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Awesome work guys. Glad to see others are interested in this as well. I have a few friends with the same mindset as I do and we all exercise regularly. It seems to me if you are interested in surviving any type of natural disaster or governmental breakdown, being physically fit will give you a great edge over the sheeple.

Yes my friend, bench press your bodyweight for 7 to 10 repetitions. Or, if you really want to man up, multiply your bodyweight X 10 and bench that. Please post outcome on youtube.

I will throw in a +1 for the Kahr. I have the PM9 and absolutely love it. I carried a commander length 1911 for awhile and never got comfortable with the extra safety. The PM9 is crazy accurate for such a small handgun. I also have over 300 rounds through mine without one failure.

It is often fun to sit around and think of the “what if†scenarios and how we would respond should we find ourselves in a SHTF situation. We load up on preps and include food, guns, gear, etc… and think about how we could take out the zombies with our new battle rifle with the badboy tactical sling. Although, one item I see lacking in many peoples preps is physical conditioning. If you find yourself in a natural disaster that requires you to get you and your family to a safe location and no transportation is available, can you hump it 5 or 10 miles with gear? Or if required to run, can you do it non-stop for 30 or 45 minutes? Not only could proper physical conditioning save your life in a SHTF situation, it will extend your life if nothing horrible comes to pass. Physical exercise is one of the few actions we can take that will actually make us healthier and will prolong our lives. It can also be done at home with no investment in equipment! I would hazard to say a decent fitness level would include the following: - be able to run 3 to 5 miles non-stop - 20 pushups with 20 pull ups back to back without stopping - Bench press bodyweight 7 to 10 times - Eat healthy (THIS IS HUGELY IMPORTANT) Physical disabilities may limit your ability to exercise but it does not mean it’s impossible. So, what do you all think? Do you exercise regularly and if not, why not?

Very nice! Anyone know how the P30 compares to the P2000? I'm looking for another 9mm and this P30 has my attention.....

I'm in for a 2day carbine. I watched the trailer to their new vid, very nice.

I have about 500 rounds of FMJ through mine and 100 rounds of +p defense loads without one single malfunction. This gun is awesome and I would buy another in a heartbeat. As a matter of fact, I think I may just go do that.....

Not a good idea unless you are already tight with the members. Regardless, if it goes down in a good ole total SHTF/ TEOTWAWKI / zombies are everywhere scenario, how long will any of us last? It's a crapshoot. Prep as best you can and don't sweat the other stuff. Going it alone will not buy you a lot of time but signing up with a bad lot will end about the same.

+1. I recently purchased my second AR and spent WAY too much time researching. I wanted a top quality AR with a top-notch barrel and ended up going with a Noveske. I had a Bushmaster and it works great but was looking for a mid-length upper and I could not be happier with my decision. My second on the list was a colt and was closely followed by the Smith M&P. I have heard nothing but good things about the Smith and their customer service on this rifle is supposed to be great. Reality check: In all likelihood, if you are not running your rifle hard, nearly any off the shelf mil-spec rifle will perform nicely. If price is a concern, you will probably be happy with either of your choices but I would opt for the Smith.

Prentice is not really that bad. I go there about once per week and usually have the entire place to myself. I've never seen any sketchy people or idiots out there. Although, I'm on the waiting list for CRC. Anyone want to sponsor me????

Thanks fellas! That is a great article!!!! I just got this puppy last night and I'm itching to get out to the range today. I have a few hundred rounds of Greek ammo so I can at least let the boomstick bark a few times.

Anybody got any tips for a new Garand owner? Powder type/loads, primers and bullets? I have heard (maybe incorrectly) to NOT use regular large rifle primers due to potential slam firing. Any truth to that? Thanks for the help!

My advice would be to hold on to the pistolas. They are good quality and will only appreciate with time. Furthermore, these were your pops so the sentimental value is worth a lot more than an extra few hundred bucks in the wallet. BUT, if you really need to sell, go check out gunbroker.com and see what they are fetching in the market. Good luck with your decision.

I have a Kahr Pm9 and it fits the mini-tuck (but barely). Doubt the XD would pull it off but who knows. The fully size supertuck is really not that much bigger so I don't think it will too much of an issue getting the full size. I always carry in appendix position and love it. It does not print at all and I can get a faster draw from that position. Experiment and find out what works best for you.

Looks like an old college gal I woke up next to after drinking too many bottles of Mad Dog.

They are an incredible value. Accuracy is top notch and they are a solid rifle. I have the heavy fluted barrel 112BVSS and it shoots Rem core-lokt 1/2MOA at 100yrds. I have not tried hand loads in it yet but I'm guessing it will shoot tighter than I'm capable of doing.

I have 50 rounds of .38 special brass + 34 rounds of .40 brass.

I had a similar thing happen to me yesterday Rightwinger. I was holding out for something with at least 20" beams. I had just let a decent 6 and 8 pointer walk when I hear something off to my right. I saw a nice buck about 80 yards away and he looked like a keeper without me putting my scope on him. I put the scope on him and thought I had a new state record. I steadied my savage .30-06 and squeezed off a round and dropped him in his tracks. When I walked up to him, his horns had miraculously shrunk but a good buck nonetheless. He had 18.5" beams and weighed 185lbs. Not bad for a 3 year old buck. He would have been a hoss in a few more years. Good luck everyone! My year is starting off good.

I'll take the 45 brass. Thanks!

I love my PM9 and it is my EDC. 500 rounds with zero issues. I also have the Nemesis holster which practically disappears in a pair of baggy jeans or khakis. If I'm wearing tighter fitting dress clothes, I wear a Crossbreed mini-tuck. The mini-tuck is a great IWB holster for this weapon!

I have been loosely following this unfold but had no idea of the impact signing the treaty would have on our constitution. Anyone else see this?

+1 If we are ever forced to go down the road of bartering, then I would be highly hesitant to trade anyone (other than family) for ammo. It could and probably will be used against you down the road. Better off to prep you and your family for the most likely situations and have enough preps to help out your family and close friends.

+1. It is easy for use to get sucked into the "I need more ammo and preps" but if it truly ever gets REALLY bad, we are all screwed and only a few will make it. I'm planning on being one of the few so buy it cheap and stack it deep.

Sta-bil is supposedly good for a year or two max. For longer term storage, you may want to look at Pri-G. +1 on the metal cans and don't forgot to rotate the stock.

Great post Ralph. Sounds like your pops was a great patriot.