Would you share ammo if SHTF?

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Depends. Probably with close friends.

Several of my friends and I have agreements that we'll watch each other's backs, offer shelter, share supplies and whatnot if disaster strikes.

One of these friends has a shotgun and a .223 rifle, but no rifle in >.223 caliber. I have two rifles in .30-06. If they were to use one of the rifles, I sure as hell would let them use my ammo for it.

I have no more problem with sharing firearms and ammo with friends than I would with food and water. What if they were traveling in their vehicle and didn't have access to weapons other than the pistols they carry? They could take shelter at my home and use my long guns. And they'd offer the same hospitality if I were caught in that situation too.

Now, that presumes some sort of natural or artificial disaster like a hurricane (unlikely, though possible, here in Arizona). In the case of a Red Dawn style invasion, I'd seriously consider sharing ammo with other people fighting on my side, particularly if they got caught off guard or away from their own guns and ammo. If we were prepping to go into a fight, the probabilities of my sharing ammo would increase, as the ammo I let them borrow could be used to save my life.

/And think of all the brass free for collecting after the fight!
 
Share? With my wife or a family member that will use the ammo to defend the family and my flank. As far as worrying about how fast the ammo goes, obviously some of you need to improve your procurement skills. ;)

Allow a small squad of the enemy to get very close. Do not compromise your cover and wait for the opportune moment when you can use surprise to your advantage to overcome them without bringing large amounts of return fire. When the enemy squad is subdued (read: dead), retrieve (or have a scout retrieve while you cover) their weapons, ammunition, and anything that might provide you with intel that will aid in your survival. Now, you're armed with what the enemy uses (plus your original cache) and will be able to get resupplied after successful engagements.
 
For me to need thousands of rounds to defend my family, the sheer volume of enemy troops arrayed against us must be staggering. I mean really, how many paratroopers would make it to the middle of the country. How many of them must there really be, for their commander to send hundreds of infantry to squash little 'ol me?

Either I need to bury the stuff and join a resistance group, or I need to join the Army. Either way, ammo is inconsequential.
 
I would issue to close friends who are right there in Charlie Foxtrot (which it will be) with me, and MAYBE with members of my HOA (we are VERY SMALL) in a pinch. All others must trade for ammo, and have something that I desire. Which would 'prolly be non-perishable food stocks, medical supplies/skills or precious metals/stones for after some stability has returned.
 
Why does anyone think gold will be a worthwhile commodity in a SHTF situation
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Just because the US is in a SHTF situation, doesn't mean the rest of the world is. FRNs (dollars) are mere paper. Overnight they can become worthless (confederate money, various nations in Africa). Unless the Earth is showered with gold from space, it will remain a precious metal, and have value to someone. It may be years later, but it will be worth something if there are still humans on this planet. Try that with any fiat currency and you'll have toilet paper. As far as being invaded, I doubt that will happen mainly due to logistics. I believe it could happen after the initial SHTF though.
I haven't seen Red Dawn
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I demand you go out and buy it tonight. What kind of red-blooded American are you??? :what:

And yes I would share ammo with members of my "team" and trade with like minded others.
 
There are a few people that I trust enough to share my ammo with in such a situation. I know that they care enough about our country, me, my family, and I about them and their families, that we would lay down our lives to protect them. With them, I'd give them my LAST round without hesitation.
 
Well, that was what cheap steel cased ammo is for. :)

If it is neighbors, you ought to think about helping them as you might need their help later. Random strangers? No.

How much ammo you need would largely depend on how long it all lasts. If you get in a single situation where you need a lot of ammo, you would likely get killed or wounded anyway. No matter how well situated your home is, you will always be vulnerable to determined attackers.
 
Gee, in the unlikely event that Soviet Russia, Cuba and Nicaragua invade the US then I would just keep all my ammo and not share it with anyone. That way when everyone gets herded into the reeducation camp I can laugh and say ''See I told ya so''. Of course I will be either dead or sitting there with them because I am not actually an ''Army of One'' despite the TV commercials.

In the event that a hurricane takes out the area no way, no how. I give the neighbors rounds, they shoot someone over a gas grill and I get sued? Not a chance.
 
I will be right back, I am going to the all night ammo store to stock up some more rounds.

I did just fill an ammo can with 340 rounds of stripper clipped 7.62X39
Not sure how long it would last though.
 
I would share ammo if another person was helping me defend or procuring resources. If they were just passers by, and they had a shotgun with no ammo(or a rifle) I would share a couple of rounds.
 
Share?
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You mean like the ant and grasshopper?
I might SELL you some.
If you're covering my flank, I might ISSUE you some.
If you have something I need, I might TRADE you some.
Share?
Nope.
Exchange for value?
Sure.
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Good answer. I agree. So basically NO I will not share.
 
No one has mentioned us reloaders. I have enough components to supply a whole lot of shooters. Lead will be worth more than gold. Ammo is the ultimate currency.
 
Red Dawn?

. . . the unlikely event that Soviet Russia, Cuba and Nicaragua invade the US . . .
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Given the porous condition of our borders and the refusal of our government to close or effectively patrol them, and given that there's a despot in Venezuela who's allying himself with any number of hostile nations, I'd have to say that the plausibility of an invasion is not less than when Red Dawn was conceived.

The players are different, but I'm reasonably certain that if they believed for a moment they could pull off a Red Dawn scenario, they'd go for it.

Whether, and to what degree, it succeeds is a different matter. If they started believing their own press, they might well try.

I agree that gold would have value in the international contexts. Locally, maybe not.

But, hey, gold would be a fairly reasonable substitute for lead given the right twist of circumstances.
 
Everyone's talking about sharing with people who will cover your six. If I meet someone in this scenario who I didn't know prior to that event, it would take me a bit of time to trust them with my ammo. I don't trust people, and unless I know I can trust you, I'll do everything in my power to keep the odds in my favor. If the "commies" are attacking or we're fixing to raid the commies, yes, I'll toss you some ammo in a heartbeat because they want to kill you as much as they want to kill me.

As to the philosophy "The enemy of an enemy is a friend," I can't stand by that for a moment. Look at the US and Afghanistan in the 1980's. I like to think that the enemy of an enemy is an aquaintance until they can be proven to be my friend.

Now if MY circle of friends/people I trust are in my "wolverine pack," heck yeah, I'll throw ammo at you like it's cool.

Then again, I can't share ammo until I get more...I'm running kinda weak in the ammo department.
 
Who do you think you are? Rambo?

A minimum of 1000 rounds....everyone here seems to think they are going to kill a minimum of 9 to 10 trained and equipped soldiers with automatic weapons (and perhaps body armor) while hiding behind vinyl siding, plywood, and sheet rock. Chances are you'd be lucky to shoot 10 rounds before you were annihilated.

Besides, you could just take the ammo off the dead family you were fighting with. If everyone carried 100 rounds and you survived shooting your first 100, I am sure there would be a corpse near with a good 90 rounds for you to use everytime you needed a reload.

In any event, I would share my ammo with only the people who were fighting with me. I would even share weapons.
 
There are a few people that I trust enough to share my ammo with in such a situation. I know that they care enough about our country, me, my family, and I about them and their families, that we would lay down our lives to protect them. With them, I'd give them my LAST round without hesitation.
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could not have said this better
 
Ummm- you guys are sort of nuts. Big scale firefights are not the direction of war. Much more likely we will be contending with people who send us parts of our wives as an inducement to give up, or throw bombs into preschools, and assassinate our local leaders etc. See Iraq, course level 101. Or investigate "La Violencia", Columbia circa 1948-1965. When this country breaks apart, it will make you wish for the good old days of a Clinton presidency.
 
For an even trade

You need some .45? Hum you got any .223 or 12 ga? or water or food? Copper at that point will be worth more than gold for awhile. Why do you think China is buying up all they can get.
 
Who do you think you are? Rambo?

A minimum of 1000 rounds....everyone here seems to think they are going to kill a minimum of 9 to 10 trained and equipped soldiers with automatic weapons (and perhaps body armor) while hiding behind vinyl siding, plywood, and sheet rock. Chances are you'd be lucky to shoot 10 rounds before you were annihilated.
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Those are pretty much my thoughts.
 
I agree with Tokugawa. War is changing.

But if we were on the other side say in a position like the terrorists of Iraq fighting another countries army. But obviously for different reasons. You have to take notes from past wars.

"A minimum of 1000 rounds....everyone here seems to think they are going to kill a minimum of 9 to 10 trained and equipped soldiers with automatic weapons (and perhaps body armor) while hiding behind vinyl siding, plywood, and sheet rock. Chances are you'd be lucky to shoot 10 rounds before you were annihilated."

That is not true. Take the lessons of the new terrorists snipers. They are taking very good hidden sniper positions. Hiding well and blending in. Taking a single shot and killing a single soldier with head shots and other weak spots in armor. Then moving to a new location.

The object isn't to get in a firefight. The object is to take 1 good shot then find a new fight. You will never win a firefight. But a hit and run tactic will almost always win.
 
This is one of those "what would you do if you won 10 million dollars threads". Still, I will play.
ArfinGreebly said:
You mean like the ant and grasshopper?

I might SELL you some.

If you're covering my flank, I might ISSUE you some.

If you have something I need, I might TRADE you some.

Share?

Nope.

Exchange for value?

Sure.
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I am with genius here.
 
Who do you think you are? Rambo?
A minimum of 1000 rounds....everyone here seems to think they are going to kill a minimum of 9 to 10 trained and equipped soldiers with automatic weapons (and perhaps body armor) while hiding behind vinyl siding, plywood, and sheet rock. Chances are you'd be lucky to shoot 10 rounds before you were annihilated.

Besides, you could just take the ammo off the dead family you were fighting with. If everyone carried 100 rounds and you survived shooting your first 100, I am sure there would be a corpse near with a good 90 rounds for you to use everytime you needed a reload.
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Nope, I'm not Rambo. I'm a Force Recon Marine/OIF vet who had the Med Bord (Medical retirement process) started yesterday.

I have NO intention of hiding behind concealment, and the manner of your statement about taking ammo off the dead tells me you have a lack of practical knowledge on the subject.

I have some knowledge and experence as to how a small unit can effectively cripple a larger force, and believe me, people DO live long enough to go through 1,000 rounds (Although my 'load out' is much less, without resupply you must preposition your resupply.)

BTW, I am better equiped than I was in Iraq.

Anyway, I'd rather die a Man than live a slave.
 
Seeing how fast some people burn up ammo while they are calm there's no way I'll supply them with my stash and they are excited.

BTW....... one box of ammo can go a long way in getting you one of the enemy's weapons and ammo. Then you can scavenge their ammo.
 
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