For squirrel or other small game (even seen it take a pissed off raccoon), a .17 or .22 pellet rifle is fantastic. It's quiet, you can carry thousands of rounds, and it works without powder and primer. #1 Pistol ---- in the most common rounds that can be found like 9mm, .45, or perhaps a 357 magnum (can shoot 38 SPL) #2 Shotgun, pump style ---- 12 or 20 Gauge. #3 High Capacity, Scoped Battle Rifle ---- 5.56 AR-15, an AR-10 in .308, or an AK in 7.62X39. That's it other than perhaps a .22 Rim-fire for getting small game and being able to carry thousands of rounds easily.
As Rick mentioned awhile back, I’ve chosen a .40 S&W P226 and have both a drop in 9mm barrel AND the .357 Sig barrel. 3 handguns in one and you can scavenge ammo much easier if you can pick between 3 calibers.
A .270 in a semi-auto platform could dish out a lot of long distance ass kicking. A super long range rifle like that is perfect for making sure the fucker never gets within range of his weapon. At 400 yards, the .270 has as many foot-pounds of energy as an AR at point blank range. There's a reason it's liked as much as it is.
One thing we should have all learned after the last ammo shortage is the so called common, widely available calibers dont exist. Go with whatever caliber you prefer then stock up during non frenzied buying times. I do distinctly remember every store still stocking shotgun ammo at the height of the craze.
Christopher Toner all I will say is I would use NATO rounds because there will be a lot of NATO troops here and if you need ammo just be creative and smart.
I saw that the common calibers were snatched up but your less than tactical ammo (38 sp and 20g) were untouched. Ive determined that those two calibers are plentiful now and likely will be in an ammo crunch
For neophites, a good semi-auto .22LR is less expensive choice too. The Ruger 10/22 with 25 rnd mags and quality CCI ammo is lethal to 200 yards. Everyone has to make their own choices :-)
Bill Randall You must not shoot much...or you're just spouting nonsense to stir someone up. Anyone with experience shooting .22's will laugh at your comment.
Bill Randall have you ever shot a .22lr? If I can hit a squirrel in the head at 100yds what makes you think a human sized target would be difficult at 200yds.
If I could only take 3, it would be a Glock in 9mm, Remington 870, and an AR-15 Another quality video! Putting in the out takes at the end is a nice touch!
That's basically my loadout. PSA PA-15, Winchester 1300 Defender and a Glock 21 is what I have and I've got and old LBE with mag pouches and thigh holster.
Pretty much the default choice. I like my 1911 .45. I have a Remington 870 12 gauge pump but also have te Remington VersaMax 12 gauge Tactical. Of course my FN FNX .45 is a top choice too. .45 and 15 rounds per magazine. Corrosion resistant coating on top of a stainless steel slide and polymer frame make it weather resistant and a perfect field pistol. And my rifle is my FN SCAR 17 (7.62x51) can reach out farther than I can see. Devastating at close range. And can take large game if yiu have the opportunity.
I love the way you change the language to "standard" being 15 rounds. We can't win the argument if we adopt the enemy's vocabulary. I love the grain on that AK. She's purdy.
Sooch is respectful, he does not use fowl language and he speaks from his own experiences, reading, or his network of people he Actually knows (FTF), NOT VIDEO GAME KNOWLEDGE. Thanks again Sootch.
One thing to consider with all the different firearms out there is having a perfect pair, this is when two of your guns take the same magazines and use the same caliber. Example would be Glock and a Sub 2K or a Beretta 92 and a CX4. Whatever you do, make the smartest decision for you.
I agree having a 22 around would be good for small game hunting and not waste precious ammo. Ammo is cheap enough where you could stockpile enough not to worry about it.
@@NPAMike a .22 would be perfect for small game. One thing I have noticed in the bug in/bug out argument is that I see small game all day long in the city. Only really see moose shit, and chipmunk in the mountains of NH.
Thanks for the video sootch, I can watch Glocks all day. Thanks for the knowledge and wisdom, we are truly thankful to have patriots like you! {bows head in respect}
Unless you are in an area where you need to reach out 300 or more yards, I would consider a 10/22 takedown .22LR. Mainly for hunting small game, yet is lethal and is easy to shoot for women and kids. With the takedown, it is concealable.
Good point on the spare parts. A lot of people don't even think of that, especially with AKs. People acted like I grew a second head back in the day when I bought my AKs for buying parts (spare bolts, bolt carriers, anything with a spring). I've even got parts laying around for my bolt guns and shotguns
For a handgun I would look at the .40 over the 9 mm. Last year's ammo shortage showed us that 9 mm was one of the first ones to disappear but the one caliber that was always at our gun shop and Walmart was .40. Also I hope everyone has built a little stockpile of ammo that they shoot as well. Another lesson they hopefully people have learned is that if you want to always have ammo you need to build a little stockpile so when it disappears again you won't be left without.
If SHTF really happens repair will not really be an option if your weapon is damaged. There will be a lot of undamaged weapons lying around on the battle ground for you to pick up and use. Grab what you can from the unfortunate ones and pray that you are not next.
The G26 would be my first choice for a handgun because it's the most versatile. The 26 takes all of it's big brothers mags all the way up to the 33 rd mag.
Rob Dean Agreed . You can also carry ultra concealed with the ten round mag and still easily carry larger back up mags without losing any conceal-ability
@@drsethsr ditto. Pearce mag extension. My G26 is a gen3. Love that gun for so many reasons. Def one of my SHTF weapons. Ruger 10/22 takedown, Mossberg 500 and AK-47 also make the cut. Can't get it down to just 3!
When Hurricane Irma was approaching Florida, people were going crazy and waiting for gas to arrive at the stations, cars out of gas on the side of the road, stores cleared out, etc. Looked nearly apocalyptic. No need to exacerbate the panic and tote around an AR or make yourself a target when you can easily conceal carry a Glock 19.
then you aren't being intelligent. concealed carry will ALWAYS be a factor. People will always be gathered around each other and obviously advertising you are armed wont always be positive.
@Nicholas Rodriguez It's an early stage of shtf that luckily didn't go any further. Do you think shit hit the fan in Puerto Rico after that hurricane? Shtf isn't exclusively blue helmets or cops/soldiers knocking down your doors. Shit will hit the fan in stages. Society won't just collapse out of nowhere.
Nick R bro you're sounding stupid here, the man made a point and you're trying to negate it by saying " oh well the govt didn't ACTUALLY COLLAPSE did it??? " cmon dude. What he was saying is that what happened down there is like the opening phase of shtf.
Living in California I have a .357 and a Glock 19. .357 I have plenty of ammo for..... still working on building up my ammo supply in 9mm. At present no military type rifle but I do have a .22 LR rifle which at present is not usable due to not having any rear sights
I’m pretty happy with my sub compact 1911 in 45.. mag changes are quick and it tucks away nicely. Ive also got a little 357 revolver. My main priority is defense. A nice 22 would be good to have as well, however weight is an issue too so I might just settle with a scoped ruger mk series.
The best handgun is a raging judge Magnum and the best shoulder weapon is a 12 gauge. When I say best I mean for SHTF. The Raging judge Magnum takes .45 Casull, .45 colt, .45ACP, AND 3".410 shells.
Here it is 2020, watching your video again, I live in California where they regulate everything from pocket knives to magazines.i can't even change the the valve stem on my car or it won't pass the smog test! God bless your family and your channel,thank you
I'm a moderate gun collector. I have many guns in my collection. Some of my favorites are the HK45, CZ 75 SP-01 tactical, the S&W 357's & 44 mags (2 to 6 inch barrels), Colt Pythons, a 12 gage pump Rem 870 and two M1A's. As for as my CCW's, I have a Kimber 45 acp, Ultra Compact II, SIG P938 and a collection of 380's.
In order of versatility. 1: 12 ga single shot with a set of caliber adapters 2: 410 revolver with caliber adapters 3: 5.56 ar 15 with 22LR conversion 4: Glock 17 with 22LR conversion
its going to be hard to get a good grip on it as a club after ammo is gone because your hand is going to be numb or in pain from shooting several 500 rounds back to back.
I just tried to cover most of the bases for SHTF, 22r, 9mm, 38spl, 40 S&W, 45 acp, 357 Mag, 12 GA, .223/556, 7.62 x 39, 308. If I run out of ammo and can't find those rounds, I've collected some great hand to hand "tools" and a couple compound bows.
great video Sootch! Another class of gun that is needed (but wasn't discussed) is a .22 rifle like 10/22. Useful for all sorts of food procurement in survival situation. Not necessarily a self defense gun but in a bug out system one could pair a 10/22 Takedown for hunting/survival with a handgun for self defense. Just some food for thought. But love the vid and agree with the concepts. I'm actually gonna send this to a friend of mine who is just getting into guns/self defense.
One thing I like about Glock's is the magazines are interchangeable with all their models, provided they're of the same caliber. For that reason, you can carry higher capacity magazines for the Glock 26 if you should need them.
I have my 40 cal glock, with 1000 rounds, and 8, 30 shot mags plus I have a 9mm barrel if i need to switch over due to the 9mm being more popular, the mags can hold either 40 cal or 9mm, also I'm doing a ps80 that will be 9mm, but I'll probably get a 40 cal barrel too.
A 22 caliber like a Ruger auto handgun. Jack O'conner said many times a man has little need for anything but a 22, a 12 gauge, and a 30-06. Of course Jack may not have realized the notion of SHTF.
My three that I own would be the Cz p-07, browning 22. With 1x6 scope and the m&p15 sport 2 running iron sights. I feel that would be enough for most situations and the weight+ammo wouldn't be too terrible on your joints. Also a 22. Could serve a young child or someone not used to recoil.
Very good video. My take- pistol Glock 17 or 1911A1 Government, AR with barrel no less then 16", Removable optics and a good iron rear sight always on there. Last the reach out and touch someone 7.62mm NATO. My choice FN FAL, Optics for sure with fixed iron sights as well. Full military length barrel. Almost forgot- I agree a Remington 870, Police barrel length and extended mag tube.
It's not 9mm, and it's not a 1911, but I was fortunate enough to have a bargainer for a father, and I've been granted a Ruger p97. In .45. Pretty big, but hefty and damned reliable!
Lets face it, Glocks are utterly reliable, tough and robust, easier to use and strip, easy to carry with one in the chamber, just pull the trigger and dead sure it fires and cycles. Pretty is nice but Glock is the one you marry!
Love you Sooch. God bless you and your efforts to educate and inform on all things prep. Some of these comments make me laugh though. Get out from behind your screens once in while guys.
Best SHTF firearm is a decent pump action shotgun 100% you'll be able to hunt pretty close to anything in north america from birds to elk, you'll be able to fight and defend yourself with it. And they have decent range probably out to 100 yards easy with slugs. If the target is beyond 100 yards thats not a threat and there are other options.
"If the target is beyond 100 yards thats not a threat" so are you saying that a target beyond 100m is not a threat? Or are you saying that you don't have to shoot non-threats beyond 100m?
Realistically speaking, what you should really worry about is if you're proficient with your weapon and if your weapon is highly reliable. You're proficient with a CZ 75 and a lever action rifle? Good. Proficient with a .357 magnum revolver and an AK? Just as great. Just be sure to have plenty of ammunition and you're ready to go in my opinion.
I Always like to bring up Tito WWII ... Talking to his Partisans, If you need anything get it from the Germans ... What's nice about using your enemies Weapons is they keep you supplied with Ammo ...
Snub nose 357 (hidden), 4" barrel 357 (side arm open), lever action in 357 (slung), several 3" fighting knifes (hidden), 12" blade sheathed. Several hundred rounds of ammo.
Just my 2 cents, but I believe in the 9 guns everyone should have/own. That way you have the right tool for the job. 1. 3 Pistols: Everyday Carry, Home carry/Night Stand gun and The One Gun (If you had to run out of the house with just one gun what would it be?) 2. 3 Shotguns: Pump Action Shotgun, Home Defense Shotgun Auto-loading and Fixed defense shotgun or War Fighting Shotgun (i.e. Saiga 12 ga) 3. 3 Rifles: A carbine for close quarter combat, a Battle Riffle and finally a Long-Range Rifle.
As I see it, in a SHTF situation, we would need a few Glocks in 9mm & one cheap Ruger AR-15 in 5.56 per person. Also an AR-10 in .308 per family. That’s the minimum. Plus plenty of ammo. But in reality in a SHTF situation the 90% of the population would die during the first week. Lots of predators, thugs, gangs, and the chaos, the riots, the necessary executions by the army, and the food shortages and diseases, etc, etc. No matter how many guns you have, nobody would survive an apocalyptic situation. Even if you are super rich and you have lands, many vehicles, you are part of a big and well trained group and you own a freaking bunker in the middle of nowhere, etc, etc… Even in that case it might just buy you some extra time, at most. But no one can survive a long term SHTF situation. Why? Because humanity would simply die. We are not designed to go back and start all over again. The suicide rate of the most necessary, smart and sensible people (scientist, doctors, engineers, etc) would be astronomical also. So the only SHTF situation we could survive might be some kind of riots or civil unrest at most. That’s all.
If I only could have one gun in a shtf situation . I would pick a rifle before a pistol or a shotgun with no hesitation or second thought. Better for everything except concealment..
AR-15 or AK-47 would be good. Anything with reasonable reliability, accuracy, & that takes a high - capacity magazine. Unless you get a Federal Firearms License, you'll be stuck with a Semi-Automatic Rifle.
I think it depends on where are you,or what are you doing(if you are doing stuff like digging a well or doing the garden)... if you are going to barter with someone in a guarded place you need to have a concealed handgun and some buddy with a rifle covering you from distance...
Yes some people are definitely on a budget I have a Glock 17 a keltec sub2k gen 2 and a M&P 15-22 and S&W victory.22 along with an old single shot 16 gauge I shoot all of them every other weekend hundreds of rounds I will finally be able to get my AR next month but if the shit goes down tonight I believe I’m as ready as can be I own a lot of magazines for all weapons and have a decent amount of brass
I would argue that a revolver has many of the same benefits in relationship to the high cap striker fired 9mms as a lever action rifle compared to an AR.
So far I have a SIG 550 (in 5.56) and a P220 (9mm). Next is probably gonna be a maverick or mossberg 500. And i also need spare mags and more ammo. But I'm on the right way I think...
@Bill Randall shotgun is not a waste of time or money. Its very versatile for protection or hunting. Bird shot for hunting and buckshot for defense and hunting. Then slugs for big game and two legged "game". Versatility and options are always great. No need to state your opinion as facts.
I think, that out of those three rifles the G3 is superior. Here in Germany surplus magazines made from aluminum cost about 3€=4$ each. Additionaly 7,62x51 is the strongest caliber and also NATO ammo. I'm thinking about getting a "Schwaben Arms SAR M41 Offizier" in the next few years. A german made G3 SBR
Where I live, we can only have the PTR 91 clone of the G3, but the gun is good enough that I trust it well enough for nearly anything aside from long range shooting (beyond 500 yards).
Of course ! there are certain reasons the G3 is still in use with modern day armies like Germany, UK, Turky, Sweden or the Netherlands. And by the way: the G3 as a DMR is by many soldiers prefered over the new G28
The Glock 22. 40. Cal. And the Glock 19. 9mm are two of the most popular/ common Hand tools Thus Far.. of course having an extra tool like a slight vintage S&W model 659 can Boost Morel .. and of course a .223 / 5.56 NATO AR Variant. Remember 4 is 3. 3 is 2. 2 is 1. 1 is "GOOSE EGG"
You did a fine job of emphasizing the need for commonality; The Glock 19 is a great pistol made even better by the fact that they are everywhere so magazines, holsters and ammo are common. Ditto the Remington 870 12 gauge and the AR 15's. I'd probably add a Ruger 10/22 TD. Thanks for a great video.
45 & 40 (readily available round here) 590A1 with a variety of rounds for the whatever and my customized c39 with mags and rounds galore! I feel I meet your criteria and I enjoyed another one of your great vids brotha!
Reality...bullet weight (you have to bring bullets to the fight) In 1 pound: 137 .22's, 9 12ga buck, 21 .243, 19 .308's, 38 9mm's, 21 .45's. I will take my henry.22 survival rifle. It completely stores in it's floating stock, will ventilate a bad guys knee at 200+ yards or drop a rabbit, squirrel, coyote for lunch. My ruger target pistol will shoot that same knee cap way past 100 yards, with the same bullet. What's in YOUR backpack?
+eric cire Hell Yeah bro and people don't think about the weight they are going to have to carry around. You can carry thousands of 22 and they will get the job DONE!
You don’t need to carry thousands of rounds. I have a .22lr in an Ar-15 platform. But I would carry my regular ar and 12 gauge and also my .22 all at the same time. My plate carrier could hold 10 magazines (10 rounders) more if I push it. I could hold 50 plus shotgun rounds in my shotgun sling and large pouch. And side pouches could hold 15 12 round .22lr mags. My leg harness could hold a few more of each caliber rounds. I would also keep loaded magazines in my backpack. Now if we ran into each other (considering you have the same training as me) and you had everything you just mentioned. I would win. It might seem like a lot of weight but I carry most likely more than that at work every day. And not to mention if I was in a life or death situation I would carry all that no problem.
Truer words have never been spoken about having enough ammo for your weapon. Fast forward to what the world is dealing with in this coronavirus environment(early 2020). I have enough ammo but let's face it, can we ever have enough ammo? Buds Gun Shop stocks almost 600 brands, types, quantities of 9mm and today they might have one or two and those are blanks. With that said, I love your videos and the great advice you supply. God bless!
Good info, thanks. I live in southern Arizona so things are a bit different here; environmental social , nearness to border. My wife and I have had a recent set back economically. Thing are not good here so I've had to make some firearm choices while still maintaining a defensive reserve so a three gun shtf has become a reality. I really like what I had and kept mor than I should due to shear desire but in the end a mossberg 500 and a maverick 88 pistol grip made the cut. So did my ruger gp100 I have my wife a Taurus 85 in 38 spl my dad had in a safe from the late 1990's and I hid a 1995 colt combat elite in a safety deposit box. I rambled. Bit the point is where I'm at. A shotgun is the one gun of choice
Omg that CETME is gorgeous!!! I love that era of assault rifles... may not have all the rails and adjustable stocks but could still be effective on today’s battlefield but wouldn’t look totally out of place in WW2 either.
Theodore Heckler and Edmund Koch came from Mauser and after WWII, Germany could not produce any firearms so they took their roller locking design to Spain and CETME. in the 1950s when Germany was allowed to produce firearms, they formed HK and created their G3 rifle. The CETME is a Spanish G3. I wanted a FN FAL PARA but the have become unicorns and thr FN SCAR H is basically the latest main battle rifle to succeed the FAL. with the folding stock thr SCAR is very similar to thr famed FAL PARA.
The CETME being a full size rifle chambered for a full powered cartridge is a Main Battle Rifle, MBR. Hk G3, FN FAL, Springfield M1A/M14 are all Main Battle Rifles. An assault rifle as defined by US DoD and Jane's Infantry Weapons is a compact rifle firing an intermediate caliber and capable if selected fire operation. M16, AK47, Galil, SIG 550 are assault rifles.
Interesting stuff but it all seems directed to the thought of at some stage having an extended fire fight. My belief which is backed up by police reports is that fire fights don't happen outside the theatre of war or police sieges. Even in a SHTF situation reliability is more than likely going to be more important than any other factor and I personally would aim towards that than round capacity. For me a large calibre revolver, shotgun and bolt action hunting rifle would cover my most likely needs.
Depends a bit on what kind of shtf you are going through. If you are a Boer farmer in SA right now the standard concern is have a large gang of armed criminals come to your remote property with cell signal jammers and torture, rape, and murder your family. So high capacity mags are probably a big deal in that kind of situation, better than revolvers and bolt actions if you have a lot of criminals you might need to put down.
Good video as always! And I agree with what was presented here. I would only add the task is survival, not war, there is a difference and know and prepare for your particular environment. In any event, you can not go wrong with what was presented here.
If things go to hell. And I can have only one gun. It would have to be a rifle. Lots of other people are going to armed. What is the first thing you do in combat if your TO weapon is a pistol? Get your hands on a rifle. If I have to fight I want a rifle period.
***** I like how you think. Just shy of 50 years of hunting, shooting for fun, competing, military service and as a hobby, I know guns are only as good as the person behind the trigger. The more trigger time with various platforms the better.
@@jacobowashington don't forget a CIVIL WAR is coming video as well, and then finish the trilogy with another PREP FOR Pending fall of society video and your good!!
1. Sig p250 in .40 cal with barrel kits for 9mm, .357 sig, and .45. 2. AR15 in 5.56 with 18" barrel, then a 300blk 9.5" upper with a suppressor. 3. ruger 10/22 takedown
this is the best list I've seen. You could carry everything you need on your person, digest any ammo you came across. 300blk ammo would be tricky but worth it. 30 cal pills and pistol powder and you can reload them. why don't you make a video.
Joe Schmoe Yeah man, i know the 300 BlackOut... Here in Italy only "illegal hunters" use it... I have not direct experience reloading it but i gave an eye to some manuals and compared the powders used for it with those used for the 9Para... I found that AT THE BOTTOM of the 9Para there is the N105 (i guess but i am not sure) that can be close with the N110 used in the 300Blackout... Anyway... For example: i reload 9IMI (pretty close with 9Para) using N340, that A LOT MORE FASTER than the N105 (if you try to use the N340 in a 5,56... The barrel will explode BADLY and you probably will end bad too). I repeat - I DO NOT HAVE DIRECT EXPERIENCE RELOADING THE 300Blackout - but giving a quick reading to the manuals, SEEM TO ME that if you use a "pistol caliber powder" to reload it... IT WILL GO BOOM!!! Or... If you will use a powder good for the 300blackout in "a pistol caliber" it WILL BE "LIKE A FART". I can be wrong... I will ask to someone with more reloading experience than me asap anyway... Just curious...
Russian Imports have NOT stopped with the 7.62x39. Only the 7N6 Variant of the 5.45x39 was barred from import. Plenty of ammo is coming from the Ukraine and I can get 1080 rounds of Red Army Standard 7.62x39 123 gr FMJ Made in Ukraine for 280 dollars.
I think he meant the surplus had stopped. The old Russian 7.62x39mm got banned and in 90s and now so has the 5.45x39. Newly made is still available, just not as affordable.
Correct on that. But people usually call the commercial stuff "Surplus". I was around back in the 90s and remember it clearly. Atleast today we learned very quickly when it happened.
Z0mb3h Hunt3r One of the benefits one the internet age, we know much faster when our rights are being threatened, and can better organize to fight it. Sadly, so can the gun(and ammo) grabbers.
If you live in Connecticut your only option is a stock SKS, M1 Garand or Ruger mini 14 with 10 round mags. For the money the SKS with stripper clips is the better option. Who wants to buy a bunch of expensive 10 round Ruger mini 14 mags when stripper clips cost like 10 cents. The M1 Garand is nice, but not cheap like an SKS
Jonathan Cain That was banned by name. Not by feature. Notice it listed near the bottom. -- (B) Any of the following specified semiautomatic centerfire rifles, or copies or duplicates thereof with the capability of any such rifles, that were in production prior to or on the effective date of this section: (i) AK-47; (ii) AK-74; (iii) AKM; (iv) AKS-74U; (v) ARM; (vi) MAADI AK47; (vii) MAK90; (viii) MISR; (ix) NHM90 and NHM91; (x) Norinco 56, 56S, 84S and 86S; (xi) Poly Technologies AKS and AK47; (xii) SA 85; (xiii) SA 93; (xiv) VEPR; (xv) WASR-10; (xvi) WUM; (xvii) Rock River Arms LAR-47; (xviii) Vector Arms AK-47; (xix) AR-10; (xx) AR-15; (xxi) Bushmaster Carbon 15, Bushmaster XM15, Bushmaster ACR Rifles, Bushmaster MOE Rifles; (xxii) Colt Match Target Rifles; (xxiii) Armalite M15; (xxiv) Olympic Arms AR-15, A1, CAR, PCR, K3B, K30R, K16, K48, K8 and K9 Rifles; (xxv) DPMS Tactical Rifles; (xxvi) Smith and Wesson M&P15 Rifles; (xxvii) Rock River Arms LAR-15; (xxviii) Doublestar AR Rifles; (xxix) Barrett REC7; (xxx) Beretta Storm; (xxxi) Calico Liberty 50, 50 Tactical, 100, 100 Tactical, I, I Tactical, II and II Tactical Rifles; (xxxii) Hi-Point Carbine Rifles; (xxxiii) HK-PSG-1; (xxxiv) Kel-Tec Sub-2000, SU Rifles, and RFB; (xxxv) Remington Tactical Rifle Model 7615; (xxxvi) SAR-8, SAR-4800 and SR9; (xxxvii) SLG 95; (xxxviii) SLR 95 or 96; (xxxix) TNW M230 and M2HB; (xl) Vector Arms UZI; (xli) Galil and Galil Sporter; (xlii) Daewoo AR 100 and AR 110C; (xliii) Fabrique Nationale/FN 308 Match and L1A1 Sporter; (xliv) HK USC; (xlv) IZHMASH Saiga AK; (xlvi) SIG Sauer 551-A1, 556, 516, 716 and M400 Rifles; (xlvii) Valmet M62S, M71S and M78S; (xlviii) Wilkinson Arms Linda Carbine; and (xlix) Barrett M107A1; LINK - www.cga.ct.gov/2013/TOB/S/2013SB-01160-R00-SB.htm
Jonathan Cain Like I said it was banned by name NOT BY FEATURE. That along with this phrase in the law " or copies or duplicates thereof WITH THE CAPABILITY OF ANY SUCH RIFLES " That means the sporterized version is banned. Go ahead and call up any gun store tomorrow and ask them if they can sell you one. Their answer will be NO. If you already have one and you didn't register it it's a felony if you get caught. I suggest you be very careful.
Jonathan Cain The actual law ( listed above in another comment ) specifically names " IZHMASH Saiga AK " which is a sporterized AK. Therefore it's banned. It's very easy to understand once you realize they banned some guns by feature and others by name. In this case it was banned by name. Go ahead and call any local gun store and ask them if you can buy one and then come back and tell me what they say. I'm 100% sure they'll say NO.
Jonathan Cain Yes, I live in CT. The IZ-132 is the same thing as the IZHMASH Saiga AK and even if it's just slightly different it's still banned because it meets the definition of " copies or duplicates thereof WITH THE CAPABILITY OF ANY SUCH RIFLES " You can solve your whole misunderstanding of the law by just calling a few local gun stores and asking them if it's legal for you to buy one of those in CT.
Jonathan Cain Oh, so you actually called a store and asked them if they can sell them to CT residents ? What store can I buy one at ? I want to call them myself. Just so you know an FFL can buy and ship anything they want to any state they want, but that doesn't mean that FFL can sell them to the residents of that state. Many FFL dealers buy things so they can sell them online to other states where they are legal for those residents. They do stuff like that if they know they're going to make a profit acting as the middle man.
Have my 3 long guns ready at all times-M-1 Garand for ranges up to 300, Mini-14 for 50 up to 100, an old 12-gauge Mossberg, when it gets close, (plus a couple of .45, .357, .38, and .22 pistols for up close and personal). As long as we remain prepared, we’ll be able to repulse any invasion (home or otherwise).
@@sootch00 with lot's of practice you can shoot that far.....but think about who you are talking too, a person who is unwilling to spend a reasonable amount of money for their safety will NOT go and train correctly....so what's the point of owning a gun that you can't shoot? long range shooting takes practice and a skill level that a lot of people just can't grasp.....weapon matters not I can shoot better grouping with my recurve at 50 yards than most people can with a rifle.....why, because I shoot all the time
For squirrel or other small game (even seen it take a pissed off raccoon), a .17 or .22 pellet rifle is fantastic.
It's quiet, you can carry thousands of rounds, and it works without powder and primer.
#1 Pistol ---- in the most common rounds that can be found like 9mm, .45, or perhaps a 357 magnum (can shoot 38 SPL)
#2 Shotgun, pump style ---- 12 or 20 Gauge.
#3 High Capacity, Scoped Battle Rifle ---- 5.56 AR-15, an AR-10 in .308, or an AK in 7.62X39.
That's it other than perhaps a .22 Rim-fire for getting small game and being able to carry thousands of rounds easily.
Oh man, I really like that grey laminate on the AK, very sharp.
Ikr!
From a 'real' Soldier. The best weapon is one that works & knowing how to use it properly. Thoughts?
Common sense
I agree the one you have and know how to use profichiently
Technically true but that doesnt narrow things down much.
100% correct sir.
The best weapon is still right behind a persons eyes and between their ears.🔫🇺🇸
As Rick mentioned awhile back, I’ve chosen a .40 S&W P226 and have both a drop in 9mm barrel AND the .357 Sig barrel.
3 handguns in one and you can scavenge ammo much easier if you can pick between 3 calibers.
My absolute FAVORITE long range round is the .270. I have hit 2 Inch Targets with my .270 at 500 Yards!
.270 is a great gun for distance.
I would agree, but the 6.5 Creedmoor won me away from the .270.
A .270 in a semi-auto platform could dish out a lot of long distance ass kicking. A super long range rifle like that is perfect for making sure the fucker never gets within range of his weapon. At 400 yards, the .270 has as many foot-pounds of energy as an AR at point blank range. There's a reason it's liked as much as it is.
Yup .270 is a beast. It would obliterate a human.
One thing we should have all learned after the last ammo shortage is the so called common, widely available calibers dont exist. Go with whatever caliber you prefer then stock up during non frenzied buying times. I do distinctly remember every store still stocking shotgun ammo at the height of the craze.
Well said
Christopher Toner all I will say is I would use NATO rounds because there will be a lot of NATO troops here and if you need ammo just be creative and smart.
Christopher Toner the problem with 9mm is that yes it is very common, but when the shit hits the fan, that’s what everyone will be buying
I saw that the common calibers were snatched up but your less than tactical ammo (38 sp and 20g) were untouched. Ive determined that those two calibers are plentiful now and likely will be in an ammo crunch
And 40 was everywhere atleast where I live.
my three guns
1. ar-15
2. Mossberg 590a1 12 gauge
3. glock 19, cz75 p07, or beretta 92fs
Outstanding choices.
Solid choices.
1. Ak63d/wasr10/ras47. Underfolder stock
2. Glock 19/92fs/cz75b
3. Mossberg shockwave with overfolder stock
For neophites, a good semi-auto .22LR is less expensive choice too. The Ruger 10/22 with 25 rnd mags and quality CCI ammo is lethal to 200 yards.
Everyone has to make their own choices :-)
Bill Randall stand down range and find out 😂
Calm down scooters.
@Bill Randall wrong. Cci velocitor will still penetrate 11 inches plus in FBI ballistic gel at 300 yards.
Bill Randall You must not shoot much...or you're just spouting nonsense to stir someone up. Anyone with experience shooting .22's will laugh at your comment.
Bill Randall have you ever shot a .22lr? If I can hit a squirrel in the head at 100yds what makes you think a human sized target would be difficult at 200yds.
If I could only take 3, it would be a Glock in 9mm, Remington 870, and an AR-15
Another quality video! Putting in the out takes at the end is a nice touch!
Mine would be a Ruger .357/9mm convertible Blackhawk, a Remington versamax w/ extra barrels, and my custom AR-10
That's basically my loadout. PSA PA-15, Winchester 1300 Defender and a Glock 21 is what I have and I've got and old LBE with mag pouches and thigh holster.
Pretty much the default choice. I like my 1911 .45. I have a Remington 870 12 gauge pump but also have te Remington VersaMax 12 gauge Tactical. Of course my FN FNX .45 is a top choice too. .45 and 15 rounds per magazine. Corrosion resistant coating on top of a stainless steel slide and polymer frame make it weather resistant and a perfect field pistol. And my rifle is my FN SCAR 17 (7.62x51) can reach out farther than I can see. Devastating at close range. And can take large game if yiu have the opportunity.
Great video man. Stuff like this makes me want to open my gun safe and leer inappropriately at my guns for hours.
Hunter Adams 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Me too
I wish I had enough guns to fill up a gun safe or the need for one 😆
They have medications for that. So that would be known as gun-gayness? The gun culture can be fucking scary.
I love the way you change the language to "standard" being 15 rounds. We can't win the argument if we adopt the enemy's vocabulary. I love the grain on that AK. She's purdy.
Sooch is respectful, he does not use fowl language and he speaks from his own experiences, reading, or his network of people he Actually knows (FTF), NOT VIDEO GAME KNOWLEDGE. Thanks again Sootch.
Every time I watch a "top 3 guns to own" it gets me thinking. Then I realize that I have a very difficult time limiting my selection to just 3.
For defense:
1. Combat rifle (AR, AK, G3 clone, SKS, etc.)
2. Shotgun (870, M4, Winchester 1300 defender, Mossberg, etc.)
3. Pistol (Glock, Sig, Springfield, Beretta, etc.)
For hunting I'd go with:
1. Medium bore rifle (bolt action or lever action firing anything from .243-.300 Win Mag)
2. Shotgun, pump or double-barrel
3. Any .22 rifle
More like 30
I'M NOT A GUN GUY NOR AM I INTO IT, BUT I AM A REALIST AND I DO UNDERSTAND THE NEED FOR THEM.
THIS WAS A VERY HELPFUL AND GREAT VIDEO. THANK YOU SIR.
Bi- Han Welcome to the gun world my friend. You're amongst friends in the gun world.
I yelled your entire comment. I liked it thank you.
Thank you.
Gyro Gamma YES, AS DO I!!!!!!
Dont worry, we will corrupt you
Top 3?
1. 12 gauge shotgun
2. 9mm handgun
3. AR-15
Bonus:
Backup 9
Honestly I'd bring a .22 mag rifle and a 9mm pistol. If it were me. Just those two.
For around the house and in the yard I carry my shotgun. Beyond that, it's my AR. And, as always, my pistol at my side.
One thing to consider with all the different firearms out there is having a perfect pair, this is when two of your guns take the same magazines and use the same caliber. Example would be Glock and a Sub 2K or a Beretta 92 and a CX4. Whatever you do, make the smartest decision for you.
There should be a 4th firearm....... A Ruger 10/22
Ken Johnson and a 5th .... bolt gun
Good luck carrying 3 guns let alone 4 plus ammo. At most you will be carrying a long gun and pistol and even then you will get weighed down.
I agree having a 22 around would be good for small game hunting and not waste precious ammo. Ammo is cheap enough where you could stockpile enough not to worry about it.
@@NPAMike a .22 would be perfect for small game.
One thing I have noticed in the bug in/bug out argument is that I see small game all day long in the city.
Only really see moose shit, and chipmunk in the mountains of NH.
22s are useless. If you're gonna shoot squirrels just get a 22 pellet rifle. I can actually carry 1000 pellets in one pocket. RWS is a good brand
Thanks for the video sootch, I can watch Glocks all day. Thanks for the knowledge and wisdom, we are truly thankful to have patriots like you! {bows head in respect}
Unless you are in an area where you need to reach out 300 or more yards, I would consider a 10/22 takedown .22LR. Mainly for hunting small game, yet is lethal and is easy to shoot for women and kids. With the takedown, it is concealable.
Good point on the spare parts. A lot of people don't even think of that, especially with AKs. People acted like I grew a second head back in the day when I bought my AKs for buying parts (spare bolts, bolt carriers, anything with a spring).
I've even got parts laying around for my bolt guns and shotguns
2020 taught us that picking a popular caliber (9mm) does not mean it will be easy to find when SHTF
So true
Yeah 40 was easier to grab at the time.
For a handgun I would look at the .40 over the 9 mm. Last year's ammo shortage showed us that 9 mm was one of the first ones to disappear but the one caliber that was always at our gun shop and Walmart was .40.
Also I hope everyone has built a little stockpile of ammo that they shoot as well. Another lesson they hopefully people have learned is that if you want to always have ammo you need to build a little stockpile so when it disappears again you won't be left without.
This is an outstanding and most importantly PRACTICAL video. Thanks Sootch! -Woody
Right on Brother. Tell it like it really is, be practical, be reliable and be prepared.
Would love to see a video on spare parts needed for AR, AK, in SHTF. That I know it's not been done
If SHTF really happens repair will not really be an option if your weapon is damaged. There will be a lot of undamaged weapons lying around on the battle ground for you to pick up and use. Grab what you can from the unfortunate ones and pray that you are not next.
That's actually a good idea.
Great video! Absolutely loved that you have CZ some love. One of the most underrated companies out there.
The G26 would be my first choice for a handgun because it's the most versatile. The 26 takes all of it's big brothers mags all the way up to the 33 rd mag.
Rob Dean Agreed . You can also carry ultra concealed with the ten round mag and still easily carry larger back up mags without losing any conceal-ability
I have one, and got a mag extension, 2 extra rounds and a place for my pinky finger.
@@drsethsr ditto. Pearce mag extension. My G26 is a gen3. Love that gun for so many reasons. Def one of my SHTF weapons. Ruger 10/22 takedown, Mossberg 500 and AK-47 also make the cut. Can't get it down to just 3!
My state allows 30 round mags and even 100 round mags. Louisiana is pretty cool like that. I love your videos man. They're very good and honest.
I love the furniture on your AK, very sweet rifle.
Thanks for the info, I certainly agree with you.
Robert Spencer what's the manufacturer of the rifle and where can I buy it?
@@Juan_E_Dewitt I belive it is a Boyd stock on that RAS AK47.
In the UK we will use the tactical super soaker and the hopes and dreams grenades
I think when SHTF, concealed carry should be the least of your worries.
When Hurricane Irma was approaching Florida, people were going crazy and waiting for gas to arrive at the stations, cars out of gas on the side of the road, stores cleared out, etc. Looked nearly apocalyptic. No need to exacerbate the panic and tote around an AR or make yourself a target when you can easily conceal carry a Glock 19.
then you aren't being intelligent. concealed carry will ALWAYS be a factor. People will always be gathered around each other and obviously advertising you are armed wont always be positive.
@Nicholas Rodriguez It's an early stage of shtf that luckily didn't go any further. Do you think shit hit the fan in Puerto Rico after that hurricane? Shtf isn't exclusively blue helmets or cops/soldiers knocking down your doors. Shit will hit the fan in stages. Society won't just collapse out of nowhere.
Depends how shtf though,
And where.
Nick R bro you're sounding stupid here, the man made a point and you're trying to negate it by saying " oh well the govt didn't ACTUALLY COLLAPSE did it??? " cmon dude. What he was saying is that what happened down there is like the opening phase of shtf.
Living in California I have a .357 and a Glock 19. .357 I have plenty of ammo for..... still working on building up my ammo supply in 9mm. At present no military type rifle but I do have a .22 LR rifle which at present is not usable due to not having any rear sights
I’m pretty happy with my sub compact 1911 in 45.. mag changes are quick and it tucks away nicely. Ive also got a little 357 revolver. My main priority is defense. A nice 22 would be good to have as well, however weight is an issue too so I might just settle with a scoped ruger mk series.
The best handgun is a raging judge Magnum and the best shoulder weapon is a 12 gauge. When I say best I mean for SHTF. The Raging judge Magnum takes .45 Casull, .45 colt, .45ACP, AND 3".410 shells.
@@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965 I’d disagree, but you do you. Versatility is good tho. 👍
Here it is 2020, watching your video again, I live in California where they regulate everything from pocket knives to magazines.i can't even change the the valve stem on my car or it won't pass the smog test! God bless your family and your channel,thank you
My SHTF gun is my Glock19. Great video Sootch I appreciate all your information you share.
I'm a moderate gun collector. I have many guns in my collection. Some of my favorites are the HK45, CZ 75 SP-01 tactical, the S&W 357's & 44 mags (2 to 6 inch barrels), Colt Pythons, a 12 gage pump Rem 870 and two M1A's. As for as my CCW's, I have a Kimber 45 acp, Ultra Compact II, SIG P938 and a collection of 380's.
In order of versatility.
1: 12 ga single shot with a set of caliber adapters
2: 410 revolver with caliber adapters
3: 5.56 ar 15 with 22LR conversion
4: Glock 17 with 22LR conversion
The survival rule of 3's still applies even with firearms;) Great work as always brother.
I carry a full sized 500 magnum. If I miss and run out of ammo, I can use it as a club.
he is right
I carry a flintlock for the same reason!
its going to be hard to get a good grip on it as a club after ammo is gone because your hand is going to be numb or in pain from shooting several 500 rounds back to back.
Gimme those broken writst yeeeet *whips * dabs
lmfao
I just tried to cover most of the bases for SHTF, 22r, 9mm, 38spl, 40 S&W, 45 acp, 357 Mag, 12 GA, .223/556, 7.62 x 39, 308.
If I run out of ammo and can't find those rounds, I've collected some great hand to hand "tools" and a couple compound bows.
great video Sootch! Another class of gun that is needed (but wasn't discussed) is a .22 rifle like 10/22. Useful for all sorts of food procurement in survival situation. Not necessarily a self defense gun but in a bug out system one could pair a 10/22 Takedown for hunting/survival with a handgun for self defense. Just some food for thought. But love the vid and agree with the concepts. I'm actually gonna send this to a friend of mine who is just getting into guns/self defense.
One thing I like about Glock's is the magazines are interchangeable with all their models, provided they're of the same caliber. For that reason, you can carry higher capacity magazines for the Glock 26 if you should need them.
He says "have a gun where ammo is readily available". That's why my fullsize pistol is a 40 cal with a drop in 9mm barrel.
good to have options!
I have the same exact thing. I have other guns, but my .40 w/9mm conversion barrel is my shtf handgun.
Richard, "That's Handy!"... 👍
That's exactly my thinking as well.
I have my 40 cal glock, with 1000 rounds, and 8, 30 shot mags plus I have a 9mm barrel if i need to switch over due to the 9mm being more popular, the mags can hold either 40 cal or 9mm, also I'm doing a ps80 that will be 9mm, but I'll probably get a 40 cal barrel too.
A 22 caliber like a Ruger auto handgun. Jack O'conner said many times a man has little need for anything but a 22, a 12 gauge, and a 30-06. Of course Jack may not have realized the notion of SHTF.
For me: Glock, Mossberg, M&P15. -- Thank you Sir!
XDm-10, Mossberg, M&P15 😎
PSA PA-15, Winchester 1300 Defender and Glock 21.
My three that I own would be the Cz p-07, browning 22. With 1x6 scope and the m&p15 sport 2 running iron sights. I feel that would be enough for most situations and the weight+ammo wouldn't be too terrible on your joints. Also a 22. Could serve a young child or someone not used to recoil.
12 gauge. 9mm. 556. Essentials. The rest is great too
Hand gun Glock 17 9mm, mossberg 500 Full length 12 gauge, Savage 110 30-06
+sootch00 how about updating the SHTF Top 3 Guns for 2018/19? Thank you and cheers!
Very good video. My take- pistol Glock 17 or 1911A1 Government, AR with barrel no less then 16", Removable optics and a good iron rear sight always on there. Last the reach out and touch someone 7.62mm NATO. My choice FN FAL, Optics for sure with fixed iron sights as well. Full military length barrel. Almost forgot- I agree a Remington 870, Police barrel length and extended mag tube.
Great information!
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They also make light recoil rounds for the 12 Ga. both slugs and 00 buck.
It's not 9mm, and it's not a 1911, but I was fortunate enough to have a bargainer for a father, and I've been granted a Ruger p97. In .45. Pretty big, but hefty and damned reliable!
That's the best looking AK that I have ever seen!!!
Lets face it, Glocks are utterly reliable, tough and robust, easier to use and strip, easy to carry with one in the chamber, just pull the trigger and dead sure it fires and cycles. Pretty is nice but Glock is the one you marry!
Love you Sooch. God bless you and your efforts to educate and inform on all things prep. Some of these comments make me laugh though. Get out from behind your screens once in while guys.
Best SHTF firearm is a decent pump action shotgun 100% you'll be able to hunt pretty close to anything in north america from birds to elk, you'll be able to fight and defend yourself with it. And they have decent range probably out to 100 yards easy with slugs. If the target is beyond 100 yards thats not a threat and there are other options.
"If the target is beyond 100 yards thats not a threat" so are you saying that a target beyond 100m is not a threat? Or are you saying that you don't have to shoot non-threats beyond 100m?
I'm saying that if a potential threat is beyond 100m there are other options.
Michael Fenton That makes sense I guess.
That AK-47 is the best looking one I’ve ever seen! The grey laminated wood is just so awesome with the matte black
Realistically speaking, what you should really worry about is if you're proficient with your weapon and if your weapon is highly reliable. You're proficient with a CZ 75 and a lever action rifle? Good. Proficient with a .357 magnum revolver and an AK? Just as great. Just be sure to have plenty of ammunition and you're ready to go in my opinion.
Be strong, be of good courage, God Bless America...Thank you so much for that quote at the end of each video.
I Always like to bring up Tito WWII ... Talking to his Partisans, If you need anything get it from the Germans ... What's nice about using your enemies Weapons is they keep you supplied with Ammo ...
David Blackwelder ,Geronimo originated the idea of using your enemies to get your supplies
@@jackieeastom8758 Geronimo had it right ...
Jackie Eastom one of the parts of art of war is about using your enemies as a resupply
Snub nose 357 (hidden), 4" barrel 357 (side arm open), lever action in 357 (slung), several 3" fighting knifes (hidden), 12" blade sheathed. Several hundred rounds of ammo.
I understand what people mean when they talk about "gun porn", because I think I cheated on my wife while watching this video.
Just my 2 cents, but I believe in the 9 guns everyone should have/own. That way you have the right tool for the job.
1. 3 Pistols: Everyday Carry, Home carry/Night Stand gun and The One Gun (If you had to run out of the house with just one gun what would it be?)
2. 3 Shotguns: Pump Action Shotgun, Home Defense Shotgun Auto-loading and Fixed defense shotgun or War Fighting Shotgun (i.e. Saiga 12 ga)
3. 3 Rifles: A carbine for close quarter combat, a Battle Riffle and finally a Long-Range Rifle.
The AK Grips.... I need them.
Right idea. Shooting the wrong gun.
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As I see it, in a SHTF situation, we would need a few Glocks in 9mm & one cheap Ruger AR-15 in 5.56 per person. Also an AR-10 in .308 per family. That’s the minimum. Plus plenty of ammo. But in reality in a SHTF situation the 90% of the population would die during the first week. Lots of predators, thugs, gangs, and the chaos, the riots, the necessary executions by the army, and the food shortages and diseases, etc, etc. No matter how many guns you have, nobody would survive an apocalyptic situation. Even if you are super rich and you have lands, many vehicles, you are part of a big and well trained group and you own a freaking bunker in the middle of nowhere, etc, etc… Even in that case it might just buy you some extra time, at most. But no one can survive a long term SHTF situation. Why? Because humanity would simply die. We are not designed to go back and start all over again. The suicide rate of the most necessary, smart and sensible people (scientist, doctors, engineers, etc) would be astronomical also. So the only SHTF situation we could survive might be some kind of riots or civil unrest at most. That’s all.
If I only could have one gun in a shtf situation . I would pick a rifle before a pistol or a shotgun with no hesitation or second thought. Better for everything except concealment..
That's right! I agree.
Then the question is, if I could only have one rifle in a shtf scenario which one would it bee?
AR-15 or AK-47 would be good. Anything with reasonable reliability, accuracy, & that takes a high - capacity magazine. Unless you get a Federal Firearms License, you'll be stuck with a Semi-Automatic Rifle.
I think it depends on where are you,or what are you doing(if you are doing stuff like digging a well or doing the garden)... if you are going to barter with someone in a guarded place you need to have a concealed handgun and some buddy with a rifle covering you from distance...
Hey that sounds like Commando Movie stuff! Lol
Yes some people are definitely on a budget I have a Glock 17 a keltec sub2k gen 2 and a M&P 15-22 and S&W victory.22 along with an old single shot 16 gauge I shoot all of them every other weekend hundreds of rounds I will finally be able to get my AR next month but if the shit goes down tonight I believe I’m as ready as can be I own a lot of magazines for all weapons and have a decent amount of brass
I would argue that a revolver has many of the same benefits in relationship to the high cap striker fired 9mms as a lever action rifle compared to an AR.
Good job Sootch. Just for the record I am a fan of .20 guage for self defense.
Great video with sound advice.
Mr. Sootch, what is the make and model of the eye protection worn at 0:38?
The Eye protection is from Bobster. They offer ballistic protection up to 12 gauge bird shot and 22lr at 10 feet. Thanks Brother~
Not the most exciting but my advice to beginners would be a Glock 19, Mossberg 88/500 and a decent quality AR ie Smith or Ruger. All you would need.
So far I have a SIG 550 (in 5.56) and a P220 (9mm). Next is probably gonna be a maverick or mossberg 500. And i also need spare mags and more ammo. But I'm on the right way I think...
@Bill Randall shotgun is not a waste of time or money. Its very versatile for protection or hunting. Bird shot for hunting and buckshot for defense and hunting. Then slugs for big game and two legged "game". Versatility and options are always great. No need to state your opinion as facts.
Glock 19, good choice. I like my Mini 30 too as well as my 10-22 Take Down, got lots of Bucket of Bullets :)
If I only had one firearm, it would be a 22lr. You can carry 500 rounds in your pocket
@Rob Cartesian exept EVERYONE will run out of ammo or just give up, or they'll get shot by someone else, lol but true
@Urban Boys very true
It may be able to carry a lot of rounds but it only takes one 556 through the chest or head to put them down.
The gray wood on that AK is gorgeous. Where could I get that furniture?
I think, that out of those three rifles the G3 is superior. Here in Germany surplus magazines made from aluminum cost about 3€=4$ each. Additionaly 7,62x51 is the strongest caliber and also NATO ammo. I'm thinking about getting a "Schwaben Arms SAR M41 Offizier" in the next few years. A german made G3 SBR
Where I live, we can only have the PTR 91 clone of the G3, but the gun is good enough that I trust it well enough for nearly anything aside from long range shooting (beyond 500 yards).
Of course ! there are certain reasons the G3 is still in use with modern day armies like Germany, UK, Turky, Sweden or the Netherlands. And by the way: the G3 as a DMR is by many soldiers prefered over the new G28
Jonas Ricken Shtf doesn't happen in germany
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I thought Germany had highly restrictive gun laws. You guys can own semi auto rifles?
The Glock 22. 40. Cal. And the Glock 19. 9mm are two of the most popular/ common Hand tools Thus Far.. of course having an extra tool like a slight vintage S&W model 659 can Boost Morel .. and of course a
.223 / 5.56 NATO AR Variant. Remember 4 is 3. 3 is 2. 2 is 1. 1 is "GOOSE EGG"
You did a fine job of emphasizing the need for commonality; The Glock 19 is a great pistol made even better by the fact that they are everywhere so magazines, holsters and ammo are common. Ditto the Remington 870 12 gauge and the AR 15's. I'd probably add a Ruger 10/22 TD. Thanks for a great video.
45 & 40 (readily available round here) 590A1 with a variety of rounds for the whatever and my customized c39 with mags and rounds galore!
I feel I meet your criteria and I enjoyed another one of your great vids brotha!
Reality...bullet weight (you have to bring bullets to the fight) In 1 pound: 137 .22's, 9 12ga buck, 21 .243, 19 .308's, 38 9mm's, 21 .45's. I will take my henry.22 survival rifle. It completely stores in it's floating stock, will ventilate a bad guys knee at 200+ yards or drop a rabbit, squirrel, coyote for lunch. My ruger target pistol will shoot that same knee cap way past 100 yards, with the same bullet. What's in YOUR backpack?
+eric cire A ham sandwich.
+eric cire Hell Yeah bro and people don't think about the weight they are going to have to carry around. You can carry thousands of 22 and they will get the job DONE!
+Randall Berry
Unless they are shooting back at you with a real gun. Then you're fucked.
You don’t need to carry thousands of rounds. I have a .22lr in an Ar-15 platform. But I would carry my regular ar and 12 gauge and also my .22 all at the same time. My plate carrier could hold 10 magazines (10 rounders) more if I push it. I could hold 50 plus shotgun rounds in my shotgun sling and large pouch. And side pouches could hold 15 12 round .22lr mags. My leg harness could hold a few more of each caliber rounds. I would also keep loaded magazines in my backpack. Now if we ran into each other (considering you have the same training as me) and you had everything you just mentioned. I would win. It might seem like a lot of weight but I carry most likely more than that at work every day. And not to mention if I was in a life or death situation I would carry all that no problem.
Dirty panties
Ive got my compact 9m and 4in 357mag. Plus i got a few 12gauges and my ruger 10/22. Still put for my own m1a1 thou. Love they way they shoot.
And after 3 years we are FINALLY IN SHTF
We are only in this situation because of an over reaction. The mortality rate is low as it is.
Basically. And we’re not outa the woods yet
Wait until Trump wins the election.
Truer words have never been spoken about having enough ammo for your weapon. Fast forward to what the world is dealing with in this coronavirus environment(early 2020). I have enough ammo but let's face it, can we ever have enough ammo? Buds Gun Shop stocks almost 600 brands, types, quantities of 9mm and today they might have one or two and those are blanks.
With that said, I love your videos and the great advice you supply. God bless!
Your AK-47 is fucking gorgeous dude!! Where did you get that stock set?
Blake Noble tapco timbersmith
My favorite rifle is the FNH SCAR 17s, I also like 308.
colt 6940 with a 4x32 ACOG budget be damned!
Good info, thanks. I live in southern Arizona so things are a bit different here; environmental social , nearness to border. My wife and I have had a recent set back economically. Thing are not good here so I've had to make some firearm choices while still maintaining a defensive reserve so a three gun shtf has become a reality. I really like what I had and kept mor than I should due to shear desire but in the end a mossberg 500 and a maverick 88 pistol grip made the cut. So did my ruger gp100 I have my wife a Taurus 85 in 38 spl my dad had in a safe from the late 1990's and I hid a 1995 colt combat elite in a safety deposit box. I rambled. Bit the point is where I'm at. A shotgun is the one gun of choice
Hey Sootch00, if/when the SHTF, to heck with Mr. Rogers; I wanna be YOUR neighbor!
Omg that CETME is gorgeous!!! I love that era of assault rifles... may not have all the rails and adjustable stocks but could still be effective on today’s battlefield but wouldn’t look totally out of place in WW2 either.
Theodore Heckler and Edmund Koch came from Mauser and after WWII, Germany could not produce any firearms so they took their roller locking design to Spain and CETME. in the 1950s when Germany was allowed to produce firearms, they formed HK and created their G3 rifle. The CETME is a Spanish G3.
I wanted a FN FAL PARA but the have become unicorns and thr FN SCAR H is basically the latest main battle rifle to succeed the FAL. with the folding stock thr SCAR is very similar to thr famed FAL PARA.
The CETME being a full size rifle chambered for a full powered cartridge is a Main Battle Rifle, MBR. Hk G3, FN FAL, Springfield M1A/M14 are all Main Battle Rifles. An assault rifle as defined by US DoD and Jane's Infantry Weapons is a compact rifle firing an intermediate caliber and capable if selected fire operation. M16, AK47, Galil, SIG 550 are assault rifles.
Interesting stuff but it all seems directed to the thought of at some stage having an extended fire fight. My belief which is backed up by police reports is that fire fights don't happen outside the theatre of war or police sieges. Even in a SHTF situation reliability is more than likely going to be more important than any other factor and I personally would aim towards that than round capacity. For me a large calibre revolver, shotgun and bolt action hunting rifle would cover my most likely needs.
Depends a bit on what kind of shtf you are going through. If you are a Boer farmer in SA right now the standard concern is have a large gang of armed criminals come to your remote property with cell signal jammers and torture, rape, and murder your family. So high capacity mags are probably a big deal in that kind of situation, better than revolvers and bolt actions if you have a lot of criminals you might need to put down.
Yup, "Gray Man" is your best bet. If you're stealthy, all you'd need is a shotgun.
Good video as always! And I agree with what was presented here. I would only add the task is survival, not war, there is a difference and know and prepare for your particular environment. In any event, you can not go wrong with what was presented here.
If things go to hell. And I can have only one gun. It would have to be a rifle. Lots of other people are going to armed. What is the first thing you do in combat if your TO weapon is a pistol? Get your hands on a rifle. If I have to fight I want a rifle period.
Get all three
very good point
*****
I like how you think. Just shy of 50 years of hunting, shooting for fun, competing, military service and as a hobby, I know guns are only as good as the person behind the trigger. The more trigger time with various platforms the better.
Anonymous Anon
Thank you for your support. It makes a big difference to service members. I can remember when no one cared about the military.
Love Glock, Glock 17, 19X, and G21 45Acp. 12ga is awesome. Awesome video, watch all your video's good info
I gotta get a top 3 SHTF guns vid out stat!
lol, mattv always operating in the comment section of the videos i watch
"What 3 foods to cook your Glock in during a SHTF scenario"
Yep
OrGaNiCsOuRkUsH Better yet, top three foods to cook your AK in during a SHTF scenario.
@@jacobowashington don't forget a CIVIL WAR is coming video as well, and then finish the trilogy with another PREP FOR Pending fall of society video and your good!!
6 30 round magazines come to 180, you may need to be able to multiply yourself, but being able to multiply is pretty handy too
Where did you get the ak furniture is my question 🤤
1. Sig p250 in .40 cal with barrel kits for 9mm, .357 sig, and .45.
2. AR15 in 5.56 with 18" barrel, then a 300blk 9.5" upper with a suppressor.
3. ruger 10/22 takedown
this is the best list I've seen. You could carry everything you need on your person, digest any ammo you came across. 300blk ammo would be tricky but worth it. 30 cal pills and pistol powder and you can reload them. why don't you make a video.
+Michael Lindquist quote:
30 cal pills and pistol powder and you can reload them
end quote
How is possible?!
***** just do some reading on 300 blackout. Its a cool ass bullet.
Joe Schmoe Yeah man, i know the 300 BlackOut... Here in Italy only "illegal hunters" use it... I have not direct experience reloading it but i gave an eye to some manuals and compared the powders used for it with those used for the 9Para... I found that AT THE BOTTOM of the 9Para there is the N105 (i guess but i am not sure) that can be close with the N110 used in the 300Blackout... Anyway... For example: i reload 9IMI (pretty close with 9Para) using N340, that A LOT MORE FASTER than the N105 (if you try to use the N340 in a 5,56... The barrel will explode BADLY and you probably will end bad too).
I repeat - I DO NOT HAVE DIRECT EXPERIENCE RELOADING THE 300Blackout - but giving a quick reading to the manuals, SEEM TO ME that if you use a "pistol caliber powder" to reload it... IT WILL GO BOOM!!! Or... If you will use a powder good for the 300blackout in "a pistol caliber" it WILL BE "LIKE A FART".
I can be wrong... I will ask to someone with more reloading experience than me asap anyway... Just curious...
+grappolidipalma I could be wrong as well, but I think people regularly use magnum powder for the subsonic 300. I have never reloaded it either.
Russian Imports have NOT stopped with the 7.62x39. Only the 7N6 Variant of the 5.45x39 was barred from import. Plenty of ammo is coming from the Ukraine and I can get 1080 rounds of Red Army Standard 7.62x39 123 gr FMJ Made in Ukraine for 280 dollars.
I think he meant the surplus had stopped. The old Russian 7.62x39mm got banned and in 90s and now so has the 5.45x39. Newly made is still available, just not as affordable.
Correct on that. But people usually call the commercial stuff "Surplus". I was around back in the 90s and remember it clearly. Atleast today we learned very quickly when it happened.
Z0mb3h Hunt3r
One of the benefits one the internet age, we know much faster when our rights are being threatened, and can better organize to fight it. Sadly, so can the gun(and ammo) grabbers.
Yeah, it's a double edged sword.
No they haven't stopped. I mis-spoke but the Dems are trying hard through executive order but hopefully we can stop the BS. Thanks
If you live in Connecticut your only option is a stock SKS, M1 Garand or Ruger mini 14 with 10 round mags. For the money the SKS with stripper clips is the better option. Who wants to buy a bunch of expensive 10 round Ruger mini 14 mags when stripper clips cost like 10 cents. The M1 Garand is nice, but not cheap like an SKS
Jonathan Cain
That was banned by name. Not by feature. Notice it listed near the bottom. -- (B) Any of the following specified semiautomatic centerfire rifles, or copies or duplicates thereof with the capability of any such rifles, that were in production prior to or on the effective date of this section: (i) AK-47; (ii) AK-74; (iii) AKM; (iv) AKS-74U; (v) ARM; (vi) MAADI AK47; (vii) MAK90; (viii) MISR; (ix) NHM90 and NHM91; (x) Norinco 56, 56S, 84S and 86S; (xi) Poly Technologies AKS and AK47; (xii) SA 85; (xiii) SA 93; (xiv) VEPR; (xv) WASR-10; (xvi) WUM; (xvii) Rock River Arms LAR-47; (xviii) Vector Arms AK-47; (xix) AR-10; (xx) AR-15; (xxi) Bushmaster Carbon 15, Bushmaster XM15, Bushmaster ACR Rifles, Bushmaster MOE Rifles; (xxii) Colt Match Target Rifles; (xxiii) Armalite M15; (xxiv) Olympic Arms AR-15, A1, CAR, PCR, K3B, K30R, K16, K48, K8 and K9 Rifles; (xxv) DPMS Tactical Rifles; (xxvi) Smith and Wesson M&P15 Rifles; (xxvii) Rock River Arms LAR-15; (xxviii) Doublestar AR Rifles; (xxix) Barrett REC7; (xxx) Beretta Storm; (xxxi) Calico Liberty 50, 50 Tactical, 100, 100 Tactical, I, I Tactical, II and II Tactical Rifles; (xxxii) Hi-Point Carbine Rifles; (xxxiii) HK-PSG-1; (xxxiv) Kel-Tec Sub-2000, SU Rifles, and RFB; (xxxv) Remington Tactical Rifle Model 7615; (xxxvi) SAR-8, SAR-4800 and SR9; (xxxvii) SLG 95; (xxxviii) SLR 95 or 96; (xxxix) TNW M230 and M2HB; (xl) Vector Arms UZI; (xli) Galil and Galil Sporter; (xlii) Daewoo AR 100 and AR 110C; (xliii) Fabrique Nationale/FN 308 Match and L1A1 Sporter; (xliv) HK USC; (xlv) IZHMASH Saiga AK; (xlvi) SIG Sauer 551-A1, 556, 516, 716 and M400 Rifles; (xlvii) Valmet M62S, M71S and M78S; (xlviii) Wilkinson Arms Linda Carbine; and (xlix) Barrett M107A1;
LINK - www.cga.ct.gov/2013/TOB/S/2013SB-01160-R00-SB.htm
Jonathan Cain Like I said it was banned by name NOT BY FEATURE. That along with this phrase in the law " or copies or duplicates thereof WITH THE CAPABILITY OF ANY SUCH RIFLES " That means the sporterized version is banned. Go ahead and call up any gun store tomorrow and ask them if they can sell you one. Their answer will be NO. If you already have one and you didn't register it it's a felony if you get caught. I suggest you be very careful.
Jonathan Cain
The actual law ( listed above in another comment ) specifically names " IZHMASH Saiga AK " which is a sporterized AK. Therefore it's banned. It's very easy to understand once you realize they banned some guns by feature and others by name. In this case it was banned by name. Go ahead and call any local gun store and ask them if you can buy one and then come back and tell me what they say. I'm 100% sure they'll say NO.
Jonathan Cain
Yes, I live in CT. The IZ-132 is the same thing as the IZHMASH Saiga AK and even if it's just slightly different it's still banned because it meets the definition of " copies or duplicates thereof WITH THE CAPABILITY OF ANY SUCH RIFLES "
You can solve your whole misunderstanding of the law by just calling a few local gun stores and asking them if it's legal for you to buy one of those in CT.
Jonathan Cain
Oh, so you actually called a store and asked them if they can sell them to CT residents ? What store can I buy one at ? I want to call them myself.
Just so you know an FFL can buy and ship anything they want to any state they want, but that doesn't mean that FFL can sell them to the residents of that state. Many FFL dealers buy things so they can sell them online to other states where they are legal for those residents. They do stuff like that if they know they're going to make a profit acting as the middle man.
Have my 3 long guns ready at all times-M-1 Garand for ranges up to 300, Mini-14 for 50 up to 100, an old 12-gauge Mossberg, when it gets close, (plus a couple of .45, .357, .38, and .22 pistols for up close and personal).
As long as we remain prepared, we’ll be able to repulse any invasion (home or otherwise).
I think 700-800 yards for a mosin is really stretching. I would say 400-450 max effective range for a mosin
Yes, it's stretching it but I've shot Mosin's at 400 with good accuracy. You can get shots out a lot further and the caliber is capable.
@@sootch00 with lot's of practice you can shoot that far.....but think about who you are talking too, a person who is unwilling to spend a reasonable amount of money for their safety will NOT go and train correctly....so what's the point of owning a gun that you can't shoot?
long range shooting takes practice and a skill level that a lot of people just can't grasp.....weapon matters not
I can shoot better grouping with my recurve at 50 yards than most people can with a rifle.....why, because I shoot all the time