Preppers: Stop Buying Guns! 

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Knew a guy for about 30 years. A few years ago I was talking with him about the need for preparation and perhaps putting together a bug-out-bag to make sure his family stays safe. He looked right at me and said, "Why would I need to do that? I got a gun and I'll take whatever sh-t I need from my neighbors." I chuckled. I knew this guy for decades. I stopped laughing when looking at him, he wasn't kidding. He was dead serious. There's a lot of people out there you think you know, who will murder on a dime if things fall apart.

I watched people filling shopping carts of toilet paper, no food, just toilet paper. No food or water, just toilet paper. Crazy

I retired from law enforcement, I had a coworker stocking up on guns and ammo specifically to take from other people. This individual had a family as well. While he would be out trying to steal food from others, his family sits at home with no protection, and he runs the risk of losing his roll to provide for his family by getting injured or killed. That is not a thinking man and there are plenty like him everywhere.

What people forget about is gun cleaning equipment, solvents, oils and pads.

The gun you need is the gun you’re proficient with.

If you live in the country, you already know and should have all the weapons you need.

Most people don't need another gun. They should spend the money on a couple cases of ammo, and some real propper training. If you're not proficient with your weapon, I don't care if you have a $4,000 AR. If you're not proficient with it, you'll die the first time you meet someone with a $600 AR and some training.

Invest in anti walk pins, titanium firing pins, cleaning kits and clp, and extra perishable parts like extractors and springs 🇺🇸 also learn to dissasemble and maintain everything you own. It's a lot easier than one may think

I think people stash them because they know they can always trade or barter with them and of course safety for you and your family is at the top of 5he list . Most people who are planning on taking other peppers supplies are already the people who are a stain on society

We maintain a bunker built for 5. It’s completely stocked with close and long range weapons. We have food, water, hunting supplies and medical supplies. I’ve spent 15 years preparing for the worst.

Seed saving is underrated.

Great points, Im guilty myself of having a ton of awesome guns, however I do have 6-months of supplies. One things I preach, is you need to be an armorer, I hate people who bring their guns to gunsmith to be worked on. You need to be able to fix your own gun and also have spare parts. In SHTF you will not be able to drop your gun off for work...lol. I taught myself how to do everything and have all the tools and spare parts I need to keep my weapons functional for YEARS!

Im stocking up on fishing poles 🐟

The majority of my preparations are medical supplies, food and water. I’ve always had way too many tools and stuff for most of my life. Raised on a farm we’ve always had guns.

I woke up to this few years back. I pulled back on gun buying. Actually sold off quite a bit. Only have a handful and I have trained in what I have. What I haven't changed is ammo buying. I actually reload because I see goobermint cutting off supply. We all need to learn how to make projectiles, recharge primers etc.

Facing a gun ban in Michigan this year it’s the time to be stockpiling guns and magazines before you can’t anymore

Well done M.D. wish you all the best this coming year.

I been a soldier, instructor and a contractor… i got 3 guns. A pistol a rifle and a shotgun. No gucci shit. My battle brother from the army said “bro, you got all this experience and all that and you’re rocking plain Jane guns? Why?” I asked him “do you who Jimi Hendrix would sound like on a bargain basement guitar?” He said “Who?” I said “Jimi Hendrix”

Having 10 guns and ammunition gets you + 9 other men defending your community. I see what your saying and can agree mostly. I also am 100% sure that many trained soldiers have died from the bullet of a limited trained 13 year old in flip flops. Fire superiority is often forgot about. Great video though, and I appreciate you taking the time to make this.

I can't help but think that this video was made specifically for people like me LoL. You always have sound/solid advice MD, but on this one I think you are overlooking something. For myself, and many others, I live in an urban environment (apartment building) so many aspects of prepping are unavailable to me. I also live in a country where private/civilian firearms ownership is low - which automatically puts anyone with firearms in a much better position. It is because of these two main reasons that I focus many of my preps around firearms... That said, I always try to put back some non perishables and keep some stock of personal hygiene/basic medical supplies. This year I want to focus more on improving my health/fitness. Thanks as always, and wish you/your family a safe & prosperous New Year 👍👍

Thanks for the affirming video. You just validated all our choices in this area of our preps.

I'm good on firearms and ammo. I need to restock my food, water, medical, and other supplies. Eventually, I'd like to get an electric generator, some solar cells, and maybe an electric bike. I agree completely with your opening statement. Novice preppers spend too much time thinking about firearms and not enough time on other critical supplies. Firearms are important but the lack of the other supplies will certainly end you.

I've bought 4 guns this year. Bought an AR15 last night online. I've lived without guns for a few years. Was under a deferred sentence for cannabis growing. I am passing the background checks each time.

Keep a balance between gear/supplies in a survival inventory. "Two is one and one is none" is the reported proverb of US special forces operators when it comes to critical supplies/tools.

I’m alright on “fararms” lol but the problem is practice now. Those darn bullets are getting pricey and I don’t want to use what I’ve stocked. I’m really into my crossbow, another great prep.

I got into firearms late in the game, around late 2019. However, I had been investing in other preps long before I ever bought my first gun. Two years later, I now have more than enough firearms to defend my home. Now, I'm just buying ammo, magazines and cleaning supplies.

Wishing you a very good new year! Hopefully things will turn around and get better.

I have 9 guns total but its for every person in the family. 4 loadouts 1. AR & 1911 for me 2. AR & .357 mag for wife 3. AR & 9mm for youngest son 4. 12 guage & 410 pistol for oldest son Spare .22 revolver and Ar conversion kit for plinking practice.

Just picked up an 1873 Winchester reproduction by Uberti. I have plenty of other options available, but that 1873 was calling my name! It's a beauty.

I felt the need to stock up on ammo when the plandemic began so I did. Thanks for the video M.D. Very informative. Have a great evening. Prayers and hugs. 😘😍🥰

I found out a year ago in a gun fight, that eotech alone is not very good when your enemy is using cover and concealment. I switched to a LPVO as soon as I won that fight.

Great video I agree wasn't sure on my ammo still got some improvement to do in that department.

Very good advice MD. I have all the pews pews I need. My focus is on other prep I will need for sure. Thanks for keeping it real, take care brother

I believe that people buy lots of guns for prepping because is its easy and they delude themselves into believing that they are prepared.

Thank you for this discussion. It is helpful to get the gears running in my thought process.

Medical supplies, dried food, a good 4 wheel drive truck, keep it simple. Prior military training helps.

I’ve heard it from my FFL and elsewhere that ammo is going up 18% across the board after January 1st. It may be prudent to fill your gaps in the next couple of days, if you have the money.

fantastic advice, and video we all love our guns, but you’re right we can certainly overdo it and neglect other areas of prepping that being said your advice on the minimum number of and type of guns is very good, as well as your ammunition and magazine advice, and most importantly get familiar with the weapons and use them to improve your skills

Bless you for sharing. We appreciate your knowledge.

Great video very informative

Some folks make Firearms their # 1 Priority.... They get instant relief by having a Firearm... I know folks who have purchased firearms and have not fired a round. They purchase the firearm and all they are getting is a False Sense of Security

I would add have spare parts (just in case) as with a AR15 I always recommend at least one extra bolt carrier and a charging handle.

Great video 🙌🏻 great advice.

Another great video. Agree 100%. Happy New Year. God Bless.

100% correct, preach it brother!

After taking a hard look at my gun collection and realized I have too many guns. I’ve sold many, keeping those that will be most necessary when every goes to 💩. Other preps should not be overlooked.

Great practical information Thanx Got me thinking that's for sure

That is exactly what my wife and I do. We have 2 AR 15, two mosberg 12 G , 2 - 9 mm taurus G3C, and one rugger 308 riffle. A little less ammo than you suggested and we need to work on that slowly. Thanks again for your expertise. Oh..i need to mention, we do have 1- 22 LR AR smith and wesson riffle. My wife's favorite weapon for training. We left the city and had a house built in the woods. Our 2 German Shepherds are our alarm system. Excellent addition to our safety. Thanks again.

I bought a fighting .45 the FN 545. I have my rifles and 9mm but I thought having a handgun that shot the next most popular round would be ideal

I hope it doesn't go that far, we all know where were headed, you oughta teach classes!

Excellent info M.D. !

Good video with useable quantifiable info!

one sniper in ww two said if you are assaulted by a group you fire into the third rank first stomach shots the screams will slow the advance as the front line turns back you do kidney shots for more screams on the front ranks He said he stopped assaults on trenches most of the time..........worked in RuSSIA

Yes, water, food, supplies, I 100% agree. Like whiskey and cigarettes., spare guns will have tremendous trade/barter value (to known and trust worthy people).

This is good info, appreciate it.

my preparation!! my home is a strength: security cameras, exterior walls armored with concrete, electric fence, steel perimeter doors, energy: generator and enough gas to keep it running for 3 months, 8 solar panels with 10 po4 batteries, flashlights and enough rechargeable batteries, 60,000 liter drinking water tank, canned food for many kilos, very varied medicines from antibiotics, needle for sewing wounds, etc. etc. long and short weapons with enough ammunition to withstand prolonged engagements

Lol very wise video. Enough defense for your loved ones, a good supply of food an medical supplies. Oh,! And don't forget the lowly 410. It's a light shotgun that any woman can use for defense or hunting I used one to remove many snakes from my garden

sold all my ar's over the last year, nope not one left. kept a couple cases ammo for barter. 1 shotgun, kept 1 big game hunting rifle, 1 1022 for fun, 1 EDC, my vaquero's because my job is as a gunfighter requires those. Sent all the family grandpa stuff to the family members that they would go to after i die anyway. got all the ammo i need for what ive got. I was a serious antique collector yep those are gone too. My safe isn't buckling my floor anymore. Took the money and bought a side by side and groceries for 3 years. Much more sensible now.

You made alot of good points,thank you sir.

Great information thank you 🙏 it all makes sense…

Everyone who commented about how people will truly be if anything were to happen and those people say they would take from even their neighbors isn’t lying. I’ve been all over and this is how the majority of people think. I lived down south and had a neighbor say he would rob the whole neighborhood if anything were to happen. Lived up north and spoke to some people who said they would outright end people to get what they needed even their own family. Having 1,000 rounds for every weapon is ideal, and using old rounds for practice is to. Training,maintaining and repairing is key to that.

Thanks MD

Great Md and a happy new year to you! I'd add a few flint muzzleloaders for when the ammo runs out...and it will before long, add to that a bow or crossbow, a high power springer and train. Something useful to hand down to your kids. By the time they rebuild an industry to produce shells there will be no need for shells.

Happy New Year to you and family.

A few months ago a former special forces man said that he dry fires weekly. Do not have to do that with everything you own every week, just do it with something. When you take the time to do that with each of your firearms over time you will have the muscle memory to use it with live ammo in event of emergency. With handguns practice everything including drawing, aiming, firing, reloading, holstering.

I love love love firearms. Have everything from a 6.5x50 Arisaka to a M4A1. But at of all of them, my little paratrooper SKS is my absolute favorite and most proficient with.

Great video!

Now I agree with you on this. I am stocking up on backup firearms but nothing crazy. Stocking more so on fuel to bug out to the kids up north but also food and water filtration. Ammo is also purchased as I buy food but not in huge quantities. A balance is really in order at a credible budget of around 50 bucks every week

Great video as always MD. I do have one small POV difference or something that someone may want to consider. Stock piling a huge amount of ammo, or anything for that matter, may not be the best idea. If you are in a situation like myself, ypur home would more than likely not be your base of operations. Folks living in dense suburbs or urban areas may need to pick up and leave. A mobile load out would be best there. My plan (working on it now under the ridicule of my wife, and financial strain 🤣) is mobile totes of shelf stable foods, tools to build/repair shelter, and hunting/defense provisions. I have 3 kids to help drag it out to the car and get the hell out of dodge. Hopefully I will run into like minded people and we can band together to get through what would be the worst of times.

Great video!! Also don't forget night vision. Digital night vision has gotten better through the years. I got the Nightfox Prowl for $248.00. You cant go wrong with it and wont break the bank. The point what I'm saying is with digital night vision you can use it during the day and don't have to worry about burning a hole in the analog tubes. You can use it to record audio & video take pictures and so forth for surveillance. Also with the Sionyx Opsin you can see the different types of IR in different colors where as the analog NV can only pick up a limited spectrum and looks the same.

This guy makes soooo much sense …. Excellent video 😀

Thanks for the ammo tips. I’m good on the boom sticks.

The best argument towards pro gun extra buying , is that old saw: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket"! #1 reason is you may not be in an easy means to reach your and families home base. Officials already clear large areas of all civilians during natural or industrial destrucive zones. Talking of survival where self defense is primary but one is not going to war, and survival range will most likely be 300 yards and under, a perfect distance where even the least expensive AR, AK, SK AND OTHER SEMI AUTOS ABOVE 9 MM, WILL DO AS WELL AS MULTI THOUSANDS DOLLARS OF TRICK PARTS ON BLACK GUNS. An important consideration is type and quality of ammo choices no matter cal chosen. A lot of experts say you have to have latest man killer bullets , but ball ammunition has killed many a millions of peoples. All my 9mm is NATO SPEC AND +P+ NO MATTER BULLET DESIGN. HOPEFULLY ONE WILL NOT BE EXCHANGING FIRE BY BLDY ARMORED PERPS OR THE BIGGEST BADDEST GOV BOOGY MEN, BECAUSE IF Tat case arises none of calibers under 7mm will penetrate.

I recommend 4 guns and a bow at least. A b. rifle capable of stopping an engine, a shot gun, a hand gun, a muzzle loader and bow or cross bow. Then an intermediate cartridge rifle or trappers pistol. Those cover most hunting and trapping seasons. Even silent option. Mad Max wouldn't be much of a movie if people could punch holes in engine blocks.

In my opinion, standardization is the key, whether it is from guns delights, decides, as well as disposable parts, O-rings, firing, pens, etc. etc. Good video

Always good and helpful advice, thanks

As a photographer the saying goes, one is none and two is one. You never know when failure will happen. If you aren't able to go by or have items repaired, backups are invaluable.

Had a buddy that hunted with his SKS. No problem there.

What my armory lacks is a modern hudson bay smooth bore flintlock trade musket. I understand that black powder can be homemade and a trade musket can shoot anything you can cram down the musket. A set of flints means no primers need. This is not for self defense, but more taking small to medium game and pest control of the garden. For a shotgun, having components and reloading setup could be useful since you can tailor your loads to what you need. I am not sure if you need a 1,000 rounds of rifle ammo, but if you have a .223/5.56 or 7.62x39 considering the price of a case of ammo why not. Buy 1,000 rounds of 30-30 would be a mot more expensive. 9x19 fmj shipped to you before tax can be gotten at under $250 for a case of 1,000. If you have a 24 inch barrel .22 lr bolt action rifle, the CCI quiet loads are about like a pellet gun in noise and the segmented ones will take small game very well. An air rifle with silencer one might consider. For hunting I also have a lot of traps for small game. A silencer on hand for firearms is an NFA item. I suspect in a world without rule of law or at least ATF law, lots of people will be making silencers for .22s. Hoard whiskey and luxury items for trade. Ammo will have some value, but there will a lot more of that around for trade since there is a lot of hoarded ammo on hand. Hoard others things that people really need or want for trade. Staples like salt, pepper, and even sugar that are now cheap will have a lot of value. I am looking into planting a few stalks of sugar cane this spring as an experiment to see if it will grow.

I have a couple other rifles too , Rem 700 bolt action 06 Win 1894 30-30 ,also have a M1 all very good rifles that pack a good punch

Very good advice, my wife always tells me “you only have 2 hands” Truth!

Fantastic advice. Water storage is also so crucial…I’ve seen you mention that many times before. One thing to think about, for those who can afford it and have their preps in good stock, when things get out of control, unopened ammo in the common calibers you mention will be worth a lot to barter with.

Good Video M.D. Thanks

You seem like a good man. Thank you for sharing your experience. Blessings from your friends in North Alabama.

There is a scientific answer to this question. The answer is 3 of each gun for every scenario but in different locations. This means 3 handguns, 3 shotguns, and 3 rifles for a total of 9 guns minimum. 1 handgun, 1 shotgun, and 1 rifle inside the house. 1 handgun, 1 shotgun, and 1 rifle hidden inside a vehicle. 1 handgun, 1 shotgun, and 1 rifle hidden in a secret location AWAY from the house (storage cellar, bunker, buried bug out box, etc). This allows a prepper to be prepared for every possible scenario.

And don’t forget multiple ear pro.

Always like to find other preppers, and yes I like the 'fararms' lol. Liked and subscribed.

I just saw you on dailymail article lol congrats brother

A rifle a shotgun and a 45 a country boy can survive. Try gunshows

Shot Placement Folks..Shot Placement 👍

You are spot on my Brothers Friend tells all the guns and ammo he has and when we go hunting, if he was on the inside of a barn he could take a shot and not hit it.

DEFINITELY a solid point. That said, there's a time & place for everything. This summer WAS the time for buying firearms. If you didn't see this summer had the lowest prices in forever then you missed out big time. This summer I bought: -3 Italian Carcano rifles for $150 EACH (they're still available right now from RTI) -Glock 22 .40 cal for $270 (they're still available right now from Aim Surplus) -Swiss K31 for $400 (they're still available from a few sites) -Afghan National Police Shotgun for $300 -AR-15 Andro for $400 -Rock River Arms AR-15 $400 $2,200 spent this summer, 8 fantastic firearms gained. I've worked overtime for months straight this year so none of this cost set me back.

I can attest to what you’re saying because over the years I’ve become a safe queen. I live in an urban area (democratic controlled) and it’s a gift and a curse because it prepares you for career criminals but the law is against you (law abiding citizens). Definitely taking heed to your message. Much appreciated, sir 🙏🏾

A country boy can survive🇺🇸👊

Yes sir big brother I agree 💯 % things to know

I’ve told a few of my friends this. Great to have an armory as long as you have everything else needed too. You can have 20 firearms and 50k rounds but that 3 weeks of food and 1 week of water means your dead in a week

I actually thought about getting another gun like a 38 but it’s more like a want than a need. Because I have just about everything else. My problem is that with each year that goes by my disability gets worse and what I could use 5 years ago I can’t use now without it feeling clumsy or awkward a lack of muscle control . Just not comfortable enough to feel confident in shooting. Thanks for posting great video and info. Happy new year everyone.

If you're an older woman alone, I can see your head spinning now. I've hunted all my life. A woman just starting out, think about hunting first. 20 gauge shotgun makes an excellent hunting gun. For Ducks, turkey, and most predators . You can get slugs to bring down a deer . And they are affordable . One handgun that you're comfortable with. If you're not comfortable with a handgun, they have came out with a gun that uses something stronger than bear spray . It uses a gas cartridge and will bring down a man for 30 minutes. Enough to get away. I have talked to women who are stressed because they are on a fixed income and widows it's sad, but once they realize after talking to them. That one gun if you practice practice practice practice practice practice can be used for protection and hunting. Shells for your gun is also cheaper and available.

Thank you for the very informative video!