Who will be there to help you when the lights go out? MAGS is a guide designed to walk you through all the steps required to safely and securely find other people just like you who realize that going it alone in a dark world is not an option. This guide is an instruction manual for the solo survivor and a reference textbook for the established group, regardless of size. By employing the hard learned lessons carefully researched from active groups, and applying sociology, history, law and threat analysis, the survivor will understand what to look for in a group, how to build one from scratch, how to fix one that has become dysfunctional and where to put it in a hurry. If you want to put a razor's edge on your team, understand group dynamics, conflict analysis and be able to successfully operate under a multitude of conditions, this book holds the keys to your success.