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I've read many survival books, and the modern SHTF books, but have always wondered about the role of law enforcement and/or military as the world falls apart around them, and their effect on my potential survival. Though gun laws are relatively relaxed in my state, my worry is that when SHTF, the police or military will enact extraordinary measures as society and civil rights disappear. These might include confiscating weapons when people are bugging out of suburban areas (such as my own) towards their pre-planned bug out locations. I worry that my compliment of firearms and military-esque equipment (camo bags, backpacks, etc.) will draw attention to myself and put me at a greater chance of forced confiscation of supplies. This equipment gives me a leg up when societal collapse is complete, but in the confusion after a NBC disaster, it may just be a target and put me at risk of being killed on my way out of town. I read recently in a modern SHTF book that military surplus bags, backpacks, etc. (the majority of my collection) will draw this attention and confiscation. So I pose two generalized questions:
1) What's the common consensus on post-SHTF law enforcement and/or military interference in survivalist bug-out? Will they be likely to confiscate weapons and/or supplies that were legally bought when society existed? How do you avoid this from happening? I don't want to buy a collapsible .22 rifle and solely rely on it + pistols hidden in a bright orange civilian backpack. I don't want my food confiscated for "the general good." I don't want to be contained and barred from migrating locations as well.
2) What's the common consensus on military-style equipment vs. civilian equipment, so as not to draw unwanted attention by these military or police forces when bugging out?
It's always been my belief that in a true NBC SHTF situation, military and police will exist for a very short time until true collapse is recognized, and they will only serve to interfere in the survival of those of us who prepped long before. Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
1) What's the common consensus on post-SHTF law enforcement and/or military interference in survivalist bug-out? Will they be likely to confiscate weapons and/or supplies that were legally bought when society existed? How do you avoid this from happening? I don't want to buy a collapsible .22 rifle and solely rely on it + pistols hidden in a bright orange civilian backpack. I don't want my food confiscated for "the general good." I don't want to be contained and barred from migrating locations as well.
2) What's the common consensus on military-style equipment vs. civilian equipment, so as not to draw unwanted attention by these military or police forces when bugging out?
It's always been my belief that in a true NBC SHTF situation, military and police will exist for a very short time until true collapse is recognized, and they will only serve to interfere in the survival of those of us who prepped long before. Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!