A Police State In America - Will They Declare Martial Law

Declared martial law has happened in pockets across the country over the past few years and  is the more likely scenarios that could lead to a police state in the United States. 

It’s possible that in the near future we could see more protests and riots like those organized by the Occupy Wall Street movement. Other widespread civil unrest could be caused by economic collapse, food supplies disrupted, out of control government, or super storms that leave masses of people without homes causing the government to declare martial law.

Peacful protests can turn violent because of outside agitators that flock to these events. These agitators want a police state in America and are the cause of much of the violence we see on TV at what would otherwise be peaceful protests.

When peacful people take to the streets to protest there is always the chance of violence breaking out and is the most straightforward to avoid.  In the past we have seen civil unrest in large or even medium sized cities but it has not spread to the suburbs. On a few occasions there may have been minor fights between picketers in small towns but nothing like we saw in Los Angeles and other inner cities that caused the police to crack down and attempt to enforce a police state.

Aviod getting swept up in any type of a police state?  First of all you should not live in a city unless it is absolutely necessary (cities are like a police state prison.)  We have discussed time and time again how dangerous cities are to be in when a delare martial law is in effect. They are unlivable without electricity, put you in close proximity to a large number of undesirable neighbors, and are practically impossible to evacuate. In an emergency, population density is your enemy.

Watch your local and national news. Declare martial law occurs most commonly from a planned protest that turns violent. If you hear there will be picketing, protests, or even a “peaceful march” in a particular location you should avoid those areas completely so you dont get caught up in a police state. If you were planning on going into the city for a business meeting simply reschedule it for another day or better location outside the city.  Simply staying away from locations that are likely to flare up with protests is not difficult. Avoiding a hurricane that’s bearing down on you is much tougher to do…

If for some reason you find yourself in a police state that is quickly becoming a hot spot you should leave the area immediately and by any means possible. If that means leaving a car behind and walking out to a safer spot then that may be the way to go. Don’t think that automobile glass offers you any kind of defense.  A tire iron or large rock makes quick work of it.

After widespread civil unrest a police state could be put into place. If that is the case I recommend using the plywood you should have stored in your garage and covering up any vulnerable windows. The use of firearms in a situation like declare martial law is something that needs to be carefully considered and researched before defending yourself in a police state. Every state has a different view of what constitutes shooting in self-defense.  Some states after they declare martial law could actually make you evacuate your residence.

So, while there are many emergency disaster scenarios that we can do very little to steer clear of civil unrest and a police state  is one situation that with good emergency survival situational awareness we can avoid a declare martial law altogether.