If i am in the city limits, i would say a pistol. But now days, with te world as it is, if i go more than 50 miles or so from home i carry a "well stocked" load. As you may not be able to get back before most of your gear is raided.

I would say it also depends on where you live to begin with. If you live in a large city like i still do, it would really suck to have to fight your way 50 or 75 miles back into your home, only to have to turn around and fight your way back out.

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