8 Budget Guns That Could Save Your Life! 2026

8 Budget Guns to Survive Government Shutdown
When society collapses, your sidearm becomes your lifeline — but you don’t need a fortune to survive.
We tested market data and field-proven platforms to bring you 8 budget guns built for real survival: reliable, cheap to buy, and cheap to feed when supply lines die. From $150 pocket pistols to sub-$500 rifles that outperform costlier alternatives — this is the survival kit you can actually afford.

🔫 Featured in this video (quick countdown):
8️⃣ Hi-Point C9 – $150–200: The no-nonsense 9mm lifeline with a lifetime warranty
7️⃣ Stevens 320 – $180–220: Pump-action 12-gauge workhorse for food & defense
6️⃣ Savage Axis .308 – $350–400: Bolt-action hunter that reaches out and brings meat home
5️⃣ Police-Trade Revolver (.38/.357) – $300–450: Proven duty revolvers with dual-caliber flexibility
4️⃣ Maverick 88 – $200–250: Mossberg internals, budget price, multi-role shotgun
3️⃣ Ruger American Ranch (.223) – $400–450: Affordable precision for a family defense rifle
2️⃣ Ruger 10/22 (.22 LR) – $280–350: The teacher — training, small game, ammo economy
1️⃣ Ruger AR-556 (5.56/.223) – $450–500: Military-compatible modular battle rifle under $500

What you’ll learn in this video:
• Why these models beat costlier alternatives in a long-term collapse scenario
• Ammo availability, maintenance simplicity, and parts/logistics considerations
• How to build a complete survival battery for under $2,500 that covers every role (small game → home defense → precision rifle)
• Practical strengths/weaknesses so you can choose what fits your family’s needs

👉 Question for you: Which budget gun would you add to your survival kit and why? Drop your pick in the comments — best answers get pinned.
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Safety & Legal Reminder: Own and store firearms responsibly. Follow all local, state, and federal laws. This video is informational — not legal advice.

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