Types of Weapons to use

Hello my fellow zombie survivalists!. I haven't been on this for 2 days and I'm sorry for that. Ive been busy with my school work. Stay posted over the weekend as i will be writing from my house as well. Now today I'll be talking about the kinds of weapons you should use. Lets start with power tools..contrary to popular belief a chainsaw IS NOT the best weapon to use for several reasons. 1. Its way to loud and that would only attract more zombies and more zombies until either your dead or your chainsaw runs out of fuel. (most likely wont be electricity unless you use a generator and that is also loud which leads to a whole other issue that I'll talk about later.) 2. Its one thing to chainsaw through wood or some other object but to slice through a human is really hard. I mean think about it...you have to cut through skin, flesh and bones..that is really difficult. Now lets think about a zombie scenario. You have 2-3 zombies chasing you and you have a chainsaw. the time it takes you to cut through the first zombie, the other two will be clawing and biting at you. Then sorry to say, you'll be screwed. 3. there's the weight of it. like i said about the zombie scenario up top, it could be even one zombie and because of the weight of the chainsaw you'll be tired and slower then you were without it. So you'll just be walking food. Safety must also be considered, one slip and the spinning blades could be going through your body just as fast as you would be going though your enemy.

Next we will talk about  bludgeons. When using a blunt weapon, the goal is to crush the brain (remember the only true way to kill a zombie is by destroying its brain). This is not as easy as it sounds. The human skull is one of the hardest, most durable surfaces in nature. So of course is the Zombies. Extreme force is needed to fracture, let alone shatter it. This must be done, and done with a single, well-placed blow. Failing to breach the bone will leave you with no second chances.Sticks, ax handles, and other wooden clubs are good for knocking a zombie out of the way or beating off an individual attack. What they lack is the weight and strength necessary for a lethal strike. A section of lead pipe will work for a single encounter but is too heavy for those on the move. A sledgehammer has the same drawback and also requires practice for its user to hit a moving target. Aluminum bats are light enough to work for one, maybe two fights, but are known to bend after prolonged use. The standard, one-handed carpenter’s hammer has striking power but severely limited reach. Its short handle allows a zombie to grab your arm and pull it in. The police baton, made of acetate plastic (in most cases), is strong enough for any battle but lacks the lethal power for a one-blow kill. (Note: This was intended in its design.) The best bludgeon is a steel crowbar. Its relatively lightweight and durable construction makes it ideal for prolonged close combat. Its curved, semi-sharpened edge also allows for a stabbing motion through the eye socket, directly into the brain case. More than one survivor has reported killing zombies in this manner. Another benefit of the crowbar is that it may be necessary to pry open a door, shift a heavy object, or perform other tasks for which it was originally designed. None of these functions can be accomplished with any of the previously mentioned items.

Next we will talk about edged weapons. Blades, in any form, have advantages and disadvantages over bludgeons. Those that have enough strength to split the skull rarely stand up after many repetitions. For this reason, slicing, particularly decapitation, serves almost the same function as a head blow. (Note: The severed head of a zombie is still able to bite and must be regarded as a threat.) The advantage of slicing over bludgeoning is that it can make killing a zombie unnecessary. In some cases, simply chopping off a limb or severing the spine is enough to disable an undead assailant. (Note: Severing a limb also brings the possibility of contact with the virus through the exposed area.) The civilian ax can easily crush a zombie’s skull, smashing through bone and brain in one swing. Decapitation is equally easy, which is why the ax has been the favored tool of executioners for centuries. Connecting with a moving head, however, might be difficult. Furthermore, if the swing ends in a total miss, you might be taken off balance. The smaller, one-handed hatchet is a good weapon of last resort. If you find yourself cornered, and larger weapons are useless, a hatchet blow will more than take care of an attacker. The sword is the ideal edged weapon, but not every kind will suffice. Foils, rapiers, and similar fencing weapons are not suited for slicing. Their only possible use would be a direct stab through the eye socket followed by a quick swirling action through the brain. This motion, however, has been accomplished only once, by a trained swordsman, and is therefore not recommended. Single-handed long swords allow you a free hand for other tasks such as opening a door or defending your body with a shield. Their only drawback is the lack of swinging power. One arm may not have the strength to slice through the thick cartilage between bones. Another drawback is its user’s notorious lack of accuracy. Scoring a flesh wound anywhere on the body of a living opponent is one thing. Making an exact, clean chop through the neck is something else altogether. The common machete, because of its size, weight, and availability, is probably your best choice. If possible, find the military type usually sold at Army surplus stores. Its steel tends to be of a higher quality, and its blackened blade helps concealment at night. There is the Crossbow and i suggest as a silent ballistic weapon you use that because the ammo is always plentiful because nobody thinks about using one and its silent but deadly.

Lastly the most debated topic..GUNS, first of all you have to keep it up and running and that includes oiling it, keeping it clean, keeping it loaded and keeping it close to you. lets start with the Machine gun. Its mechanism allows a storm of lead
to be discharged in seconds. These tactics may be invaluable on the human battlefield but are a feckless
waste against the living dead. Remember, you are going for a head shot: one bullet, precisely placed. As
the machine gun is designed for saturation fire, it may take hundreds, even thousands of rounds for one,
randomly lethal shot. Even aiming the machine gun as a rifle (a tactic used by U.S. special forces) is a
losing proposition. Why hit a zombie with a well-aimed five-round burst when one well-aimed rifle shot
produces the same result? In the 1970s, one school of thought favored the “scythe theory”: If a machine
gun is placed at the head level of an undead crowd, it could mow them down with one long burst. This
argument has been debunked—ghouls, like the humans they used to be, are not all the same height. Even
if some are destroyed, at least half will survive to close on your position. But what about the massive
body damage caused by these weapons? Won’t a machine gun have enough punch to rip a body in half,
and doesn’t that negate the need for a head shot? Yes and no. The standard 5.56-millimeter round used
by the U.S. Army SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) does have the ability to snap a human spine, sever limbs, or yes, tear a zombie’s form in two. This, however, does not mean a head shot is unnecessary. For
one, the chance of dismembering a zombie is slight and therefore requires large amounts of ammunition.
For another, unless the brain is destroyed, the zombie itself is still alive—crippled, yes, perhaps even
immobile, but still alive. Why give yourself the unnecessary need of having to finish off a mass of writhing
and potentially dangerous body parts?. sorry to point out but this goes true for all fully automatic weapons. only use these as a last resort if you have to. Next is the rifle. Since its debut, this weapon has shown itself to be a superior zombie killer. Given the possibility of wasting ammunition (a round is expended every time the trigger is pulled), a fair amount of discipline is required. However, this option can be a blessing when engaging multiple targets Although no longer in production, many Garands still remain on the market with ammunition widely available. The M1 Carbine is, amazingly, still in production. Its light weight and short muzzle perfectly suit this weapon to indoor combat or long journeys on foot. Next we have the shot gun. At close range against human attackers, this weapon reigns supreme. Against the living dead, this is not
entirely true. A good twelve-gauge shotgun can literally blow a zombie’s head off. However, the longer
the range, the greater the pellet dispersal pattern, and the lesser chance of skull penetration. A solid slug
would have the same effect as a rifle, even at greater range (provided the barrel is long enough), but in
that case, why not just use a rifle? What shotguns do possess is stopping power. The scattering shot acts
as a solid wall, whereas a rifle bullet might pass clean through or miss the target altogether. If you are
cornered, or on the run, and need time to escape, a good shotgun blast can send several zombies
sprawling. The downside of a shotgun is that the large, twelve-gauge shells are bulky and therefore
burdensome when traveling and leave less room for other equipment. This must be considered if a long
journey is required. lastly we have the pistol. Americans have a special relationship with handguns. They seem to appear in every movie, every TV show, every pop novel, every comic book. Our heroes have always carried them, from the Old West lawman to the gritty urban cop. Gangsters rap about them; liberals and conservatives fight over them. Parents shelter children from them and manufacturers make untold fortunes from them. Possibly more than the automobile, the handgun is synonymous with America. But how useful is this cultural icon against a swarm of newly risen flesh-eaters? In truth, not very. Unlike our fictional heroes, the average person may have difficulty hitting anything, let alone something as small and mobile as a zombie’s head. Throw in the obvious emotional strain of undead combat, and the possibility of a successful shot ranks one step above negotiating with your attacker. Studies have shown that of all wasted ballistic wounds—e.g., those that struck a zombie in a non-lethal way—73 percent came from some type of handgun. A laser sight increases the odds of accurate aim but does nothing to steady a shaky wrist. Where handguns do come in handy is in extreme circumstances. If you are grabbed by a zombie, a pistol can be a life-saver. Pressing its muzzle against the undead temple and squeezing the trigger takes no skill and ensures a positive kill. The fact that handguns are small, light, and easy to carry make them attractive as a
secondary weapon for any scenario. If your primary weapon is a carbine, this adds the possibility of
shared ammo and lighter load. For these reasons, a pistol should always be carried when confronting
ghouls, but as a backup only. Never forget that many dismembered, half-eaten corpses have been
discovered with these wonder weapons still clutched in their cold, dead hands.

Now we will talk about silencers and other attachments. Silencers, if attainable, can be a vital attachment to your firearm. Their ability to muffle noise obviates the need for a bow, sling, or other non-ballistic weapon (essential if on the move). A telescopic sight can increase aim immeasurably, especially for long-range sniper attacks. Laser sights, on the surface, may be your best bet. After all, how hard is it to place a red dot on a ghoul’s forehead? The disadvantage is limited battery life. The same goes for night-vision scopes. Although they allow for accurate, long-range hits on zombies after dark, they become nothing more than useless black tubes when the power runs out. Conventional glass and metal sights are the preferable accessory. They may
not be fancy, and they may lack the cachet of electronics, but these basic instruments will never let you
down. Alright guys i believe i have sumed up everything for you. If you have any questions, comments or concerns then please leave them for me and i will get back to you shortly. Thank you and have a great day:).