"One Second After" by William R. Forstchen

First Sgt · July 24th, 2009, 12:48 AM

I just finished reading "One Second After" by William R. Forstchen. This book tells a story about the struggles of folks to survive in a small North Carolina town after America loses a war because of a terrifying weapon, an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP). It has been cited on the floor of Congress as a book all Americans should read, and has been discussed in the pentagon as a realistic look at EMPs and their ability to send shockwaves throughout the United States literally within seconds. Basically it is a dire warning of what might be our future... and our end.

This is along the line of "Lights Out" that many of us have read online.

More info at www.onesecondafter.com Be sure and watch the two You Tube videos on the site.

It's a pretty powerful book. I enjoyed it and recommend it.

sojourner · July 24th, 2009, 10:08 AM

the whole EMP scenario is scary. My immediate question is: will my gun safes with electronic locks be rendered inoperable?

shooterX · July 24th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Thanks for the post, I might have to get for my upcoming vacation.

retsupt99 · July 24th, 2009, 01:50 PM

Everyone should 'bookmark' this site and read...lots of thoughts to ponder.
We'd be in a 'heck of a fix' if something like this happened...talk about your SHTF scenario...this is a 'whopper'.

Stay armed...be prepared, don't say you weren't told...stay safe!

Urk 22 · July 24th, 2009, 11:30 PM

I have read this book, and it is a scary situation to think about. The leading scientist on EMP's said that 90 percent of the US population would die within the first 6 months if this situation occurred. If that doesn't scare you i dont know what will. After reading this book I have been trying to make plans as to what i would do in this situation and its a hard thing to do, there are so many things that you would have to account for. Sorry for rambling, this is a MUST read for anyone and everyone!

QKShooter · July 24th, 2009, 11:47 PM

+1 on the above post by Urk 22.

EMP - Bad Ju Ju - I will buy that book.

tmizzi · July 25th, 2009, 11:03 PM

I read this book last month while on a cruise. I have been a CCW holder for the past three years and only carried occasionaly. However, after reading that book I have been carrying everywhere legally allowed except in the shower.

Everyone needs to read that book to get a glimpse of what could happen when TSHF and society breaks down. Book is fictional but it still makes you think.

If you only read one book this year make it "One Second After".

JohnWFD · July 25th, 2009, 11:32 PM

EMP's.......Zombies.........Civil Unrest & Chaos......... Whatever the reason for anarchy.....just make sure you have plenty of ammo!

Urk 22 · July 26th, 2009, 01:49 AM

It is said that in a situation like in the book, ammo becomes currency. People would trade food for just a couple of bullets. Thats something to ponder....

Pistology · July 26th, 2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Urk 22

It is said that in a situation like in the book, ammo becomes currency. People would trade food for just a couple of bullets. Thats something to ponder....

Or a situation like we're already in.

July 24th, 2009, 12:48 AM	#1
First Sgt Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,845	"One Second After" by William R. Forstchen I just finished reading "One Second After" by William R. Forstchen. This book tells a story about the struggles of folks to survive in a small North Carolina town after America loses a war because of a terrifying weapon, an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP). It has been cited on the floor of Congress as a book all Americans should read, and has been discussed in the pentagon as a realistic look at EMPs and their ability to send shockwaves throughout the United States literally within seconds. Basically it is a dire warning of what might be our future... and our end. This is along the line of "Lights Out" that many of us have read online. More info at www.onesecondafter.com Be sure and watch the two You Tube videos on the site. It's a pretty powerful book. I enjoyed it and recommend it. __________________ Sometimes in life you have to stand your ground. It's a hard lesson to learn and even most adults don't get it, but in the end only I can be responsible for my life. If faced with any type of adversity, only I can overcome it. Waiting for someone else to take responsibility is a long fruitless wait.

July 24th, 2009, 01:50 PM	#4
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,720	Everyone should 'bookmark' this site and read...lots of thoughts to ponder. We'd be in a 'heck of a fix' if something like this happened...talk about your SHTF scenario...this is a 'whopper'. Stay armed...be prepared, don't say you weren't told...stay safe! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

July 25th, 2009, 11:32 PM	#8
JohnWFD Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 72	EMP's.......Zombies.........Civil Unrest & Chaos......... Whatever the reason for anarchy.....just make sure you have plenty of ammo! __________________ It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it. General Douglas MacArthur

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July 24th, 2009, 10:08 AM	#2
sojourner Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,035	the whole EMP scenario is scary. My immediate question is: will my gun safes with electronic locks be rendered inoperable?

July 24th, 2009, 10:55 AM	#3
shooterX Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,560	Thanks for the post, I might have to get for my upcoming vacation.

July 24th, 2009, 11:30 PM	#5
Urk 22 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 401	I have read this book, and it is a scary situation to think about. The leading scientist on EMP's said that 90 percent of the US population would die within the first 6 months if this situation occurred. If that doesn't scare you i dont know what will. After reading this book I have been trying to make plans as to what i would do in this situation and its a hard thing to do, there are so many things that you would have to account for. Sorry for rambling, this is a MUST read for anyone and everyone!

July 24th, 2009, 11:47 PM	#6
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,473	+1 on the above post by Urk 22. EMP - Bad Ju Ju - I will buy that book.

July 25th, 2009, 11:03 PM	#7
tmizzi Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 138	I read this book last month while on a cruise. I have been a CCW holder for the past three years and only carried occasionaly. However, after reading that book I have been carrying everywhere legally allowed except in the shower. Everyone needs to read that book to get a glimpse of what could happen when TSHF and society breaks down. Book is fictional but it still makes you think. If you only read one book this year make it "One Second After".

July 26th, 2009, 01:49 AM	#9
Urk 22 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 401	It is said that in a situation like in the book, ammo becomes currency. People would trade food for just a couple of bullets. Thats something to ponder....