SHTF

When your problems hit suddenly, pile up on top of you in an overwhelming manner with increasing severity, and you feel things might get increasingly worse if you don't deal with it ASAP.

Especially when either natural or man-made disasters either looms on the horizon, or happens in the next second.

Whether if you are living anywhere in the world, you know good and well that when disaster occurs, whether it is suddenly or looming over the horizon, just get ready in case SHTF... because it WILL.

by Wa11ar00 October 21, 2023

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SHTF gun

The one gun that is planned on being relied on if the 'SHTF'. Although the choice of weapon for this purpose is highly personal, most will select a robust rifle (or shotgun, especially in an urban environment) of proven ability under adverse conditions. Most importantly, it will be a weapon with which the owner is very familiar. Virtually all gun owners will, if pressed, admit that they have designated one of their arms as the 'shtf'gun.

In spite of its WW II vintage the M-1 Garand is still a favorite SHTF gun; its offers .30-06 punch and rarely malfunctions under even the most trying conditions.

by Mike Bishop September 23, 2006

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SHTF bag

A duffel bag, tactical vest, backpack, rucksack, or other similar luggage item containing items typically used for survival in the event of a disaster, natural or otherwise. Commonly found in the possession of survivalists, conspiracy theorists, and citizens who live in disaster-prone areas. Typically contains a map & compass, one or more firearms, firearm cleaning gear, ammo, food, weather radio, flashlights, spare batteries, signal mirror, hatchet/field axe, tent, space blanket, chemlights, paracord, water or water treatment chemicals, flares, combat/survival/utility knife, first aid kit, sunscreen and bug spray. Acronym for the term "Shit Hits The Fan."

I got my M4, a stash of .223 NATO, a knife and a coupla MREs in my SHTF bag, who knows when we'll need em?

by JunkyardECM July 17, 2009

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