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Natural disasters expose one hard truth: when chaos hits, you’re on your own. Government services vanish. Stores empty out. Power fails. Roads get blocked. And when that happens, the worst kinds of people often come out.
You can’t stop a wildfire, hurricane, or flood. But you can prepare for the aftermath. That preparation includes having the right firearms — not just for self-defense, but for feeding your family and staying in control when everything else isn’t.
Here are five essential firearms every prepared individual should consider, based on personal experience and input from the TFB team.
1. Compact Concealed Carry Pistol
When society breaks down, the predators come out. Many of them will be people who failed to prepare and are now desperate or dangerous. A compact concealed pistol keeps you armed no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
Top Pick: Sig Sauer P365 or P365XL with red dot
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Slim and easy to conceal
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High ammo capacity for its size
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Comfortable for all-day carry, even while clearing debris or moving supplies
A good concealed pistol means you’re never caught off guard. You’re not just armed at home — you’re armed everywhere.
2. Full-Size Defensive Handgun
Micro-compacts are convenient, but when things get serious, you want something with better handling, more rounds, and greater ease of use.
Top Pick: Glock 19 Gen 5 with red dot and TLR-7 light
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Proven reliability under harsh conditions
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15-round capacity with optional extended magazines
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Countless aftermarket parts, accessories, and holster options
This is the handgun you keep nearby or hand to a trusted friend. It works when everything else doesn’t.
Other good picks include the Glock 17, Smith & Wesson M&P, Beretta 92X, and Colt 1911.
3. .22 LR Utility Firearm
The .22 isn’t flashy, but in a survival scenario it’s indispensable. Use it to take small game, stop pests, or even signal for help.
Top Pick: Henry AR-7 Survival Rifle
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All components store inside the floating, waterproof stock
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Lightweight and ultra portable
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Great for rabbits, snakes, and even emergency signaling
If you want more modularity or optics, consider the Ruger 10/22. It’s less compact but more customizable.
4. Shotgun or Hunting Rifle (Choose Based on Region)
When food stops arriving at your local store, it’s on you to put meat on the table. Choose your weapon based on the type of game around you.
Top Pick: Mossberg Maverick 88 (12 Gauge)
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Reliable and inexpensive
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Shares parts and barrels with the Mossberg 500
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Can fire birdshot, buckshot, or slugs depending on your need
Whether for defense or hunting hogs, deer, or birds, a shotgun is the Swiss Army knife of firearms.
If you’re in a more open or wooded region, a bolt-action .308 or lever-action .45-70 may be the better choice.
5. Fighting Rifle for Home Defense
When there’s no power, no police, and no backup, you are the first and last line of defense. This is the rifle you grab when there’s a bump in the night and no time to think.
Top Pick: 8-inch AR pistol chambered in 300 Blackout
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Short and maneuverable in close quarters
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Great stopping power with subsonic or supersonic ammo
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Equipped with red dot sight, flashlight, and brace for better control
Keep it in pistol configuration if your state allows it. Do not risk violating NFA laws. You don’t want legal trouble on top of everything else.
Alternatives include a 16-inch AR-15 in 5.56, Daewoo K2, or an HK SP5K PDW.
Final Thoughts: Be Your Own Rescue Team
When the world goes sideways, you will either be alone and forced to act, or surrounded by people who are unwilling or unable to help.
If you can evacuate ahead of a disaster, do it. Don’t try to stand against Mother Nature. But if you stay, prepare like no one else is coming.
Gear up. Train. Be ready to protect your family and your supplies. You don’t need to be paranoid. You need to be prepared.
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