Weapons

The following are lists for each person in a retreat group.  In addition to the weapons, a stockpile of ammo for each caliber used, plus a spare parts kit for each weapon is recommended.       Minimum                                  Better                                      Recommended      (1) .22 cal rifle                          (1) .22 cal rifle                             (2) .22 cal rifles       (1) pump shotgun                      (1) pump shotgun                        (2) pump shotguns       (1) assault rifle/MBR                  (2) assault rifles/MBR's                (3) assault rifles/MBR's       (1) defensive handgun                (1) defensive handgun                  (2) defensive handguns                                                      (1) .22 cal pistol                           (1) .22 cal pistol                                                      (1) bolt-action rifle                        (2) bolt-action rifles                                                                                                         (1) handgun for field work

Descriptions

.22 cal rifle - A semi-automatic rifle that fires .22LR.  Suggested brands/models are:  #1-Ruger 10/22, #2-Marlin model 60. Shown below is a Ruger 10/22.

pump shotgun - A pump-action shotgun(not automatic, they malfunction too much).  Suggested brands/models are: #1-Remington 870, #2-Mossberg 590, #3-Winchester model 1300?.  Shown below is a Remington 870.

.22 cal pistol - A semi-automatic pistol that fires .22LR.  Suggested brands/models are: #1-Ruger Mark II, #2-Browning Buck Mark. Shown below are: Ruger Mark II (left), and Browning Buck Mark Standard (right).

defensive handgun - A semi-automatic handgun in a common caliber (9mm, .40, .45, etc.).  Many good brands, some of which are: Glock (any model), Sig (any model), Colt 1911, Beretta model 92, etc. handgun for field work - Either another semi-auto or a revolver to be carried around camp while doing chores, etc.  Try to match the same caliber as your defensive handgun.  The main thing here is to make the gun "lighter" than your defensive handgun so you are willing to carry it around. bolt-action rifle - Your basic "hunting rifle".  Used for hunting or sniping.  Also many good brands, but try to standardize with the same ammo as your assault rifles/MBR's.

assault rifle/MBR(main battle rifle) - This is where all the arguements start.  There are many good choices here, but make sure your choice has one of the following calibers: 7.62x51(NATO)(commonly known as .308 win), 7.62x39(russian), or 5.56(NATO).  Some suggestions for each are as follows: 7.62x51 - FAL, M1A, 7.62x39 - SKS, AK-47(or variant), 5.56 - AR-15, Ruger Mini-14(highly discouraged unless in California).  Shown below from top to bottom:  FAL, Bushmaster AR-15, SKS.