I agree, although I didn't say it in my first post, that staying in the city is not a long-term solution. Quite the contrary!! I think the city would become untenable in fairly short order, probably 1-2 weeks max without food, even sooner without water. So, we're on the right track here.

What I was trying to get across is that in order to survive, even in the mountains or plains, you're going to need food and water. Lots of it. We each have the ability to start accumulating food and a way to get water NOW, not wait for TS to HTF and then you're all of a sudden on the street with your rifle and backpack. Come up with a plan!! And you'll need to be in a place that is defensible if it comes to that. Do I think it is smart to shoot at people just because they wander to within 500 yards of your stuff? No, not unless it's your property or you have unmistakeable markers out showing people where NOT to go. As was pointed out, this also attracts attention, and will surely invite harsh retaliation. I think a more sound plan is in order here.

I believe most people on the front range, when faced with a crises, will head to the mountains. You know how bad the mountains get on ski weekends, so just imagine if there is a crises brewing in Denver. Yes, initially those people will be confined to the roads and major highways, but it will not be long until the hills will literally be crawling with people. Just something to think about.