Specifically designed to break things apart, a crowbar is a marvelous, multi-function, melee weapon. It is built to be tough in order for it to pry, break, or smash things apart. While this proves true in construction/demolition, this is also true in Zombie Killing.

While grip on a crowbar isn't that great, an improvised grip can easily be made to make sure it doesn't slip. You can use electrical tape, or leather for the best effect. The best way to use a crowbar as a weapon is to use the backside of the flaw end. Using the front side can get the claw stuck in the skull, but the using the curve adds that extra force needed to smash that skull apart.

A crowbar tends to be one of the heavier melee weapons and takes a little bit more energy to use. However, it is light enough, and small enough to still be be a viable weapon that can also be carried when on the move. Also, because a crowbar isn't too hard to find, as any one with a tool kit, a garage, a shed, or a basement is likely to have one, a crowbar can easily be grabbed in a moments notice. And if you have an entire group to arm, a crowbar can be found and supplied. This not only gives everyone weapons, but also tools.

Quite frankly, I can't find any cons with the crowbar worth mentioning aside from "claw may get stuck in a skull" and "though built to last, may still break". I'll leave the rest to you guys.

More weapon posts? Improvised weapons, store bought, discussions... What can we do?

Also if things pick up, we'll need more mods so...keep that in mind.

And since I don't want to leave empty handed, I'll just throw this in here.

I want this sooo bad

"Scout Setup"

1. Remington 870 Express 12 gauge-18.5" chrome-lined barrel, and door breaching choke.

2. Remington 597 .22lr-Bushnell TRS-25 red dot

3. Smith and Wesson M&P 9

Only one long arm would be carried at a time. Also pictured is my SOG seal pup elite and CRKT M21 knives, CRKT Eat n' tool, Altoids survival tin (painted green), Mechanix gloves, and everyones favorite book.

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/MrMxnlU.jpg[/IMG]

"Carbine Setup"

1. Type 56 military SKS 7.62x39.

2. Hi-Point 995 9mm

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/p7Qkvjw.jpg[/IMG]

I love this subreddit but wish it got more activity, therefore I challenge everyone to post some of their favorite SHTF/Z-Day gear and bring some life into this undead subreddit.

I know that they don't actually qualify as "weapons" but I was wondering the overall utility and effectiveness of a good lock pick set during the end of days. Would the time needed to pick a lock be worth the silence? Please discuss at your earliest convenience.

One of my favourite weapons i have made is a warhammer. I am going to explain on how to make it.

Tools and Materials

This warhammer is made from 2 small wooden planks, a large screwdriver, electrical tape and paracord. the tools you will need is a file, matches or a lighter, scissors, a small spring clamp and optionally a vice.

Instructions

First press the two planks together and fit the screwdriver in between the planks on one end and clamp it tight. Grab your electrical tape and going round and round connect the planks together with the tape until you reach the the clamped screwdriver. carefully tape around the screwdriver keeping the planks tight around it. Then keep taping on the base of the screwdriver blade and base of the screwdriver handle slowly tightening the planks grip on the screwdriver. Now you have the basic warhammer, the paracord is optional but recommended. Take a reasonably long length of paracord and cut it off, burn the end with the exposed nylon strands inside to keep it from fraying and being pulled out. place one end of the paracord about 5-15 cm from the bottom end of the warhammer and tape it tight, carefully and tightly rap around the handle till the cord is finished or long enough then tape the end tightly. Then Optionally you can file the handle to be more comfortable or the screwdriver head to be more pointy. And you're DONE!But yes, id like to point out that you can use other means such as glue or epoxy to connect the planks and screwdriver together, but i made this creation as a very simple, cheap and easy way of creating a makeshift warhammer. I like to call this warhammer a 'Screwhammer'.

Pictures of the 'Screwhammer' i made. (Sorry about the shitty camera)

http://imgur.com/Llzfu6Q

http://imgur.com/jhYLYch

Thx

http://i.imgur.com/YADX2WS.jpg

Springfield M1 Garand

Ammo Load: 10x 8rnd clips of .30-06SPRG.

Heavy wood stock, easy to use as a last resort/melee weapon. Downsides are that it is a relatively heavy weapon. This is not the best weapon of the collection due to the heavier recoil of the 30 cal and due to the heavier weight overall.

Ammunition may be harder to come by as well.

http://i.imgur.com/xHVo2nY.jpg

Colt AR15 with 20" HBAR

Ammo Load: 7x 20rnd Magazines and 6 stripper clips of 5.56mm Nato.

Built into a long range precision weapon. Perfectly accurate out to ~400m, and very low recoil make this a great weapon for longer distances and cover. Due to the nature of the sights, this rifle would not be primarily used in CQC, but has 45* sights for emergency close range work. Zeroed at 100m.

http://i.imgur.com/G7QFN2W.jpg

Remington 870 Tactical

Ammo Load: 13 shells handy (6+1 loaded, 6 on side saddle), 24 reserve (12 slugs, 12 buckshot) on vest.

The typical shotgun, with dedicated Surefire forend and tactical stock. Great for CQC, handy in a pinch for mid ranges with slugs in the tube. Lightweight, easy to operate. Still requires aiming and knowledge of proper use to be effective. DO NOT USE BIRDSHOT.

http://i.imgur.com/TqOPSVQ.jpg

Mosin-Nagant

Ammo Load: 12x 5-rnd Stripper Clips, 40 loose rounds.

A decent backup gun, and battle tested, though it is limited in ammo capacity. Can be fast to reload from stripper clips or using single rounds, ammo can be hard to come by. If this is a primary weapon, stock up ammo quickly, since 7.62x54R is not a hugely common cartridge. Great to use with a bayonet, as the spike type is nearly guaranteed not to get stuck.

http://i.imgur.com/rgQXdwA.jpg

Beretta M9

Ammo load: 3x 15rnd 9mm Luger magazines.

Large and heavy for a handgun, it translates into low recoil which means effective followup shots. It also uses a very common caliber of ammunition in the 9mm Luger, so rounds are going to be more plentiful. The capacity is decent, though modern handguns have far eclipsed this mark. A good choice for rugged dependability, be sure to stock at least a new locking lug as this is the part that seems to fail on the Beretta 92/m9. Parts for the M9 are also interchangeable with 92FS.

Blade (Katana or Wakizashi)

Ammo Load: N/A

Always have a blade of some sort available. Small and lightweight Wakizashi style is a good choice for a backup, but carry the full length Katana for a primary.

As with anything, make sure you TRAIN WITH YOUR WEAPONS. KNow their limits, know their strengths and weaknesses.

My primary loadout is the AR (with the upper swapped to a mid length), the M9 and a combat knife. I am proficient with the firearms but need to train on a knife. My reasoning behind this is that magazines and loose ammo will be more plentiful for the 5.56 and 9mm, and fallen National Guard and Military should have parts to scavenge.

If zombies were to literally come smashing through the front door and you were in you living room, what common household living room item would provide the best offensive/defensive combination?

Nick Thomas who is a master swordsman and author of “Zompoc: How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse” just posted a video to his fencing channel offering his opinion on the best type of hand weapons to use in a Zombpocalyse: some great pull quotes!

“The rapier just sucks…it does look cool though.”

“How many people get bitten in the hands by zombies? A lot.”

“…you could dual-wield, because that’s the kind of thing that gets you going.”

“The zombies, hopefully, aren’t armed.”

“It might look the way an Orc would build a Katana”

Very entertaining, and educational

Best Sword for the Zombie Apocalypse? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03LmsM_XEkQ

Which would be better? Personally I would say axe because it has a lot more uses. From chopping wood to breaching a door. What are your thoughts