Bugout Bonanza??

[OscarMike1127]

Whats up, CCGF?

With every small thing that we do in shooting or training, you must crawl, walk and run before achieving the best proficiency. Rehearsal and practice are absolutely essential in all things, like sex and wearing high heels. Most of us have a bugout plan, but have you ever practiced it? If not, why do we give so much attention to the small things and yet neglect the things that require the most rehearsal?

So here’s my idea: The Bugout Bonanza.

Torreya State Park is approximately one hour west of Tallahassee, and offers Primitive Camping sites. This may not be the most idyllic bugout location, and I know we all have our own planned out. The park, however, will serve as an adequate "training" area. The park has amenities such as free firewood and accessible water. There is no chopping of trees or disturbing the natural environment off the trails, so no building of shelter, like you may have to in a real situation. This is only the crawl stage. Participants can practice their fire craft and water procurement and sanitation. Also, no firearms are allowed in state parks.

On the way to Torreya, participants can use the opportunity to individually assess their readiness. Gear, vehicles, and time spent getting out of town can all be researched and evaluated. The best route to the link-up point (Parking lot of Torreya) and be assessed from each individual home or work.

In other words, the Bonanza would progress into several stages.

1. Individual planning and preparedness leading up to the event.
2. Day of the event, a “catastrophe” happens at a pre-designated time. Participants begin “bugging out”.
3. Participants make their way to the link-up point along individual routes.
4. Headcount and accountability of participants.
5. Coordination with State Park officials. Passes purchased for each participant.
6. Hike to camping site with packs and/or gear.
7. Set up camp site/training (Land nav? Patrolling?)
8. Overnight stay.
9. 8AM wake-up. Second day optional.

The cost for this event will be negligible. Gas to and from event + 10$ entry to park (I think).

Input on times/dates coming soon or can be discussed.

Informal training environment. Best training value is individual assessment of equipment, skills and abilities.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks,

-OM