A group of like minded individuals

[inspecting1]

Ok so we have seen what cults,militias,andbeingloners will do for you (Waco,RubyRidge,andHutaree). I just can't see where joining or being involved with any of these would be benificial to your health. At a minimum the gubermant would be watching you if they did not do more. We (the guys at work) have discussed this for a while now and the best thing we can come up with is to have a network of like minded individuals that in a SHTF scenario you could contact. It used to be white, black mexican, indian, middle eastern decent against each other but now I really wonder if it would not be even worse than the war of northern agression because you really will not know who stands where. I was just curious if there were other people that see it the same way or am I getting to deep?

[robin48]

Like you a few of us have networked, but more of a survival in a crises group than anything else

[MCSCOTT]

I think certain groups could be very beneficial, but you just have to make sure you don't pick a group of nutjobs.

[inspecting1]

yea, i agree there might as well be by yourself if you can't trust those around you. Just trying to mke sure I'm not turning into the nutjob

[robin48]

My network consists of people I have known for years. One even owns a gunshop. ( yayyyyy ) I do believe we should be ready for any contingency, be it armed defense, societal breakdown, economic breakdown etc.

[Guest cheez]

I think a militia/survival group well organized and lead by experienced individuals is a good thing. My opinion is that when folks try to get too big and have websites and the like is where you would run into problems as mentioned above. Keep it fairly small and controlable and certainly low key and by invitation only.

[Raoul]

I'm probably just a paranoid SOB, but I think it's best to be in the mindset of doing it all yourself. If some sort of coalition develops after the fact, so be it.

Trust but verify.

[Guest BEARMAN]

I'm probably just a paranoid SOB, but I think it's best to be in the mindset of doing it all yourself. If some sort of coalition develops after the fact, so be it.

Trust but verify.

I like the way you think, Raoul...that's kinda how I roll too. FWIW.

[Guest Guitarsnguns]

I have to agree with the last two posts; less is more in a stressful survival situation. I would keep it limited to myself, and those in my immediate family. (wife & kids period) Groups are prone to conflict.

[MCSCOTT]

Yeah now that I think about it the last few posts probably fit my way of thinking better. In a SHTF situation I'm going to protect me and mine first, and might help the rest of the group once I'm assured of my family's safety. I don't need anyone telling me what to do and how to do it when it comes to using MY weapons to defend my family, and personally with my ammo addiction I would definately have a problem sharing my stockpile with others in the group who were less prepared. It would all depend on the situation, because if it were one such as a revolution of some sort instead of a defensive situation then I would have a different take on things.

[Guest reaper1880]

if the shtf me and my bros are heading to texas where im originally from, cause in that kind of scenero texas would probably succeed. its the only atate that can do it and not be an act of war . because remember the words of a great tenn boy davey crocket..... yall can go to hell ,i ll go to texas lol i love that quote

[inspecting1]

I can see where ya'll are coming from most of the people that I would be looking for are actually scattered across the country. We work together alot and figure that if it gets bad maybe one of us will be in a better defensive place than the others and the others can migrate to the.

[Guest mustangdave]

I'm probably just a paranoid SOB, but I think it's best to be in the mindset of doing it all yourself. If some sort of coalition develops after the fact, so be it.

Trust but verify.

+2...and echoing some here...head somewhere that "THEY" won't follow. The Inner Mountain West comes to mind...The Great Basin

Edited April 7, 2010 by mustangdave
just a bit more

[inspecting1]

+2...and echoing some here...head somewhere that "THEY" won't follow. The Inner Mountain West comes to mind...The Great Basin

What if yellowstone goes boom?

[Raoul]

What if yellowstone goes boom?

Then it probably won't matter one way or the other. Mass extinction probably.