I did not notice another thread about this topic. If there is one hidden from ages ago i apologize for bringing it up again.

meetup.com is a place for individuals to share commons interests for example if you enjoy hiking, you can join a hiking group. Being apart of several groups and on the APN (american preppers network) Forum i have stumbled across a meetup group centered around prepping. This particular meetup group is in colorado springs but i am sure there are other meetups (or you could start one) in your location. This friday they will be going over survival kits / bug out bags.

Last week they hosted a fire starting and ammunition reloading meetup.

Reading on the internet only goes so far and i know i'm excited to go to the first meetup tomorrow and get some hands on experience.