Overt vs Covert Gear in a SHTF Situation

[Koshinn]

Overt is only detrimental when there is functioning law enforcement.

Looking like you're "looking for a fight" is good. You're a hardened target. You're prepared. You have fangs and claws and know how to use them.

Criminals and predators share many things in common, but the biggest is that they're opportunists. They always go for the easy prey, the young or old or sick. Don't be a soft target.



Yes, blanket statements always have exceptions. If I were travelling in a large defenseless group for which I could not care less about, I would try not to stick out as one competent individual won't factor heavily into a huge target like that, because I'd value my own survival over theirs. But if it was a large group of friends and family, I would be as combat effective as possible. I might be the first target, but with armor I might survive. It'd be worth it. I'm not a hero sheepdog, I'm not about to take care of every group of people who's only virtue is that they're not criminals.