Urban Survival?

[Barney]

Yes, some say that urban survival is surviving the "streets" and I completely agree. Sometimes the best skill would be to train some sort of martial art.

[wvbreamfisherman]

Well, the zombies will make disposing of the dead a simpler problem...

[Barney]

Interesting fact is that there are tons of books and people out there preparing for zombie survival scenario. It is a wonder what movies can do.

[Greatoutdoors]

Well, I figure with all the man made diseases zombies are actually a possibility, but I don't really have a "zombie" plan per se. As far as urban survival goes as soon as you see the poo start flying you better turn tail and run like heck. I am not thrilled with our current location, but it beats the heck out of living in downtown Atlanta or one of the surrounding suburbs.

[Judy Ann]

Originally Posted by ppine

The term urban survival doesn't conjure up any cataclismic event for me. It is about staying out of trouble everyday. As kids and young people we had lots of exposure to "the street." You must be able to read people, never show fear, avoid eye contact at the right time, never look vulnerable, keep your guard up, etc. It is mostly about people skills and not being hustled by someone that seems friendly. Anticipation helps a lot. Urban environments are full of resources if you know where to look. I rarely spend time in urban settings now, but enjoy it for about 3 days. Then it is time to head for the hills.

EDIT- People worry about Zombies? Our education system is in worse shape than I thought.

I agree with you!

[oldsarge]

Originally Posted by Hazel

You guys forgot about the zombies.

Not me! I picked up some of that Zombie ammo for my .40 cal from Hornady. Zombie Max - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc

Actually I got it because it's supposed to be designed to pass through clothing and not start to expand until it hits tissue. I'm not talking about a Kleenex in their pocket either.

[oldsarge]

Originally Posted by ppine

The term urban survival doesn't conjure up any cataclismic event for me. It is about staying out of trouble everyday. As kids and young people we had lots of exposure to "the street." You must be able to read people, never show fear, avoid eye contact at the right time, never look vulnerable, keep your guard up, etc. It is mostly about people skills and not being hustled by someone that seems friendly. Anticipation helps a lot. Urban environments are full of resources if you know where to look. I rarely spend time in urban settings now, but enjoy it for about 3 days. Then it is time to head for the hills.

EDIT- People worry about Zombies? Our education system is in worse shape than I thought.

Nicely put...I agree!