In a true SHTF/End As We Know It type situation, there are too many variables and What-Ifs to be able to cover with just one weapon. There is no do-all weapon in these kinds of situations. You see, that is what I am, im a prepper first, and a shooter second. I believe that a good dot-type optic will help exponentially, but is not a do-all choice, nothing by itself will be.
You see, with most every scenario that "could" happen, you have 2 basic choices to make: 1. Do I bug-out? 2. Do I bug-in? You have to weigh these options heavily, and choose gear based on your particular enviornment, transportation, number of people you are charged to care for, medical problems, amount of supplies you have, your proximity to the "disaster", and how much danger you put yourself/your loved ones into with bugging-in/bugging-out.
I feel that the best possible OPTION FOR "ME", is a SBR, with quality back-up sights, running a red-dot. Its light, small enough to conceal in a duffle or even under heavy clothes, and still plenty big enough to fight with at the farthest distances I may encounter here in SE. Kentucky. I use the same criteria with my handguns for SHTF, I use Glock 19's.
None of us can tell you what you should use, we dont know your particular needs and concerns, but whatever it is, train with it.
"Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight."
-Psalm 144:1
"Our houses are protected by the good Lord, and a gun; you might need 'em both, if you show up here not welcome, son."
-Josh Thompson
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