To each his own. I think if you arm your family with the basics you will make it through some bad situations. Here's a brief list:    #1 Food / Water / Shelter    #2 Good Weapons    Pistols - Glocks/1911 styles/Ruger .22's all in common calibers 9mm/.45/.40/.22/.38 etc.    Short range rifle - Ruger 10/22 in .22    Medium Range Rifles - AK47's/AR15's in .223 or 7.62x39mm    Long Range Hunting Rifles - Remington 700P / Winchester Stealth I / Savage 10FP - in .308 or 300 Win Magnum    Shotguns - Remington 870 or Mossberg 500/590 in 12ga.