Raids are of particular importance to preppers and survivalists because in a crisis there can be gangs of looters looting others to support themselves. In the worst case, in a total law and order breakdown, criminal elements are almost free to harass others. Surviving a heist is certainly no easy feat, but these strategies should give you an idea of how to prepare and what to expect.
Surviving an ambush is why many preppers and survivalists prepare by stockpiling firearms and ammo. For them, firearms are not only a means of gathering food but also a method of personal defence.
Some survivalists foresee the need to defend their survival retreats from attacks by criminal gangs. These survivors employ a variety of methods to fortify their sanctuaries, such as B. reinforcing walls, clearing fire fields, installing alarm systems, and rehearsing defence plans with members of their party. Such defensive moves are worthwhile whether the survivor plans to remain in place during a crisis or flee to a previously prepared survival location.
However, these preparations do not cover all bases, as some movement and travel will be necessary sooner or later.
Three cases of surviving a mugging
Examine three ways to determine how and why a journey that gives Marauders an ambush opportunity becomes necessary:
The first case is the survivors who take refuge in an air raid shelter or bunker after a nuclear attack. Despite extensive preparations, they plan to get out of their shelter sooner or later to rebuild their lives.
To do this, they must scout the area to determine the extent of the damage, find supplies, perhaps contact other survivors, and start growing food. This necessary exposure makes them vulnerable to raids.
The next case is that of the survivor who has prepared a shelter in an isolated location.
In order to use them, he must travel to this retreat. Unless he is very far-sighted and went there before the crisis, he will be faced with the problem of post-crisis travel, and an unfortunate encounter with a criminal gang could cut his journey short.
The third case is that of a survivor who plans to stay put because he has all his resources and supplies at home without the work and risk of transporting essentials to a remote location. The crisis, while serious, does not result in widespread devastation like a nuclear attack, but is a relatively minor threat, such as a nuclear attack. B. A national political collapse, with little loss of life but the total disappearance of law and order.
Even when this survivalist has persuaded their neighbors to join them in a survival group and pool their resources, there is still a need for reconnaissance and foraging, as well as security patrols to ward off attacks.
From this, it can be seen that all plans to build, wall, and roof a survival site are unrealistic. because even the most dedicated survivor is not going to spend the rest of his life in a bunker.
Threats
Even in normal times, there is a criminal element on the streets. At best, the police are barely able to deal with it. Additionally, there are hundreds of thousands of criminals serving prison sentences. The most important fact about these prisoners is that almost all of them are “hard cases”, that is, criminals.
Overcrowding in US correctional facilities is forcing prison officials to grant parole and parole to less serious cases. There is hardly any room left in prison for juvenile offenders, such as drunk drivers and shoplifters. It’s safe to say that only the most dangerous criminals remain incarcerated, including the huge backlog of convicted murderers on “death row.”
Serious problems can arise in a severe survival crisis because those who work in the criminal justice system are likely to leave their posts to ensure the safety of their families.
Police cannot be expected to continue patrolling, and prison guards remain on duty when they feel their families need them. Breaking out of prison isn’t very difficult without guards opening the lid. As a conservative estimate, at least 1 million hardened criminals have free reign without the criminal justice machinery stopping them.
Raid
An ambush is a surprise attack, either to destroy or capture the target. An ambush can be simple or complex and can take place almost anywhere. It is necessary to understand what constitutes an ambush before planning defenses against an ambush.
Little has been written in the current ready literature on ambush avoidance or ambush breakout tactics. The conventional wisdom for surviving an ambush is to attack head-on with everything you’ve got, but that’s not very helpful because it means an open attack against an enemy that’s prepared and waiting.
In order to adequately handle an ambush, one must first understand the principles of a successful ambush. There are three elements to an ambush:
- The stopper.
- The Fire Zone.
- And the stopper.
The Stopper is just that, a means of stopping the ambush and preventing it from moving out of range of the attacker. This can be a tree or other obstacle on a road, or a fallen bridge. An ambush can create an effective stopper by disabling a convoy’s lead vehicle.
The firing zone is directly behind the stopper, an open area that offers no cover to the victim. The ambush fires at its victims, using cover to protect itself from their recoil.
The plug is a barrier behind the ambush to prevent it from retreating. As with the stopper, this can be an incapacitated vehicle or a barrier that is positioned after the victim has passed and is in the firing zone.
An ambush does not have to contain all three elements. Sometimes an ambush can be very informal but still effective, as in the case of an attacker waiting behind a door or around a corner to attack someone on foot.
An ambush has other facets. Surprise is key, and the attacker will take whatever precautions they can to keep their victim unnoticed until the last second. He places his ambush around a corner or over the crest of a hill so the victim doesn’t see him until it’s too late.
The ambush will plan its arcs of fire to have crossfire, reducing the chances of its victims fighting back from behind the cover of their vehicles. The ambushed will try to set up his ambush in a remote area to minimize the chances of helping the victims. He will also try to position his troops on high ground, which offers the opportunity to deliver three-dimensional crossfire. The high setting can be a bump in the ground or a roof in a built-up area. If time allows, he will dig foxholes and perfect his cover.
Because even the best plan can go awry, the Ambusher plots an escape route in case his ambush fails and the victims counterattack.
An ambush always plans a short attack. If he doesn’t make it in the first few minutes, he’s failed and the victims have had time to organize and fight back. The situation for the ambush then escalates into an all-out battle. This increases his risk significantly.
The ambusher schedules a lookout to warn him of his victim’s approach and, once the attack has begun, any other parties who may interfere.
Defense
Now that the basic structure of an ambush is clear, countermeasures can be planned to survive an ambush.
Defense against ambushes falls into two categories: avoidance and escape. A counterattack is likely counterproductive. A counterattack is often just a means of facilitating a possible ambush escape.
Just as there are no perfect people, there are no perfect ambushes. The Ambusher makes mistakes and leaves gaps in his tactical program. Often this is because the terrain does not allow for a perfect ambush.
Avoid
Avoiding means recognizing likely ambush locations and not approaching them or allowing the person behind them to set the trap.
Awareness is the key to surviving an ambush. This is the central pillar taught in most self-defense courses. Some instructors unnecessarily complicate the subject by introducing a color code to denote levels of consciousness. This finicky categorization makes the basic points much more difficult to understand.
In order to avoid and survive an ambush, it is necessary to be aware of the ways in which an ambush can be set up. It is necessary to keep a constant eye on your surroundings, examine the terrain for features that might aid an attacker, and keep your eyes and ears open for the telltale signs of an ambush.
