Quote Originally Posted by Omicron View Post
Do ALL of your friends act like this? And is it when you bring it up in a group setting, or individually? There's a "group think" thing that often happens with people together, where one scoffing can be enough to make them all do it. I'd suggest you bring it up individually, then you're more apt to get a real read on who's with you and who isn't. Those that aren't can be ignored when it comes to prepping, and in fact, I'd never bring it up with them again - as those'll be the guys who'll remember your comments, and want to come mooch off you if SHTF.

For those that you identify that are of a like mind, cultivate them gradually. It may only be one or two at first, but eventually you may develop a network of like-minded individuals, which is more than you have today.
Well a little prequel, 7 years ago when I was single I had my good friends that were into the same things; guns, four wheeling, camping etc. we talked, but nothing serious at the time. Got married, had kids, those friends moved on as well even to different states, now I have little time and my friends now are usually co-workers. I work in Human Services, so most of them are liberals other than my Behavior Analyst friend who is definitely conservative. He hated Obama and got a lot of flak for being in human services and not supporting him.................


I talk to my wife who believes in my ideas and is with me being prepared for anything.

I just need to find time to make new friends in like mind, and go from there. If not, prepare my family and then if SHTF look for you guys........