No bunker fantasies. No 30-year food hoarding without a plan. This is practical preparedness for gun owners — home defense setups that work, go-bags you will actually carry, and medical training that saves lives.
Most people get 72-hour preparedness right before worrying about anything else. Build in order. Tier 1 is realistic for any household in under a week with less than $200.
Tier 1
72-Hour Disruption
Power outage, severe weather, short supply disruption. You shelter in place. Most Americans experience this once a year.
▸3 days water (1 gal/person/day)
▸72hrs food (shelf-stable)
▸Flashlights + batteries
▸First aid kit
▸Cash (small bills)
▸Important documents (copies)
▸Phone charger + power bank
Tier 2
Extended Disruption (2–4 wks)
Extended grid failure, regional disaster, civil unrest. Evacuation may be required. Supply chains disrupted.
