best weapon to survive the apocalypse?

[rudeguy]

What would be the best weapon to survive the apocalypse. I am talking normal old society breaking down, people on the verge of eating dead bodies kind of apocalypse.

I am unsure if zombies have spawned yet or not. You may feel free to make that call.

I need this advice so I can start stocking up ammo now.


Thanks in advance

 

[Lonyo]

Super sharp katana or similar.
Anything that requires ammo might run out, and would require reloading which could cause problems.

Katana + jetpack and you are fine.

 

[TecHNooB]

a nuclear sub would be mighty useful

 

[sandorski]

Well stocked fallout shelter.

 

[mmntech]

Fat Man mini nuke launcher. Though I'm also quite partial to the railway rifle, and board with nail in it.

 

[SSSnail]

Last I check, zombies don't congregate in jungles (I've never seen a zombie movies with jungle backdrop). I'm pretty sure I can build some tree house mazes and swinging on vines with a katana or two on my back.

 

[sandorski]

Fat Man mini nuke launcher. Though I'm also quite partial to the railway rifle, and board with nail in it.

The Rock-It Launcher is pretty cool and is easy to find ammo for.

 

[John P]

a nuclear sub would be mighty useful

Didn't work well in Transformers or Terminator:Salvation.

 

[rudeguy]

Super sharp katana or similar.
Anything that requires ammo might run out, and would require reloading which could cause problems.

Katana + jetpack and you are fine.

jetpack?

Fucking brilliant!

I'm googling blueprints now

 

[GlacierFreeze]

People running around like l33t ninjas with katanas, when zombies start walking, won't make it past Day 1.

 

[IronWing]

Grace

















Jones

 

[nsafreak]

Shotgun.

1) Ammo is cheap (for when you're buying it now) and plentiful
2) The gun itself is simple to use & fix should you have to fix it
3) Well made shotguns have really solid butts so they're great weapons for hand to hand combat should you somehow run out of ammo

 

[zerocool84]

Last I check, zombies don't congregate in jungles (I've never seen a zombie movies with jungle backdrop). I'm pretty sure I can build some tree house mazes and swinging on vines with a katana or two on my back.

Google the video game Corpse Killer.

 

[zerocool84]

Grace Jones

but then you'd probably have to have sex with her to repopulate and it's just not worth it

 

[nageov3t]

assuming we're just talking generic post-apocalyptic stuff here, I'd go with whatever gun you have the most ammo for.

I'd think something like a baseball bat would be better for zombies, though. yes, you have to get into close range, but it's silent so you're not attracting more zombies, doesn't run out of ammunition, and a metal bat probably isn't likely to break. unlike a sword/machete/axe, you wouldn't have to deal with it getting stuck either. in real life, I'd imagine you're a lot more likely to get your sword stuck half-way through someone's neck than cleanly slice off the head.

 

[Pardus]

know the top 10 rules of zombieland

Cardio - fatties are first ones to go.
The Double Tap - You think it’s dead (technically it was before you shot it), one more makes 100% sure.
Beware of Bathrooms
Wear Seat Belts
No Attachments
The “Skillet”
Travel Light
Get a Kick Ass Partner
With your Bare Hands
Don’t Swing Low

 

[Kadarin]

In Shaun of the Dead, a cricket bat worked pretty well.

 

[Kadarin]

but then you'd probably have to have sex with her to repopulate and it's just not worth it

Agreed. Not worth it... D:

 

[wuliheron]

Shotgun's tough to beat. With a little knowhow you can make your own gunpowder and load it with anything from gravel to rock salt. The gun itself can last forever and all you do is point it in the general direction. Up close it will cut a man in two or throw him back several feet.

Although they are illegal for civilians to own in many states (if not all), a pump action riot shot gun can hold 16 shells. If more people then that get within shotgun range of you there isn't a lot of hope for survival anyway.

 

[RichUK]

BFG

 

[ultimatebob]

Hmm... I'm thinking that a crossbow might be a good solution. You have a good chance of being able to reuse the ammunition, and it's easier to make replacement crossbow bolts than bullets or shotgun shells when you're out in the wild.

Of course, a flamethrower would be a lot more fun if you had a large fuel supply handy.

 

[Angry Irishman]

Atheism
Karma
Science
Firearms
Archery
Rocks
Apple Products

In that order

 

[IGBT]

sling shot and a rat trap.

 

[SparkyJJO]

Super sharp katana or similar.
Anything that requires ammo might run out, and would require reloading which could cause problems.

Katana + jetpack and you are fine.

Jetpack can run out of fuel, so use only when necessary.

 

[ultimatebob]

Atheism
Karma
Science
Firearms
Archery
Rocks
Apple Products

In that order

Hey now... Apple products are shiny, which the zombies might find distracting