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So maybe initial tests of Sticky Foam as a less than lethal anti-personel tactic fell flat, the U.S. military is exploring further uses of the stuff as a deterrent against vehicles. However, this stuff has always had promise against the living dead. Zombies aren’t so fleet of feet, so a good dose of the sticky stuff would halt their progress rather effectively. The only thing really holding it back as a great anti-shambling-personel device was the lackluster initial results against real living (and agile) people. Now that the government is looking for alternative uses, there will be a potential for any slick survivalist worth their salt to get their hands on a Sticky Foam delivery system to put up some decent barriers preventing the needless showering of zed entrails and fluids in self defense situation. Less than lethal Z-Defense if you will.
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A good carbine is something any zombie survivalist would love to have slung to their shoulder when clearing a location, or moving though the tight urban ruins. Most carbines are chambered in the 5.56mm NATO round (the classic bullet used by the M-16), but in recent times many have felt in a carbine with the shortened barrel, the 5.56 doesn’t have the punch that it usually has when fired from a longer 24 inch barrel. Enter the 6.8mm Special Purpose Cartridge (SPC), delivering 44% more energy than a 5.56 NATO when fired from the same barrel length (16 inches), the six-eight gives you the power you need to put rounds through zombie skulls, even if you have to get through the wall in front of you first. The Bushmaster 6.8 SPC rifle uses a slightly modified magazine and upper receiver to allow you to fire the 6.8 SPC from a familiar weapon system (the M4/AR-15 framework), reducing your learning curve when the z’s pile up at your door. the Bushmaster 6.8 SPC has a 16 inch M4 profile barrel allowing you to move through cramped areas and still bring your weapon into play. Plus the 6.8mm gives you more power than the 5.56 NATO, but is still far more controllable than the 7.62mm fired from heavier rifles.
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We’ve helped you stock your weapons cache with all kinds of rifles and long arms as well as a couple of pistols, but you should also think about packing an effective sub machine gun out in the zombie playgrounds as well. The KRISS Super V Vector SBR/SO should fill that role nicely, we think. Most of our favorite SMGs fire the ever popular 9mm, but you want the option to bring the thunder without spoiling your aim while unleashing the full auto fury. The Vector fires the manly (not Manley) .45 ACP, but the Super V system reduces felt recoil by 60% as well as reducing muzzle climb by a whopping 95%. Yes, that means you can put the slugs right where you need them, even when firing full auto at 1000 rounds per minute. Take that, Zed!
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What!? All this time bringing you great products to survive the Z Apocalypse, and we’ve never talked about chainsaws?! Well that’s something we aim to remedy right now. It’s relatively well known that a good chainsaw is handy in a heavy, close-quarters zombie situation, so we’re not going to bother with the rest…we’re only bringing you the best. The Husqvarna 3120 XP is the meanest, biggest, most rugged bad boy you can swing when you’re seriously caught in a crowd of zeds.
Designed to pull chains on the longest bars Husqvarna has to offer, up to 6 feet! That’s plenty of clearing surface when you’ve got to mow down some serious reanimated corpses. I mean we’re talking limbs, heads, and even the toughest of torsos, plus you don’t have to worry about getting stuck in trees, poles or walls. The Smart Start, LowVib and other ergonomic features makes this heavy duty z killer easy to operate.
I suppose you could use it to clear trees too…
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I know the Glock 21 is reliable in pretty much any situation, but the .45ACP isn’t everyone’s best caliber to use when you’re going for Zombie kill of the week. Some just feel more comfortable with the 9mm in a life or death situation. Sure the big daddy .45 will put larger holes in decaying skulls, making sure there’s less gray matter left in the brain pan, but you’ve got to hit your target first.
Springfield Arms is brings a serious competitor for anyone serious about making sure your rounds find the mark. Their XD(M) pistol in 9mm does a great job of putting the holes right where you want them. I had the pleasure of firing one of these and even I was able to put an entire magazine into the face of my life-like simulated target at ~20 feet.
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Barricades are great for keeping zombies at bay, but when your out in the field you can’t bring your fortifications with you. Stinger Systems Ice Electrified Shield gives you a portable barricade that you can use to keep any unwanted visitors back. The Convex shape prevents undead flailing and grabbing limbs from reaching around and getting a grip on your clothing or extremities. The bonus of this shield is the ability to shock any living threats with the flip of a switch. Not all your problems are of the undead variety. Great for urban exploration with two person teams.
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Pistols and Shotguns are great additions to any anti-zombie arsenal, but having a quality rifle to put zombies down at long ranges is a great morale booster when the shamblers come knocking on your perimeter fence. The Sigarms Sig556 ER fits that role very well. this rifle fires the abundantly available 5.56 NATO round, giving you the ability to carry more ammunition compared to the larger 7.62. The Sig556 gives you much better accuracy to make those head shots before any pesky zombies get within your personal space. However, the compact 16 inch barrel, and collapsing stock allows you to keep this rifle in play when they get too close, or if you’ve got to clear tight spaces.
We here at Zprepared aren’t the only ones that feel this bad boy is great for dropping skull chewers, this particular weapon is also featured in Resident Evil 5, and does a mighty fine job of sapping the unlife right out of any pesky zombies trying to feast on your gray matter.
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When you need a firearm perfect for close quarters engagements that has all the power you need to bring shambler down in one blast, the shotgun is your go to weapon of choice. Benelli’s M4 tactical shotgun is a compact (18.5 inch barrel) auto loading shotgun, so you don’t need to sacrifice your aim to pump the next round into the chamber. Now you’ve got the ability to fill the hallways with 12 gauge buckshot to bring down a wave of walking corpses quickly and easily.
Now the same Benelli M4 used by the U.S. Marine Corps can be your zombie elimination shotgun of choice. The 12-gauge shotgun that functions the first time, every time. Its unique Auto Regulating Gas Operated (A.R.G.O.) system developed by Benelli engineers has dual stainless steel, self-cleaning pistons located just ahead of the chamber that operate directly against the bolt assembly.
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Come Z-Day, you’re going to have to make some tough decisions about your inventory. When making a selection for your primary weapon, both the rifle and crossbow are great options. The rifle has great power, unequaled range, and potential for a decent payload. Unfortunately, you might as well be ringing a dinner bell in congested areas and once you’re out of ammo, it’s done. The Crossbow is silent, the bolts are re-useable, and allows for long distance kills without the need for gunpowder. This too has drawbacks as the reload time can be unbearable and the bolts take up precious space.
Luckily, the boys at PSE Archery has made sure that you don’t have to decide between to two. The TAC-15 is a crossbow that mounts onto a standard AR-15 lower receiver. It shoots at an amazing 412 fps so you know it’ll pack a punch. You don’t have to worry about being stuck in crossbow mode when things get tough because it’ll easily convert into the standard whenever you need.
With the TAC 15, you have the best of both worlds with minimal sacrifice. Rifle and scope pictured not included.
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It’s well know that the most effective way to kill a Zombie is with a hard, decisive blow to the cranium. That’s why a good, durable blunt weapon is an essential tool to have in your arsenal. Baseball bats and crowbars and great options, but they were originally designed for other purposes making their offensive properties fairly limited. The Indian War Club from Cold Steel was designed for one purpose; to bust skulls. This ball headed club is based on a popular war weapon of American Natives and has been battle tested for centuries. Cold Steels take on this weapon is made from Polypropylene, making it virtually indestructible. It also has a removable short steel spike in the ball for extra oomph. This weapon is perfect as a secondary weapon, ideal for close quarters and tight situations.
