SilentWarrior1
Expert
The way I'm looking at it... is very simple, at least to me anyway. This is why I bring this to the hive mind... so I might get better guidance, or at least better ideas.
If I MUST pull that bag out of the trunk... This means 3 things.
True, a couple of slugs and a stiff swing of the buttstock could replace Door Buster slug. Didn't think about that. Suppose I've been flipping through my Cheaper than Dirt catalog too much.
Why need Door Busters? Simple. Weather in Indiana sucks. Winters in Indiana sucks worse. Should I/we (meaning wife and I) need to leave the vehicle for any reason (Won't start/can't stay warm), and the NEED to take shelter is imminent... I'll be glad to replace someone's door later. Few hundred bucks to replace a door is chump change compared to dying.
Bean Bags... Now, these DO have a tactical application. Would I use it for that? Probably not. If something needs to be taken down... I rather take them down and be done with it. Bean bags could be used for getting things down from high areas with less risk of damage, or some other quirky need. It's one of those "Let's have a couple just in case... but don't keep it with the main loadout" type deal.
Please, discuss. Differing opinions are awesome.
If I MUST pull that bag out of the trunk... This means 3 things.
- The car is beyond repair or reproach, and either the decision to walk has been made, or a Pick-up has arrived or en route.
- SHTF situation has rendered all drivable avenues of approach in-traversible(sp?), taking to foot is only option available and home is within 3-5 miles.
- SHTF situation has rendered all drivable avenues of approach in-traversible(sp?), taking cover is only option until a) situation clears enoug for exfil or B) traversing via foot 5+ miles is deemed safe.
True, a couple of slugs and a stiff swing of the buttstock could replace Door Buster slug. Didn't think about that. Suppose I've been flipping through my Cheaper than Dirt catalog too much.
*DISCLAIMER*
The follwing option, mind you, is extreme and shouldn't be used unless you are willing to answer and be accountable for any actions forthwith. Please consult your lawyer and better judgment before considering this option. *DISCLAIMER*
The follwing option, mind you, is extreme and shouldn't be used unless you are willing to answer and be accountable for any actions forthwith. Please consult your lawyer and better judgment before considering this option. *DISCLAIMER*
Why need Door Busters? Simple. Weather in Indiana sucks. Winters in Indiana sucks worse. Should I/we (meaning wife and I) need to leave the vehicle for any reason (Won't start/can't stay warm), and the NEED to take shelter is imminent... I'll be glad to replace someone's door later. Few hundred bucks to replace a door is chump change compared to dying.
Bean Bags... Now, these DO have a tactical application. Would I use it for that? Probably not. If something needs to be taken down... I rather take them down and be done with it. Bean bags could be used for getting things down from high areas with less risk of damage, or some other quirky need. It's one of those "Let's have a couple just in case... but don't keep it with the main loadout" type deal.
Please, discuss. Differing opinions are awesome.
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