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What You Will Need

What You Will Need...
Michael Hill

 A crisis is brewing. No free Southern man (or any other man) is obliged to stand idle in the face of oppression; rather, he has a moral obligation to join the resistance. To defend your freedoms you will need to understand and acquire some things. They are as follows:

     First, you must understand that there are powerful, greedy, and ruthless people who consider your life and your civilization worthless. They will kill you if necessary; otherwise, they will simply use you up slowly. One day you’ll have to decide how to handle them, and you’ll have only two choices: 1) obey or 2) fight. If you indeed pick the latter option, thus deciding to die on your feet rather than on your knees, you will need some (or all) of the following:

     A military-style rifle. I would suggest a 7.62 mm (.308 caliber) assault rifle for a grown man and a 5.56 mm (.223 caliber) for a woman or boy. I recommend 400 rounds for two days in the field (20 twenty-round magazines). I presume you are experienced enough to chose your own weapon and ammo. If not, I suggest an AK-47 for 7.62 mm and an AR-15 or Mini-14 for 5.56 mm. It is always good to have a combination of ammo: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and hollow point. You will also need 4-6 ammo pouches in which to keep those magazines.

     A military-style pistol. I think the .45 caliber is best (though many love the 9mm). Whatever you choose, be sure to have plenty of ball and hollow point ammo. I suggest you carry at least 6 magazines in the field.

     Special firearms. If you can afford a .50 caliber sniper rifle, get one. They probably won’t remain “legal” for long. Yes, they (and the ammo they use) are big, heavy, and expensive; however, they have an effective range of well over a mile. And talk about hitting power . . . Otherwise, a good high-caliber deer rifle and scope will work wonders. And don’t underestimate the usefulness of a 12-gauge military-style pump shotgun (that will shoot 3-inch magnum slugs). By the way, the largest army in North America is the “army” of good-old-boy deer hunters. Think about that . . .

     Firearms Cleaning Gear. Don’t neglect this. At minimum you will need the following: a cleaning rod for both rifle and pistol; a swab holder; a bore brush; a sectional cleaning rod; a combination tool (gas plug wrench, sight adjustment tool, etc); oil and grease (and containers for each); and a basic set of gun screwdrivers and Punch set. You can get all this and more from your local gun shop/gunsmith or from www.bigboyguntoys.com. For the gun screwdrivers and Punch set, I recommend those from Wheeler Engineering for about $15 each.

     A Field Knife. I suggest a USMC-issue K-Bar, Gerber, Randall, or Cold Steel with at least a 7-inch blade. Don’t forget a small sharpening stone.

     Packs. Get either an ALICE (All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment) Pack in Medium or Large size or a newer MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment) Pack in a variety of sizes. Choose your camo design based on where you live (woodlands, desert, etc.) and are most likely to operate in the field. For more information on packs, see www.olive-drab.com or your local army surplus store.

     Utility Belts and Suspenders. Have at lease two utility belts and H-style (rather than Y-style) suspenders. These can be found rather cheaply at any good Army-Navy surplus store.

     Head Coverings. For warm/hot/cool weather you can’t beat the old ‘Nam era “Boonie” hat. I also recommend the standard USMC or Special Forces Patrol Cap. For cold weather, consider a Wool Watch Cap. The Russians also make some nice fur hats for winter that blend in nicely with natural surroundings. I have one of these and it redefines the word “warm.”

     Clothing. BDUs of your choice (two different sets). A heavy rubber poncho with a liner (no nylon ponchos, please). If it’s cold, you’ll appreciate having thermals—two tops and two bottoms. A standard issue M-65 field jacket with liner is also a must-have.

     Water and Cooking. I recommend you have two one-quart canteens with covers and cups. You will also need a means of water purification. Nothing beats the SteriPen, which also comes with a solar charger (all for less than $150). You should also consider a Canteen Cup Stove and some Trioxane bars (blue flamers) for cooking/heating purposes (see www.olive-drab.com). Be careful with Trioxane, its fumes are toxic—never use in an enclosed space. You might consider a good general all-purpose cleaner for washing.

     Food. Buy some good ole’ MREs (a 3-7 day minimum supply per person). It beats the hell out of Spam. Also consider dried foods such as fruits and jerky as well as nuts. An older favorite used by the Scots is bannocks (oatcakes that will last for quite a long time). Otherwise, be prepared to live off the land, as it were. You’ll need a good military-issue mess kit containing the following: knife, fork, spoon, waterproof matches, and a flint starting stone and a good flint.

     Footware. This is extremely important. Invest in a good pair of boots—I suggest Danners. You will also need several pairs of first-rate socks—Redheads from Bass Pro Shops are my choice. Also, get yourself some Gold Bond foot powder.

     First aid supplies. Get a basic military-issue first aid kit and then add the following: Medium and large butterfly wound closures; physicians’ sutures, size #2, 3, and 4 with thread; 1-2 bottles of Butadiene Solution; triple antibiotic ointment; eye solution w/ cup; iodine tablets; insect repellent; aspirin; moleskin patches; a tourniquet and 2 packs of Blood Clot; and any prescription meds you need. A small amount of sugar can be useful in temporarily staunching open bleeding wounds.

     Miscellaneous. A GI-type titanium compass; a small, first-rate black or camo aluminum flashlight with 8 extra AA batteries; a GI-issues shovel w/cover; GI-issue dust goggles; 200’-500’ of para cord; black and gray duct tape, topographic maps of your AO (Area of Operations), and at lease one GI-issue duffel bag. Get yourself a good but lightweight sleeping bag and groundcover.

     Make sure you devote some serious time to PT (physical training) and a good, healthy diet. If you are out-of-shape and unhealthy, you cannot be an effective warrior. Also, consider quitting smoking if you have that habit.

     One last note of common sense: learn to be a scavenger. Know where useful things are in your AO.