The worst weapons to use against the living dead.
There are hundreds of posts on the web about which weapons to use against zombies. Most are nothing more than a list of ways to get yourself killed. So here is a list of the worst weapons. Pay attention, this might save your life.
1. Handguns. The worst weapon you could possibly choose. The accuracy and range of most handguns leaves much to be desired. To be of much use the target needs to be close. Once the dead have come within this range fear kicks in. With fear comes adrenalin. With adrenalin comes an unsteady hand. At this point a headshot is all but impossible contrary to what the movies would have us believe. Unless highly trained and battle hardened, only use that handgun on yourself.
2. Fully automatic weapons. These weapons when deployed against zombies will have little effect other than self demoralization. The effect on morale after unloading one of these into a group of zombies and only managing to score a handfull of headshots will be devastating. Don't waste your time.
3. Fire, acid, and other chemicals. There may be some situations were things of this nature can be effective. Most of the time they are a bigger threat to the user simple due to the injuries inflicted. Most will little or no effect on the dead. Best used for disposal purposes only
4. Swords, knives, and other archaic weapons. The effectiveness of these weapons is not in doubt here. With the advent of firearms these weapons have fallen into disuse as a killing implements. As such the skilled people required to create true fighting weapons have been lost. Most examples that can be found are cheap knock offs that WILL break upon being used in battle.
Knives are great tools that any survivor should carry but the effectiveness of them to guarantee penetration of the skull is in doubt.
5. Sporting equipment. Baseball bats, hockey sticks, etc. These simply were not design for sustained combat. Alluminum bats will flatten and lose effectiveness quickly. If pressed a wooden bat can be used but constantly question it's durability. Any fan of baseball has surely seen a bat splinter on contact will a ball. Just imagine what the outcome will be from repeated blows to a skull.
Ultimately the best weapon humans have is our ability to think, something the dead completely lack. Use your brain and hopefully I will not need to destroy it with my trusty crowbar.
1. Handguns. The worst weapon you could possibly choose. The accuracy and range of most handguns leaves much to be desired. To be of much use the target needs to be close. Once the dead have come within this range fear kicks in. With fear comes adrenalin. With adrenalin comes an unsteady hand. At this point a headshot is all but impossible contrary to what the movies would have us believe. Unless highly trained and battle hardened, only use that handgun on yourself.
2. Fully automatic weapons. These weapons when deployed against zombies will have little effect other than self demoralization. The effect on morale after unloading one of these into a group of zombies and only managing to score a handfull of headshots will be devastating. Don't waste your time.
3. Fire, acid, and other chemicals. There may be some situations were things of this nature can be effective. Most of the time they are a bigger threat to the user simple due to the injuries inflicted. Most will little or no effect on the dead. Best used for disposal purposes only
4. Swords, knives, and other archaic weapons. The effectiveness of these weapons is not in doubt here. With the advent of firearms these weapons have fallen into disuse as a killing implements. As such the skilled people required to create true fighting weapons have been lost. Most examples that can be found are cheap knock offs that WILL break upon being used in battle.
Knives are great tools that any survivor should carry but the effectiveness of them to guarantee penetration of the skull is in doubt.
5. Sporting equipment. Baseball bats, hockey sticks, etc. These simply were not design for sustained combat. Alluminum bats will flatten and lose effectiveness quickly. If pressed a wooden bat can be used but constantly question it's durability. Any fan of baseball has surely seen a bat splinter on contact will a ball. Just imagine what the outcome will be from repeated blows to a skull.
Ultimately the best weapon humans have is our ability to think, something the dead completely lack. Use your brain and hopefully I will not need to destroy it with my trusty crowbar.
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by max stewart on -
rubber ducky?
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Permalink Reply by Praxile™ on -
or the ones that whisper to you while you take your bath/shower and tell you to kill your friends and family before they kill you...huh what is that?, Cronce... don't tell them what? oh, uh opps. ummm time for another shower-bye lol
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Permalink Reply by Doctor Spud on -
Actually I think thats Tickle Me Elmo XD
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Permalink Reply by Doctor Spud on
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Thats funny theres one right next to me
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Permalink Reply by Praxile™ on
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there are a few things wrong with this in my point of view which is bound to be corrupted in some sort of way but back to the problem at hand...
pistols such as magnum are very effective close range but require some practice
true swords and spears (not replicas) are invaluable if you know how to use them (training 3+ years)
and finally the biggest mistake, the knife. if anyone should carry one weapon make sure it's the knife. such knives as the trench knife and throwing knife serve multiple uses.
TRENCH- "brass knuckles" and knife (these are incredibly stable and durable)
THROWING- manual thrown projectile and knife
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Permalink Reply by ghoul on -
Yes pistols are effective when used properly by someone with training. But there is the problem. First, we are trained in The Marines to aim for the center mass for a reason. It is a much easier target to hit and contains many vital organs which will help ensure a kill. This is not the case with zombies. Not only must score a headshot under the threat of death, but it must be through the brain. A shot to the face or a grazing hit to the side of the skull can leave the zombie completely mobile. Think about what you are shooting at, a moving target the size of a grapefruit. Not an easy task. Couple this with fear and your chances drop dramatically. This is why you want a rifle. The further away they are the calmer you will be and the steadier your hand.
Again swords and spears are effective weapons, against the living. Both weapons are designed to cause soft tissue damage, not pierce the heavy bone of skull. Yes a sword can decapitate but remember that heads can still bite. Also good luck finding a battle ready sword these days. I own two and let me tell you, they are not cheap. Aside from a trench spike (again good luck finding one) knives are just not suited for stabbing through the skull. You run the risk of snapping the blade or having it deflected by the shape of the skull. In both cases your arm is way too close to the mouth and you will most likely be bit. Knives have MANY other uses and should be carried at all times.
As for all the other garbage posted, I can only say this. If anyone would think to use a spoon becoming a zombie will be a step up in intelligence. At least they are smart enough to bite.
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Permalink Reply by aaronseven on -
a spoon
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Permalink Reply by Josh Shaver on -
a banana, a pen, a shoe.... i mean come on the possabilities are endless
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Permalink Reply by Josh Shaver on
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ok... fair enough, I retract the shoe as a bad weapon....
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Permalink Reply by Half-Order on -
Yo those aren't bad weapons. I'll show you how. First you take the bannana and eat it (Stamina boost). Take the peel throw it in front of Zed. When he falls hold him down and jab pen into eye. When pen is securely in place beat with shoe untill pen goes into eye. Done and Done. P.S. Don't do this if your surrounded, only one on one if your bored. P.S.S. Watch out for scratches
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