Taiwan - Prepping for War | Unreported World

Unreported World meets Taiwan’s ‘preppers’ determined to defend their country against a Chinese invasion. Krishnan Guru-Murthy follows civilians learning how to shoot weapons and save lives, as the Island prepares to protect its way of life.
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Democratic Taiwan is living in limbo. The self-ruling island is viewed by China as a renegade province, and Beijing has vowed to unify by force if necessary. As Taiwan’s autonomy strengthens, the threat of war grows louder. But China’s military is twelve times that of Taiwan’s, and there is growing concern that Taipei isn't ready.
But not everyone thinks resistance is the wisest route to survival. On Taiwan's Kinmen Island, just 2 miles from mainland China, Guru-Murthy learns what happened the last time China’s mighty military attacked Taiwan's shores.
Producer/Director: Amy Gardner
Series Producer: Andy Lee
Executive Producer: Ed Fraser
Production Company: Channel 4 News

[@TheChadavis33]

The fact that firearms ownership is ILLEGAL in Taiwan, with the real threat of invasion lurking over the country….absolute insanity

[@_hi_pwr]

Taiwan government better have arms for their civilians

[@TheAir2142]

Especially after what we saw happen to Israel.

[@EadricRicmund]

Taiwan have force conscription. So even if they don’t have guns at home, everyone (as in people that have to be conscripted) know how to use a gun and is required to go back for training every few years after their conscription is over. Gun ownership is controversial because of cultural influences, not because they don’t know how to use a gun or fight. My uncle use to fly fighter jets and my dad use to drive destroyers when they were the ages of 18 to 22. During the years when KMT tried to suck up to China (early 2000s) they reduced conscription time from 4 years to 2 years. Then at the height of this sucking up they reduced further to only 1 year and eventually less. Now with tension escalating they are increasing it back up to one year.

[@unicornosaurus514]

Not to mention it looks like they are primarily training with airsoft, which as someone who used airsoft for years is like training for Nascar in a go-cart.

[@user-im6fy4qp6m]

its funny how government likes to ban the people from owning guns out of fear for their power being challenged, but when they face outside threats they immediately beg for the slave cattle to pick up weapons and fight to defend their own corrupt grip on power.

[@jaycee509]

"firearms ownership is illegal here"... Until your country gets invaded and it'll be too late. 1 quote I learned in my Army career and still live by is "Stay ready so you won't have to get ready"

[@JamieLannyster]

There's a bunch of m16s in every single police station in taiwan.

[@Soff1859]

@@JamieLannyster but would they be accessible to the general population? Would they know they are there and they can get them? Would they know how to use real guns? I am swiss and a reservist and i have a government issued assault rifle at home (in addition to other privately owned guns). That would seem like a much better solution for taiwan.

[@JamieLannyster]

@@Soff1859 ughhh police stations arent exactly in a secret location in taiwan. and every male has done time for conscription, although i'd agree the rifle training isnt enough, but you know you can learn anything from youtube and airsoft ;)

[@Soff1859]

@@JamieLannyster i mean yeah police stations arent secret. But i for example wouldnt know what kind of weaponry my nearest police station has. Its just a small one, might literally just be an office where you can go and file a report and cops stop to have a coffee. Maybe they have 10 rifles there, maybe they have nothing other than 3 or 4 pistols and 3 mags each on the hips of the officers present. So its not clear to me at all that a police station would be an obvious place where i can just go and get warfighting type weaponry. So if that is part of taiwans plan, then they need to make sure people actually know that they can go to a police station, to not only get a semi or fully automatic rifle, but also at least 5 or more magazines for every rifle and enough ammo to fill them all.

[@donnyjackson8845]

yes sir! I live in the states. this is gonna happen. when? dodnt know. but, its gonna happen. stay safe my brotha.

[@ybench]

Wow... their comments of not fighting to "win, but to not lose" were chilling. Very inspirational folks here.

[@Miclantechupi]

The fact that preppers are "seen as quite eccentric" is a reflection on the oblivious unprepared, not on people who realise how quickly things could deteriorate.

[@dy031101]

In the past PRC couldn't afford a proper amphibious invasion to the level of the US nor overly-sophisticated air defenses, so the old strategy was that the ROCAF, despite US efforts to neuter them during the Cold War, would immediately mobilize and strike PLA staging areas on Mainland China, ending the war quickly. Of course that's likely not happening now. Thanks, USA. There are also concerns that some of the preppers would instead be interchangeable with rioters in the event of a war. Contrary to mainstream belief outside of Taiwan, a bigger segment of Taiwanese population has anti-ROC sentiment, who consider any war across Taiwan Strait as none of their business despite living on the island, than that with pro-PRC one.

[@michaels2846]

Agree 100%... I really felt like this reporter had not done his research at all.

[@dy031101]

@@michaels2846 This video, in my estimation, is primarily meant just for shock value anyway. The reality is likely gonna be far less "exciting". Even *_if_* there is gonna be a war, PLA is no mere ATF-type state militia, and those "preppers" are probably gonna get conscripted whether they want to or not......

[@SolWake]

@@michaels2846 The reporter was talking about preppers in the USA. It's a fair assessment of average people's perception of American preppers.

[@stephenhamblett1145]

If things deteriorate here it would literally be Taiwans own fault.

[@Soravia]

Taiwan government should be paying people to take training and sign up for reservist positions in all locations. Weapon and ammo caches should be in every neighborhood. Reservists should be allowed to buy kits to come equipped and ready to report at local stations

[@latentaciondesconocida]

Fax 📠

[@samorayee420]

And America paying like Ukraine is winning 😂 right . Now you cannot find man anymore. Ukraine is winning. 40 million population 18 living in Ukraine all is gone . Now is Taiwan's turn . 5 million Chinese military setting there watching America come to Taiwan. You never seen the force when every week 200 body bags come to America you will understand the reality

[@nelsonchang4881]

People can buy kits except guns. Reservists are getting paid by the tax payer's money to be officially trained by the Army. The problem is the content of the training just wasn't enough to meet the challenge of an invasion by PRC (CCP ruled China, the one recognized by the UN). That's why there are people invested in "self training" using their own money and time.

[@MicDaniel-fm3xv]

They should change the law and allow the population of Taiwan to own guns because look what what happened to Israel they were attacked and the military took forever to respond the people were praying and dying instead of fighting and dying

[@zsewqthewolf1194]

@@MicDaniel-fm3xv i love gun ownership but its best to have a weapon caches where they know where to run to to get there guns on the spot.

[@chrisj5505]

Remember that Vietnam repelled two Chinese invasions successfully. It is not about numbers or technology. It is about resilience, determination, and tactical ingenuity

[@smart9jh_1]

Did Western media tell you? Haha

[@snake45aiman]

@@smart9jh_1 Nope..from history book..February 1979

[@smart9jh_1]

@@snake45aiman Oh, great, at least the time record is correct

[@basicallyoperate]

All of which Taiwan lacks. Back in the days of Vietnam, CCP soldiers did not have the combat experience compare to Vietnam's over a decade experience in guerrilla warfare with a much more advanced adversary. Nowadays I'd say Taiwan lacks exactly the things you've said, while CCP has been studying NATO war efforts in the middle east for 2 decades and have grown more and more similar in terms of training. If you take a look at those CCP soldiers, their training and their standards, you realize CCP recruits much more motivated people highly brainwashed) compare to Taiwan when most people don't even wanna go to the military. CCP also studied US military education by providing better training and nutrition standards that fits the need of the battle instead of just teaching tactics. I think if Taiwan actually wanna have a chance, they need a much better budget, much more realistic and reliable program, and a much better recruiting scheme. Most of my Taiwanese civilian friends I've met back in college here in America don't want to serve but had no choice due to the mandatory draft, and with their average physical standards they absolutely are not gonna turn into war machines just by months long boot camp. Even with the most advanced tactics you're not gonna win a war if your men can't even do a 10 mile ruck within standards, in Vietnam they did not had the training program so whoever fit survives, that's basically still a 'selection program'. Taiwan just tells every military aged male to serve while they live in a perfectly developed and civilized society are nowhere near Vietnam's selection brutality. If the war happens tomorrow, unless any NATO country interferes, Taiwan will fall just a matter of days or weeks, simple as that.

[@vanjat2850]

Vietnam had tens of thousands of expiorianced fighters and a terrain advantage...

[@1988davidson]

I am Vietnamese , I am with your side, Liberty for Taiwan. ❣❣❣

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

your picture sure doesn't look like the one from an individual of vietnam.

[@ohmaster18]

Taiwan is free my friend

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

@@ohmaster18 Taiwan is not a country. Not even the USA recognize it as such.

[@YourUncle_Kim_jong]

Taiwan need to improve its air defence..... They need to develop navy ..... Full support to Taiwan from India 🇮🇳

[@KC98561]

10:46 he says he's never seen China invade other countries. Except when it invaded Korea in 1950 or when it invaded Tibet in 1959, invaded Burma 1960, invaded India in 1962, the Soviet Union in 1967, the Spratley islands in 1974, invaded Vietnam in 1979. But other than that..completely peaceful and never invaded anyone.

[@kimchiba4570]

Tibet has been part of china even before the yanks killed off most of the native indians... And Korea was a proxy war ..damn ..dun you read or even have basic skill like googling ,?

[@samkong2741]

@KC98561 Can’t agree you more 🇹🇼

[@bearcubd3900]

Nice Food Though 🤪

[@imeakpan]

Compared to the US, this is a drop in the bucket.

[@SaberTooth1911]

yup that old man is truly naïve

[@baptistamercado1380]

Airsoft guns are good for practicing tactics (e.g. room clearing, target acquisition, etc.). However, there’s a huge difference between operating an airsoft gun and operating an actual rifle. Just like there’s a huge difference between standing still and shooting a stationary target, as opposed stress shooting on a mobile shooting course (I.e. performing physical exercises, to exhaust one’s cardio, before running through rifle range course). I like to think that the difference between stationary target practice and stress shooting, is similar to the difference between hitting pads and actually sparring. When sparring, your opponent won’t give you time to breathe, nor allow you to brace oneself before each hit.

[@jefri4176]

True. But at least very basic skill is better than zero. With those very basic skill during the early of the war,they will learn much faster than those with totally zero training.

[@givelast5671]

That sonic boom from discharging a real firearm is the real practice.

[@MutheiM_Marz]

Trex arms already proved that airsoft skill translated to actual firearm.

[@MutheiM_Marz]

@@givelast5671 You reckon that listen to a sound of firearms is "REAL" and better training than CQB, Basic firearm drill, sight picture training, urban warfare, asymmetrical warfare, basic medical training in a country with heavy regulated gun law. You would make a great general sir.

[@willywonka4340]

I seen people who have easy access to real firearm at the firing range Flinch their way through a course of fire due to years of recoil and noise fatigue and completely missed their targets, while Japanese Airsoft Shooters come to the states to compete in ipsc and NRA action pistol and proceeded to wipe the floor with most real steel shooters. No joke!

[@evansmoak7182]

Just subbed. I haven't seen anyone else put out this perspective. I hear about Taiwan, but haven't seen reporting like this.

[@BUGZYLUCKS]

I pray for Taiwan and it’s people. Love you all. Sincerely from the USA.

[@gloomy5487]

Looking to destroy another country?

[@biasa4830]

Taiwan is f**ked because of USA

[@aa-zh6wh]

@@gloomy5487 chinese troll

[@gloomy5487]

@@aa-zh6wh No, the US has destroyed tonnes of countries through coups, sanctions and invasions. Are you okay if the US enacted a coup in Taiwan like it did in Ukraine?

[@jackcui7569]

So the US Federal should just let the Confederate States of America continue to exist.

[@1xm_mx1]

This should be encouraged and subsidized by the government. The more they train, and more of them train, the better for Taiwan.

[@therealderrickwynne]

It's almost like... independence costs something.

[@BBCisSb250]

Here's the not-so-good news, the Taiwanese army is not even as good as the Burmese Mindanao army.

[@mr6johnclark]

And given the tools. Their own 2nd amendment.

[@thegoodwolf4255]

corrupt governments are afraid of people like this, thats why they aren't allowed guns. Most nations will fall because of their governments focus more on its power than the good of its people. Every empire goes through it eventually

[@Aldnon]

@@BBCisSb250 You don't need good army, you just need to not be encircled with logistic and communication route to the outside of Formosa Island kept open. Just civilians with few weeks of training is good enough.

[@caesarhuang7662]

As a Taiwanese, I’m sad we are coping with airsoft guns instead training with proper weaponry. Both major parties are just fighting for their own interests especially the KMT, instead of the nation.

[@benjaminvivar7855]

How can America citizens Help support the Taiwanese citizens Are there any organizations We can give too ?

[@levelazn]

taiwanese has been genocided to think that they are not chinese and no longer part of greater china.

[@EadricRicmund]

@@benjaminvivar7855 Don't know if you can find the organization's name in US. But I believe either last year or a few months back, a Taiwanese billionaire retired and donated a few million to some organization for the purpose of prepping Taiwan for an invasion from China. That billionaire is one cool ass dude. He calls out all the people that favors the CCP in Taiwanese media. Since some underground criminal groups in Taiwan got bought out by the CCP, so he is afraid the CCP will put a hit on him, so he is seen constantly walking around with bullet proof vests on and whatever the most lethal self protection gear he can legally carry. Point is, if you can find the news article about him, you can probably find the name of the organization he donated to.

[@benjaminvivar7855]

@@EadricRicmund Thank you

[@buthow1437]

Same with Israel, the atrocities happened because the Israeli government weakend the nation and crippled the IDF.

[@mostlyghostly4700]

I stand with Taiwan! 🇹🇼 ❤

[@justadildeau]

Go to Taiwan

[@jbertucci]

China does too. It's the US that would love to see it as smoldering ruins "to debilitate China". As with Ukraine. Both are going to be spectacular failures for the US.

[@Jameshawk105]

The weight, recoil etc of the gear can be kinda surprising in the beginning but everytime I take someone new shooting its the absolute craziness of the sounds that rock you. Even after shooting as much as i have being on a really active ranges with lots of rifles etc going off close to you it gets your blood pumping and can make alot of people fearful. They need to get some blanks or something

[@davidbell1619]

That young woman is smarter than all the worthless politicians.

[@SunRaIV]

We all get old

[@PepeCoinMania]

no.

[@girohuang5196]

She must be a temporary actress of Green camp to make money in this way.😊😊😊

[@benlex5672]

The fact that our very own equivalent of a senator from the KMT(the pro-China faction) tried to sell our submarine specifications and information to Korea and China says it all.

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

sorry but you are so wrong if you consider what China is doing is invasion then how do you justify the actions of the USA during the American civil war????

[@danielbenington4814]

The thing is, you don't have to win a war, you just have to not lose.

[@paulis7319]

Exhibit 1: Afghanistan

[@TheIRONSTAG]

All they had to do was outlast us, and they did. Then we pulled out like shit. All of our terps, our commandos, all the people who wanted Afghanistan to go back to the glory it was before absolute Taliban rule are either dead or in hiding now. @@paulis7319

[@MatthewKelly-hk6jc]

Vietnam 🇻🇳

[@dannyzero692]

@@paulis7319funny enough the Afghan did it twice with both the US and USSR

[@paulis7319]

@@dannyzero692 Yep, I was just thinking the other day about the Geneva Convention and how it's possibly been a hinderance in our ability to win wars against countries that don't play by our rules. War isn't even near my field of expertise, but it would be nice to see this country win just one war in my lifetime.

[@chitorichristmas8252]

This training is golden this would literally save thousands of lives bye small groups of armed civilians training just in case the worst happens in America we play airsoft/milsim war games pretty much just like this, team work shooting movement communication navigation medical so much training this covers great stuff guyz much respect💯🙏🔥

[@Science_of_Sound]

3:00 shooting real rounds at least blank rounds is very different from shooting pellets because you gotta take account of the recoil as well you know if you're a beginner it's hard to keep the weapon pointed accurately on target

[@RabidRedRacoon]

Recoil fatigue is real and this cannot be replicated with Airsoft. Not forgetting running with operational gear which sometimes can be 10-15kg for a normal operator to carry. I really hope that these Taiwanese will not have to go through the pain of warfare.

[@makukawakami]

All Taiwanese males are required by law to serve 1 year in the armed forces. They (at least the males) would know how recoil works and how taxing it can be. the operator gear can be replicated with weighted vests. Also I think airsoft training (with conscious critique from yourself or others) is like dry firing exercises, you might not be firing rounds but it can translate in irl firearms operation

[@chenglee7277]

Still better than the helpless Americans who don't know shit about firearms. You do have a point though.

[@daanveld2887]

The are peopel ho whant tho lurn trooper

[@daanveld2887]

Get ready fhyt for freedom

[@chickenspheres7582]

fratricide is even worse to experience, these are civilians. remember that.

[@MrDmthomp32]

With Taiwan, Israel, Ukraine all facing these situations, I can’t fathom how anyone continues to question the value of the 2nd Amendment in America.

[@user-xc3qg2ux1m]

As ucrainian I can say that it's a bad idea to give out weapons to civilians. Cause it's dangerous we have a lots of criminal. And we'll have many sacrifices

[@MrDmthomp32]

I can only say the criminals get guns no matter what the law states, as they are criminals and don’t follow the law. It is the civilians who follow the laws who are at a disadvantage. Hence an armed society is a civil society in comparison to an unarmed society.

[@imermak]

@@user-xc3qg2ux1min what Ukraine do you live? I’m from Kiev the crime level remained on the same level as before the war. There were no registered gun robberies so far or rampage shootings like in US. Yes crime happens every day but nothing involved guns

[@peacenow42]

Well I believe we would not come together like this for the common good in the USA but stay in our homes and bunkers and defend only ourselves.

[@peacenow42]

and look at Syria...every male had at least one gun and their country is decimated. @@user-xc3qg2ux1m

[@markyamit1350]

This is awesome!

[@weilin1069]

The training quality is so good, it would make any computer game pale.

[@ryankelly1182]

I took a private firearms class here in America earlier this year, and there was a gentleman in the class who had re-enlisted in the Taiwanese military, and then used his leave days and own money to fly to America and take that intro level rifle course because he felt the military wasn't training them well enough

[@microcolonel]

Man, I hope they were professionals. I'd hate to think he wasted his money.

[@ryankelly1182]

@@microcolonel it was a class at SIG Sauer, so yes, he wasted his money

[@microcolonel]

Fug... maybe I should start something for this purpose, and dust off my Mandarin lol.@@ryankelly1182 I'd run it at-cost, non profit if possible. I think just a rifle and handgun fundamentals course to acquaint them with real rifles would be sufficient; fine marksmanship is not going to be the hotly demanded craft in a counter-occupation. As sad as only having airsoft training is (vs also having simunition or blank firing), you can definitely learn a lot about close quarters, handling, and moving with it... so it's not as though they will be *untrained* when they finally become armed.

[@user-nw5hk1yw9m]

howdy! I know nothing about SIG's training programs--why is it a waste of money? Cost-to-results ratio?@@ryankelly1182

[@scottishd0g87]

Personal defense ain't the same in a military unit. He wasted his money. Probably just wanted to brag about it to his comrades. I hope he at least had fun here and got some white pussy.

[@William0zero0]

It is absolutely insane that civilian gun ownership is illegal in Taiwan.

[@Gangster88232]

No, its not insane. Its common chance. Civilian gun ownership is risk without any benefits.

[@William0zero0]

@@Gangster88232 Low IQ comments from Chinese bots are a risk without benefits.

[@danguskhan4460]

Seriously. They have one of the least crime rates in the world and everyone looks out for eachother.. They are more disciplined than the average American gunowner. It's a shame they aren't allowed to own small arms for private ownership. China will have a cake walk when they occupy Taiwan..

[@easyy376]

@@Gangster88232without any benefits… to the ruling class.

[@Patrickjohnphotography]

No it is not. Ask the dead kids in America.

[@myotheraccount17]

1:09 interesting how often the peaceful sounds of the handpan are often used for war related videos.

[@usmcmma]

As an American, I just can't understand how civilians can support their government telling them they can't own firearms? If Afghanistan has taught us anything It's that simple rifles and shear will can defeat the greatest military the world has ever known.

[@leyjit3561]

Unbelievable that Taiwanese civilians are not allowed to possess and carry arms. A tragic case of absolute complacency.

[@the_paranormal_factory1812]

We have that issue here in Illinois

[@dasitmaneayylmao2729]

For real. Like why even bother dying for a gov which does not even trust you to carry a weapon even when facing total destruction

[@willywonka4340]

The general concensus of the Taiwanese, which hold true for the entire East Asian region (China, Japan, Korea), because of their Confucious-influenced collectivist mindset, It's not a matter of complacency but in the belief that civilian ownership of firearms will disrupt public safety due to its potential misuse. In other words, their government (as well as the civilians) don't trust their average Joe with firearms. The recent occurrences of "mass shootings" and other gun related crimes in America proved their point. I obviously disagree with that kind of sheeples mindset, but that's how they feel. I even had a chat with a local Olympic Shooting coach while I was there and she share her sentiment that Firearms must be heavily regulated and civilian MUST not have any access to them, no matter the cost. They expect the government to protect them from harm. But a foreign military invasion is beyond their government's ability when s*** hits the fan.

[@Mo-gg5fj]

Let me guess, youre American

[@karebear9230]

It’s for their own protection, letting them own arms would give China 🇨🇳 an excuse to invade.

[@traildisc155]

Prepared citizens and riflemen should be readily available and trained in every country

[@neondystopian]

It's a shame there's only a small handful of countries that can do this.

[@peacenow42]

but would we do this and come together for the common good or stay in our homes and bunkers and protect ourselves only?

[@870wingmstr]

​@@peacenow42Kenosha Wisconsin

[@RedHanded1969]

Every single Taiwanese male attended military svc. They are all trained reservist, probably the largest im the world..

[@peacenow42]

nah that's n korea@@RedHanded1969

[@WILDSTYLETELEVISION]

OUTSTANDING !!

[@TheAlexagius]

A martial culture and mass arms ownership by the civilian population is one of the most effective defences against invasion.

[@brianjordan-5357]

People in America who are prepared in case of a war are also prepared for pretty much any natural or man made disasters. They are only seen as eccentric by people who have been told to see them that way by the media, which has become the propaganda arm of a certain political party. It's better to be prepared and never need to use those skills than to need those skills and not have them. Ask anyone who went through the power outage in Texas a few years ago. A skill that can save one's self and others should not be seen as "eccentric" or unnecessary.

[@ryanmorgan5677]

The problem with prepping in America is that it has partially become a consumer fetish more than anything else. People collecting freeze dried food, mostly useless gadgets, and first aid supplies they barely know how to use, with little focus on the skills or community. It's become a 2.5 billion dollar industry that preys on peoples paranoia.

[@brianjordan-5357]

@ryanmorgan5677 The fact that you used the word "paranoia" shows that you really don't know anything about the subject. While there are companies that sell poor quality products, you can't lump people who don't actually get training or actually know what they're doing in with people who are actually being prepared. You are being conditioned to believe things by the media, and you're drinking the Kool aid.

[@Synergy7Studios]

In America both of our political parties work together against us. The media works for them both, not for one. I'm a right wingers too but you should not trust most Republicans.

[@doujinflip]

Right, there's a glaring lack of the "and others" aspect in all that prepping. They're the type to keep secret from their neighbors the existence of a fallout shelter. Meanwhile unequipped city dwellers they disdain readily assist each other when an earthquake or hurricane flattens their neighborhood.

[@Synergy7Studios]

@@doujinflip bullshit, rural people are some of the kindest people out there. That being said when it comes to sharing food in a very, very long term disaster, they prepared for themselves. Everyone needs to prepare for themselves to an extent. I can't afford to buy food for the entire neighborhood just because they don't all take preping seriously. I barely have a 2 week supply for my immediate family at the moment.

[@neildees1761]

You'd think a nation that is constantly worried about being invaded might let their citizens own weapons. Seems to be the first right nations hand out when they get invaded recently... I don't think a lot of people understand how incredible of a deterrent it is when your populations maintain their own weaponry. The thought of an invading military trying to contend with the American armed population is what gives military powers nightmares. It's also why the Japanese knew they could never actually occupy or invade mainland US. I know the Chinese are making you feel like you will fail, or die for your country, and they want you to feel like you can't win. And understand, perhaps you won't... so be it. There is a line at which you cannot yield. There is nothing so precious that it isn't worth the damage it will sustain to protect it. Protect your freedom, there is no better death than one on your own terms. Don't fade away peacefully.

[@Boomy2nicce]

All it takes is the wrong people to get those guns in Taiwan and a very rare incident happens. America and its open gun laws work because it’s been implemented since its founding.

[@troywalt4834]

it's really really stupid to think that the battle for taiwan will involve infantry, infantry will get decimated by drones, missiles and long range bombing by jets and naval artillery

[@watchthe1369]

To live free, you have to be willing to die free.

[@peacenow42]

Syria...every male had at least one gun, and they have been decimated by war. I think here in the USA gun owners would not band together like this for the common good but for the most part hide in homes and bunkers and defend only themselves.

[@NomadWalker-io3ne]

taiwan has been under threat for almost a century now, it wouldn't have been worth it, same with south korea not having gun ownership. these are the safest countries to live in. instead they should have weapon caches in every district and allow special areas for civilians to practice using real guns.

[@kurtisb100]

“It’s the job of the government to take care of the people” I can’t imagine a more absurd assumption. The government can’t, won’t, and will not take care of the civilian population in even a mild crisis. And if you think they can, you’re the idiot just one snowstorm away from standing in a 4 mile long lineup for a half days worth of food. Absolutely shocking to have that as a presupposition. If bad things happen where you are, you are on your own until the bad thing is over. If the crisis is large, there’s a very good chance that you’ll only have the rest of your life to figure it out.

[@Sasquatchflow]

This is why every citizen should be armed!

[@peacenow42]

but would we Americans stand together like this for the greater community or stay in our homes and bunkers and use our guns only for ourselves?

[@Gangster88232]

No, quite opposite. Civilian gunownership should be banned.

[@peacenow42]

based on....@@Gangster88232

[@brotherkareem181]

@@peacenow42Every man for himself. 😂

[@peacenow42]

that is EXACTLY what China wants us to plan for...good job!@@brotherkareem181

[@skawalker35]

There was an experiment of something similar in America. I can't remember the details exactly, but I think it was on T-Rex Arms channel. A guy trained with airsoft replicas (rifle, pistol) in his country where he could not own firearms. He came over to the States and shot the real weapons and did remarkably well except for some minor issues to work out given the differences in functionality between airsoft and real cycling bolt carrier groups. What Taiwan is doing is valuable and a lot of it will carry over if things get dire. If they do need to pickup real weapons, they'll just need a little bit of training to finish it off which is better than starting from nothing.

[@lizzardwizard2000]

True, but if they start handing out real firearms when the Chinese hit the beaches, too late, it’s over.

[@habiburrahmanhadiwidjojo4283]

yess , he's an airsoft maniac from japan

[@UnbeltedSundew]

The training is pointless without the weapons. It's an incredible governmental conceit to assume they'll just be magically supplied durring a catastrophe. A conceit that led to a massacre in Israel.

[@olddirtyburt7522]

@@habiburrahmanhadiwidjojo4283yes, but the training and marksmanship carried over well and picked up the real steels very well. I will pray the Taiwanese get the real ones before problems happen.

[@lennybrewster4673]

The guy you're thinking of actually won that competition in the states.

[@iheartlofi]

A long time ago, China used to dominate Vietnam for almost 1000 years. Do not let mainland dominate Taiwan!

[@moonday5521]

Even if war never comes, these skills can save lives at home. Everyone should know basic trauma care in the field and get as fit as they can! Never know when it will mean the difference.

[@ayuchanayuko]

Basic trauma care is essential. Sometimes the ambulance just cant get there soon enough. Learning how to prolong life is necessary. From turning someone on their side when there is a seizure, to pinching/closing bleeding arteries or using tourniquets to preserve buy as much time. Trauma kits are better than first aid kits and you only see their value when you lose someone important. Upgrading first aid kits with basic tourniquets, butterfly bandages, basic suture kits can mean life or death.

[@dmitrydji6172]

Airsoft is a great tool for training both civilians and military. it doesn't perfectly replicates real shooting from a real firearm but it definitely help a lot more when you got nothing. it also permits you to simulate certain scenarios when you are rehearsing actions on objective. I played and trained with airsoft for 4 years and went on to serve in the Army as both mechanized and Airborne infantryman. Airsoft has definitely contributed to my success. I know many others who came from airsoft community into military with great skills in handling firearms and tactics. one thing you should be aware of when using airsoft is there's a difference between playing airsoft just as sport and doing milsim. both are fun, but you have to realize that airsoft for fun and skills you develope doing that can get you killed in real life. I have found information about volunteers who came into combat in conflict zones with airsoft backround and a lot of them did get killed. since than a lot of airsofterers started to take their hobby more seriously and now many of them are very valued when they come to the units that go into combat. At the end of the day these people are putting in alot of effort in training and that says a lot about them. taking an initiative is what makes a great warrior. I after 7 years in the army, went back to airsoft and played it with great pleasure with and against my old friends. Now I also hunt and shoot long distance when i have time and money. But Airsoft is definitely a great tool. PS Lucas from TRex arms has made a great video proving that airsoft skills translate to real training by taking a guy who never fired a gun but trained with airsoft and how he quickly learned and fired like a pro without ever holding a real firearm in his life.

[@travisalejandro6690]

did you go to afghanistan?

[@willywonka4340]

interesting read, thx for your input.

[@dmitrydji6172]

@@travisalejandro6690 iraq

[@TheIRONSTAG]

Airsoft is incredibly underrated and gets a bad rap to all the little fat tactikool nerds. However, it can be and is an amazing training tool both technically and cognitively when applied as such. Best training I ever had was any type of simmunitions events.

[@corey8420]

​@@travisalejandro6690I know and have worked with several military people..they are nothing special skill wise. Their service is always appreciated.

[@highontaiwan]

My Taiwanese friends and in-laws would like to be allowed to own firearms. It's such a shame that the government won't allow their own citizens the right to self-defense.

[@microcolonel]

There are important aspects of the American concept of the right to keep and bear arms that should not be disregarded either. Many countries permit civilians to own rifles and shotguns in some limited circumstances, but they aggressively police and surveil those people, and they register every household; inevitably when a tyrant or occupier comes, they look at that registry and use it to repress the armed civilians. Private arms should be a) readily available b) NOT REGISTERED, and c) freely transportable for training and other private purposes.

[@chenisikymoh]

because Taiwan have 30 - 40 % of citizen favor and believe China can be trusted and be reasonable in peace talk

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

@@microcolonel Why is it that even the US regards cars as dangerous and, to prevent too many accidents from happening, asks people to proof that they are capable of handling one, then asks them to register their cars and insure them, but considers items made for killing humans to be just another kind of consumer goods everyone should own without restrictions? Plus the idea you could fight a tyrannical government with a firearm is childish. If such a government is after you, it can destroy you by seizing your bank account, deleting your social security number, revoking your driver's to erase your entire existence without firing a single shot.

[@chthulu27]

"Would you fight?" What other choice would these people have? Where can they possibly run to fast enough? They're an island nation.

[@HarleyMikeJrSWA737]

That recoil the first time is going to be hilarious Do they have plates?

[@Keenora]

I was in Taiwan two weeks ago and I surely understand, what it means to keep that specific freedom! I stand with Taiwan! 💙♥🤍

[@gjw1wj721]

American BOT for War mongering

[@leexingha]

lol outsiders dont have say on family affairs

[@henryhsieh1203]

@@leexinghajust like you won’t be protected by restraining order while facing domestic violence or child abuse in China, right?

[@keking2178]

Freedom 😂 what a joke

[@david55668]

​@@leexinghafamily affairs? What a joke. Brain washed 268.

[@beastmodeoverseer8525]

Absolute respect for Twaiwan! Much Love from the USA!

[@qpOffBeatPanda999]

A big point that rarely gets talked about. Ragarding the PLA is their soldiers willingness to actually fight and die to take Taiwan.

[@americanmilitiaman88]

As an American i am able to get rounds on an invading force within a second. Im just a couple feet from multiple semi auto rifles my gear and thousands of rounds of ammunition. I know i may not last very long. But i have served 6 years in the military. Received extra training for convoy security with 2 deployments to Afghanistan. I can help those that received no training become proficient and there are millions of other in my nation that are able to do the same. We can make life of invading soldiers very dangerous and miserable. Yes mass shootings commited by psychopaths are tragic but are rare considering the number of guns in the hands of the people. Its not a fear that normal people have here. Its hard for other nations to comprehend. But modern day examples like Ukraine and Israel show that common citizens should be armed and are a rapid response force and deterrent to aggression. Private gun ownership in Taiwan needs to happen. World wide the common citizen should be armed with sufficient weaponry to keep themselves safe from tyranny and foreign enemies. Train hard and often Taiwan. I support you

[@bloodsord9]

Brave people of Taiwan. They're ready to lay down their lives for freedom that we already have and we neglect it

[@bryanespinosa6121]

More people need to sign up for these kinds of courses in Taiwan.

[@scarlett4771]

In Taiwan, more and more people start to interesting on these courses now when they saw the war in overseas. It’s a good start and the most important is how to promote self training for more people and make them feel everyone should be prepare for future.

[@Cio-kc1sk]

POWER TO THE PEOPLE OF TAIWAN!!!!!!

[@hangwithdoug]

This is so exciting to see! The real question to ask the preppers is, "Would you be in favor of allowing civilians to own firearms for civil defense?" I think Taiwan should set up a Swiss-type civil defense culture where every man owns a military rifle and practices regularly with it.

[@nessphoenix4470]

Its not about the size of the dog. Its about the fight in the dog and about the bite you leave behind. Make nothing easy if someone is trying to take it from you. Especially your freedom.

[@dakaodo]

The distribution of comments below mostly focuses on firearms handling and ownership. This same problem also manifests in many US prepper online discussions. Guns, other weapons, and direct violent/kinetic action are high profile, glamorous b/c of movies, and relatively familiar to many noncombatants b/c of movies and video games. But as Jo and the army captain spent most of their segments discussing, govt/emergency services and other infrastructure will be overwhelmed in the case of invasion. Any effort that civilians and noncombatants can contribute here will free up the more current and equipped military personnel to do their jobs more freely. Just as any modern military is only constituted of 10% combat soldiers, so too 90% or more of an invasion scenario will involve search and rescue, emergency response, logistics, and other noncombat needs. Just look at any Ukrainian fundraising event -- the quantity of medical supplies (both first aid and more extensive medical/surgical needs), water, fuel, electronics, power generators, vehicles, clothing, etc dwarfs the military component. That's not to say that one replaces the other -- the need for military supplies and hardware is also immense: weapons, uniforms, vests, helmets, night/thermal vision, drones, etc. Through distorted frequency bias, many people get the impression that guns and bullets make up 90% of what's needed, however. In a given year of hypothetical conflict, the 5-30 minutes a prepper might spend actually getting shot at will be the most critical minutes of their life. But then there are also the 360+ days of the year when all the other aspects of survival take precedence. Or to put it in a personal prepper context, at the very least one individual cannot stay on alert and man every watch every day forever. Over any time horizon longer than a few days, teamwork and sharing a distributed set of numerous noncombat skills is essential to survival -- i.e. building a community.

[@Knight766]

One very important aspect that preppers rarely discuss is geography, topography and climate.

[@MsZsc]

It’s like some of them forgot what an ocean was

[@sharkballs4104]

Amazingly said!

[@meeshmeeshelle6326]

“You will not find it difficult to prove that battles, campaigns, and even wars have been won or lost primarily because of logistics.” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower “Amateurs talk strategy, professionals talk logistics.” ~ General Omar Bradley

[@AbolishTheATF]

That small portion of time in which combat is necessary is the most important time, without weapons and combat first there’s nothing left. Ukraine’s disarmed population being disarmed probably caused a lot more casualties than if they were armed and they have a small, weak military. The USA doesn’t have those problems and civilians can easily get the resources/supplies needed if we were attacked

[@mikaslt]

maybe it was an angle of the reporting, but it was absolutely wild to see the lack of urgency from the military. if the attack happens, it will be in the next 3 years, that's like 3 weeks in the military process timeline

[@bernob9770]

very cool

[@amorphous833]

How would they defend themselves during an invation when they can't possess real firearms? Shooting pellets and shooting real guns are also two completely different worlds. No recoil, no bang, no shot anticipation etc

[@noodlery7034]

they'll declare state of emergency and martial law and start handing out guns I guess like they did in Kiev where people had no experience shooting guns either

[@MrKbtor2]

@@noodlery7034 We hope that's the plan. I dunno. But they should.

[@pabss3193]

I have done both Airsoft and real steel, the airsoft has been in pretty harsh conditions, with actual trainers da da da, went to do real steel training and the guy was like... I thought you said you haven't shot in a while. If your training mimics real life, as in gun safety, posture, aiming, trigger discipline, movement etc, you are more than 70% there, the main thing is bracing for the feedback gun powder gives you

[@mrwood4557]

@@MrKbtor2Ukraine gets supplied by overland borders. Taiwan doesn’t stand a chance.

[@ddwkc]

@@mrwood4557 overland border can be easier to supply, but Ukraine is much easier to invade. Being an island, invading entrenched Taiwan would be daunting even if they are harder to supply. It is a trade off. Still China doesn't have control of the waters. At best China would get control of a part and risk going to war with Japan and USA (Japanese waters are very close to Taiwan). China would like to get Taiwan back without dragging USA or Japan into the conflict.

[@jackjeffery1536]

I love the Taiwanese and Taiwan, they have been very good to America and me personally. I am thankful to see them preparing and training, I am ashamed of this current American administration's leadership that they are bought and paid for by China, I wish we were a stronger ally and friend to Taiwan with strong, capable leadership that was not hellbent on America's destruction.

[@SpiritShinobi]

I have so much respect to Taiwan people! They rather have a war and protect themselves then get invaded and become like Hong Kong today.

[@defectiveclone8450]

These people owe everything to one man, Morris Chang .. Single handily secured the military support of the whole world with his company TSMC being vital to the global economy.. and without it the world would come to a stand still.

[@TheVikingmythology]

It is AMAZING to see how the media talk about preppers that are in the West and those who are NOT. People in the West get made fun of, while other people are being portrayed as heroes.

[@kelleren4840]

Probably because thinking that your backyard bunker will save you if the US military can't is comedy-grade delirium. Other countries? They don't have the luxury of having the most powerful military in the history of mankind, and literal trillions of dollars a year in defense spending protecting them. So, yeah, western preppers are hilarious. Non-western preppers? I hope they never have to put their skills to use, but wish them nothing but the best.

[@thewitchking852]

Well thats because preppers in the west are prepping against the authoritarian regimes slowly growing within our own nations while they're prepping for a foreign invasion. Western governments are slowly taking our own ability to resist them. The media is its main weapon and will always demonize the armed civilian as some kind of "crazy dude." It's always wild to see the boot lickers continue to justify each attack on their own liberty and ability to resist.

[@YourPalHDee]

Yep, typical western media. Dishonest propagandists.

[@bowilliford7822]

Haters gonna hate, be your own hero

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

sorry but you are so wrong if you consider what China is doing is invasion then how do you justify the actions of the USA during the American civil war????

[@thedude828-ed2nn]

I completely understand being prepared but shooting replicas instead of real rifles is a problem you need to have real armed population and get used to the recoil of your weapon and get it tuned in right. Having the population armed is deterrence in itself.

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Recoil isn’t a problem, the sheer noise in close places is.

[@spr00sem00se]

Trigger control and aim can be carried over quite well. I used air rifles and pistols all my life and just got a sw9mm. Me and my neighbour are doing target work, he has zero airsoft experience and the diffetence between our targets is large. Anything they can do will help Food prep, medical supplies, drills under stress. Its all good for them.

[@mattmurphy7030]

People have tested this numerous times. Airsofters do just fine with real guns. Their tactical skills can easily outstrip people who shoot real guns because they actually get to practice force on force.

[@CB-hw7iu]

You are absolutely correct

[@scottishd0g87]

Ever handed a firearms to diehard airsofters obsessed with real weapons? They will be more effective than your typical American gun nut with type 2 diabetes on their first day.

[@realghostofdreams]

"Has never been ruled by China." Bold. Isn't that the dispute? Historically, China had some influence on Taiwan.

[@Hashashin_Fidayin]

Beautiful man and company making knives. To turn a weapon of war into a vital tool of the home is amazing.

[@NoName-ds5uq]

I’m glad Jo is learning to fight and training her fellow militia with her own medical knowledge to help defend their island. All the best to her and wife, that takes guts! These type of militia forces have already proven effective in Ukraine in the early days of 2022’s invasion, so I ’m sure if the shit hits the fan in Taiwan they will withstand. Australia will be there to help. I’m former RAN. We love like-minded countries! ❤ 🇦🇺

[@quintaviusoliver8149]

Training with airsoft is better than not training at all but theres no replacement for live fire training. Also, watching the lack of trigger discipline and them flagging each other while clearing that room was a bit unnerving but again, training is everything.

[@KJ-ho6sb]

yeah I was confused by the level of flagging until I realized there were no actual rounds

[@spr00sem00se]

Thats kimd of why they train right?

[@thebugg333]

They are training as they expect guns to drop like Fortnight when there is no way to experience in private unless they take a vacation in the U.S. They need to focus on evading and having supplies more than playing with plastic. If they do get a video game loot box..I bet 90% of them will drop their mag and hear a click with no bang. And if they get a round off they may produce a jam they have no experience in fixing when they are off target from recoil and stance...if I could talk to them they should prep more than fight..if they want to defend they need to pick up a real gun like they did in Ukraine before their invasion.

[@texastwosteppin1680]

yep when that recoil kicks all that training goes out the window

[@chrislewis73]

They need to make sure they can clear a jam. Not an air soft jam either. Nothing like training with the real thing.

[@RustyShackleford76]

This is awesome! Love to see people better themselves and preparing for the worst

[@agentorange1291]

Taiwan should have setup a militia system like we have in Switzerland, make military service mandatory and let the soldiers take their service rifles home.

[@scottishd0g87]

The world's corrupt elites gather in Switzerland. That's where all their money is too. That should tell you something.

[@adventurefaps9571]

Yeah, force people to serve a government they dont like! That's freedom!

[@messerschmitt3725]

Rule n° 1 of a Prepper, specially in a small island, never show your weapons and food.

[@TheGelatinousSnake]

Foods and medical supplies: one small supply at home, in family vehicle and donated to local schools. That should be every family even in peacetime. In preparation for imminent danger, water. Water will be needed more often than you think. At minimum, 1 water bottle per family member and equipment to purify more. That 1 bottle is less than you might need on the first day but it will help hold you over till can purify more. Besides drinking… many wounds may need washing. Bandages and other medical equipment may need to be washed thoroughly if they cannot be properly sterilized. So much water will be needed.

[@11bravo72]

For the people, going to the gym or exercising in general can go a long way. Take it from someone that did something like this for years. If you’re not fit, you are not getting far when you are huffing and puffing after a few meters especially with gear on.

[@nathant5741]

This is excellent.

[@gjw1wj721]

American BOT for War mongering

[@Embargoman]

Looking at this Taiwan has a country that will help Taiwan it’s called Israel and China becomes the Japan of 1945 and Israel becomes America.

[@heraclitus6100]

Notice that when she was asked if she would fight, she didn't say "I would" but rather, she said "I will".

[@franky2shoes660]

Godspeed!

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

This is great to see. In the end, these people may be better trained than their military. I’ve trained many military, police and civilians over the years and force on force training is the best in my opinion.

[@udaynj]

These are AirSoft guns, but they are very similar to AR15s so in the eventuality of a Chinese invasion, they are atleast familiar with the weapon. Obviously, the training is static and not a real training under movement, but better than nothing. I suspect that nurse with shaved head will be a vicious guerilla warrior when the time comes - she seems like a real tough cookie

[@markw.stolley7062]

More power to the nation of Taiwan 🇹🇼. There is a special place in history for the underdog.

[@huangehcgnip6102]

As a Taiwan born, AMERICAN citizen.... I am very PROUD of my fellow TAIWANESE!!! I wish I could be there assist, to help provide further training, anything to help them be better prepared!!!

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

you were never a country and sorry but you are so wrong if you consider what China is doing is invasion then how do you justify the actions of the USA during the American civil war????

[@toyue4201]

The old man stated that China never invaded any country, which is false. They tried to invade Vietnam in a border war (whih they badly lost) and they invaded Tibet. China's invasion against taiwan is inevitable due the differences. They can't be cast aside or negotiated, because these are fundemental differences.

[@michaelmichaelagnew8503]

China also tried to invade Japan and got their butts whooped during the shogun period. They never tried again it was that bad.

[@bri5155]

This is FAR different than our preppers. These people are actively under attack by China. For these people it’s likely not an “if” something happens. It’s when. They shouldn’t have to be preparing for war like this, but I respect them for doing what they’re doing to protect themselves and, what should be, their country. Good luck and God Bless.

[@MA_KA_PA_TIE]

Both groups fear for the future and are turning fear into action. All preppers are fools until calamity occurs. Only then do they then become "wise".

[@TheGercek53]

Taiwan is part of china, there is nothing wrong with asking your land back, islan taiwan was invaded by chinese natioanalist after defeat in civil war

[@DontUputThatEvilOnMe]

@@TheGercek53 what!? Technically the nationalist government (the ROC) had control of Taiwan when they fled Chongqing. The PRC has never owned or controlled Taiwan because they conquered it. Technically Taiwan is China, it’s just there are still two Chinese governments.

[@Ghost-sz2qm]

People have been prepping since the beginning of time. Most of us are still here today because our ancestors were good at prepping. Preparing for sickness, hunger, war, cold, drought, prepping to flee danger and death. I stay away from people who think things will always be fine, or that the gov will always protect us.

[@mikestems508]

You clearly are one of the one who won’t get it until something bad happens and that’s on you

[@loganshotrod4x464]

Absolute respect for these Taiwanese citizens. As a Californian, I can relate to the pressure that they’re under.

[@yewsingooi9573]

Free California! California independent!

[@garstrum4401]

Uh what? Is this a joke that's going over my head, re: "as a californian I can relate"

[@JakesYourUncle]

⁠@@yewsingooi9573As an American, please do, we all find you insufferable

[@loganshotrod4x464]

@@codex177codex2: You’re Not from Tennessee, Are you?

[@loganshotrod4x464]

@@garstrum4401: I guess I have to explain the obvious. The people’s republic of California is just as socialist as China.

[@Magician12345]

finally a prepper group that takes it seriously.

[@alanrivas2950]

Jo is such a selfless person for showing them first aid tips and tricks

[@DanielTorres-bs8dx]

Omg. At 3 seconds, this guy removes his firing hand from his gun to push open a door.... They're doomed

[@sli-fox]

These people are taking charge of their fate as best they can. The Taiwanese Govt should be supporting their citizens in this endeavor.

[@HongyiMC]

Larping with airsoft is not gonna help, how about reconizing the right of people to bear arm and actually hard and provide free ammonition and classes for combat.

[@TheWeekendShooter308]

When we fought China in Korea, they had one rifle for every 3 people and that wasn't even close to 100 years ago. They might have a large military but their militaries infrastructure is crap guaranteed.

[@evergreenhills]

Even with such poor equipment, you haven't won him.

[@Asbu666]

As a European, frankly, this shows why defending yourself and access to means to defend yourself should be a human right and recognized as such. It's absolutely insane to see these people so dedicated to defending their country and not being able to do the most basic training with actual guns. Yes if you have extensive training with airsoft 1:1 copies you will know how to maneuver a gun, but not how to anticipate recoil, not to flinch when shooting, how to actually adjust for distances and so on. It's ridiculous that law abiding citizens can't or only hardly own guns in so many places in a time where criminals can and are freely printing them and diplomatic relations between nations are crumbling left and right.

[@Gangster88232]

We Europeans dont want guns. We dont need them. We have military and police for this job. And the best, 50 % of Europeans would happily live under communist China.

[@faryldaryl3975]

Should be? The right of self-defense is inherent in all living things, humans are just better with tools than most. It's not that Americans have special rights that others don't, it's that others have had their natural rights suppressed.

[@sotch2271]

​@@faryldaryl3975natural right ? Who created those right exactly ? Nature ? Nature is someone ? Can I pray to him ?

[@Pinkskull69420]

​@@sotch2271are you purposely being illiterate?

[@Dutchwheelchair]

it already is and recognized.

[@MorrowPlays]

Taiwan should create a new layer of their military. Ready Reserve. Not quite national guard, but train four times a year on a small scale, fundamentals such as weapon handling enemy vehicle ID and weaknesses etc. One larger excercise per year to go over tactics and strategy etc. Stash small arms in every neighborhood and ammo.

[@MrThewhip333]

I’ve read about similar odds where the defender has persevered. Remember Thermopylae

[@operator9858]

and thermopylae doesnt seem like an obscure reference to you?

[@MrThewhip333]

@@operator9858 it does actually but first thing that came to mind lol, however it was fought on a beach which gave defenders a narrow place to keep attackers from coming in mass.

[@MrThewhip333]

Perhaps Normandy or Iwo Jima would be a better choice showing just how hard it is to take out well defended beaches.

[@UsernameAmos]

If you know the history of Taiwan, you understand why they're going to these lengths to protect their freedoms.

[@user-hn6yq5uc7p]

Come to the Philippines....there are gun ranges there. You can fire the real guns not toys.

[@MA_KA_PA_TIE]

Its crazy that Taiwan doesnt give its people true freedom by giving them the 2nd Amendment, the right to bear arms. Ukraine has already shown that when the enemy invades an armed populace is nothing but a blessing.

[@SystemApplication]

and Isreal

[@mikeshoults4155]

Because China has infiltrated the society. They don't want the Chinese using partisan tactics to cause chaos in Taiwan

[@Soff1859]

Both Ukraine and Israel don't have much of an armed population. They have trained populations, who can much better just be handed or pick up a gun and use it effectively, as opposed to taiwan. But they didn't/don't actually own many guns themselves.

[@MsZsc]

Taiwan has reservists too no?

[@Soff1859]

@@MsZsc i heard taiwanese conscription is lacking compared to israel especially. I believe only 4 months and a lot of wrong priorities. I.e. during shooting practice they have a second guy next to every shooter with a net, catching all the brass. So no empty casings can disappear and end up being reloaded in the criminal underworld. Its ridiculous and means they get only half as much shooting practice as reservists in israel, ukraine or switzerland. It seems that, since the ukrainian invasion, they have started the process of improving their training tho.

[@favoritos2420]

I really love survivalist community on Taiwan working, hey guys YOU ARE GREAT!!!!

[@skraggybones]

Fight for a country that won't let the people own firearms. No thanks.

[@speedtrap420]

Respect to these freedom minded individuals!

[@middleagedman4373]

I"m an American prepper and I am impressed with their will to defend freedom. I believe that they can achieve their goals thru training and focus on skills of war. God bless these good people.

[@peacenow42]

Do you think Americans would band together like this or tend to stay in their homes and bunkers and defend only themselves?

[@user-qb8iy3tx2r]

Band together 100% @@peacenow42

[@peacenow42]

I sure hope so but with good prep on how to do that to the best advantage. I say value skills over acquiring stuff. Most live in small spaces that could easily be overrun or destroyed along with the stash. Families should have a meeting place in case of disaster and maybe rent a storage place or 2 with water, food, etc....@@user-qb8iy3tx2r

[@scottishd0g87]

@@peacenow42 They'd resort to banditry. 100% collapse is coming.

[@kerblingtime]

The problem I see with our Taiwanese friends taking those civil training courses (and this may just be due to the reporting done) is that their training with their airsoft guns isn't giving them the idea of recoil nor training them in ranging and accounting for height-over-bore, drop, flight time, movenment, etc. I highly encourage a more force on force dynamic for their training (which they might have) as well as expanding their battles from clearing to fortify and hold tactics. I'm not knowledgeable of Taiwanese geography, but perhaps a guerilla approach is also required. I also recommend looking at gear preparation to ensure they are NIR treated and that other supporting gear does not reflect IR/UV. Good luck.

[@user-fj8rq3sz9e]

thanks chair operator

[@kerblingtime]

@user-fj8rq3sz9e just my take on it from my personal training. =) if you want to contribute something say it. 😉

[@lpg12338]

2 things: (1) - allow civilian gun ownership and (2) - NEVER rely on the U.S. Government for anything, because you WILL be disappointed!