I don't know how I missed this thread 1st time around.
As for being prepared, since I live about 2 miles from one target and 7 miles from another, my preparations have been to make my peace with God
If by some wierd chance I don't end up a pile of ashes, I'd probably die pretty damn quick. Not much food in the house, my well is electric so I'd have to haul it from the bayou near the house, said bayou runs through the 1st target.
As far as self defense, I'm in somewhat better shape. Limited, but better. No decent rifles, but a couple good shotguns and a handful of pistols. I try to keep at least 50 rounds for each pistol, but I'm short on .357 & .45 long colt. Plus a couple decent swords I used to know how to use (waayyyy out of practice) and more knives than a sane man needs.