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[Troublco]

I think that's one thing a lot of people don't give a lot of thought to. Preparation is great, but having supplies, weapons, ammo, that sort of thing doesn't help you if you don't change your mindset as well. The month's worth of food being gone in a week is a perfect example. As soon as it becomes a problem, you need to start planning on how you're going to make what you have last as long as you can, how you're going to add to it (hunting, gathering, etc) and get an idea of what you need for your activity level.

[bellavite1]

I hate to sound like an asshole but...
This is a non-problem:
I have guns and ammo and no food + you have food and no ammo = tough shit!
I will do whatever I have to to survive.

[ChunkyMonkey]

I used to think that way.. until I realize those who are well-prepare with food and supplies are the ones who are well prepare with protection also.

[jerrymrc]

I hate to sound like an asshole but...
This is a non-problem:
I have guns and ammo and no food + you have food and no ammo = tough shit!
I will do whatever I have to to survive.

You me be hard pressed to find your target. I just wonder how many challenges you may go through to find the people with no ammo.
Just a thought.

[TFOGGER]

...certain snack foods that can survive long term storage without refrigeration.

I could SO be the Twinkie King!

[theGinsue]

Anyone here consider plant seeds? What happens when the existing food is all eaten?

[SSChameleon]

Anyone here consider plant seeds? What happens when the existing food is all eaten?

I'm going to eat nothing but corn, it's recyclable.

[theGinsue]

Perhaps, but I don't want to be the one to pick it out of the .... well, you know.

[ChadAmberg]

I hate to sound like an asshole but...
This is a non-problem:
I have guns and ammo and no food + you have food and no ammo = tough shit!
I will do whatever I have to to survive.

Actually it would be a problem. At least 25% of the population owns guns. When you work it out, it comes out to most families own at least a single firearm. Saying that they "won't have ammo" is setting up an unrealistic situation. This strategy may work once for you, but won't happen twice.

BTW, meds are also going to be currency. Especially controlled substances like antibiotics and narcotic painkillers.

[theGinsue]

BTW, meds are also going to be currency. Especially controlled substances like antibiotics and narcotic painkillers.

I am very concerened with the med situation. I can't get more than a 90 supply of my blood pressure meds. If I don't take one every day, the next day my BP shoots through the roof and I get horrible headaches. This has put me in the ER a couple of times - as the attending said "Minutes away from a stroke".

I've considered the major SHTF situation and needing to visit a pharmacy to obtain a greater supply. I need them for basic survival.