Prepper? Now that's a funny name.
But..... People that don't necessarily think, or believe that the Government can, or will, act in your best interests, during times of National crisis, or emergency, well, they've always been there. Back in the 80's into the 90's they were called "Survivalists". Doing pretty much the same things, for the same reasons. And..... Before that, back in the 60's into the 70's??? They were just pretty much normal people. The Cold War was in your face everyday you woke up. You might be immolated in a nuclear fireball before lunchtime. People were more reality based, and preparing for the worst was just good common sense. Those of us that had families with enough means, built cabins, or vacation homes outside the city. And a good basement shelter was the norm. It was just taking personal responsibility for yourself, and your family, and nobody thought it was strange. I guess things have changed some, now your a weirdo if you don't want to die in the first wave?