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Archive for the ‘Weapons’ Category
Automatic Or Semi-Automatic, Which Is Best For Fending Off Zombies
When it comes to killing a zombie horde, what’s better; a single shot or a hail of lead flying through the air? Well, it might surprise some to find out that, when faced with the flesh eating undead, the single shot is the better option, regardless of the number of walking corpses headed your way.
Yes, when dealing with the zombies there’s one thing you want above all else in your weapon, and that’s control. A semi-automatic weapon, one that fires a single shot each time the trigger is pulled, is preferred highly over those that fire multiple times per pull, known as automatic weapons. The reason for this is simple physics. Read the rest of this entry »
What’s A Grenade Worth?
Grenades are decent anti-personnel weapons and one would assume that they would be worth using against the zombie hordes. However, this is not the case. When it comes to the undead, grenades are next to worthless.
A grenade works as a shrapnel scattering weapon. The explosive inside detonates and forces the metal casing away from its center. The shrapnel tears into the flesh of the nearby victim causing excessive damage and pain. Against the live human, the grenade is a pretty good weapon. Read the rest of this entry »
Handguns And The Undead
The handgun is one thing that everyone should have close at…uh…hand…when dealing with the zombie threat. But as with the shotgun, they should not be your weapon of choice.
Handguns are excellent for close up encounters with the undead, but only extreme experts have the accuracy to use them at the long ranges suggested when dealing with a zombie threat. We recommend you purchase at least one, and preferably several. They are relatively light weight, ammo is standardized, and there isn’t a great deal of training needed to understand the basics of use.
Here are the 5 handguns we recommend: Read the rest of this entry »
Escape Plan Part 3 Of 4: Pack Before Hand
It should go without saying, but it doesn’t. Most people don’t prepare for emergencies until those emergencies are occurring. These same people may have done all the studying on any possible emergency. They may know that they should have bottled water stored in the case of an earthquake, or that they should have a fire extinguisher in their kitchen, but they don’t. People, in general, don’t prepare.
This is something that you should change in yourself. The zombies are coming, it’s only a matter of time. So don’t get caught unprepared. Pack now, and make sure that you have everything you need prepared.
It is also important to make sure you have all the necessary gear in multiple locations. You never know where you will be when the outbreak happens so make sure you have caches in several areas throughout your home. You will also want to make sure you have ones in your office and your vehicle in case you’re away from home. Read the rest of this entry »
Rule 6: Cast Iron Skillet and Rule 15: Bowling Ball
We have very little to say about these “rules.” They were obviously made up by the producers to fill the list and market the film, and they’re both stupid.
While we agree that a cast iron skillet is a functional object for both breaking skulls and making eggs, it’s not a rule, it’s a piece of metal. In fact, if you’re on the run, the last thing you want to have to carry is a cast iron skillet. They are heavy and will just slow you down.
As for a bowling ball, that’s also a noun and not a rule. It’s not even a very functional zombie killer. Try aiming a thrown bowling ball at a zombie’s head. Hell, try aiming one at a truck, you’re probably going to miss either one. Read the rest of this entry »
The Katana Was Made For Beheading
Oh, sweet shimmering blade of death. What would we do without you. Since its creation in the fourteenth century, the Katana (sometimes called the Samurai) sword has become one of the preferred weapons of any death dealer.
A properly made Katana runs approximately 73cm (just over 2 ft) in length and is worn with the blade up, allowing the user to draw and slice in a single movement. A well made and tended blade will easily cut through flesh and bone in one cut, and was used by the Imperial Military to behead prisoners up until the Second World War. Read the rest of this entry »
Nothing Is Quite As Sweet As A 12-Gauge To The Face
The Shotgun
Regardless of what Hollywood has been telling us for decades, zombies and shotguns go together like water and oil. While still a necessary weapon to carry, don’t expect to be able to take down oncoming hordes with your 12-gauge and a bag of ammo, but there are places where the shotgun is useful when combating the undead.
Pros/Cons
A shotgun is a backup tool only. It should never be your primary weapon and should only be carried if you have the capacity. If you only have enough room for a shotgun or food, bring the food and leave the shells at home. Read the rest of this entry »
Machete: The Efficient Zombie Killer
The Machete
Ah, the machete. Whether your hacking a path through the thickest of jungles, or the thickest pack of the walking undead, there is nary a better weapon to have. In fact, we recommend that you carry at least two, and preferably four with you at all times.
The machete is one of the most inexpensive, and yet most useful weapons available on the market today. A decent machete (or “shete”) will only put you back $20 or so, and it’s durable, easy to use, and does the work of multiple tools.
Pros/Cons
While we would not recommend it as your primary zombie slaying tool, the machete is also a great weapon to help in killing the undead hordes pounding down your doors. Here are some of the pros we’ve put together in recommending the machete as your best backup weapon option. Read the rest of this entry »
There seems to be a great deal of confusion on whether or not zombies will attack animals, and if they do, will those animals become infected, simply die, or go on with their lives. As this video shows, some types of zombies will indeed attack animals that enter their vicinity, but this is not always the case.
Some types of zombies will indeed attack an animal, though those same types will typically attack any warm or moving object. Some types of zombies will only attack certain types of animals (e.g., mammals but not lizards,) and some types of zombies will only go after a human being.
To make this a little more straightforward we have come up with the following lists to help you in knowing whether or not your family pets are safe.
Zombies that Will Attack Animals:
Zombies that Will Only Attack Humans
- Chemical Zombies
- Nano-Zombies
- Techno-Zombies
- Other Miscellaneous
To understand how to identify each type of zombie, please click on the links above and review the various articles. This will advise you on how to identify your zombies, and find out whether they are a threat to only you, or if you need to protect your pets as well.
One important item to note when reviewing the articles, not all zombie types can be spread to your animals. So while you may want to protect Spot from being eaten, if he does get bitten, you do not necessarily need to put him out of his misery.
If your pet/horse/cow/sheep does receive a bite, and you are unsure what type of zombie you have encountered, the safest option is to put the animal down. We understand that this is difficult (nigh on impossible for some.) We are pet owners and animal lovers ourselves, and to have to put down your own animal is one of the most difficult decisions one can make, even if it isn’t due to an infected bite from a zombie.
That said, the infected pet is no longer the loving, caring creature you have shared time and adventures with. If not now, then soon it will turn into a vicious, ravenous creature with only your death in mind.
If you cannot bring yourself to put your pet down, and you have not been able to identify the type of zombie bite it has received, you have two options.
- Have an acquaintance do the dirty work for you. Do NOT let a friend do it. It will ruin your relationship completely. You will always question your decision, and if a friend has to put down your beloved pet, you will forever look at them with that question, and that anger. Make sure the person you ask is someone you either don’t like, or don’t have a close connection with. It will change your relationship with them as well, but it’s less likely to ruin a friendship. Ironically, it may even lead to a stronger connection with that person.
- Lock the possibly infected animal up and monitor it over the course of several days. An infection that can spread to an animal will show its signs within 72-120 hours (three to five days.) If your pet is still its same old self after that time, you can consider yourself reasonably safe and release them.
NOTE: We cannot stress enough how dangerous, and frankly stupid this option is. Primarily, keeping a potentially infected animal locked up for up to a week can cause issues of its own. What if you have to move because of a coming horde? What about the animals natural biological processes and the necessary cleanup? Where can you keep a horse locked up that where you can guarantee it won’t escape, break free, etc.?
Additionally, there is no guarantee that even after five, ten, or even 100 days that your pet is guaranteed infection free. All creatures have different resistances to infections. Your chihuahua may be naturally immune to the zombie bacteria, but can still pass it on if he bites you. The only way to guarantee your safety from your pet is to put it down, no matter how difficult the decision.
To be blunt, it’s you or them. In a war against the zombification of all humanity your pet may become collateral damage. It’s sad, it’s difficult to come to terms with, it’s your only guarantee for safety.
In the war against zombies, animals are often caught in the middle. Many people are forced to abandon their pets when they go on the run. Even more are turned and have no recollection of their family and friends, much less their pets.
While some animals are trained to help humanity against the zombie threats, many are left to fend for themselves and have been known to become a danger in themselves. Feral packs of both dogs, cats, and even escaped zoo animals have been known to roam urban wastelands after an outbreak.
For these reasons, we recommend that if you are a pet owner and you realize that an outbreak is occurring, please do something about your pets. They will not likely be able to make it through the outbreak alive, and may even become a danger to you and your survival group. We know it’s difficult, but it may become necessary.
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