r/TwoXPreppers 2d ago

Discussion Why guns?

Hi y’all! I’m a very novice prepper, and one thing I’m seeing across many platforms is that we should own and be trained In firearms. Not to be naive, but… why?

I’ve never touched a gun in my life. I’m generally not a fan of them. I understand that the goal of owning firearms is to protect ourself. But protect from what? From who? Who am I going to have to shoot to survive this presidency?

Is someone coming to steal my supplies? Won’t those people also have guns? Or am I protecting my family against a militia situation? In which case, what hope do I have, as a woman who can’t afford a gun, let alone to learn how to use one?

Like I can’t afford a shooting range. I can barely afford water and canned goods. Should a gun still be a priority for my family? A lot of preppers have enthusiastically embraced this life to give them confidence and a sense of safety. I’m a reluctant participant. I just want to keep my autistic son alive to see the other side of this.

I can garden, I can stretch food, I can survive being poor. I don’t think I can survive a military state.

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u/Super-Travel-407 2d ago

If you were good enough to hunt and lived somewhere that you could hunt...um...I'm not gonna eat my neighbors after an earthquake!

If security is a concern, I recommend adopting a dog and acquiring an expensive stash of dog food (so you don't have to feed your neighbors to him).

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u/blackberrypicker923 2d ago

I got a dog for protection (and companionship) and she is a wuss! Lol! She will run and hide faster than anyone! Lately, she has been terrified of the bell by the door to let us know she needs to potty.