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#91

Moan and Whine / Re: Rant about auto parts supp...

Last post by dkazzed - Oct 01, 2026, 05:47 PM

The Mango Mussolini?

The last time I ordered from RockAuto was 2022. Honestly, it feels like my bicycles take more of money nowadays.

#92

Off-Topic / Re: End of the world question

Last post by RRocket - Oct 01, 2026, 05:14 PM

I live in visual sight of not one, but TWO nuclear power plants. So I've always had a very well stocked "Go bag" just in case. I recall the mayhem and barbarism during natural disasters in the US. So my bag has shelter, emergency food, water purification, cooking,firestarter, etc etc

As pointed out, a firearm would likely be necessary. This one has always been a paradox of weight of ammo vs effectiveness. 10 boxes of 12g weighs over 25lbs for example.A .410 weighs half that. 5 00 pellets vs 8 in a 12g shell. Plus a .410 slug flies with the force of a 44 magnum. So it provides ample "oomph" for hunting or defense. You'd probably not find replacement ammo once your cache is depleted though.

A 10/22 is fantastic as Fob pointed out! Though I prefer the 22WMR. Almost no penalty in weight, but a massive upgrade in power. A pistol round (9mm) carbine or pistol round lever action rifle would also be very good. The ultimate one firearm solution would be rifle/shotgun combo. They come in 223/12g down to 22WMR/410 and they fold in half and fit in a backpack. I'd go with the smaller calibers due to weight and packability.

My preferred options would be different if I was staying put vs on the move. If you're in a remote area, stay put might be better. Otherwise, if you're near any sort of population you'd likely want to move....

#93

Off-Topic / Re: End of the world question

Last post by Johnnymac - Oct 01, 2026, 03:19 PM

I hear ya, but I am also one of those people that would want to avoid confrontation completely.  That being said, I have 45 years of pent up male aggression and I can imagine what that could look like in certain situations where survival is on the line.

#94

Off-Topic / Re: End of the world question

Last post by Fobroader - Oct 01, 2026, 02:33 PM

I'm too old and out of shape to be tussling with people

#95

Off-Topic / Re: End of the world question

Last post by Johnnymac - Oct 01, 2026, 02:28 PM

I also sort of think that while firearms would be 100% a necessity in the US for personal safety in such a situation, I think it's less so in Canada.  Of course there are a lot of hunters in the country but it's not the same type of gun ownership that resides in the US.  Just had a look at the US there are just north of 120 guns for every 100 people in the US, where as in Canada that number is just shy of 35.

#96

Off-Topic / Re: End of the world question

Last post by Fobroader - Oct 01, 2026, 02:21 PM

A Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge is less than $400 bucks from your local gun store. A 12 ga is probably the best all around firearm for getting food and keeping ne'er-do-wells at distance. Slug, buck, or bird shot can offer a wide range of utility. Also, a Ruger 10/22 should be in every house as a .22 is a good time for pest removal and plinking.

I've thought about this and yes a 12 gauge shotgun is one of the cheapest and ideal firearms to have in a survival situation.  As is a semi auto .22. 

My worry about getting my PAL is I'd get an itch to start buying more guns and ammo.  It can become a rabbit hole that some people go down and go overboard with. 

That is an actual concern, ask me how I know......but, if you just buy the strict necessary, 12ga and a 10/22, you should be good. I don't have the self control to just do that, but more power to ya if you can.

#97

Off-Topic / Re: End of the world question

Last post by Johnnymac - Oct 01, 2026, 02:08 PM

A Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge is less than $400 bucks from your local gun store. A 12 ga is probably the best all around firearm for getting food and keeping ne'er-do-wells at distance. Slug, buck, or bird shot can offer a wide range of utility. Also, a Ruger 10/22 should be in every house as a .22 is a good time for pest removal and plinking.

I've thought about this and yes a 12 gauge shotgun is one of the cheapest and ideal firearms to have in a survival situation.  As is a semi auto .22. 

My worry about getting my PAL is I'd get an itch to start buying more guns and ammo.  It can become a rabbit hole that some people go down and go overboard with. 

#98

Off-Topic / Re: End of the world question

Last post by Johnnymac - Oct 01, 2026, 02:02 PM

Imagine, no tiktok and no uber eats, a certain part of of the population would just curl up in a corner and die lol

There is certainly a large portion of the population that wouldn't last much longer than a few weeks if the power goes down.  Would be quite humbling I think for a lot of people when they realize just how useless, vulnerable, and dependent on others they truly are.

#99

Off-Topic / Re: End of the world question

Last post by Fobroader - Oct 01, 2026, 02:00 PM

A Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge is less than $400 bucks from your local gun store. A 12 ga is probably the best all around firearm for getting food and keeping ne'er-do-wells at distance. Slug, buck, or bird shot can offer a wide range of utility. Also, a Ruger 10/22 should be in every house as a .22 is a good time for pest removal and plinking.

#100

Off-Topic / Re: End of the world question

Last post by Fobroader - Oct 01, 2026, 01:53 PM

Imagine, no tiktok and no uber eats, a certain part of of the population would just curl up in a corner and die lol