What's With All of This SHTF Stuff?

[Adam123]

I see a lot of guys talking about SHTF. I know the economy isn't great and there certainly is cause for concern, but I think people have watched too many Hollywood productions - too many action movies. I picture most of these SHTF people thinking that they'll be running through the woods or streets with a high-cap pistol on their side, hoards of magazines strapped to their tactical/survival vest, and semi-auto rifle battle rifle, shooting a countless number of evil doers. Do you guys picture yourselves using your home as a makeshift bunker, fighting off waves of thieves and robbers? Do you really think that you are going to put more than 5-10 rounds through any rifle if S really does HTF? In my opinion, this whole SHTF stuff is just a bit too much, overly exaggerated. I'm not buying in to it and think the whole premise is a bit silly. It's a stretch and some people seem to be a little too eager to be in a SHTF scenario.

So many are talking about this, but why? Why are so many people, all of the sudden, enamored with a SHTF scenario and trying to get the perfect SHTF gun?

Disclaimer: Please keep this civil. I am actually curious about this SHTF phenomenon that I see on so many gun boards and look forward to hearing your responses.

 

[eazyrider]

I like to prepare myself, cause its fun and makes me feel better. I don't go overboard but I make small preparations. As far as the amount of rounds down range I think your underestimating. Sometimes if you read on these boards enough you think that everyone has an AR or AK but that is simply not true. A lot of people don't even have a gun. I base this on people I know.

So in a true SHTF situation our competition will be limited and I bet I will get off more than 5 or 6 rounds. As far as do I want to be in a SHTF situation, well sometimes I do. I kinda think society as a whole is a little out of whack. I get sick and tired of waking up and rushing to get someplace that I don't even want to go everyday. But I am smart enough to know that I would probably regret that if it ever happened. Still to live on my own with no rules and no need for money does seem a little peaceful.

I agree with you that I think most stuff is over blown but all society crumble. Just a matter of when. Of course natural disaster's can happen anytime but they usually don't result in roving gangs of bandits, save Katrina.

 

[CTPhil]

There are enough examples in history to indicate that no status quo is safe, in fact in many countries people are living a SHTF scenario right now. Being prepared for disasters or economic collapse isn't silly, even if some people do try to make it something more.

 

[taliv]

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