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Letter Re: In a Tight Spot with Long Distance Travel Plans
Jim,
Thanks again for all you do. I am in a tight spot and need some good advice.
I have to travel to the Washington, DC area this weekend for a two week class
at a Federal facility. I have tried (unsuccessfully) to cancel my plans. This
will
put me
thousands of miles from home and family during times of mounting crisis. Due
to the areas draconian gun laws, and the classes location I will be unable
to travel with a firearm. I have some loose family in the New York City area,
but no other regional contacts. I plan on bringing my Surefire light, a small “last
ditch” kit, folding knife, and an ASP
[collapsing baton] in my checked
luggage. I have been re-reading "Patriots" and archived
SurvivalBlog posts about air travel contingencies.
I have
a little emergency cash, silver bullion, and junk silver, plus the usual credit
cards. Two of my friends will keep an eye on my house and family in my absence.
She is armed and trained (Front Sight First Family) but is somewhat in denial
about our current state of affairs. She and I have a bug-out plan in place.
Any further advice you could offer to me or other travelers who face the possibility
of Schumer Hitting the Fan while absent from family, friends, and equipment
would be greatly appreciated. OBTW, look for my 10
Cent Challenge renewal, directly.
- Jason in Montana .
JWR Replies: That was bad timing, indeed. But take heart
in the fact that this is starting to looking
like a slow slide, rather than a sudden onset catastrophe. (A "whimper,
not
a bang.") So don't worry too much. But pack some comfortable low-top boots,
a
heavy winter coat, a pile cap, and gloves just in case you end up hitchhiking
or
taking
a
bus
home.
