Nice article but my top ten would be different. Matter of fact I see two distinct situations. If you are just wanting to survive in the wild, then three weapons you will need. A shotgun, 12 gauge 870 or the 835 Mossberg, secondly a rifle big enough but yet small enough. The 30-06 would be my choice, in a bolt action. I do however love the 300 short. Last one would need a dependable 22. I have two of them, one lever action 94 Winchester that is adorable, and a Remington bolt action. Those three would suffice in a survival situation. One in which you would depend on trapping for your shells and such. If you were to be in a situation where some type of civil unrest or the govt. was involved, I would choose the AR hands down. They are by far the best. I have learned you get what you pay for. I have owned SKS before and they are sloppy and not dependable. Give me the American anytime! I also would have a dependable heavy caliber sidearm. I am partial to Glock in a 45 but you get the picture. Also a firearm seldom thought about which is a bit light for some big game but with a well placed shot it will get the job done is the 22-250. The yare flat shooting and an excellent sniper rifle should you need one. Everyone has their opinion about what they may need in a certain survival situation. The bottom line is have something, don’t be caught with your hands in your pockets!!!!