Bullwinkle- may I suggest you also invest in a pump shotgun and a semi auto rifle. Handguns are great for close quarters but many times you can diffuse a situation from a distance before it gets too close. And don't run out of ammo, keep plenty on hand and store in a dry place. I know most people abhor a loaded gun in the house but if you have no children it would be wise to consider. Make sure all family members are in on the conversation. In a home invasion, by the time you unlock the guns and load them it could already be too late. I'm not a gun nut nor a survivalist, just practical. Where I live there are no police. If you call them it takes 2+ hours to find you if they can. But there is almost no crime here other than an occasional meth lab. Everybody has guns and everybody knows everybody has guns and if you get caught in the wrong circumstances you just may get shot, and no jury up here would convict for protecting person and property. Just a heads up for you.BTW, great prep plans you have. In addition to survival you may want to consider gold and silver for barter. Alcohol and tobacco are also great barter items.
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