Do I need a gun for survival?
This is a tough question to answer. The answer is, YES. The type of gun is also crucial to think about. Handguns are more portable and can be worn on a belt. But you need to be able to shoot well with a handgun. Shotguns are easier to shoot and hit the target, but it is heavier and not as portable (though there are great packs that can holster a shotgun.) Rifles and AR style guns are good, but again, you need to be able to shoot well, and they are definitely not compact.