdered and used up all food and fuel and then moved on. Living in a small communtiy was not just a an asset but a necessity.
Generators? Good luck finding one and if you did you were an extremely prosperous person. Night time wondering around in the dark because the grid was always down got really old. Flashlights? Yeah, they are a necessity but nothing takes the place of a good head lamp that keeps your hands free, especially at at night when a person wanted to read. What else was there to do?
Have an emergency and need the police? Don't hold your breath waiting for them. Too many had been dispatched in the early stages of the collapse only to be ambushed and murdered for their weapons. You have an emergency...you deal with it.
Driving through a city? Never stop...for anything and never let youself get pinned in traffic. Many/most ignored the traffic lights. If someone jumped in your path to force you to stop...speed up. Trust me, they WILL move.
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This is just a short synopsis of a VERY INTERESTING and practial read.
If I find the link, I'll post it.
Someone on the Hide posted an excellent link in regards to the subject and it was related to the Argentina Economic Meldown of the late 90's and early 2000's (IIRC).
The article was written by a young man that survived the ordeal and he had several practical thoughts in regards to the situation. Couldn't find the link but will post some of his thoughts as I best recall. (like I said...HIS thoughts)
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First of all, the paper money was worthless. Junk gold and junk silver became the currency of choice. Sure there were Kruggerands, etc. but they were no more of value than the junk gold. "Barter Towns" for purchasing and trading became common and were ruled by Mafia types. You were actually safer in the Barter Town than anywhere else. These guys didn't put up with any kind of crap...'period' and the police didn't mess with them.
Weapons of choice were handguns, especially one that can be concealed. Glocks, Sigs, Colts became priceless but especially Glocks. Bersa was also mentioned as a favorite and not so high priced. Any handgun that was dependable became the gun of choice. Rifles? What are you going to do with a rifle when you have to go work? You think that everyone is going to let you on the ferry or the buss if you are carrying an M4 carbine? Long Range Rifles? Do you really expect a hoard to be approaching from a long ways off blowing whistles announcing their approach while you pick them off one by one from your FFP? Its the friendly people up close and personal that you least suspect that will steal you blind...or kill you. (he doesn't discount the use of rifles, sure they have their place but not in the situations he was faced with).
Living in the city by yourself was dangerous enough and living in the country by yourself was of little advantage. Loners became easy prey for armed thugs traveling in large groups. These predators would find such a place and stay until they had raped, tortured, murdered and used up all food and fuel and then moved on. Living in a small communtiy was not just a an asset but a necessity.
Generators? Good luck finding one and if you did you were an extremely prosperous person. Night time wondering around in the dark because the grid was always down got really old. Flashlights? Yeah, they are a necessity but nothing takes the place of a good head lamp that keeps your hands free, especially at at night when a person wanted to read. What else was there to do?
Have an emergency and need the police? Don't hold your breath waiting for them. Too many had been dispatched in the early stages of the collapse only to be ambushed and murdered for their weapons. You have an emergency...you deal with it.
Driving through a city? Never stop...for anything and never let youself get pinned in traffic. Many/most ignored the traffic lights. If someone jumped in your path to force you to stop...speed up. Trust me, they WILL move.
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This is just a short synopsis of a VERY INTERESTING and practial read.
If I find the link, I'll post it.
