DraxTheDad

I think you misunderstood. We as individuals can do little to stop the deterioration of the country. But what we can do is band together and protect our communities. These are our people. While it would be great if we could protect the country, we also know that is impossible. All I'm saying is that if the SHTF, one way or another, that we should fall back into defensive areas and protect those people around us. The people we live with and those who otherwise may be vulnerable.

Been studying the HAM radio handbook. Only a few hours but can already pass the tests. Some of it is logical, I have a degree in Electrical Engineering. Biggest difficulties right now are the detailed specs like knowing what frequency services are. But I’m sure with a bit more studying I’ll have them down. If I can do it, you can too. I have no desire to be part of a HAM club, too old for that now. But I do want to help the community, especially in the time of need or crisis. Today the Supreme Court ruled that Texas can’t block the border; that is the Feds job. Even if they aren’t doing it. Watched a video this morning (before the announcement) of an illegal from the Middle East yelling “You don’t know me now, but you will soon!” Trouble is brewing, and it just about ready. We used to laugh about SHTF; but man I feel like today was a big step in the direction. Need to be prepared, need to be ready, need to dig in a protect our people.

Spent a few hours last night reading up on emergency rations. Most are NOT worth the money they charge. Here is what I've found : * Oatmeal, quite a lot of them have oatmeal * Pancake mix is another big one. * Powdered Eggs and Milk So what I'm thinking is to get a vacuums sealer, and get pancake mix and oatmeal from Costco. Should be able to keep for a long time. Even the quake oat oatmeal in packets, 52 packets for $10 is a lot better than in the kits. Same thing with a few big bags of Pancake mix. Pasta as well, or at least flour. Spend the money for freeze dried meats and other things that normally can't get that easily. Another thing I came up with are seeds. $20 for hundreds of seeds for all types of veggies. If SHTF then this will be necessary eventually, they recommend sealing in a mylar bag and in a cool dark place (ideally fridge or freezer). Need to remember to try and store all of these things in a way that mice and bugs can't get into it and / or are attracted to it. That's why I think the vacuums sealing is important. But don't forget to put into food storage containers, and maybe surround the whole thing with mothballs. Thoughts and opinions?

Few questions for you. If we wanted to communicate between communities, but not around the world, what type of setup would we need? Are we look at hundreds of dollars or thousands? I'm assuming if we had setups between 50 and 100 miles apart, what we would need to talk. I see there is a club in Dickson and McEwen (closer to where I live), I would suspect they have relays but they are still 50 miles apart. My home is at the top of a hill, the highest around me, so I could put up antenna there when I get my license. Just wondering what I'm looking at getting into. Money isn't that much of an issue, but always watching the budget and want to make sure I get my finds lined up.

Was just reading a bit up on it, and yes, I know, seems like more will be needed. But I know many kids got their license when they were about 8. So shouldn’t be hard. There are three basic levels; technician, general, amateur extra. YouTube technician class How To Get your License Official amateur radio org I’m going to watch the YouTube class and see about taking the test online. Better to have it and start practicing with it now then trying to learn it when we need it.

Agreed 100%. Also getting a license is easy and cheap once you learn the basics.

Good point. Just created a LLC for another project, easy enough to throw another one together.

Baofeng uv-5 Radio This is the radio that I picked up but really don’t know how to use. So I’m looking at one of these books. There are quite a few on Amazon but no idea which to pickup The Guerrilla's Guide To The Baofeng Radio The Baofeng Radio Bible: [12 in 1] Master Baofeng Radio with the Guerrilla’s Handbook - Ensure Connectivity When Communication Collapses in Emergencies, Natural Disasters, Wars, and Beyond

Thanks, this is very important. Not too bad. I will have my wife get on this. She is really good with dealing with insurance companies. Thank you for the lead! I have to go to the Humphrey county anyway, so I guess I will check it all out. I don’t expect to really make money on it. But much more of a hobby that pays for itself.

I have no one near by, I should check the local area to see if I can be zoned for a home business. Thanks for the tip.

While I do have well water, which is good. I also have a 50 gallon drum (food safe) filled and a food safe pump for it. I don’t have much in terms of rations but I should pick up a few month supply for my family. I’m worry about my eldest as he is in California, my youngest is in Nashville (he can always come to the house we have in the middle of no where) I have guns and about 5000 rounds of each caliber. And enough components to make another 10,000 rounds. So I think I’m good there. I recently purchased a baofeng radio for communication but I don’t really know how to use it. might also be useful to setup a communication network so that we can contact one another if things happen. I’m more than happy to help this community; even if we have slightly different ideologies, we can help one another.

I've been manufacturing my own ammo for a while, I have no problems with doing it. I have read recently that several of the big ammo manufacturers were sold to China. Thus I'm thinking of starting doing it for others. At the same time I am thinking of buying and selling used guns as an FFL to help fund the project. I have found where I might be able to get used guns but they only sell to FFLs. Application process looks like it isn't that daunting. Form to fill out, background information on the owners (myself and wife), photos, and finger prints. Has anyone been through the process? One thing it says is that they will verify that you're in compliance with the state and local laws, but they don't say where to find those. I don't think there would be anything I would be in violation of. Any tips or suggestions? Would people be willing to buy ammo from a small time vendor if prices were comparable?

With the state of the federal government right now, is anyone planning for civil unrest after the elections. It seems like if Biden doesn't win, his followers will make the summer of "love" look like a cake walk. And if Trump doesn't win, and there is any evidence of cheating, there may be violence that way. Just wondering if trouble does start, what we should be prepared for to wait out and see what happens and protect ourselves. Maybe I'm just paranoid (well, less so where we are), but I'm afraid for the country. NOTE: Not advocating starting anything, just if people are planning on protecting themselves, their families and maybe even the community of it is brought to us.

Sounds interesting, I'm tied up through the end of the year, I was hoping to go out this year during opening day, but will be unavailable. Otherwise I'd invite you to come.

I have land, so I'm good for hunting. Just have never hunted and would love to learn. But yeah, Facebook has been bad.

This group, like many I have seen around seem to be mostly dead. Looking to see if there are any hunting and fishing groups around Nashville or West of Nashville (Dickson area maybe). Something where people can talk and or discuss things. Honestly been in the Nashville area for 2 years and haven't met anyone. I have minimal experience with hunting and fishing but would love to learn and always looking for people to chat with. I thought that there would be a lot more around but man is it quiet. Anyone have any idea of places to meet people and / or find groups?

Have you considered this .22 pistol, it's a nice pistol.

What is the barrel length?

Was able to get them if I quoted and then I could see the prices

Can't scroll on a laptop either. How much for the nugget?

Sadly, it's the 300 mile drive that is stopping me from picking it up from you. That adds over $100 to the price and 5 hours of time. Wish you the best of luck, and hope someone grabs it.

Western TN? I'm guessing way too far from Nashville... :(. Beautiful gun. Only thing missing is a threaded barrel. But still beautiful.

Worst part is I'm in Nashville now, and have been waiting for a good Ruger IV Threaded Barrel.... even in stores I can't find them. Let me know if you head toward Nashville.

Why, why do you have to be over 100 miles away? Ever get to Nashville area? (that and I really want the one with the wood grips but I would have lived with it. -- they don't seem to have a threaded barrel though)

Honestly I want to say Outpost, but I kinda can't remember which one exactly (why I was vague about it). The prices were expensive and the service was lousy. So... not sure which one it was.