So much stuff is readily available these days. You can buy semi automatic military pattern rifles like AR-15's, AK-47's as well as a slew of others and all the magazines, ammo and accessories you want. You can buy tactical gear, pouches and chest rigs as well as body armor that will stop rifle bullets and military quality night vision. #10 cans and 5 gallon buckets of food that will store almost indefinitely can be ordered on the computer in your underoos while drinking coffee. My point is that all of this great stuff is readily available, all you have to do is pay for it.
I cannot say how long that will last. Maybe inflation will make these things slip out of the reach of poorer folks, then middle class folks and finally only be available to the really rich. Maybe importation of cheap Russian/ Croatian/ whatever ammo will get cut off. Maybe the sale of body armor and night vision will become regulated or just banned entirely. Who knows what could happen with guns. Maybe the economy will get even worse and you will lose your job and not be able to buy anything. The point is that within reason it would be advisable to get what you need to sooner instead of later.
I can't tell you what to do or how to prioritize your money or life but getting the training, capabilities and stuff that increases your chances of survival is pretty important. I am probably preaching to the converted here. That being said you may have a spouse who is not on board, other priorities or goals or just a tight budget already strained by the rising costs everyday basics or other problems. As I mentioned yesterday you do not have to break the bank to get gear. It is also worth finding that sweet spot between what you would like and what you can afford to pay for to get the best deal possible on the right kit.
To spend money on this stuff you have to cut it from someplace else or figure out how to earn some new money. While it is not possible to tell you exactly how to do it but I can say how we do it. Looking at your life and finances wholisticly is important. See where everything is going and think about what your lifestyle is like. Also priorities definitely come into play here. If you drive a newish cool guy tricked out 4X4 and the Mrs has a BMW, go on a great 2 week tropical/ international vacation every year and have a huge house full of the newest coolest electronics, gadgets and other stuff but "cannot afford" to prepare then rethink what is really important to you.
Life is uncertain so getting equipped and ready is a good thing to do.
I cannot say how long that will last. Maybe inflation will make these things slip out of the reach of poorer folks, then middle class folks and finally only be available to the really rich. Maybe importation of cheap Russian/ Croatian/ whatever ammo will get cut off. Maybe the sale of body armor and night vision will become regulated or just banned entirely. Who knows what could happen with guns. Maybe the economy will get even worse and you will lose your job and not be able to buy anything. The point is that within reason it would be advisable to get what you need to sooner instead of later.
I can't tell you what to do or how to prioritize your money or life but getting the training, capabilities and stuff that increases your chances of survival is pretty important. I am probably preaching to the converted here. That being said you may have a spouse who is not on board, other priorities or goals or just a tight budget already strained by the rising costs everyday basics or other problems. As I mentioned yesterday you do not have to break the bank to get gear. It is also worth finding that sweet spot between what you would like and what you can afford to pay for to get the best deal possible on the right kit.
To spend money on this stuff you have to cut it from someplace else or figure out how to earn some new money. While it is not possible to tell you exactly how to do it but I can say how we do it. Looking at your life and finances wholisticly is important. See where everything is going and think about what your lifestyle is like. Also priorities definitely come into play here. If you drive a newish cool guy tricked out 4X4 and the Mrs has a BMW, go on a great 2 week tropical/ international vacation every year and have a huge house full of the newest coolest electronics, gadgets and other stuff but "cannot afford" to prepare then rethink what is really important to you.
Life is uncertain so getting equipped and ready is a good thing to do.
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