About my husband and the gun

[sarisataka]

9. That clarifies matter.

First a technical quibble, unless he is going to drop $10k, any AK he gets is semi-automatic. Now that is out of the way-

-What leads him, and/or you, to believe there is any civil unrest in the immediate future; specifically where you live? Such events usually have a build up time before widespread violence breaks out.

-Weapons are not the first concern. As in individual situations, avoidance is the best course of action wherever possible. "Prepping" should start with a bug-out kit containing necessities to last until you reach a safe area. Food, water, clothes, first-aid supplies, cash, medicine, important documents will all be much more important.

-Also important, plan at least three safe destinations to have options. Such areas might be a friend three miles away or relatives across the country...

-Does your husband have any experience with weapons. One does not become an expert, or even talented amateur by watching TV. The first priorities learning to handle any firearm are safe handling and storage. Details such as loading and using it come later.

-You should get such training as well. You don't need to know how to shoot if you do not wish but knowing how to safely handle, store and possibly unload it may save someone's life. A gun is not a cobra, it will not turn and bite you but careless handling can be just as deadly.