(15 March 2012, 14:02)NorthernRaider Wrote: (15 March 2012, 13:43)Yorkshirelass Wrote: Hi there
Ive been watching this forum for some time and as a result kitting myself out with various gear. Much better than the rather extreme US forums although I am alarmed that some of you would consider shooting my cute shetland ponies as a food source!
Just one question . Whilst I am fortunate to live in the countryside, down a farm track, away from major conurbations and with a large garden and field, I do have 2 reasonable sized towns a couple of miles away. It seems to me that there would be a good chance in the event of a catastrohic event, that the urbanites would come streaming out to the farms and remote cottages etc when they have exhausted their own supplies. As a single (unarmed) female (thankfully no sprogs) I consider myself at risk from looters attemptimg to pillage my hard earned kit and food.
Any suggestions would be welcolme apart from buying a gun! I have a couple of neighbours (unless they bugger of of course!) and we could erect a couple of farm gates between us and the road (locked in place ) but beyond that and concealing my stuff, not drawing attention to myself by having lights on etc I am unsure what measures I could take.
Hello, welcome, think security in layers, I assume you have tools for personal Security such as a knife, perhaps bow, or mutt, But basically you need to work backward from the end of the lane to your front door. You cannot stop a determined attack but you may make it not worth the while and peruade the city sheeple to try an easier target.
I would start by investing in a few good sized rolls of barbed or razor wire to block off the end of the lane WTSHTF, immediately plant, replant, move or encourage thorny prlants like blackthorn, brambles, nettles etc across the lane.
Back to the edge of your property get planting nasty spoiky vicous shrubs around your garden to make a vicous barrier.
Fit BS3621 door locks, fit double glazing and safety laminating film to the windows.
Make the place look unappealing or difficult to get into, build a bug our bag, train the ponies to pull a cart, a bug out cart that can carry you to safety and be your transport after TSHTF.
Thanks for that. I have double glazing and am considering the laminated glass (quite cheap it seems). Im not convinced about the thorny bushes though because if people are desperate they willl simply climb stone walls to avoid them and I cant secure the entire perimeter with them any way. Also do you not think barbed wire says "someone lives here and has something you want".
I am in the process of training the ponies to be used as pack animals (well one of them) rather than pull a cart as the ground around here is too rough for a cart and I would avoid roads at all costs if I had to leave. Thay are very strong and manoevrable little beasties and can withstand extremes of weather and subsist on meagre rations. Ideal survival companion in my mind. In the USA horses are commonly used as pack animals but its difficult to get the right gear in this country.
My gut feeling is a gun but the registration process looks complex. I may consider a rifle type air gun which to the layperson looks just like a rifle (as deterant) and does not need a firearms licence.
I also include a list of my kit and would be most grateful for any comments
Bug Out Bag
Webtex steel of fire knife firestriker and torch/whistle (extra batteries for latter x10)
Small first aid kit, spray on antiseptic, and hand sanitizer
Water purification tabs 50
Warterproof matches 2 x 25
Emergency silver thermal bivy bag
Space blanket x2
Firestarter tinder card 8 sheets
British army issue MRE and snacks about 2/3 days worth
Chemical food heater x3
Basic face mask
Military grade 12 hour light sticks x3
wind up and battery radio with torch plus AA batteries
small sheet of plastic for waterproofing in case bag leaks
Colins SAS survival book
Latex gloves
Gardening type gloves
Painkillers
Compass
Colins guide food for free
Extra batteries for fenix p3 torch (carried on person)
Packet paper hankies
Wind up 3 led torch
Carried on keyring
Swedish military firesteel
Small push button led torch
Led lenser 7830 torch
Maybe need to add small multitool?
Carried in jacket
Fenix P3D torch + extra batteries
Couple of fruit bars
Zippo lighter
Painkillers
Hankies
Hand sanitizer
Carried in Car
Large first aid kit + face mask
British Military MRE + snacks/fruit bars
Wind up Torch
5 LED torch
Space blanket x2
Water 3 litres
Long wax waterproof jacket + wide rim hat
2 x 12 hr light sticks
Packet of zippo firelighters
Girly scream alarm thingy
Carried in Handbag
Swiss army champ knife/multitool
Hand sanitizer
Painkillers
MISC
(wont fit in BOB)
10 x 8 camo tarp and bungees
12 led wind up/battery lantern
Loads of big candles
About 5 cheap plastic lighters
Military mess tins
Small monocular
Paracord
Strong green tape
Hand warmers
Steel hot drink flask
2 x space blankets spare
Reading
When all hell breaks loose: Stuff you need to survive when disaster strikes
Ray Mears Essential Bushcraft
Wilderness Survival for Dummies
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