Being Ready for the End of 2020

Published on September 15, 2020
Duration: 63:24

This video provides a comprehensive guide to end-of-year preparedness, covering essential survival priorities like food, water, physical fitness, medical supplies, and firearms. It emphasizes community building, resource management, and practical self-defense strategies, including improvised weapons and home security measures. The discussion also touches on legal protection for firearm owners and valuable bartering items.

Quick Summary

Priorities for end-of-year preparedness include securing food and water, maintaining physical fitness, stocking medical supplies, and having self-defense capabilities. Building a community network is crucial for mutual support, and reliable water filtration systems like the Big Berkey are essential. Effective self-defense tools include pepper spray and flashlights, while firearms remain paramount for personal protection.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction & Guest
  2. 01:242020 Preparedness Overview
  3. 03:07Ammunition Shortages & Pricing
  4. 04:24Palmetto State Armory Acquires Remington Ammo
  5. 05:33Priorities: Community & Food
  6. 09:31Priority: Water & Filtration
  7. 11:11Water Sources: Rain Catchment & Dehumidifiers
  8. 12:01Priority: Physical Fitness
  9. 13:11Priority: Medical Preparedness
  10. 14:09Priority: Firearms & Self-Defense
  11. 15:04Recommended Survival Books
  12. 16:47Preparedness for Limited Mobility
  13. 18:15Bug Out Locations vs. Community
  14. 19:08Crossbows & Arrows for Defense
  15. 20:23Shooting Tips for Cross-Dominance
  16. 22:07Vitamin Suggestions
  17. 22:43Survival with Small Children
  18. 26:10Joining a Rural Prepper Group
  19. 27:28Palmetto State Armory Updates
  20. 28:04Getting Out of a City
  21. 30:34Burying Preps & Cache Locations
  22. 31:37Election Preparedness & Civil Unrest
  23. 32:49Alternative Heat Sources
  24. 33:10Joining an Outdoor Shooting Range
  25. 35:33Revealing Preps to a Group
  26. 38:23Best Pepper Spray Recommendations
  27. 39:28Sling Setups for Firearms
  28. 42:21County Sheriff's Stance on Laws
  29. 43:35Canned Food vs. Dry Goods
  30. 45:11Small, Easy-to-Handle Weapons
  31. 47:18Small Fire Extinguisher Suggestions
  32. 48:46Finding Paper Maps
  33. 49:53Home Security Tips
  34. 53:06Defense Options Without Firearms
  35. 54:19Ammunition Conservation & Dry Firing
  36. 55:53Berkey Water Filter Review
  37. 57:16Night Shooting & Target Identification
  38. 58:53Bartering Items for Survival
  39. 60:23Legal Protection for Firearm Owners (USCCA)
  40. 61:04Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top priorities for end-of-year preparedness?

The top priorities for preparedness include securing a reliable supply of food and water, maintaining physical fitness, stocking essential medical supplies and medications, and ensuring you have means for self-defense, such as firearms. Building a strong community network is also crucial for mutual support and resource sharing.

How can I ensure a safe water supply in a survival situation?

A Big Berkey water filtration system is highly recommended for its capacity to filter thousands of gallons of water, making it a reliable source for clean drinking water. Other methods include rain catchment systems and utilizing water from dehumidifiers, always ensuring the water is filtered before consumption.

What are effective self-defense tools if firearms are not an option?

If firearms are not an option, effective self-defense tools include pepper spray (like Saber Red), a high-quality flashlight (especially with a crenulated bezel), and bear spray. These are non-lethal or less-lethal options that can help diffuse a situation or provide an escape.

Why is community building important for preparedness?

Building a community of like-minded individuals is vital because it creates a network of diverse skills and mutual support, making the group more resilient than an individual 'lone wolf.' This network can share resources, knowledge, and responsibilities, enhancing overall survival capabilities.

What are good long-term food storage options?

Long-term food storage options include canned goods, which have a very long shelf life when stored properly, and dried goods like rice and beans, which are inexpensive and can be stored in bulk. Freeze-dried meals and MREs are also useful for quick preparation.

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