The Art of Being Prepared (edited)

In this day and age of craziness there is nothing more important than trying to be prepared for things. From getting shot and robbed. To being without food, water, services. And all kinds of other things.

So between being trained by a spec ops drill sgt in boy scouts to living through everything to reach today I have built up my survival skills.

I believe in firearms. I am an advocate for concealed carry as well as ownership. Because a firearm is a tool. And it is better to have a tool in case you may have to use it than not have it and everything is fucked up.

You need to have a 3 day survival supply.

• blanket
• water
• portable food
• knife and way to start a fire
• flashlights
• batteries
• preferably a radio

These things are just some basics. 

But my thing is if we discuss being prepared for survival, both against armed individuals and natural disasters or accidents then take it seriously. I don't have the conversation as a punchline or joking matter. 

And if I have a personal conversation with you about going to the gun range, having first aid kits, having a survival kit then I actual have some care or concern for you. Take it seriously. 

Whether on the road, in another country or even here in the port city. I stay aware and as ready as I possibly can be. And I am still working on my readiness.


*addendum*

I forgot to add some more important things.

Emergency contact!

If you care about or love someone please set up some way to reach them in an emergency. Meaning if you are unable to then someone should be able to reach those that need to be reached within a timely manner. Not waiting around for someone to say something on social media months down the line.

This was something that definitely helped when my wife died. Having discussed everything ahead of time helped with being able to get things done when you are not in the right state of mind. Trying make sure everything is handled is hard enough without the emotional dealings and suddenness of something happening

I have my plan in place for the girls and others to be contacted if something happens to me. Plus the plan for if something happens to me while I am with her.

Don't leave things to chance and chaos as much as you can.