How do you define "Prepared" ?

[fitfighter81]

We've all heard the sayings of " One is none and Two is one" or the boyscout motto to be prepared for anything, or even my grandfather's and possibly your's phylosophy of " A gun and bullits were all I needed!". Everyone has their own personal tools of the trade. So what is yours? When you walk out the front door as a professional or just the husband going to get milk, What do you reach for?

[heyduke]

common sense

[bikerbill]

Focusing on my surroundings, who's where, what's going on (condition yellow); carrying every time I leave home, PM9 or Ultra Carry II, folding knife, cell phone ... behaving myself on the road, watching for crazy drivers ... basically, armed and paying attention ...

[Japle]

Look around. Actually check out your surroundings.
BGs are looking for oblivious sheep, not possible wolves that seem to be alert and ready.

Hardware:
Glock 19 + 9PBLE
Glock 17+2 mag as spare – this gives me 35 rounds with one reload.
P3AT + Corbon
Boker Automat Kalashnikov 74 reverse Tanto knife
G3 light

[ChewToy]

common sense +1

It's worked thus far, Lol! I also have emergency blankets, road flares, first aid kit, jumper cables and an MRE. I don't find the need to carry a gun with me every where I go. Unless I'm out camping, four wheeling, etc., I leave it at home.

[12GaugeShuggoth]

... basically, armed and paying attention ...

+1, though not personally in that order.

[salvadore]

If you're looking for adventure of a new and different kind
and you come across a girl scout who is similarly inclined
don't be frightened don't be flustered don't be scared




BE PREPARED.

[LightningJoe]

Take your keys. Your wife may lock the door and then leave.

[Swampghost]

My first wife had the locks changed while I was at work. So much for having a key!:D

I usually have something on me even if it's a little .25 pocket pistol and my truck (van) has all kinds of weapons in a bucket between the seats, fillet knives, hammers, screwdrivers, Tabasco sauce. Even a bottle of water will throw off a BG for a split second and allow you to grab something else.

[raimius]

Common sense is the most valuable.
Situational awareness
Basic outdoor skills
Moderate first aid skills
Conflict avoidance knowledge (saved me trouble more than once!)

EDC:
Wallet (money, contact info, ID, spare key to the car, etc)
Cell phone
Pocket knife
(car keys)
[no firearm, as I am nearly always in a "gun-free" zone]

Car Kit:
Auto fluids
Jumper cables
first aid kit
flashlight
2 chem. lights
ponchos
emergency "space" blankets
fleece blanket
Pocket knife
a small amount of cash
spare set of clothes
3 energy bars
matches
shovel
tire gauge
1 gallon of water
shop towels
(I think that's it)

In the works:
Camping equipment in the car, along with 3 days worth of food/water. At least 3 ways to provide for essentials (shelter, fire, water, cutting tools) . CCW when legally permitted.

[B.N.Real]

Bikerbill nailed it.

+1.

[Keltyke]

Common sense - THINK
Situational awareness - BE ALERT
Willingness - YES, I WILL SHOOT
Ability - I HAVE SOMETHING TO SHOOT WITH