Top 5 Guns for SHTF 

I agree 100% with this video. 9mm & 5.56 are the best option in a SHTF scenario. Being in good physical condition is probably the most important way to be prepared for a SHTF scenario.

A big shoutout to Robbie and the tremendous barrels Wheaten Arms produces. I bought one several months ago for my 19 and was simply amazed at the improved accuracy the gun produced. It is the best money I have spent on an upgrade.

I’m pretty knowledgeable about fire arms but you guys taught me a thing or two. Keep up the great work!

Thank you for the gun information and mentioning training; including fitness. If and when the SHTF above the level outside of your home; how well do you think the average person would survive? Owning a gun or guns is a start but most people haven’t been tested in their lives (military service, overnight hikes, bad neighborhoods etc) or even test themselves outside of watching RU-vid. Hopefully none of us have to pull a trigger against each other because that’s when SHTF for real. Keep the good content coming

As a Australian I can say we are experiencing challenging times at the moment.Our society as a whole is divided on many issues related to the pandemic.

Thanks Sootch & Robbie. Please keep making these videos they are fantastic and reach and effect more people than you know. Love this week's subject!!!!

Lots of knowledge between y'all! Also, if someone ever grabs the barrel of your gun, pull the trigger and watch how fast they let go. Most criminals aren't prepared for that and you will be able to react before them.

G34/G17/G19 DD or BCM AR15 Ruger PC 9mm - Glock Mags Remington 870 DM S&W MP22 or Roger 10/22 S&W Pocket Revolver

Glad you’ve introduce Robby Wheaton. I have also been buying Glock parts from Wheaton arms since I first saw him on you channel. Just recently bought some trigger kits for my Glock 48’s.

I used to believe in revolvers as my side arm during SHTF like Civil unrest for the reliability factor , but I have retired mine from front line duty, after watching the rioting in cities last year, the internet and social media make it possible for a large mob to quickly form and many people are now armed with semi auto weapons, so 6 shots and slower reloading just doesn't cut it anymore,

I got a keltec sub2000 with the G19 magwell so I can use the same mags in it and my G. absolutely love it. Where I live, my typical range of fire is only 50-150 yrds si it works perfect for my needs as mains. I have others to fill in between but def something to consider. thanks y'all ✌❤

20ga shotgun with 18.5" barrel and a light is my home defense gun.

FYI in talking about lever guns. Browning and Henry make lever guns with detachable box magazines. Both make 308 rifle and browning goes up to 30-06 and 300 win mag

Insulin will last 24 to 30 months in a fridge. 30 days with no refrigeration. I am a type 1 diabetic and I keep 1 year and 3 months worth of it in my fridge and I invested in a solar panel and converter to power my fridge and freezer to ensure it stays cool. Another way is to seal it in PVC and store it under water in the summer 3 feet deep and 12 inches in the snow in the winter. This is what I tested and found worked best.

.357 Magnum revolver and lever action rifle. Can shoot .38 special as well, increasing versatility. Still both are commonly used calibers. Wheel guns are SIMPLE, and in this caliber goes up to 8 rounds with tremendous stopping power. Out of a rifle, you can hunt medium size game out to 150 yards and can hold up to 14 rounds. Finally - it's one caliber and relatively small, so you can carry a lot and it simplifies your inventory. Alternatives: .308 rifle. Tremendous power, great range, can also shoot 7.61x51, can shoot surprisingly large game, extremely common rifle caliber(s.) 9x19 - not as powerful as .357 Magnum, but not bad. Not really impressive out of a rifle/carbine, so less versatile. But very common. 12 gauge - can't shoot out of a pistol, but it's incredibly versatile. Range is a bit of a problem, even with slugs. Still though - that's not a bad choice at all. Just IMHO.

Ar15 with cmmg 22 conversion bolt. Best all around, IMHO. 9mm sidearm. 12g Shotgun. High power bolt rifle for hunting.

About the prepper with type 1 diabetes. Type 1 is genetically influenced and where the body does not produce insulin so they have to get it from an outside the body source. This is genetic and doesn’t have anything to do with weight. Type 2 is from lifestyle choices: overweight, poor diet, etc. All I can say is stock on insulin as much as possible. I don’t know of another way.

Money was limited for me when I bought my first firearm. I could only get one, & chose a 9mm Smith & Wesson. It is not the ideal home defense firearm, but I chose it for three reasons. One, the availability of the ammo, two, a pistol can be concealed & fired both in the home & in public, so it wasn’t just restricted to a “home” gun, & three, I was fortunate enough at the time to live in a home with brick behind the drywall throughout the entire home, which allowed me to worry a bit less about hitting unintended targets. I now own multiple pistols and rifles, & am looking to purchase a couple of 590s or maybe 870s next. If you can only get one firearm to start, I’d personally say go pistol too. Violence doesn’t just pop up at home.

The best thing for SHTF is to have more than 5 guns and lots of ammo. Also making sure everyone in your house knows how to use them. If it's just you it's going to be hard to defend anything.

For me, way out in the country in Ky, my top 5 are my 12 gauge semi auto, my 10.5" AR, my 15-22 rifle, and 2 Ruger LCP 380s. It was a simple choice, since these are the only 5 guns I own (besides my immaculate custom safequeen HK P7, which I take out occasionally and wipe down with a fine cloth as I blare Wagner on my home entertainment system)

9mm Ruger pistol, 9mm Ruger takedown carbine, .22 LR Ruger takedown, .22 LR pistol, 20 or 12 gauge pump shotgun. Stock pile ammunition. Keep it simple!

Finally! Ive been waiting for a revisit of top 5 shtf

I only own 4 guns a CZ bren in 556, Galil Ace in 308, FN 509 9mm, and s&w m&p shield.40 all of which are decent quality and I have thousands of rounds through them without 1 malfunction out of any of them

An anecdotal story about diabetes and my 88-yr old mother in failing health and in hospice for almost one year. My mother is diabetic, had to prick her finger many times a day, had insulin shots, etc. When we thought she was passing, she was put on hospice care, the Docs STOPPED all her insulin, testing, and watching her glucose numbers, etc., because we figured she wasn't long for this world. She's still kicking, has dementia but otherwise, in pretty decent shape, all things considered. She only weighs 80 lbs or so but after one year we recently checked her numbers and they were NORMAL. Go figure. The only thing that changed significantly is her DIET.

If you do a 5.56, get a 16 inch 1 in 9 twist upper with a .22 lr conversion kit. 1 in 9 works best with 55 grain nato ammo. And have an upper built in 300 blkout. Look into 6.8 SPC for range, but ammo is hard to come by and the bolt is different.

they always are laughing when the stream starts, love it lol good stuff fellas

so tired of 600yd talk... no one is engaging at 600yds, dreaming. 100yds and in, advantage of 762x39 is not just cheap ammo, it penetrates... 223 not so much.

I am convinced that any version of the Ruger 10/22 would be the best all-around emergency rifle. It's not a battle rifle that you use for waging war. A battle rifle, a Real Battle Rifle chambered in a full powered rifle cartridge is necessary for fighting a war. If you're in need of protecting yourself and your family from humans who are not wearing military style body armor, then I would think a Ruger 10/22 would be acceptable in an emergency situation. You can carry a Ruger 10/22, and 2,000/3,000 rounds of ammunition vs a Battle Rifle, and 400 rounds of ammunition. You would be lighter, you could move much better, you wouldn't fatigue as quickly. You wouldn't blow out your fine tuned hearing. You wouldn't hurt your families hearing. 22LR would be more difficult to locate within a forested location or in a city location with the echo.

I feel like a flintlock (maybe even a matchlock) is a good addition to any prep pile. It is possible, if complicated, to create black powder and lead balls with minimal infrastructure (especially with efforts of a small community), and people used to survive for decades in wilderness with those. If we are talking about prolonged sustainability, that's a solid backup.

along with several good knives and small hatchets. Fire starters.

Like Beretta 92, P226 & it’s derivatives need short reach triggers & thin grip panels.

Good advice on health. It is a lot harder to get in good health/shape than it is to buy guns/ammo. Wish I could go to the health store and buy some spare high capacity health.

1. Knights sr15 mod 2 2 .glock 20. That's all I need. I have multiple of each. 5.56 and 10mm will take care of anything you come across. Quality over quanity for firearms.

Didn't know that about the recommended maintenance schedule for the P226. However unless you shoot a decent amount you probably won't hit that limit for perhaps the life of the gun or as long as you have it. You could shoot a box of 50 a month through it and go 33 years before you might replace the rails or frame. Another note on the P226 is they are fairly large pistols. I think they're really great and I didn't really notice the relatively higher bore axis compared to the Springfield XD (like a Glock) I used to have, but I got rid of mine partially because it was just too big for my manlet hands (got a P229 instead which I really love). If you're interested in the P226 and don't have big hands I'd try to try one out first and get your hands on it before I bought one.

30-06 is an underated caliber. Superior to the 308 while beeing as available

If I had to pick ONE gun it would be my Tavor X95. Period. Small, 5.56 ammo, accurate, durable, relatively light and concealable. I would consider my Tavor 7 (7.62) but its heavier and ammo is also much heavier. I would also choose my PS90 over ANY .22 caliber.

G43, PT101AF, 5.56 AR15, SB 20 gauge pump (I like the 20 gauge because it doesn't kick as much as a 12 gauge and inside CQC it will do just fine), 300blk AR15 pistol.

my top 5 1. Ruger Precision Rifle = 300 win mag 2. AR-15 A1 or A2 20in barrel = 5.56 3. Ruger PC Carbine = 9mm glock mags 4. Beretta M9A1 = 9mm 5. Kimber 1911 = 45acp or 10mm

Both My son's own SKS .. extremely accurate easy to work on (clean the piston) hard as nails.. although the Russian embargo hurt the import cheapo ammo.. I believe many other ammo manufacturers from other countries like Serbia ..yu go slavia etc.. will step up production of 762× 39.. in the meantime I have like three to four thousand rounds stored away.. my son's each have about a thousand rounds 762×39

I'm type 2 dibatic, it can be controlled by your eating habits, I have been type 2 sence the age 13 and I'm now 60 years old, I drive a semi truck and if you go on insulation you are no longer medically qualified to drive a semi truck, it's a harsh way reality to face, you have to decide which way you want to live, eating for intertament or eating for servival

Here's my take: 1. Handgun: Definitely an FN Five seveN, 5,7mm, 20+1 shots. Much lighter than a Glock 19 full, easier to shoot, much lower recoil, highly effective (even with anti-septic civilian ammo), and dependable. Buy this first and save up for the next choice. [Never mind all the gizmos, and paraphernalia people weigh down the gun with. As is is good enough, just train better!] { Inter-compatible magazines - irrelevant if you have ONE handgun! Also, it's now 2022 and an ammo shortage - 9mm was one of the first on the scarce list, after .22LR! } 2. Long gun/rifle: Simple choice here - FN SCAR17, in 7,62mm. This is the SOCOM choice for Spec Ops options. Versatile for many applications, and highly reliable and deadly out to 800+m. There is very little one could require more from this rifle that it does not have. I would ensure a good optics installation. [ 24:50 During the 2022 ammo shortage the 7,62 x 39 very quickly became unobtainable! ] 3. 27:58 Shotgun: I would only consider a military shotgun, because it can be used to hunt as well, just as effectively, especially for birds/poultry. It's a no-brainer. The choice here is: FN SLP (Mk1, 8 shot). 4. The remaining gap is still between the Five seveN and the SCAR. To fill this perfectly the P90 is the answer. Same round as the Five seveN, it complement it perfectly out to ranges where the SCAR takes over! Massive 50 round magazine, light and compact, very ergonomic and easy to shoot (even for small people), and insanely reliable! There is also no reason at all why it can't be used very successfully for hunting small to medium sized game. [ With NO mag changes this gives 99 shots! With ONE mag change each, this gives 189 shots.

I did not finish, so for preparation I have a small solar unit and a small frig called Chiefman that holds 6 -12 Oz drinks so plenty of room for insulin. I get 5 insulin bottles per month mor than I can use, so I have a surplus. Insulin will keep for 1 year. Hopefully that answers the question that the lady was asking about diabetes.

In these 5 guns nobody mentions pellet guns some are the same price as a regular gun but the ammo is available and very deadly for small to medium game or big game if you go big bore .50

Least popular pistol caliber that’s available could be the .38 Super if you live in the desert SW and like the 1911 platform. It’s popular in Mexico because military calibers (9mm) are illegal. Used to be used a lot in the US for competition because it hits major power factor but holds more in magazine. I remember it being around in the 2011 ammo crisis. I’ve never owned one so do your own research.

what happens if you can not get 9mm ? the 357 can also fire 38spl, I carry a 327mag it also will shoot the 32mag, 32 long and 32s&w

Sorry but in a shtf situation, im not letting the corrupt police to arrest me. If it all falls apart, the last thing police need to be doing is searching anyone. Period!!

22lr.... most ppl have no idea how to treat wounds/ wont be in a position to deal w wounds in shtf... can put alot of rds on target quick and accurate/ quiet signature/ can carry ton of ammo. for urban 762x39 for walls/ doors/ cover...

My battle defensive rifle ..Ruger mini 30 ..loaded with 762x39 AK ammo over .223......for .defence can also double as Deer gun ..&practice surplus is cheap

*AR15, *AK47,*Beretta M9a2, *12ga. Ithaca M37, *Ruger 10/22..... Two of each! (and enough ammo/mags to feed them for a good while)

for those that cant own firearms archery is all ways an option a good compound bow can be devastating at closer ranges

.12 gauge shotgun . 9mm Glock . AK-47/74 . .38 Special Revolver . .22 (hand gun or long gun)

Mine is Glock 26 gen 3 ❤️.. Maverick 88 (Mossberg) 12 ga 18-1/2 in ..#4 buck ... Marlin papoose breakdown 22.. also Henry AR 7 breakdown 22 I own also...

Thanks for showing us, take care.

9mm pistol + AK-M for me. I'm stocked on ammo for this setup and I prefer .30 caliber. I have a 5.56 and love it, but not my go-to.

Don’t forget the (2 is 1 & 1 is None) Rule!

Carry 200 rounds of 308 is heavy ! But even Helicopters think twice ! Stripper strips are good. Threequarter choke is a good selection can take flying food.Aswell C.P to Full Choke.

870 express with a turkey choke what other chock should I get and can you explain why thanks

My first gun was taurus 605 357 my second is hi point c9 and third is hi point 380 why hi point because it was what I could afford besides both hi points together cost 300 dollars all together

As of 7-27-22 Classic FA has 7.62x39. 1000 rds. 399.00. Same on 556. I believe both fmj.

9mm, 38/357,.45 all will work in close quarters/ riot Best practice is avoidance A backup is next another good idea

I am in Victoria the most locked down state in Australia during covid it was insane. Thank you John Howard for taking our guns he needed a false flag to take them and port Arthur happened. I still have rifles but all bolt action we have inspections without notice it's pathetic. Keep your guns America

Maybe top five armor for SHTF is more important than top five guns? Tons of guns are no use when you get fatal wound from a sniper.

The best gun for SHTF = The gun you already own.

AR47 is another option. Stopping power and better accuracy than the AK.

As of Sept. 19,2021. 9mm is still hard to find and at premium prices for range ammo. HD rounds are even harder to find and also going for ultra-premium prices! ( here in California aka Commifornia )

The fireing pins in some older AKs are longish and break often hence get USA made replacements ,I had an SKS with 10Round mags which was a super tool but yes 200 to 300 meters was needing better skills.

Thanks for having the courage to speak up. The video was helpful.

Canadians need a pump action rifle that can take readily available 10 round mags. Also, for Canadians, you aren't owning a pistol unless it's fully registered and transport is controlled by the government, to and from the range only.

Curious. If you could only have one firearm. For everything. What would you choose? Not a specific brand or model necessarily. But would you choose an AR/K platform, a good pistol, shotgun? What would be best all around firearm?

Speaking of you rubber dummies, for accuracy and testing reloads and scope accuracy, I'll still use paper as a more accurate way to manage your shooting. Thanks for the video.

CZ make the scout pistol which really is a 22 conversion fitted but they are a little expensive but CZ are super quality and beat Glock in the World Championships ! A little complicated to work on in the field but practice makes perfect !Be Blessed.

The reason for the shortages was the panic. Especially the riots & such.

If...if... We didn't love freedom enough. And even more - we had no awareness of the real situation.... We purely and simply deserved everything that happened afterward.”- The Gulag Archipelago

yall have some really great tips...but i wanna know if youre selling that pelosi doll in the background 😭😭😭

Go to Canada to buy insulin no prescription needed and you can buy multiple vials

Glock 23, shockwave, ar15 pistol, 10/22, Springfield 03-a3

AR15 Ak-47 Mossberg 590A1 Retrograde FNX 45 Tactical Benelli vinci supersport for hunting various game

"Rubber Dummy, you're the one..."

Dear lord. The Sig 226 is not as good as a Glock? In what world? A magazine disconnect is a problem? Browning Hi Powers were all over the world carried by elite forces. You all have some issues with reality.

No matter what caliber or gun you use , Hit what you’re aiming at 😂

If you need to keep meds cold, you can buy a portable ice maker, an inverter, a marine battery, and a solar charger. This would allow you to make ice pretty much any day, and keep your meds in a cooler with your new ice…

What time are these guys on ?

G19 ammo is glock 19 9mm some new gun confuse the model with the caliber. Like my partner said glock 22 40cal ammo

I Have a 1940 mosin Nagont 762x54R how good is it for long range?

Lever action rifle and revolver in same caliber is always a winner.

My 300blk and 12ga mossberg and 5.56, 9mm, 22lr

I was considering a good rifle with not to much recoil in case I had to survive in the woods against bears and big cats

You can get(still legal)An SKS in Canada.

Those are proven choices, but nowadays where on Earth does one get the ammo for rifle and handguns calibers?

Don't forget 1 is none 2 is one and 3 is better

I would rather have an AR than a shot gun for home defense

Hey guys, your title is shtf, so a ccw doesnt really apply. also worrying about hiding a rifle, unless you are scouting a group of people or something like that shouldnt apply. You are gonna want your long gun even if its a single shot shotgun. yes pistol should be on you as backup. it also depends on what you mean by shtf. for me that means kaos, and basically no law. in that situation i would avoid any black and whites or military vehicles while keeping my long gun.

I wish I could find 40 ammo around here. I feel a road trip coming if it’s prevalent in your area. I’ve lived in Spartanburg and Greenville. Love the area 9 months out of the year.

Click bait for survival nerds. Had to watch.

thank you for the video sootchoo!!!!

I'm a type 1 diabetic and have been for 45 years.

If I have to leave my house right now with only 5 of my guns, fnx45(non-tactical), ar15, mosin nagant 91/59, sig p938, Springfield champion operator lightweight.

Well, thats what the military is doing now. No consent injections

Any bolt action or levergun and revolver with w/ conversion cyclinder post shtf when magazines runs out ;)

The 5 you have