Weapons

The first thing you'll need is a weapon. Now, I know what you're thinking, "But Brian, don't we need food or shelter first?" The answer is no, and you're stupid for thinking that. You need a weapom to defend yourself from the undead masses attempting to eat your organs, because if you don't food and shelter won't matter.


Melee weapons will do at first, as long as you avoid heavily populated areas. Bats, crowbars, hammers, and large wrenches will do nicely and can be found in most garages, making them readily available. Machetes are good too, you will need to know how to keep one in good condition, but it will be worth it in the end. Machetes shouldn't be too hard to find, especially in rural areas, and are good for splitting zombie skulls wide open. Chainsaws are a no-no. They'll attract unwanted attention with their noise, and they need gas, which as you will find becomes very hard to find.

Guns are a must have, small caliber rifles will do best for most, little kick back and plentiful ammo in homes and stores, but pistols should be left to those with the training to effectively use one. I'm not saying don't take a pistol if that's all you can find, I'm just saying there are better options. Shotguns should only be used as a last resort, they are loud and only effective at a closer range. Guns can be found fairly easily in rural homes, and in smaller gun outlets (Smaller stores make them a less obvious target for looters). Also, stockpiling now isn't a bad idea. Saves you the trouble of frantically searching for a weapon when the zombies hit.

For now, that ought to keep you alive. Next week: Food you can eat without dying!