Posted on 05/18/2011 2:42:21 PM PDT by Kartographer
Are you prepared for the impending zombie invasion?
That's the question posed by the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention in a Monday blog posting gruesomely titled, "Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse." And while it's no joke, CDC officials say it's all about emergency preparation.
"There are all kinds of emergencies out there that we can prepare for," the posting reads. "Take a zombie apocalypse for example. That's right, I said z-o-m-b-i-e a-p-o-c-a-l-y-p-s-e. You may laugh now, but when it happens you'll be happy you read this, and hey, maybe you'll even learn a thing or two about how to prepare for a real emergency."
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See post 38.
That’s what they want you to think.
If they’re willing to work, they’ll eat. If they aren’t willing to work, they’ll be repelled.
They are pretty repellent already!
Best primary weapon for all zombie types would be a sound suppressed firearm mounted with an optical sight, preferably a sidearm that allows you to carry a suitable amount of ammunition without too much encumbrance and is ready for hasty action when necessary.
Shrieker zombies (the freshly-dead zombies not in advanced states of decay which still maintain heightened states of sensory perception) can and will alert a throng of common Shamblers to the location of gunfire and other high decibel organic noises, so this type will have to be eliminated first without alerting other nearby Shriekers.
Eliminating Shriekers means you'll need a firearm that suppresses very well, is economically suitable for your carry load, and is accurate enough for short range headshots so as to not require unnecessary follow-up shots because of misses or indistinct hits to the zombies' non-vital animation control system. This points to a suppressed pistol firing large caliber subsonic rounds: .45 ACP and a well-mounted industry grade sound suppressor. The need for illuminated Tritium night sights and even a small red dot LED-style optic should be obvious.
While you'll certainly need heavier firepower spread out amongst your band of survivors, the sort of silenced pistol described above should be regarded as the primary Shrieker eliminator at ranges up to 50 meters, and possibly out to 100 meters. Remaining Shambler types of zombies, including those in advanced states of decay which have little to no sensory perception at all, can be eliminated with regular gunfire and hand combat weapons once the Shriekers are downed.
Hunters and Boomers/Vomiters can be bypassed or eliminated from long range using tactical rifles while you're perched in a hardened safe position from the zombie horde.
Remember, all you have to do is make it through the expected three or four weeks of the zombie pandemic before even the zombies in the least state of decay start to de-animate and become no longer a threat to living biologicals. You do not need to engage and eliminate every zombie if you know how to minimize your presence.
Banjos have been known to work in a pinch.....
Not the first weapon I’d pick.
I’m assuming zombies can’t swim and I could easily last 3 weeks on a pontoon raft out in the middle of the lake.
:-) lol
Your pontoon raft would be 'less' in this case, but only compared to the following example of 'more':
Zombies wouldn't have a flippin' chance against that fortification, presuming you cleared the keep of any zombies (probably just tourists) which may be inside.
On the prepper question regarding food:
pellet/bb gun
squirrels
a second shot each from close range once they drop, just in case,
and enough practice that you can hit a non-moving squirrel in the pick your target (head, neck, chest) at 10-20 yards (and are therefore more than good enough for zombies)
With an air gun, serving-sized fresh meat is readily available and almost unlimited. Store grain, vitamins, and a means to cook, and you’re not quite set but at least well on your way.
Belt fed is the only way to be sure you’re good for a zombie apocolypse.
AR-15 carbine.
I had a serious chat with my 15 year old daughter about prepping in the event TSHTF. I thought we could brain storm. Her contribution was that we should buy a bat because that was the preferred weapon for dealing with zombies. Also, if there was no electricity, playing ball could provide entertainment. We played softball last week. LOL.
I would take a guess you have played Left for Dead? Very Fun Zombie Game.
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/05/18/zombie-proof-house-survive-undead-apocalypse/
Well, I am married. I guess the vows could be changed to “Until undeath do you part.”
So, when the welfare checks and foodstamps stop....the zombies will start attacking....got it!
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