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Jumping Frog wrote:

Cedar Park Dad wrote:There are lots of threats. But one should look at the threats realistically and assess, what if anything one can do about it, and whether its a realistic threat.

Lone wolf guys exist and I put them at the same level as the average psycho. Again, be aware of your surroundings, know where the exits are, trust your gut when it tells you something, and always carry a brace of attack wiener dogs.

I'm not going to worry about dirty bombs, truck bombs, IEDs, nukes, bio bombs, etc. etc. I can't do anything about that.

The point is not which threat is the biggest, most dire, or most common. You are missing the point.

The point is when the black flag goes up, having an armed civilian populace is the last and best line of defense. You and I simply want the ability and right to defend ourselves and our loved ones, regardless of the kind of threat.

All the NSA spooks, Special Forces troops, or local police officers are meaningless if someone walks into the restaurant where I am sitting and eating lunch and starts sawing heads off or robbing customers.

Agreed on all points.

There are lots of threats. But one should look at the threats realistically and assess, what if anything one can do about it, and whether its a realistic threat.

Lone wolf guys exist and I put them at the same level as the average psycho. Again, be aware of your surroundings, know where the exits are, trust your gut when it tells you something, and always carry a brace of attack wiener dogs.

I'm not going to worry about dirty bombs, truck bombs, IEDs, nukes, bio bombs, etc. etc. I can't do anything about that.

As for Cartel's, they are a form of terrorist. They strike fear into those along the border by the violence they carry out. Gangs are terrorists as well. Overall, no matter what the threat, the risk for you, me and everyone else is increased because of Lone Wolf types. If they can carry out a mall attack, sporting event attack, or even detonate an IED or some type of dirty bomb in a concert, they will cause way more harm than the local mugger that might take your wallet or your car.

And if any of those attacks occurs, how do you intend to prepare for them? Hide in your house and not go to a game? Not go to the Mall? Not go out?
None of these things you can prepare except to hide, and then the terrorists have already won.

And why just worry about terrorists? The Russians have escalated flights to intimidate the Balkans. That could escalate and we could be in a shooting war in 24 hours. Better build a fallout bunker. The Rooskies could nuke us.

Again, the best you can do is be aware of your surroundings. Everything else is a false sense of security. but if it makes you feel better, do what you want.

Keith B wrote:

Cedar Park Dad wrote:Meh, I lived in the bad part of LA for five years. We're in a state bordering a failed nation with an open civil war between the government and drug cartels.


Lone wolf terrorists are nothing.

Tell that to all of the victims and families of those killed in the Oklahoma City bombing.

Does that make you feel better?
People get killed here all the time. They arrest cartel guys here all the time. There are threats all the time. Eventually you're going to to die. But it won't be from lone wolf terrorists.
Again if this is a concern for you, you're living a pretty sheltered life.

Be aware of your surroundings and always have your trusty Swiss Army Knife. Thats the best you can do and don't sweat it. As the immortal bard once said: Keep Calm and Kill Zombies.

Meh, I lived in the bad part of LA for five years. We're in a state bordering a failed nation with an open civil war between the government and drug cartels.


Lone wolf terrorists are nothing.