Prepare for Confiscation: Items the Government Will Be After

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When the SHTF, the government will likely be looking to control resources in any way possible.

It may not happen on day one, but once the realization sets in that things aren’t going back to normal anytime soon, you can bet there will be teams tasked with confiscating essential supplies.

Whether it’s to maintain order, support the military, or simply for the benefit of those in power, the government’s priority will be to secure what they need, even if it means taking it from you.

In this article we are going to look at some of the key items that could be targeted during a crisis and offer strategies to help you keep what’s yours.

Firearms and Ammunition

Guns are one of the first things that any government will want to get off the streets in a crisis.

Controlling firearms means controlling people, it’s as simple as that. Historically, disarmament has been the go-to move for governments looking to curb civilian resistance.

During martial law or other emergency situations, officials may demand citizens turn over their weapons. Whether they justify it for public safety or use other pretexts, it’s safe to assume that your guns will be on their radar.

How to Protect Your Firearms:

• Bury and Conceal: Consider using PVC pipes to bury some of your firearms securely. Seal them against moisture to keep rust at bay, and make sure you bury them somewhere you won’t forget—but that also wouldn’t be obvious to a casual observer.
• Diversify Storage: Avoid keeping all your firearms in one place. If authorities raid your home, they’ll likely do a thorough search, but diversifying your storage—using hidden compartments or even trusted friends—can mean the difference between losing everything and retaining some defenses.

Food Stockpiles

If a crisis lasts longer than a few days, food will become scarce. The government may step in to “manage” the distribution of food, especially if the crisis affects supply chains nationwide.

This means that the stash you’ve been carefully growing and preserving may be at risk of being seized for “the greater good.”

How to Hide Your Food Supply:

• Hide in Plain Sight: Keeping some decoy supplies can be a clever way to misdirect anyone searching for food. A small, obvious pantry might be seized while the real stash remains hidden.

Related: How to Grow a Food Garden Completely Hidden in Plain Sight

• False Walls and Floors: Construct false walls or floors to hide your larger supplies. A hidden crawlspace or cellar can keep bulk food items out of sight. Vacuum-sealed bags can make your stockpile less bulky and easier to store in these concealed locations.
• Dehydrated Foods: Consider keeping a large part of your food supply in dehydrated form. These are easy to store, take up minimal space, and can be discreetly concealed in smaller areas—like the attic or behind furniture.

Fuel and Energy Sources

Gasoline, diesel, and even firewood could become hot commodities when the SHTF.

Governments will want fuel to keep emergency services, military operations, and other critical systems running.

As such, your stored fuel might become a target for confiscation.

How to Protect Your Fuel:

• Split Your Storage: Don’t store all your fuel in one big tank. Consider using smaller containers and spreading them out. Hide some in your garage, some in a shed, and even consider burying a few.
• Alternative Fuels: If you have the means to generate your own fuel, such as biodiesel, you’ll have more flexibility. Producing fuel from waste oil, for instance, can keep you going without tapping into your limited, vulnerable fuel reserves.
• Use Visual Deception: Keep only a small amount of fuel visible. A half-empty tank might discourage confiscation if it appears that there isn’t enough to be worth taking.

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