tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post4679484439947238381..comments2024-03-11T15:20:18.145-06:00Comments on Urban Survival Skills: Survival Planning, Prepping and Bugging Out With a Handicapped Family Member Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00177364539498093342noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-9092943876071718732014-09-28T20:28:38.084-06:002014-09-28T20:28:38.084-06:00I have specifically been looking for prepping arti...I have specifically been looking for prepping articles on bugging out (and in) with family members with special needs. My seven year old daughter has multiple disabilities also. She is highly intelligent, can understand everything and is at grade level, but has many physical issues. She can walk only short distances and I would defnitely need to bug out with her wheelchair and/or a bike with a pull behind trailer (which I have) as we have no car.<br /><br />I take offense at the insinuation our children or family members are to be put down humanely. It is that type of attitude that left so many dead during hurricane Katrina. <br /><br />I am stockpiling to bug -in as well, but I WILL have bug-out plans, packs for each, and I'll be damned if someone is going to put down my child because they think she is a burden when SHTF. No one gets to decide that but God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-28157160228695407762014-09-13T09:16:14.603-06:002014-09-13T09:16:14.603-06:00My mother is in a wheelchair too. Her leg was ampu...My mother is in a wheelchair too. Her leg was amputated 10 yrs ago. She is also on tyroid meds, blood thinners, and med to help suppress phantom pains, which can be very intense. She is also diabetic. We have started stock piling her meds. It is only myself, my 16 yr old daughter and my mom. I am fairly new to prepping. We do not have a bug-out plan. We would never make it very far. We talk about options and what we would do or go to, but, I know the only option is to bug-in. She says if things got too bad for me and my daughter to leave her...but how do you do that? She is my MOTHER...but, I am my daughter's mother, my priority is to keep her safe, and I would make the same sacrifice for her. So, for now we are preparing to stay in our apartment and each have jobs when SHTF to secure our apt. All we have are knives and a BB gun for weapons. And when money permits, I'd like to buy a gun, or two. and a bow. I read load of article on all types of survival tips and print out most important ones to have on hands at all times. Knowledge is key. Praying for the survival of mankind. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-33030696741093868922014-08-01T22:25:37.468-06:002014-08-01T22:25:37.468-06:00I would just like to clarify that the diabetic in ...I would just like to clarify that the diabetic in tow is not an "ass bag"! I wear an appliance due to my colon being removed a few years ago. So I can relate to stockpiling issues with durable medical equipment. I volunteer and have friends who work in nursing homes and hospice care. Most families have no need for their unused supplies. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-77290013895112233452014-08-01T22:13:49.688-06:002014-08-01T22:13:49.688-06:00Our son is autistic, basically a 6'2" hor...Our son is autistic, basically a 6'2" hormonal teenage boy with the strength of a gorilla and the understanding of a 6 year old. Simple instructions like "be quiet" or "sit still" are a challenge not a request. I can sympathize, I also have an "ass bag" , and a diabetic in tow. We are focusing on making emergency planning a game for our son and we are not overlooking the importance of distractions, he can entertain himself! Have you considered a wheeled sled for any hiking? Also, my son is epileptic and has serious heart issues, we were able to speak with his doctors openly about our concerns and they graciously adjusted our son's medications and dosages to help us stock up a bit. It is not fraud to try new medication to see the effects on treatment, particularly if there's less expensive options. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-12791024395669986962014-07-29T00:08:49.692-06:002014-07-29T00:08:49.692-06:00I am a quadriplegic ( basically no feeling or cont...I am a quadriplegic ( basically no feeling or control from upper chest and limited hand control), I would be one of those you would put down in "emotionally acceptable means" but I tell you this I would rather grab my bug out bag and firearms that I can take and go with my family for as long as I can and then be left on my own to try to survive then be put down so I won't suffer.<br /> As for my medical gear I would take what I could and long term I would have to accept my body will have to adjust. I use catheters and as long as I can find someone with either vinegar or a high heat still I can have them cleaned and reused for a long time. As for medications the article said find a vet, or (guessing) small town pharmacy, <br /> I have very little balance but have learned to shoot (custom grip pistol) while rolling and If I stop I used an AR15 but just changed to a Tavor rifle that I can carry and shoot without having to worry about balance. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-64121430015897291952014-07-08T01:17:56.537-06:002014-07-08T01:17:56.537-06:00I'm going to go ahead and be the bastard here ...I'm going to go ahead and be the bastard here and say, at some point or another you may have to consider a humane and emotionally acceptable means of preventing your child from suffering. <br /><br />On my bug out team is my modestly diabetic father and arthritic mother. My father would live a few weeks at best after the meds stop flowing, and my mother would simply be dead weight if it came to moving fast. A crude insulin can be made from the pancreas of any mammal, and we need to keep a vehicle available if my mother is expected to move with any speed... so it's manageable... ish... In the short term...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-83071262670102987272014-07-06T11:58:42.412-06:002014-07-06T11:58:42.412-06:00In addition to SKS consider the under appreciated ...In addition to SKS consider the under appreciated Czech VZ-58. Same caliber as the AK and SKS so the cost for ammo will be the same. Milled receiver and aluminum magazines. Look it up and youll see the advantages over the AK. I just picked up a Century VZ for less than the cost of any of the available Century AK's at my local gun store. Mine came with 6 magazines + pouch, bayonet, sling, and cleaning kit. <br /><br />Additionally, wanted to add since the writer of the letter is of small frame/build, consider my story. I just graduated from the police academy in my area. During defensive tactics (how to fight 101) they paired the smallest girl with the largest guy. With enough heart, and proper techniques, she managed to fight him off repeatedly. The guy's size definitely gave him an advantage, but she was very capable. Put the fight in your heart. Never give up, never give in to pain. Train hard, win easy! Good luck, be safe,stay prepared!Jaironoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-54039046518225800462014-07-06T10:52:14.070-06:002014-07-06T10:52:14.070-06:00If cost for your weapon is a major concern look in...If cost for your weapon is a major concern look into a SKS. The ammo is widely available for less than 25 cents a round and very capable of handling a serious gunfight. Ammoseek.com is a great resource for ammo. The rifle is still available in the 200-300 range is rugged simple and doesn't kick too much but extremely ugly which probably explains why it is such a good buy. As for a handgun and close range carrying capacity should be considered. A 380 or 9mm should be the minimum effective round for a hand gun. One major problem as I see it is your child is 80lbs and your 115. That's asking a lot of your body in a time of extreme stress. You could benefit from a cheap, simple exercise routine to improve your lifting capacity that doesn't take hours at the gym and fancy exercise machines. Check out <br />Power to the People! : Russian Strength Training Secrets for Every American by Pavel Tsatsouline (Author) and good luck!<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com