Sadly, I sort of agree. I stumbled on these articles, or versions of them, weeks ago before the prominent link from the start page appeared, and expressed some reservations then. It’s not a knee-jerk reaction, I’m an Endowment member of the NRA, etc. etc., but… advice on weapons is available on every newsstand by the ton- one more source is not all that useful.<br><br>I’m concerned about the message it conveys- are we really saying that we have thousands of suggestions for surviving in wilderness or rural areas, but if you’re in the city, it’s all about combat? I don’t mean to imply that there aren’t urban situations where weapons are appropriate, but that applies to wilderness and rural settings too- why has the direction of the site dramatically changed when we deal with the city? There are thousands of potential survival situations in a city where firearms are of no use at all, are completely inappropriate, and have the strong potential to get you imprisoned or killed.<br><br>The “earthquake” section is interesting, aside from the fact that it tries to be a bit too comprehensive, I think- the list of equipment is like the inventory of a good-sized home.<br><br>My personal interest- for two years I commuted into the city every day, and may end up doing so again. I drove to a subway station, rode and then walked for some blocks through all weather. Dealing with government buildings, I sometimes had to pass through metal detectors or have parcels searched and/or x-rayed. Firearms are not an option. Pocket knives with blades longer than 3 inches are not an option. On a real bad day in the city, the subway I used to get there may not be an option- I may end up walking out, 30 miles or so, with whatever I happen to have on me at the time. One of my kits, the contents of which I posted here once, is being developed for just this scenario. I think it’s an interesting challenge.<br><br>