Equipping for Hard Times? Start Here.

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Update: check out our latest video on preparation for an overview of threats to the U.S. citizen. We'll be using this as the framework for a comprehensive prepper guide in a future video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJfCoJqoitCAm8U

[@jm8997]

When we hit countries, we always take out infrastructure. Being able to stay home with food and water supplies for 30 days is the best start. Trouble finds you when you run out of supplies. Food, and water is key. Backup generator makes noise, noise equals trouble. No lights no movement for 30 days.

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

I think youll like the video we put out yesterday! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n16aoYZ6e8ytppo let me know your thoughts

[@ScreamingEagle-xl3tw]

I think staying put is really the only option. Especially if it's just you or just you and your family. I also want people to know that if you can't afford all this stuff, don't panic. Over time, things will become available and you will be able to leave your house at some point. The most important thing in my mind is the training/skills. If u come across a rifle some place, will you know how to operate it? If you get shot, do you know how to treat your wound? Do you know how to grow food? If you have ever been in the military, have ever worked as medic or fire fighter, have ever backpacked for multiple days, you will be as well prepared as anybody and even more prepared than the rich guy who bought all this stuff and can't use it. Knowledge is the key. Stuff you can always aquire later.

[@lambchop777]

None of this matters if you don't have Water. Always carry a way to safely treat water. Then you can worry about all your tactical cool guy gear.

[@absenceunk]

Second this water is severely under-prioritized

[@amadorcorona4484]

If you watched the video, he mentions this is just one part, and that water and food is just as important

[@therunningun]

None of this matters if you don’t have Jesus. Always carry a way to cleanse your soul. Then you can worry about everything else. Christ is Lord.

[@Vk-vd1xs]

None of this matters if you don’t have air 🥴.

[@kylehansen6580]

None of this matters if you don't have toes

[@thegrayjedi5202]

0:26- right off the bat, you don’t need gear, you need KNOWLEDGE. Your mindset and knowledge paired with the creative ability to think outside the box will surpass the best gear. Don’t invest big money into gear when there’s going to be bodies laying all over with plenty of better gear ready for the picking. You need basic equipment and knowledge and that will help you acquire the things you’ll need to survive. I appreciate the work you and your staff do regardless of my little rant. Thanks for all you guys do.

[@hq1ruuu]

with this production there’s no WAY yall have less than 1k, def new sub

[@laicepserafraw3572]

duuuude yes this comment.

[@binksYT]

yes

[@KylerLikesGuns]

Gotta start somewhere

[@jeffthompson1530]

Totally agree! Very high production quality. Instant subscriber here!

[@NFLSHYT]

Truly

[@pc81f]

Great and all but if you aren't emphasizing physical fitness, all of this is for nothing. We live in one of the fattest countries on earth (number 12 last I checked), so I'm not really sure why there isn't more talk on being in shape. There was a reason that we had to PT almost every morning in the service and go to the rifle range only a few times a year. PT is life.

[@Jason_The_Man]

100%. I just returned from my second workout of the day. I used to be in amazing shape, but COVID and some other Medical issues really took me down. I’ve avoided death twice now and it sucks to see how far I’ve fallen. I’m in my 50’s and on a number of meds. I can get off most of them once I drop weight, clean up my diet, and get back into serious shape. So many people I know that are into prepping, guns, survival ect…. Are in poor shape as well.

[@philp3234]

It's so important. Thanks for sharing.

[@trentonfiffia8063]

1. It's common sense 2. This is a gun enthusiast channel, not a fitness channel 3. Fitness doesn't make you bulletproof, but armor does, whether your in good shape or not you need a gun

[@Jason_The_Man]

@@trentonfiffia8063 1) Common Sense is not so common. 2) I’ve looked at the play list for this channel. It’s not just a gun channel, 3) If you don’t think physical fitness is important, you e never served in combat and most like won’t last long if you do have to go into combat. Respectfully submitted.

[@popecosh307]

1000% I plan on getting some gear then going on all day hikes with it on so my body can get used to it and I won’t feel awkward in my movement if I really need to wear it

[@beerussama7093]

“If you don’t know how to fight, all you’re doing is gathering supplies for the toughest guy in the block.”😂 -Bill Burr

[@sxnthwave]

One thing I highly recommend to people who may not have a large prep community in their area. Your local boy scout troop leaders often do trainings that can absolutely help you be more prepared. CPR, First Aid, Wilderness First aid, almost everything you can think of will be readily available to you online through BSA for the $65 adult membership fee. Some folks might even let you come participate in their in person trainings for free. There are also a lot of youtube videos available for what's called "safety moments" through BSA. These will be short informative videos about a specific safety topic that can really help you be prepared for your friends, family, and community.

[@ericklozada2440]

As an army veteran,now working armed security for schools, this is a very good informative video here...especially with buying within your means and wisley...the kit/weapons don't make the person the person makes the kit.

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Thank you sir. Youll probably like the video we just dropped! let me know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n16aoYZ6e8ytppo

[@SAMMTACTICAL]

"men do the primary fighting" 12:15. Love it! So based!

[@JimBobe]

Real!!!

[@miramar651]

Good job Armored Republic!! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Thank you!

[@Onyx408]

My mindset lately is to get in shape and build around a community.

[@teflondonii9298]

New subscriber👍🏾👍🏾Great content.💯💯

[@FishHuntFreedom]

I’m here for this type of content

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Thank you! We expand on this in the video we dropped yesterday. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n16aoYZ6e8ytppo

[@gavineasley8140]

Very informative and highly relevant. Thank you!

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Thank you! Let me know if you like the video we dropped yesterday! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n16aoYZ6e8ytppo

[@bradcement3068]

Ready. Ready. Ready.

[@johnalvitre3154]

Hey brother. I am a 25 year Army soldier retired, trauma physician assistant, and survivalist. I am currently putting my course and gear products together for my business and I was impressed by what you guys at AR are doing. We should chat sometime and if possible, consider a future training. I like the ease with which you teach and do not hype the lessons. Till then, to your success.

[@GmailNexus]

I think prepared Wifes are awesome too.

[@slimmric5915]

Potable Water should be first on the list. You should have a water sterilizer kit available

[@maximuscarver2430]

Solid video. New sub here. I'm a believer in Jesus Christ's atonement for our sins, and I really appreciate you highlighting the importance of being involved with a body of believers in church. I am newly married and thankful that the Lord has laid the burden and responsibility on me to be prepared in protecting my wife and hopefully children some day. Thanks, Armored Republic, for the practical wisdom!

[@gvines]

Fmj is all you need. Not hyper ammo. Food and water and sit still is smart. Also being able to walk out of a place is key.

[@millertimeracing11]

Snap lights,TQ,pistol mags. Don't want anything to bulky in case I have to go prone.

[@jeromewiburnjr1360]

Be ready 🦾stay strong 🌍

[@garyfarris1428]

What a great company!

[@boonedog1457]

I watched this video just now and I subscribed. If you are the presenter reading this, you did an outstanding job! I applaud you!!! Your presentation was concise and you did not over speak, just to hear yourself talk. In addition, your calming demeanor was professional and enjoyable. I enjoyed your content material. Many guys who present defensive battle gear come off too cocky for me. It's like they have to prove their manlyhood or bravado. It's not necessary. If anyone has to promote how bad ass they are, then most likely they are not. (Not always a true statement, because I've seen real bad ass cocky guys as well, who can back their attitude up. 😂) Thank you for putting this together. Many of us have plate carriers with no plates, for one reason or another. A recommendation, another great video would be to explain the different plate options. (More than you did) talking about different cut options, sizes, etc., that will fit other people's plate carriers. Not everyone who watches your channel has a military background. Speak to the average Joe, or Jose, or Judy or G.I.Jane, in Laymen Terms and Lay-Women Terms, American Patriots. I wanted to be inclusive, because,there are many tough hard core women out there who can out shoot and out fight several men. Yes, I've seen it.

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Thank you very much! That means a lot! You will likely enjoy yesterdays video. Let me know! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n16aoYZ6e8ytppo

[@micumatrix]

The last part of the vid is the most important. First part just publicity. Investing so much in the moment the civilization stops working, but not in investing making it work is a sure way to make it fail. So how about forming a tribe with people around you (neighborhood), engaging in communal politics (where you can change something), repairing potholes (you don’t need a truck anymore), giving homeless people some food, if they help clean playgrounds (and give them a meaningful small occupation) etc. Such a tribe will form a much stronger community that is able to protect itself from much more than the end of civilization. If the world ends I will look for somebody who has all things You showed and whack him from behind with my tribe, because he is alone and has no eyes on the back of his head…It’s just stuff that costs and you can loose faster then it takes to hold it. Usually I look what happened after the hurricane in New Orleans: when it happens, You are at work, maybe Your house and/or car is already blown away or flooded, police blocks the streets in that direction and You can`t reach home…what then? You wish then to have a bunch of friendly people you can reach and that are willing to help you.

[@Mother-Company]

Great information! 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Thank you!

[@jonathanhunt5687]

So much better than the super biased and fear mongering canadian prepper thanks for great content! Only thing i do different tbh is i got a canik sidearm and a zastava ak, just having a slightly bigger round with more penetration is enough for me personally but i got no qualms with the ar15

[@DareToBeDeviant]

He and other channels used to be very honest/informative 5+ years ago. Avoid videos with the clichéd yellow/white text in the thumbnails. All of the important information has already been said a decade ago. Many prepper channels went the way of men's fashion channels ~ same crap, different year, just rephrased and optional over-the-top facial expressions to appease KZbin overlords. Everything in this video is a regurgitation of basic common sense. Odds are that if you didn't see this video then most of the gear shown would've been in your stash already or very soon.

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Thanks for the feedback man!

[@97n2oGT]

Excellent info! Thank you.

[@Awesome_Force]

I thought just posting a sign that says "gun free zone" was enough for safety. :P For people that can't afford much (a few hundred dollars at most), I'd recommend a Rock Island Armory .38 Special revolver. If you can't afford lots of ammo to practice much, and want a simpler, low cost, but reliable gun, it is a good choice for close quarters. $260, plus a box of ammo, so around $300 total. One handgun significantly increases your chances of survival as opposed to having no gun at all, but hoping and imagining that someday you will afford $1,500+ for an AR, with optics, extra magazines, and plenty of practice ammunition too. If you can't afford the .38 Special, a framing hammer can be effective too. Your first prep in my opinion however, would be storing some drinking water and getting a life straw, along with medicine for illnesses, and some nuts (long shelf life and don't require cooking.

[@illuminantsquid9020]

Great vid.

[@MrSpartacus2013]

Physical fitness and mental fortitude. All the kit in the world can't make up for a lack of either.

[@ramonlovera9894]

New sub, great content, great video quality 🔝

[@mrbubbleschief9873]

Amazing video production the quality is top notch, I'm surprised your subs are sub 1k but I've subscribed excited to see you soon at 100k!

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

New channel baby!

[@jerseystotler3615]

Subscribed!🎉

[@Greg-mw5kh]

Very detailed, thank you.

[@MrZeta118]

Be prepared.

[@kickassv8]

I appreciate this. Thank you.

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Youre welcome!

[@dissonantelysium]

Awesome content! Got yourself a new subscriber, let's hope you get 100s of 1000s more.

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

thanks bro! Let me know if you like the video we put out yesterday kzbin.info/www/bejne/n16aoYZ6e8ytppo

[@zeiku738]

Important thing is training

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Training is king

[@FishHuntFreedom]

To other viewers, check out Snake Staff EDC tourniquet. Small and compact so you can carry daily.

[@lukelee8934]

Your parts fun the Smith&Wesson M&P sport 2 is a pretty solid rifle for the money. I have seen many positive reviews of it and toture test where it performed well.

[@dnalor8753]

Maybe a vid on bugging in/prepping for urban cities? I'm pretty prepared myself but it's a good topic since not all of us are on a ranch in the middle of nowhere lol

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Good idea.

[@AaronSomes]

Definitely. There’s plenty of us city boys that care about this.

[@Eringobragh1861]

​​@@TheArmoredRepublic Iam 29 and A product of the Cold war era Iam nipping in the butt

[@jdr526]

Not saying this channel wont deliver but Garand Thumb has a good video about urban environments. A bit more tactical but there are channels out there who discuss Urban sustainment.

[@scienceMicroguy77]

If you can get an apartment in a building more that 60 floors up, the roving gangs will be to tired to get you when they try to climb the stairs.

[@wesmckinney4915]

Sweet new channel and great video!

[@Jason_The_Man]

Solid tips on training. But whatever you shoot best and train train train. One handgun, one rifle. Everything else is gravy.

[@UrbanArmed]

Don’t spend a dime on gear until you have invested into training including medical like stop the bleed.

[@Nathan.44-40]

Keep it up Thank You!! 💪🇺🇸☝️✝️

[@promytv]

I want to make one point for you newbies out there. If aliens landed and we are picking teams for the end of the world, I'd pick a fit person who's put 10,000 rounds through a cheap rifle, knows his neighbors, can use a radio and has taken training over a out of shape guy with 25 of the coolest guns ever that he doesn't know how to shoot.

[@XxGhost141xX]

Lol this video hours before the cloudstrike system crash makes me more inclined to buy every protection I need

[@MrZeta118]

Buy the boys scout manual.

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

for real lol... what are the odds.

[@lazarusrex9545]

Just putting out there that im one of the first 1k subscribers

[@mmpg8940]

1000 1000?

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

Same here 😂

[@averagejoe2307]

Me too baby

[@Realluiscolon]

Same lol

[@TonyBShooting]

Looks like I’m number 992 😊

[@PvtRyan1944]

I’m 17 and it seems like I’m the only one in my family that wants to prepare for “hard times” (My mom does a little). I’ve put together a bugout bag (at least as well as a broke teenager can) and I research things like this a lot. I’m currently trying to get a ham radio and a quality med kit. My brother always makes fun of me when I talk about societal collapse and my dad doesn’t take it seriously.

[@MrZeta118]

Buy Boys scout manual. No joke.

[@DavidSchaeffer-uf9bo]

No one's making fun of you at Armored Republic!

[@jerseystotler3615]

Good for you! Sounds like you have good common sense! Always be prepared for anything to happen nowadays! Your doing the right things

[@00xanawolf00]

New subscriber here with (hopefully) a helpful comment: You need pro lighting in your filming room. Everything is very dark and impossible to see on my iPad, even with my brightness set to max.

[@DRYOutdoors]

First 1k sub gang! Wolfs of America

[@TexasT75751]

I need the hanger pouch I don’t see it on the site.

[@bigDrob]

Good informative video, could do without the dark movie lighting

[@JrRodriguez-ty2fr]

Can u make a video of edc equipment in hard times like something minimalist under 80.thabks buddy

[@anthonydowns9632]

Medication wise if you are prescribed or not lol yes of course keep the good otc drugs but also set aside real deal pain killers in a shtf kit. And if things get really bad like Afghanistan at one point have a small bit of uppers for you and maybe one other if you are running thin and running on minimal sleep but staying awake and aware for a little longer can make all the difference trust me.

[@Tokernoph]

Nice

[@wilfredocordero5824]

Is the plate carrier American made?

[@TheGamerGoat98]

Good content. No tacticool garbage. Subbed 👍

[@wtp7631]

Where is the "placard" system and the stiff mag pouch attachment? I can't find any on the website.

[@iZephiroth]

Why not an AR9 or carbine that takes Glock mags alongside a Glock? That way you can focus on only carrying one type of ammo and you also have magazine compatibility between both firearms. Living in urban areas, it’s doubtful that you’ll need the longer range capability of 5.56 considering engagements will most likely be within 50-70 yards. I know it’s better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. But just something to consider. What are your thoughts on this as an option?

[@MrWhitewolf7]

Do you ship to Canada ?

[@SubOptimal_]

Dont forget. Fitness. Go lift some weights people. Be able to pull yourself up on a ledge, or able to sprint a short distance without dying, or able to lift and carry someone is going to be critical when shtf. Your gucci gun set ups not gona matter much when you can barely hold the weapon up for long durations lol

[@KaptaynAmeryka]

Can you guys recommend a high end, durable, mid size bag for a trauma kit? I have a bag now thats filled to the brim with all kinds of good supplies and tools, but I have had trouble with GOOD bags.

[@zachogan6255]

Dude I love your shirt! Where did you get it?

[@scottkailey1]

Why is the anti spall coating optional and not standard?

[@randythomas3478]

Youre all about making money!

[@trentonfiffia8063]

With the 9mm federal hst I am not able to shoot it enough because of price and I've found that once you chamber the same round 2-3 times the head getting forced back into the cartridge which causes malfunctions due to having a shorter overall length. I know I shouldn't but with the Hornady polymer tips I'm able to rechamber the same round 5+ rounds without having that issue

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

I only use the HST rounds for zeroing and for defensive mags, then train with basic 115 grain fmj.

[@trentonfiffia8063]

@@TheArmoredRepublic I use Federal HST 147 grain with a suppressor. Sometimes cheap 147 grain fmj is hard to come by

[@Vacuousverities]

Love the cut on those plates! Comfortable??

[@NobodyAwsum]

Goddamn the algorithm really hit the mark on this one.

[@gabet945]

Don't ever trade ammo unless you completely trust the other person.

[@Myk_drOp]

Spend 5k- 10k? Thats just guns and ammo what about food?

[@Fordgroup00]

Preparing for a zombie apocalypse 🦠🧪🧟🧟‍♂️😜

[@enocmelendez3971]

Don’t send to Puerto Rico?

[@Jameshoover753]

Hey brother , I’m type 1 diabetic and I’ve had to keep insulin safe for 14 days in my yeti cooler during hurricane Ian while my power was out. Thankfully I had access to ice so I was able to keep my insulin safe but something I’m concerned about is long term storage with no power or access to ice , do you have any tips or recommendations to keep it safe ?

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

I would research how to dig an ice pit in your backyard. People used to store ice for up to 10 months back in the 1700's.

[@edgaresquivel2147]

When ish goes down I’m shooting ball what daaa

[@anthonydowns9632]

If you live in the south you might want level 4 over Alaska etc lol.

[@zaldumbide13]

If you're barely considering preparedness for any issue mentioned in the video, I'm sorry but you are way behind the curve. Not to say that it's to late to act, just start acting b4 it's too late.

[@complexblackness]

In at 1.16k subscribers.

[@Acute.]

Insta subbed

[@jeris33]

Dude what’s the best weapon for defending yourself and your family from a turkey surrounded by people on a podium about 200 yards away?

[@fivestarlimos]

Stop watching the news and worry about yourself and your family. You can’t change corrupt government

[@jeris33]

@@fivestarlimos Worry?! Why tf would I worry? I live in a G8 country duuh. I don't run around scared of life and buying guns to "defend" myself! Quick get your gun! It's a librarian wearing a face mask talking about medical care!! Run!!! 🤣

[@fivestarlimos]

@@jeris33 those could be more dangerous than the actual government because they believe in voting 🤣🤣🥴🥴 don’t forget the bunker you might need it one day

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

​@@jeris33Oh, I get it. You're just a kid. Forgiven.

[@Kyledar]

You lost me at recommending steel plates and no fitness. Good production though.

[@Unvaccinated100Percent]

Too late

[@Longfast1776]

Friends don’t let friends buy steel plates

[@distastedefense]

Steel armor 😂😂😂😂

[@antonio4114]

and? Not everyone has $1400 laying around for multi curve level 4 ceramics that degrade after taking a 22lr. Steel is safe as long as you get a solid coating and good plate carrier. It will also maintain its integrity for when you get hit and cannot buy another plate because supplies are gone

[@spearinternational4460]

Ar500 carriers suck. Corners blew out and worn holes in corners of plates within weeks. Not the best for shouldering a rifle because of the thick shoulder straps

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Which carrier and when? Send us pictures and we will send you our newest carrier to replace it.

[@stinkydinky9419]

The JPC knockoff is crazy. Just buy a real JPC.

[@BoneJam69]

Just here to stroke the algorithm a bit

[@Dingbungus87]

Video was decent you started shilling steel plates lol

[@AaronSomes]

Did you not see the beginning…? They sell armor lol. What do you expect him to do? And then he even talks about ceramic. Your comment is useless but helps their algorithm so I guess good work.

[@complexblackness]

For Handguns S&W M&P series. Springfield XD series.

[@SpecOpsGear]

Greentips are not the way of God. Xm193 is way more accurate and performs better on target.

[@joesashiify]

Why are guys always trying to sell Testidos? Whatever happened to the Veritas?

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

The Testudo Gen 3 Medium captures the benefits of the Veritas very well.

[@leonardsmith8516]

Great Video but, take note there are a lot of Women protecting their family and teaching.

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Hello sir, I am speaking about a combat setting.

[@agoge08]

Silliness 😆

[@johnreynolds1527]

I just pictured you as the Johnny Cab driver in Total Recall While driving your E.V. drinking your Coffee. 😭

[@agoge08]

@@johnreynolds1527 is that right??? Wow ok kool 🤙

[@pokenole]

Lpvo

[@CxS_Nico]

STAY AWAY from steel armor. I cant believe these dudes are trying to sell steel armor in 2024.

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Hola... so I did recommend Ceramic and Polyethene as well. They all have their place.

[@Smonkey320]

Pop the zit button 😳

[@GLEN-ys7qt]

If you need that stuff to keep you and your family safe then you are absolutely in the wrong place at the wrong time! How long are you going to last?

[@TheArmoredRepublic]

Probably longer than you if you dont have food and water and other supplies.

[@GLEN-ys7qt]

@@TheArmoredRepublic Medical Aid, Shelter, Water, Food are the priority.

[@rustyshackleford9017]

This is all marketing bullshit. Look at the SE and Appalachia right now. Water, food, fuel. You can't shoot flooding