Comments on: 3 Reasons to Not Buy a Gas Mask http://www.gundigest.com/survival/3-reasons-to-not-buy-gas-mask Expert advice from the world's leading authorities on gun values, gun prices, gun history, gunsmithing, shooting and tactical gear Thu, 23 May 2013 06:25:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: justbillhttp://www.gundigest.com/survival/3-reasons-to-not-buy-gas-mask/comment-page-1#comment-18121 justbill Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:57:17 +0000 http://www.gundigest.com/?p=167681#comment-18121 I’m not worried so much about a terrorist attack as I am a chemical spill or industrial fire. I live in a semi-rural community with several small industrial sites within close proximity to my home. A spill or fire could release noxious vapors or smoke. My family could be just as dead from this type of event as a direct NBC attack by al Qaeda. Prepping and survival isn’t just about terrorists.

]]> By: Artemis Gordonhttp://www.gundigest.com/survival/3-reasons-to-not-buy-gas-mask/comment-page-1#comment-15491 Artemis Gordon Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:04:16 +0000 http://www.gundigest.com/?p=167681#comment-15491 Bad Advice.

Three reasons to have a gas mask

- Volcanic ash fallout
- Wild Fire – Limited use, but you survive
- Home fire – Very Limited Use time, but you can recover family and escape.

]]> By: Ben Sobieckhttp://www.gundigest.com/survival/3-reasons-to-not-buy-gas-mask/comment-page-1#comment-15371 Ben Sobieck Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:07:05 +0000 http://www.gundigest.com/?p=167681#comment-15371 Thanks for your feedback, Dix. When researching for this article, it became clear to me that there is little the average person could do during a chemical attack. Unless you knew of the attack ahead of time, these agents would likely kill you before you could reach an effective gas mask or suit.

Given your military background in this area, is there anything the average person could do that would be affordable and effective?

]]> By: Dixhttp://www.gundigest.com/survival/3-reasons-to-not-buy-gas-mask/comment-page-1#comment-15281 Dix Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:20:52 +0000 http://www.gundigest.com/?p=167681#comment-15281 As a former Chemical Staff Specialist in the military, most of your story is correct. American gas masks are pretty much one size fits all with adjustment straps. But unless you know what gas the enemy will use, it’s kind of hard to make sure you have the right filter. Sarin would probably be what most enemies would use, because it’s cheap and plentiful, but if they happen to have VX, you’re screwed. Gas masks won’t protect much because VX in a vapor will penetrate your skin, unless you are wearing special suits, and you will be dead in 60 seconds. Unlike what they showed in the movie “The Rock.” There is no annecdote for VX. If it hits your skin you are toast!

]]> By: shoisthttp://www.gundigest.com/survival/3-reasons-to-not-buy-gas-mask/comment-page-1#comment-15271 shoist Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:43:41 +0000 http://www.gundigest.com/?p=167681#comment-15271 In a last ditch effort, a bad gas mask is better than none at all.

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