In the event of an attack I'd simply stay home until its sorted out. Since I work at home and the fact that I'm located in a small town, I'm not worried. We do the majority of our shopping online so we won't be in a mall or stuck in a traffic jam...The largest store we have in town is a wallyworld super idiot center and I cannot remember the last time I was in there...lol

 

Same here, work from home, small town, haven't been to a mall in over a decade.

The last terrorist attack near me was Ferguson, Misery. There won't be anything close to me, so i'm not worried about safety. Localized martial law doesn't worry me either, however, nationwide martial law will be a whole 'nother story.

 

Ha Ha. Well I'm with you on that. I hardly venture off the property unless I'm going to work or on vacation (rarely), but my wife and daughter have to be running around all the time.

 

Your thread title asks, what would you do in the event of a terrorist strike in this country? But as I read on, it sounds like you are asking a more specific question as to what we would do if we suddenly found ourselves in the ****. If that is the case, I would do as follows.

I would immediately do my best to find cover or concealment. My initial reaction and goal would naturally be escape, but barring that, I would be intently focused on taking out the shooter or shooters. If I am with my wife, I might try to move away from her position, while still keeping her very much in sight, so as to not draw fire in her direction. I would take decisive action, either swiftly or when the opportunity presented itself. In doing so, I believe I just might tip the scales in my favor, as many of these mall/theatre/school shooter types appear to be cowards who are not expecting return fire, and frequently take their own lives when they do encounter armed resistance. At any given moment I would have 21 rounds of 40 S&W 180 gr JHP to send in the bad guy's direction. I would pray that that would be sufficient.

 

If a prevention such as this happened (and I pray it would) it would barely make it out of your local media coverage. Remember the mall shooter in the Northwest a few years ago? How many people knew the guy blew his own brains out only AFTER a dude with a .40 had sights on him?

The last thing the MSM wants the US citizenry to know is that a law abiding gun owner actually made a difference per his Constitutional rights. A scenario specifically outlined by our founders in the Federalist Papers and tons of legislative discussion, corespondence and commentary at the nation's founding (which BTW never sees the light of day).

 

I would do like I have done for all the ones in the past, including 9/11; I would watch the news on TV and/or read about it on the internet.

The chance that a terrorist attack would happen anywhere such that it would directly and immediately have an effect on me to where I would need to immediately do something about it (evacuate, etc.), is miniscule compared to the chance that I would experience criminal violence, an earthquake, a flood, a forest fire, a volcanic eruption, a windstorm, etc.

 

I agree. Not zero chance but very low. I'd avoid certain venues and cities that would be likely targets and otherwise continue my usual routine in Condition Yellow.

 

I'd hunker down.
I'm far removed from population centers and well prepared.
These currents events are teachable moments for families and friends. Folks are concerned.

 

Hide. Because if i were to go out and fight then i would be deemed a terrorist and would most likely get taken out with a hellfire

 

I gather from your name your based in the UK?? Which means no firearms and no real means to retaliate. Even if you did these idiots are all running around strapped with explosive anyway so there's always the chance they'll take you with them; so attack isn't really an option.

Getting in to habit of checking escape routes is not a bad idea. When under stress your body reverts to what it knows as a result of the stress response on your ability to think coherently and logically. So running through some scenarios and formulating a plan of action makes it more likely you (or your wife) will default to that as a preset plan of action.

Getting in to the habit of knowing where to run, as well as figuring out in what scenarios it's best to run and when it's best to hide, will mean that if / when the time comes the brain doesn't have to figure out a plan of action; it just needs to revert to the best pre-thoughout plan and modify as needed.

I do think it's a case of when, not if, and realistically our security forces aren't equipped to immediately deal with a serious and concerted attack. The number of armed officers makes for concerning reading and the serious police / military units won't be able to deploy effectively for some time.

Think. Run. Hide.

In that order.

 

If you're talking about the OP, its showing they are located in kalifornia...

 

If it happened in my vicinity, say 50-100 miles, I would be on the road with the rest of the Bubbas to do what I could do. I know they say it's best to always stay out of matters, let the authorities handle it, but I don't see that happening around here. If ISIS or who the hell ever saw the response from a bunch of ****ed of citizens who have been raised hunting, shooting, and accumulating arms for generations... Doesn't take much imagination to see how things would go down. As usual, stay away from gun free zones and make sure your kids know how to exit the classroom quickly.

 

Last time it happened, 9-11-01, I went to the recruiters office and joined the Army.
Next time it happens I suppose I'll just be angry about it, but there's really not much I can do unless it happens right near me, and the odds of that are fairly nil as Vermont does not have any worthwhile targets for Terrorists.
I could be a Target as a Veteran, with my Iraq license plates, but I'm more alert than alert when I'm out and about, and I always bring my "A Game" when it comes to situational awareness, so I pity the poor T's that decide to **** with me.
Likewise, if they start some **** and I happen to be there, I thankfully have seen combat before so I know that I would act rather than freeze or panic.
My Glock has only killed two animals, euthanasia in both cases.
I'm sure it would like to claim some T's.

 

Me too.



I also rejoined the US Army after September 11th, I did pretty good in Iraq at age 44, now I am 54 and not yet 100% from the broken leg, I can't even get in as a Merc. So it is someone else's turn, good luck kids, I'll buy ya a beer when you get back. Whatever I owe to my country, I paid. Cold War, Desert Storm and Iraq that was enough and all I could do.

 

No great worries here. I live in a small town and the worst I would expect is the banking systems shut down if certain major cities take a hit. I have cash, water and food. The 1911 would always stay within reach. Ham radio rounds out the list.

 

I suspect the next ISIS / Al-Qaida type terrorist attack in the USA will take place not in a indoor/outdoor crowded public/place/event. Simply because that would generally require a group of terrorists (5 to 8), a high degree of coordination/communication & logistics.

One or two terrorists could accomplish a Timothy McVeigh - April 19, 1995 - Oklahoma City type bombing very easily. ANFO type explosives, in metal 55G drums, timed detonators all packed into a chevy, ford, dodge econoline type delivery van. None of which is difficult to acquire.

One drives it onto the middle of any well know high volume rush hour traffic bridge, followed by the other. Van driver stops, turns on flashers, sets detonators for a 3 or 4 minutes, locks van, gets into the leading or following car & leaves site.

Simple, relatively low cost, minimal crew, communication & logistics etc.
Leaves almost no forensic evidence, except explosive blast residue.

Imagine that going off in the middle of the CA golden gate bridge, or any other major famous landmark type American bridge.

 

Same thing I did during the 9-11 attack. Load the 9mm and stay home. No need to look for trouble. Let things calm down and then work with the authorities if needed.

 

My worst thought is that they will coordinate a mass school bus hijacking. A bunch of muzzies suicide bussing hundreds/thousands of children into whatever. What could possibly **** off more people? ****es me off that the bus drivers aren't all packing.

 

Agreed.
If you want to be responsible for my child, for heavens sake, please be adequately prepared to protect and defend them!!!

 

I'd call Obama for help! He has everything under control!

 

For people in my area this was the last time. It caused a few changes in day to day activities, some were more scared than others, and location was key. People closer to the beltway were more cautious than those out in rural areas.

I think in a jihadist terrorist incident it will be regional and some areas have practically nothing to worry about. Just driving home after work is probably the most dangerous thing some will face. Others, especially around metro areas need to maintain awareness and have a plan to beat feet.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltway_sniper_attacks

 

I think most people will be in shock, and not know what to do. Kinda a natural human thing.

 

Pathetic, isn't it?

****ing pathetic Humans!!!

"EXTERMINATE!!!!!"

 

I think if they want to strike, they can do it on their own time.
They should be sacked on the spot.

 

I would expect ISIS terrorists to hit deep inside the U.S. The reason I would expect them to hit like in Chicago, Kansas City, Denver or other areas like that is to make a point that they can get to us in the very heartland of our nation. When they or if they do attack they will do so in a coordinated attack, probably on a busy day, like a Black Friday shopping day, or just before Christmas. I would expect them to hit a crowded mall and/or church at about the same time. Maybe one or two other places. Their idea would be to swamp or overwhelm any local police or SWAT team so that it couldn't handle all the attacks. Hit hard, fast and move around over a large area to create the most confusion. Along the way the terrorists leave behind explosive devices in garbage cans or toss them in sewers to take advantage of the methane gases in those pipes.

If such an attack happens, I would stay out of the way of professionals trying to end the problem caused by the terrorists. Get home, lock your doors, arm yourself and wait for the all clear. Main routes of travel need to be cleared for emergency vehicles to move injured people and responding police units. The fewer people on the streets means that the police don't have to worry about you being taken hostage, killed or maimed. They don't also have to worry about you being wounded and used as bait in some fashion to draw them out or some other innocent person trying to rescue you. They also don't have to worry about your lack of proficiency with a firearm, lack of insurance if something goes wrong or liability if you mess up while working with them. You won't also know their hand signals, their stealth operation rules and so on.

No, getting out of the way is the best thing that most civilians can do. I have combat and police experience under my belt and, unless I'm invited to play, I intend to get out of the way.

 

Tumbler with some ice, 2 fingers of Jack Single Barrel, load the shotgun and go sit in the rocker on the porch.

Most times this stuff sorts itself out without me.

 

I have seen and read most of the posts regarding the attack in France, and the feelings of an impending attack in this country. ...

Can every state be attacked at once?

Can every city be attacked at once?

No.



The USA will be attacked. In all likelihood YOU will not be attacked. In all likelihood you will never know anyone attacked.

In 2001, 2,996 people were killed during attacks against the WTO. Were you attacked? No. Did you know anyone who was attacked? I doubt it.

We have well over 300 Million people, while the WTO was attacked on US soil, most of us were not affected. Other than the media took over.

We knew an attack was coming. The military had gone into 'stop-loss', not allowing any servicemembers to get out, as we scrambled to defend the nation. But the attack happened anyway.



Now here you think that the next attack will effect you personally? How important you must be.

Yes we will be attacked.

I will get up and tend our livestock, garden and do my daily chores.

 

With all due respect, calm down, and eat some fruit or double your meds or something. I am not that important...just like you. Nor did I state or imply I'm that important. I'm a guy who goes to work, and preps, that's all. The likelihood of ME being hit is very low, but there is a likelihood. The persons I'm referring to are not ready for jack crap. They tend to freak out every time the Arab down the street at the mini mart cuts a fart. These persons have all made comments in this regard. My wife asked me what she should do IF this did happen in our area. I made the comments that I listed in the initial post and was simply asking if I missed something or if someone had a different opinion I could learn from. Your assuming I think I'm so important that I need a team of SEALS or something around to protect my ass. I don't. As far as the possibility of them being able to orchestrate attacks in every state, yeah, I think they could, its called the internet, and its worked real well for them in the past, to our demise. Otherwise...I will do much the same, wake up, check the chickens and the sheep and watch it all happen on CNN I hope. So ease up on the corn squeezings and take a break.

 

Head to the safest location I can get my family and I to in a reasonable time frame.

After that, the engineer in me backtracks and thinks of what happened, how could I have reacted better, what could have been avoided along the way and what are the best alternate plans going forward, given the situation at hand, and the various possible new pitfalls going forward.

All the while thinking how the event happened the way it did, what led up to it and if there is an alternative motif in what just happened.

 

I think about this a lot. There are 6 soft targets within a 30 min walk of my house and another 5 30 min out from them. There are an additional 20+ in my town and only a few have security of any kind.

If an attack near me I fear that the only thing I could do is deal with the effects that it would have on me the best I could.

 

Oh, and yes, I lost 2 friends, on the same floor from what I understand, in that attack on Trade Center one. Would have lost another but she was late to her flight. They were friends of friends, but I did know them. So thanks...On that note I'm going to bed.

 

Since I live so far out in the sticks that even the closest "mall" is in a smaller sized city, I highly doubt we would be affected at all.

NYC, LA, SanFran, Chicago, or other internationally well known cities are the ones that need to worry. ISIS isn't going to attack somewhere that people go "Where?" when it is reported on the news.

 

Last time I joined the Marines. This time won't effect me too much.

I don't go to gun free zones and I already do not feel comfortable in crowds. I have this need to track everyone's behavior and see what they are doing with their hands. Should it be so bad that stores and freeways are all shut down I can survive at home for at least a year without leaving my house.