What's In Your "Get Home" Bag?: Into the Fray Episode 164

Published on May 1, 2017
Duration: 2:39

This video demonstrates the contents of a 'Get Home Bag' assembled by Kevin Molowski, editor of Concealed Carry Magazine. The bag is designed to provide essential items for survival and self-defense during an emergency scenario where one needs to travel home. Key components include a disassembled AR-15 rifle, ammunition, medical supplies, and various tools for utility and self-protection.

Quick Summary

A 'Get Home Bag' is a survival backpack designed to help you reach home during emergencies. Recommended contents include a disassembled AR-15 rifle with 240 rounds of 5.56 NATO ammunition, a trauma kit, multiple flashlights, duct tape, light sticks, fire starters, a pocket knife, and a breaching tomahawk for utility and self-defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: What's in Your Get Home Bag?
  2. 00:36Front Pouch Essentials: Flashlights, Duct Tape, Light Sticks
  3. 00:53Trauma Pack and Fire Starting Materials
  4. 01:08Ammunition and Tools: 5.56 Rounds, Pocket Knife, Breaching Tomahawk
  5. 01:41Larger Trauma Kit and Ammunition Rationale
  6. 01:55Disassembled AR-15 Storage
  7. 02:14Identified Missing Item: Rifle Sling
  8. 02:21Conclusion: Into the Fray Episode

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Get Home Bag' and what are its primary purposes?

A 'Get Home Bag' is a backpack specifically packed with essential items to help an individual travel safely back to their home during an emergency or crisis situation. It typically includes survival gear, first aid supplies, tools, and potentially self-defense tools like firearms and ammunition.

What firearms and ammunition are recommended for a Get Home Bag?

For a Get Home Bag, the video suggests including a disassembled AR-15 rifle, along with a significant amount of ammunition, such as 240 rounds of 5.56 NATO. This ensures a capable self-defense option for the journey home.

What essential survival and utility items should be included in a Get Home Bag?

Key survival and utility items for a Get Home Bag include multiple flashlights (following the 'two is one, one is none' principle), duct tape, light sticks, fire starting materials, a pocket knife, and a more comprehensive trauma kit for medical emergencies.

What specialized tools are useful in a Get Home Bag?

Specialized tools like a breaching tomahawk, which can also function as a pry bar, are recommended for a Get Home Bag. These tools are considered 'breaching' or 'ingress/egress' tools, useful for overcoming obstacles to reach your destination.

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