There are so many survival scenarios from various regions, settings, situations, etc. Let's discuss options for just one scenario.

You and your wife live in the city, any city. An event occurs that forces evacuation (let's say it's a volcano ash cloud). You have preplanned well and know the directions you need to travel and you have areas and meeting-place options along the way. You grab prepacked bug-out-bags that have necessities for you and your wife for 72 hours, (food water and emergency preparedness materials); the loads weighs 50 pounds in two packs. You have the opportunity to toss other items in your vehicle and it too has some car survival necessities.

Because you are well prepared, you are one of the first ones to get on the road but after traveling 30 minutes vehicle gridlock happens and you have to ditch your vehicle (no you don't have a moped or motorcycle <img src="/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />). You are in an unfamiliar urban area but you know there are state parks or wooded areas within a 15 mile hike.

What firearm(s) would you tossed in the vehicle and what firearm(s) would you have packed in your BOB?