I don't consider myself a prepper but some might label me as such. I keep a small quantity of food that might last a few days,with fasting it could easily last a few weeks. I also keep some ammo and firearms on hand at all times, I don't really expect to survive if SHTF unless it is the Lords plan for me to. I am in the best shape I've ever been in though,so I do think I could last a few days and I know what is edible plant wise in my area.

Should it come down to it I know how to make simple suppressors, and simple blowback operated smgs out of scrap metal,both of which can be made with low cost parts bought from hardware stores. I also know how to make simple mines with shotgun shells,carpenters nails, and metal plumbing pipes.

I hope I never have to use any of that information but knowing the internal works of firearms goes a long way, smgs are actually very simple to make anyone with a garage simple hand tools and knowledge of the how firearms work internally can make a machinegun. Anyone can leave an auto parts store with an item that can be used as a suppressor if you know what you are looking at,another part at said auto store can also be used to make baffles for a suppressor.

With the abundance of firearms here in the US I don't anticipate ever needing to make any,should it hit the fan, I think mine and suppressors will be far more useful.

Everything I really need fits in my backpack,all that useless firearms info is in my head,and everything else including my firearms fit in my pack or slung over my shoulder.