On Shotguns: Safety in Numbers for Urban Prepping

Civil Unrest Shotgun for Urban Preparedness

While the romance with pump guns has long since moved on, the power and versatility of the urban prepping shotgun still holds a place in my heart and my hands.

The city is box of short ranges. A two lane-road no more than 8 yards. The average apartment will rarely hit 10. With the FBI measuring most engagements by an average of 6 shots and 8 yards, the math constantly reminds me that the shotgun is still a welcomed choice for a scenario such as civil unrest. While some may recoil at it's diminutive round count, let's not forego the calculations.

Double-aught buck is commonly home to 9 lead balls, traveling with nearly 40% more energy (ft/lbs) than the average thirty-two. With 5 rounds on board, we're looking at 45 projectiles flying downrange with haste. If talking math, I’d call that a force multiplier.

Though I'll be the first to admit the shotgun's limitations in a protracted engagement, the numbers above will make quick work of just about any problem a person could encounter. For everything else, well, there's brenneke slugs. While I'll expand upon it's merits as we go, don't let the detractors fool you - the shotgun is still a king among kings.

Anyone else reaching for a SHTF shotgun? What's your favorite setup for an Urban Prepping SHOTGUN?

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Sticking to the Menu When Building An Urban PrepPing Pantry

While long-term food supplies seem to capture our hearts, many don't sufficiently plan for what is required inside of a year. It's easy to get carried away with our short-term selection, but the problem with non-perishable food like canned goods, is that we tend to contribute just a little too much to landfill. So how do we buck this trend when prepping for events like job loss or natural disaster? We plan our urban preparedness pantry around our daily menu.

On Shotguns: Shotgun Breaching For The Urban Prepper

We've all encountered a locked barrier at some point in our lives. Locked keys in the car? Call roadside assistance. Late night as a teen? There's a basement window for that. At the end of the day, these are all easy fixes with ample opportunity. But in an urban survival scenario where self-rescue is required - and a locked door may hold you or your loved ones firmly in harm's way - a heavy-handed solution may be the only way to safety. If a lockpick or hard kick won't clear a path, perhaps it's time to knock a little louder. Enter the shotgun.

The Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered

During a period of civil unrest, you're either a number or a target. No matter how well equipped you or your small group may be for conflict, full battle rattle is going to draw a world of unwanted attention from the hoods and have-nots. That overt plate carrier and camo you're wearing? The city will eventually swallow you whole, thinking you're another cop, criminal, or loot drop. But at what point does our affinity for load bearing equipment or camo become a liability in urban preparedness? With big city problems, I figure it's sooner rather than later.