Prologue

The world is in a constant state of change and the current trends don't look good. The economy isn't getting any better, people are getting agitated and it seems like the entire world is on pins and needles.

I've been preparing myself for years to be completely ready in case I needed to bug out. I was going through my gear the other day when it hit me. I'm more prepared than any other person I know. I've got a plan and I've got the supplies I need to get out and stay out for as long as necessary.

Most people don't have even the most rudimentary of bug out plans. They've done zero research into the best escape routes and the places they can go to hide out either permanently or temporarily.

I decided to write this book (and maybe create a webpage to accompany it) to help out those who want to prepare for anything that comes their way, but aren't sure how. I'm going to give you the information you need to give you and anyone you decide to bring with you the best chance of survival.

Things aren't looking good here in the United States. Our rights are being taken away at an unprecedented pace. We're sitting around passively letting the government dictate each and every aspect of our lives.

The question I constantly ask myself is will it stay that way?

All it's going to take for the proverbial crap to hit the fan is one catalyst that causes the people to rise up. If this happens, things are going to get bad fast. You're going to need a place to go to either wait things out or to hunker down and protect you and your family.

In addition to a place to go, you're going to need supplies and the ability to protect yourself from those who didn't prepare for the situation at hand.

Now, I won't argue the fact that the type of situation I'm preparing for may never happen. The problem with thinking like that is it might—and it's beginning to look like it will. I'm not quite ready to say the writing's on the wall, but we're teetering dangerously over the precipice.

I have faith in the American people. We will one way or another overcome what's thrown in our path. What I don't have faith in is the powers that be. I'm worried, and you should be too.

Just how prepared you want to be is entirely up to you. It's a personal choice you're going to have to make. At the very least, I recommend a bug out bag and a weapon or two to defend yourself.

That said, let's get started.

Remember this bit of wisdom. The more prepared you are, the better your chances of survival. It doesn't get any clearer than that.