List of SHTF and Prepper Acronyms

Prepper Terms and Acronyms You Should Learn

There are a lot of acronyms floating around out there in the prepper world. We decided it would be handy to spell out a few. You can use this as a reference if you see an abbreviation that is not familiar to you. We will be updating this page often so check back soon!

Acronym	Description
SHTF	Shit Hits The Fan
WROL	Without Rule of Law
BOB	Bug Out Bag – A backpack or bag of supplies ready to go in an emergency.
BOL	Bug Out Location – Where you will go if your current location is compromised.
BOV	Bug Out Vehicle – Mode of transportation in an emergency.
Bug Out	Evacuate.
EDC	Every Day Carry – Things you carry on your person everyday (wallet, keys, flashlight, pocketknife etc.
TEOTWAWKI	The End Of The World As We Know It
FAK	First Aid Kit
GHB	Get Home Bag – A backpack or bag of supplies ready to go in an emergency.
INCH	I’m Never Coming Home Bag – A backpack or bag of supplies for when you have to leave for good.
MBR	Main Battle Rifle
MRE	Meal Ready To Eat
PSK	Personal Survival Kit
WWL	World Without Law
SAR	Search And Rescue
BOV	Bug Out Vehicle
EMP	Electro Magnetic Pulse
PFAK	Persoanl First Aid Kit
NBC	Nuclear Biologic Chemical
CCW	Concealed Carry Weapon
OPSEC	Operational Security
JIC	Just in Case
EOD	End of Days
SCBA	Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
CME	Coronal Mass Ejection
FIFO	First In First Out
KISS	Keep It Simple Stupid
YOYO	You are on your own
PERK	Personal Emergency Relocation Kit
MOLLE	Modular Load-bearing Light-weight Equipment
4WD	Four Wheel Drive
FUBAR	F’ed Up Beyond All Recognition

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