Remington makes a nice .243 youth model.
Reasons For Some Preppers
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We all know of how hard the time before the second coming will be as said in the Bible.
The government is going to crap.
But really, my boyfriend's family is kind of big on prepping, they got me into it. They never talk about it or anything but in his dad's closet, there is a small stockpile of food, water, etc., they take camping trips often, since I've been with him (just over a year) they have bought 3 new guns, one being a handgun, one a rifle, one a shotgun, and bulk ammunition... it's easy to tell. They inspired me to start.
The government is going to crap.
But really, my boyfriend's family is kind of big on prepping, they got me into it. They never talk about it or anything but in his dad's closet, there is a small stockpile of food, water, etc., they take camping trips often, since I've been with him (just over a year) they have bought 3 new guns, one being a handgun, one a rifle, one a shotgun, and bulk ammunition... it's easy to tell. They inspired me to start.
Being prepared has always been part of my upbringing, I am more comfortable outdoors then at home, my element isn't among people or structures something my wife complains about often. My Granddad favorite saying "nothing is permanent have the means to adapt at whatever is thrown at your feet" my Grandmother who is Southern Cheyenne born on the reservation had good story's "we freely travel from one place to another then the man said no more and put us on a field of dirt" in a nut shell I prepare because I trust no one outside my family.
That's a good idea actually old_anorak. That's what my husband did for me when he bought me a 20 gauge shot gun. It's perfect for my arm length which is short and makes it easier for me to sit it right into my shoulder so I don't get a kick when I fire it. I was sore for a week using his 12 gauge shot gun but it was not made for a women with short arms so therefore I was nearly knocked on my butt when I fired it. It had one hell of a kick that's for sure. LOL
I think that's my problem. I had my gun picked out for me. Never tried it out, just ended up under the tree one with shot gun shells in my stocking.... I'm headed to a local gun dealer this weekend and see what fits.
I believe in being self-reliant also and being ready for what ever disaster can come. It is not a fear of the end of the world or anything, but our country is so spoiled regarding taking care of oneself that we look to others to do it for us. Look how many young people think they would die before losing their cell phones, notebooks, etc...When I grew up, we never had those things and we did fine. People who are unprepared will have the hardest time in a crisis.
I enjoy my independence, and you can't be free if you depend on others for your freedom.
I don't see prepping as preparing. I see it as sustainable living and being prepared based upon how you live today, not waiting for tomorrow to bring disaster.
I don't see prepping as preparing. I see it as sustainable living and being prepared based upon how you live today, not waiting for tomorrow to bring disaster.
Given we are in the age of the entitlement culture (presumptive thinking of the masses or as some say collective assumption) we preppers or as WilliamAshley had said "sustainable living" are very few amongst the populist, unfortunately not only do we have to at times struggle to maintain our supplies, keeping supplies safe and secured we must also fight the ill-defined perception (disparaging term) 'prepper' I like to define prepper this way *Being a 'Prepper" doesn't mean 'crazy' it means I am unwilling to succumb to despair*
-wayne
For me, I see the US Dollar losing its status as the world reserve note, and once that happens... our economy is down the pooper!
Yep how can a man be truly free if he is indebted to all of society for all he has.
