Bugging in?

[TheGrey]

I've seen a lot of posts about bugging out. There are definite pros and cons to bugging out, but there are also pros and cons to bugging in, provided some modifications are made to our home...

At least, that's my line of thinking. I don't really like the idea of bugging out- I mean, where would I go? If the SHTF, there will be all sorts of blocked roads and I imagine gas will be in short supply.

I'd like to consider bugging in (unless there are things such as firestorms or things that absolutely require leaving home) and working within that mindset.

Am I alone in this?

Please tell me your opinion. Tell me pros and cons, and anything else about this subject you care to. I'm listening!

[USAFGopherMike]

I've had the same thoughts. I live in a residential area though. One of the biggest problems I see is that I do not have 360 clear field of fire/surveillance capability & defensibility, the house is partially made of wood and will burn easily, offers no ability to cover/conceal, is way too approachible, etc, etc. I'd like to be some place more remote, but the ability to get there is a problem. My after action solution is dependent on the problem. If my truck runs, I'm leaving the house after supplies run out or the situation dictates it.

[Goodburbon]

Sand bags can make any home bullet resistant. Kids like digging holes in the yard.

Water will be your main problem.

[cstone]

Water will be your main problem.

and sewage.

[Hound]

I think the correct answer is both. You defend and protect your home as long as possible with the ability to quickly minimize your assets to their most important items for survival.

it is not an either or...

[blacklabel]

Bugging in is the first option with bugging out only occurring if the SHTF in a major, major way.

[SuperiorDG]

Read "Surviving the Economic Collapse" by Fernando Rerfal Aguirre. It changed my view about bugging out to an isolated area. People out in the sticks will have little to no help if they are attacked. You cannot hold out forever under an attack. Being among people may be an asset.

[blacklabel]

If we did bugout, it would be to meetup with family. I got over the fantasy of living in the woods after I had a kid and the reality of life hit me like a ton of bricks.

[Chad4000]

after I had a kid and the reality of life hit me like a ton of bricks.

amen to that...certainly changed what I would do..

[roberth]

I think what happened in Argentina will more closely resemble coming events here in the States. I own "Surviving the Economic Collapse" by Fernando "Ferfal" Aguirre, it is a good book http://ferfal.blogspot.com/

I don't know how the Latin American countries handle MS13, I don't know if Latin Americans are easier marks than typical North Americans or not. I expect more illegals to come to Colorado, many of them will be gang members, some hardcore, most will be working towards hardcore. Citizens will have to deal with the increased violent crime as well as further devaluation of the dollar.

Police, fire, and EMT protection will fall off because the political parties don't really care about providing essential services, they'd rather use taxes to buy votes.

I would recommend ammunition, medical supplies, water, food, the order of importance depends on what you have already.