Survival Weapons: The Ideal Loadout

Loyal Brezny has authored four books on shooting with three on long range, and one covering shotgunning.

With 26 years on a metro police department as a street officer and the rank of SGT / training L.P. has covered all the bases regarding weapons and street survival.

These weapons have several things in common.

Portability. They are light and easy to carry. In a pinch, you can take all five with you.

Common. Ammo and parts are very common for these firearms.

.22 RIFLE

If you are limited to one gun only, make it a .22 long rifle. The best choice is Henry AR 7. This is a copy of the original Armalite AR-7 Explorer.

Runners Up

Ruger 10/22 – The most popular .22 rifle on the planet today, the 10/22 is also the most customizable.

The Crickett – This is a single-shot rifle with a manual straight-draw bolt. You just pull the bolt and firing pin back until it locks.

CENTERFIRE

The Remington Model 700 is one of the most popular rifles around that is chambered in .30-06. This bolt-action rifle has taken every game animal in North America.

Runners Up

Savage 111 – The Savage 111 comes in several styles, including a left-hand model. Savage’s trigger is one of the best on the market and the rifle is a tack driver.

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