My guess is most people die in the first 30-60 days of a SHTF situation of dysentery and dehydration, due to a lack of fresh water. Those of us that have the means to make clean water, will have a leg up on the rest. That being said, I don't think most people can begin to imagine the social breakdown that will occur once people realize no one is coming to help them, the checks stop appearing, and the grocery stores are completely looted. Guns, and ammo, will definitely be a plus for those willing to tell their friends and neighbors there is nothing here worth your life.If we experienced a complete collapse of America and an all out SHTF situation 95% of people on BS would perish in the first 3-6 months including myself more than likely unfortunately. Guns and ammo are definitely a plus in a hypothetical crazy time like that but guns and ammo alone aren’t going to be enough to survive.