You may be checking out this title and thinking it's going to be about how to discreetly carry switchblades, brass knuckles, and a pocket pistol.
While all are great weapons to carry for defense (though their legality depending where you're at is often questionable), the topic we're about to discuss will focus on a different type of “low profile” weapon altogether.
In a world of mass hysteria of the wide-reaching so-called dangers of the “assault rifle,” which is considered by many as the public enemy number one, today a low profile weapon is a firearm that slips by most people.
In order to slip beneath the radar and be a “gray man,” you'll need a weapon that won't necessarily draw a lot of attention.
To find out what you can do to keep yourself armed on the down-low, check out the following slides after the break.
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Good choice would be the Ruger Mini 14 or 30 with the plain wood furniture. You could blend in pretty well and hi cap mags for them are pretty common.
M1A mag fed semi auto MUCH further range and puts the AR to shame in firepower! Most people also wouldn’t think twice about seeing one; so fits the fall under the radar criteria…
You are referring to the AR 15 correct?
The M1A shoots same round as an AR 10.
I have a 30- 30
Get hit by a .62 gr 5.56×45 rd then speak.
Ryan Walick
If you have more than 3 guns you really need to reevaluate your plan. How are you going to take them if need be? How are you going to carry the ammo? How are you going to cart your other gear?
Also known as M14 (m1a is civilian version; not automatic) it shoots 308 from a 20 round magazine… AR15 shoot 223/556 HUGE difference! AR15 is pretty much a 22 on steroids it shoots a 62 gr bullet; 308 shoots 125 – 175 gr bullet or 2 – 2 1/2 times the size of an AR! Long story short NO I am not talking about the AR 15… Yes the AR 10 is capable of shooting 308 most versions I have seen shoot 7.62×51…
Exactly the reason i got one. All the stuff an ar can do, without the stigma
Agreed. Been downsizing. Can have more ammo per weapon.
I have 2 thinking about a third, anymore than that is beyond unnecessary. I have a buddy that has 6.
Yea. I love mine, I just bought another 8- 20 rd mags for it
All my handguns are pretty much 9mm. Then I have an AR and mini14 in .223. Then the assorted flavor 12g’s.
Oh and the 30-06’s 🙂 I got it covered
I have a few great guns ,but my 22 mag is the best one .shot no body can pin point where the shot came from .drops deer every shot . but if time comes all my guns and ammo will be with me
How is the mini 14 been thinking about getting that
Will speak and shoot back for more than a minute.
The newer ones take stanag mags if I’m not mistaken, wish mine did
What’s the difference?
I have quite a few and I wouldn’t get rid of any of them. In my opinion you can never have to many guns or ammo. Also you never know if you might need to outfit some buddies to help hold down the fort
I’d take 7.62 over 5.56 or 5.45 any day..just my opinion
Can’t beat a 30 30 win …. excellent rifle. An ammo is fairly cheap …
Nothing against it as long as you plan it right. I like guns and will be collecting when I have the money.
There is a point to that, however, neither would be pleasant. I have a 270 and 30.06. Lot could be said. Hell, I don’t want to get shot with a 40 gr .22.
This is stupid.In 1980 we had to cover 2 inch letters on army Equipment so the SATs couldent read it! They can tell now from SATs if you have a lighter in your pocket,???????????
Having seen first hand what happens to a human body from hits from both rounds…
I would rather be hit by the 7.62×39 every day of the week and twice on Sunday than an m855.
Jordan Reich Wow – EVERY version of an AR-10 I’ve ever seen shoots .308 (or 7.62×51, the “militarized” .308) – you’ve seen 10s that shoot other rounds? I know there’s a whole truckload of different calibers for the -15, I have several flavors myself. Do agree with your M1A assessment though, as long as I don’t have to hump that heavy bastard too far (yes, I’ve got “more than one” of those, too).
I never said the AR 10 shot other calibers… We are talking 3 different weapon platforms. AR 10, AR 15 and M1A. Most AR 10s I’ve seen shoot 7.62×51 (just my personal experience) to quote “Yes the AR 10 is capable of shooting 308 most versions I have seen shoot 7.62×51” where in that sentence did I say it shoots other calibers? Also of distinction M14 is military version (aka rockin and rollin) M1A is civilian version (AKA semi auto) yes this is semantics however pro 2nd people are loosing to anti gunners over semantics and misinformation I make every attempt to be as technically correct as possible when talking guns…
Governor and a rossi ranch hand for my backwoods carry. Gov rocks 45 colt. Acp. And 410. Rossi ranch hand reaches a little more and shoots 45 colt. If anything else I would like a 223 or 308 break action. Less parts. Less to fail.
Tracy Coneita
Instead of relying on Hi cap magazines why not train as if every shot was your last
My grandfather is giving me his Henry Goldenboy for Christmas, can’t wait to have a repeater.
Got my s&w 40. Shield on my hip, glock 23 with 9mm conversion barrel in the shoulder holster and Ak-47 slung on my back.
هل هذا زجاج أم سائل..
For the beginner in guns and prepping, I always recommend the Marlin 30/30. You can have the rifle and a few hundred rounds , for what a cheap AR goes for.
No…their just spouting..
Pump action 30-06 shotgun hey? Who the$#%&!@*wrote this column? Lol
Never heard of it myself till now. : http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx?Keywords=30-06+pump
RB Hedden
David Webb I have. Remington made one for years, might still make one. I think it’s called a model 8400. BUT, the rifle pictured is not a pump, that’s a lever gun.
My lever will run with me when SHTF
H&R Handis are the way my freinds. No uber cool, but super dependable and accurate.
We got that and so many more!
Mike Fisher
The ONLY WAY to ‘fly’.
That’s what I thought Ron.
You only need 1 weapon to survive, but what you will need is a lot of training to stay proficient….and a lot of ammo!
It’s a Henry !
So basically every type of action other than single shot.
Every time i see this i scratch my head, if your spotted with a long gun im sure you’d be just as noticed as a guy with an ar15 or ak platform