So, after the balloon goes up we all know there's going to be looting/rioting. I've got kids, it is financially prohibitive for me to stock things like clothes for them since they're growing so fast. This means that part of my plan is to "acquire" things for them when the balloon goes up. I can get to my current BOL with my minivan, however an SUV would be much better, however it's not in the financial cards right now.
So, here's my question, at what point do you say "to hell with what the law says" and "acquire" those items that you need. Too soon, and you're sitting in the pokey when the balloon goes up, too late and there's nothing left or you're having to fight for that pair of shoes for your kids. Say there's a case of H5N1 in NY, one in FL, and one in CA...is that the time, or do you wait? Obviously in a situation like a polar shift or something it'll happen fast and there won't be any question. But what about in a situation where you as a prepper who's watching the news sees something coming a few days before the rest of the populace?
So, here's my question, at what point do you say "to hell with what the law says" and "acquire" those items that you need. Too soon, and you're sitting in the pokey when the balloon goes up, too late and there's nothing left or you're having to fight for that pair of shoes for your kids. Say there's a case of H5N1 in NY, one in FL, and one in CA...is that the time, or do you wait? Obviously in a situation like a polar shift or something it'll happen fast and there won't be any question. But what about in a situation where you as a prepper who's watching the news sees something coming a few days before the rest of the populace?