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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD
Primary weapon should be a rifle. If you know you are going to a gun fight you dont bring a pistol. Pistol is secondary and then you back up, wheel gun maybe.
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If you are bugging out weight is the number one issue. A bugout bag should be built around the concept that you will have to walk carrying it at a decent pace. In a bugout situation it is a grab the bag and go scenario and you have to assume you are going to be walking at some point. Strap on a 50 lb bag and walk around the neighborhood or local park. Most people will find that every pound makes a difference. Lighter is always better.
Also in a bug out situation avoidance of others is the primary goal not engaging in a fire fight. Your gun will still be a weapon of last resort. Yes a rifle is a superior weapon but add the weight of the gun and the ammo and it can quickly become a liability. If you are bugging in, sheltering and defending day your home, then without a doubt a rifle is the primary weapon. I don’t recommend revolvers for anymore because most people do not know how to reload them efficiently and you are at a major capacity deficit vs a modern wonder 9mm.
An AR pistol or 9mm SBR setup would be decent compromise but again for the avg person you are adding weight and compromising mobility. IMHO.