How does one calculate the amount of firepower and precious metals required for a certain amount of time?
Well, I've got about 50K rounds of military calibers (5.45x39, 7.62x39, 5.56x45, 7.62x51, 9x19, and .45 ACP). That's not including other random calibers like .40 S&W, 12 gauge, 7mm Mag, .30-30, etc. I think I'm pretty good on firepower. The precious metals are a little more difficult to calculate; however, given my statement of 4 months' worth, that gives me about $5K/month in current dollars.
The rest just seems expensive nonsense to most of us.
Well, I'm a gun collector anyway, so I would've spent money on guns and ammo regardless. The gold and silver serve multiple purposes......investment, hedge, possible currency (over half is in pre-'65 90% silver coinage). If you want to put your absolute trust in the competence and altruism of our government, other world governments, bankers, and your fellow man, feel free. I prefer to have options.