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I'm not prepared at all because zombies don't exist.

 Cheesecat wrote:
I'm not prepared at all because zombies don't exist.

ZombApoc's a joke cheese, how about any general disaster/massive cluster? Like Sandy? Or a blizzard from hell?

 KalashnikovMarine wrote:

 Cheesecat wrote:
I'm not prepared at all because zombies don't exist.

ZombApoc's a joke cheese, how about any general disaster/massive cluster? Like Sandy? Or a blizzard from hell?

I'm not sure I don't think our family has much in the way of disaster plans, plus Kamloops never get's any disasters other than the "Brass Kettle" family restaurant, lol.

 Frazzled wrote:

 kronk wrote:

 AustonT wrote:
Dont Mormons have like the ultimate zombie protection plan?

Most of them don't own guns, so not really.

My ultimate plan is to live next to an affluent Mormon couple with at least 12 kids and buy a bunch of guns. 14 years worth of food for just 14 bullets.

Wait, where did you get that most don't have guns??? I've known several Mormon families and have had Mormon relatives. They all had lots of guns, some to Frazzled level amounts of guns.

The ones I knew didn't. They were pacifists.

 Cheesecat wrote:

 KalashnikovMarine wrote:

 Cheesecat wrote:
I'm not prepared at all because zombies don't exist.

ZombApoc's a joke cheese, how about any general disaster/massive cluster? Like Sandy? Or a blizzard from hell?

I'm not sure I don't think our family has much in the way of disaster plans, plus Kamloops never get's any disasters other than the "Brass Kettle" family restaurant, lol.

That's more what this is really about, what happens if something happens? Do you have supplies? Some where to go? Food? Water? The means to acquire both in a crisis? (Able to hunt, a weapon to hunt with, iodine tables or a filter, etc)

What type of zombies are we talking about?

 KalashnikovMarine wrote:

 Cheesecat wrote:

 KalashnikovMarine wrote:

 Cheesecat wrote:
I'm not prepared at all because zombies don't exist.

ZombApoc's a joke cheese, how about any general disaster/massive cluster? Like Sandy? Or a blizzard from hell?

I'm not sure I don't think our family has much in the way of disaster plans, plus Kamloops never get's any disasters other than the "Brass Kettle" family restaurant, lol.

That's more what this is really about, what happens if something happens? Do you have supplies? Some where to go? Food? Water? The means to acquire both in a crisis? (Able to hunt, a weapon to hunt with, iodine tables or a filter, etc)

Well it's pretty easy to avoid the disaster that is the "Brass Kettle" family restaurant because it's been closed for years.

The only necessary survival supplies i am missing are ones that until Z-Day hits, are Illegal to make, like suppressors, and IEDs.

Things i would like to get before Z-day include another 5000 rounds of .22 subsonic, a Calico M110 and 3 spare Magazines, a Cantilevered Crossbow, and a Wood Gasifier for my truck.

IED is avaible by whats on hand

true, but it being available does not make it legal to make. besides, there are enough fireworks stored in town, some by members of my survival group, that we dont need to resort to household chemicals for a t least a year.

 kronk wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:

 kronk wrote:

 AustonT wrote:
Dont Mormons have like the ultimate zombie protection plan?

Most of them don't own guns, so not really.

My ultimate plan is to live next to an affluent Mormon couple with at least 12 kids and buy a bunch of guns. 14 years worth of food for just 14 bullets.

Wait, where did you get that most don't have guns??? I've known several Mormon families and have had Mormon relatives. They all had lots of guns, some to Frazzled level amounts of guns.

The ones I knew didn't. They were pacifists.

FREAKS!!!
Sorry couldn't help myself.


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 CthuluIsSpy wrote:
What type of zombies are we talking about?

Slow zombies like Walking Dead. They can pick up speed but can't go faster than a limping injured man.
They're much more fun.

Pfft Too easy then. Those zombies won't survive a week.
Tanks and hi ex weapons. Done.

 kronk wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:

 kronk wrote:

 AustonT wrote:
Dont Mormons have like the ultimate zombie protection plan?

Most of them don't own guns, so not really.

My ultimate plan is to live next to an affluent Mormon couple with at least 12 kids and buy a bunch of guns. 14 years worth of food for just 14 bullets.

Wait, where did you get that most don't have guns??? I've known several Mormon families and have had Mormon relatives. They all had lots of guns, some to Frazzled level amounts of guns.

The ones I knew didn't. They were pacifists.

Actually Frazzled may not be far off. Pacifism in Mormonism makes about as much sense as asceticism in Judaism. At least for the last century plus American Mormons have actively encouraged military service and firearms ownership. Ann Romney's recent comments not withstanding.

 AustonT wrote:

 kronk wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:

 kronk wrote:

 AustonT wrote:
Dont Mormons have like the ultimate zombie protection plan?

Most of them don't own guns, so not really.

My ultimate plan is to live next to an affluent Mormon couple with at least 12 kids and buy a bunch of guns. 14 years worth of food for just 14 bullets.

Wait, where did you get that most don't have guns??? I've known several Mormon families and have had Mormon relatives. They all had lots of guns, some to Frazzled level amounts of guns.

The ones I knew didn't. They were pacifists.

Actually Frazzled may not be far off. Pacifism in Mormonism makes about as much sense as asceticism in Judaism. At least for the last century plus American Mormons have actively encouraged military service and firearms ownership. Ann Romney's recent comments not withstanding.

In the words of the immortal bard: Rich man's war. Poor man's fight.

It all comes down to...are you willing to help your fellow DakkaDakka guy/woman if they're in need?

 Jihadin wrote:
It all comes down to...are you willing to help your fellow DakkaDakka guy/woman if they're in need?

The Austin compound is ready. TBone and Rodney will greet you at the gate. They'll be the really really tiny looking guys in camo and Mexican bandit outfits.

Just look for the clip by Joss Whedon about the up-coming election.
He's ready, and expects it to be coming quite soon....

As for being ready, it's all a matter of being able to recognise the zombies, and know which well-stocked houses they're leaving empty.
As long as you bump off the zombie in question, pop round their place, and stock up from there.

 Frazzled wrote:

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 CthuluIsSpy wrote:
What type of zombies are we talking about?

Slow zombies like Walking Dead. They can pick up speed but can't go faster than a limping injured man.
They're much more fun.

Dang... so we're all infected eh...

Man, need to stock up on more ammo... 'cuz:

I have a fairly large collection of gas masks, but those wouldn't be useful in a zombie apocalypse. I also have a flak jacket and a K-pot, but zombies don't shoot guns... So no, I don't have any preparations.

I would want to be as classy as possible if there was a SHTF sort of thing going on. I would wear a tuxedo, and fit everything I need into a briefcase.

Whembly..make sure you put the first five rounds into the mag as tracers...to let you know when your at the end of your mag...wait...they don't sell tracers..do they?

Yes they absolutely do

www.ammunitiontogo.com

go nuts gentlemen.

Zombie tactical gear:
-Motorcycle leathers, helmet and gloves. You're invulnerable!
-Remlin .22lr (Marlin's now owned by Remington) with 25 round magazines and nice scope.
-5,000 rounds of .22 LR of whatever manufacture your Remlin prefers (mine like Federal)
-Hunting stick tripod so you don't have to muck about laying down.
-Case of beer in portable cooler. Can also be used as a "shooting platform" (aka chair).

You're ready to go.

 Frazzled wrote:
Zombie tactical gear:
-Motorcycle leathers, helmet and gloves. You're invulnerable!
-Remlin .22lr (Marlin's now owned by Remington) with 25 round magazines and nice scope.
-5,000 rounds of .22 LR of whatever manufacture your Remlin prefers (mine like Federal)
-Hunting stick tripod so you don't have to muck about laying down.
-Case of beer in portable cooler. Can also be used as a "shooting platform" (aka chair).

You're ready to go.

That's a pretty good list there Frazz, however, you've forgot to add a back up side arm of your choice ( I'd go 9mm, as knock down power wont matter much with zeds), a CCW of some sort and,the most important element of all...a good supply of Zapps Cajun Crawtator kettle chips +Hot Sauce.

Jihadin wrote:Whembly..make sure you put the first five rounds into the mag as tracers...to let you know when your at the end of your mag...wait...they don't sell tracers..do they?

You can get tracers from a lot of sources. Whoever is the contractor for Lake City right now sells them (Federal I tink). Winchester sells 9mm tracers (AT4 training round overrun) and I've seem them in various other less obvious cals.

Frazzled wrote:Zombie tactical gear:
-Motorcycle leathers, helmet and gloves. You're invulnerable!
-Remlin .22lr (Marlin's now owned by Remington) with 25 round magazines and nice scope.
-5,000 rounds of .22 LR of whatever manufacture your Remlin prefers (mine like Federal)
-Hunting stick tripod so you don't have to muck about laying down.
-Case of beer in portable cooler. Can also be used as a "shooting platform" (aka chair).

You're ready to go.

Are you talking about a Glendfield or whatever they call the M25 now.
Are we talking a zombie list were money is no object?

 FITZZ wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:
Zombie tactical gear:
-Motorcycle leathers, helmet and gloves. You're invulnerable!
-Remlin .22lr (Marlin's now owned by Remington) with 25 round magazines and nice scope.
-5,000 rounds of .22 LR of whatever manufacture your Remlin prefers (mine like Federal)
-Hunting stick tripod so you don't have to muck about laying down.
-Case of beer in portable cooler. Can also be used as a "shooting platform" (aka chair).

You're ready to go.

That's a pretty good list there Frazz, however, you've forgot to add a back up side arm of your choice ( I'd go 9mm, as knock down power wont matter much with zeds), a CCW of some sort and,the most important element of all...a good supply of Zapps Cajun Crawtator kettle chips +Hot Sauce.

With sidearm weight I can carry 1,000 more .22s. If the rifle doesn't work just walk away.
I'm down with the chips. I prefer Ruffles barbeque but its all good. You have to watch the chips though and only take them for lunch. Else you'll get caught up eating chips (meh they're 30 yards away. I can have three more chips) which can lead to tactical difficulties. I know. I KNOW!!!

 Frazzled wrote:

 FITZZ wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:
Zombie tactical gear:
-Motorcycle leathers, helmet and gloves. You're invulnerable!
-Remlin .22lr (Marlin's now owned by Remington) with 25 round magazines and nice scope.
-5,000 rounds of .22 LR of whatever manufacture your Remlin prefers (mine like Federal)
-Hunting stick tripod so you don't have to muck about laying down.
-Case of beer in portable cooler. Can also be used as a "shooting platform" (aka chair).

You're ready to go.

That's a pretty good list there Frazz, however, you've forgot to add a back up side arm of your choice ( I'd go 9mm, as knock down power wont matter much with zeds), a CCW of some sort and,the most important element of all...a good supply of Zapps Cajun Crawtator kettle chips +Hot Sauce.

With sidearm weight I can carry 1,000 more .22s. If the rifle doesn't work just walk away.
I'm down with the chips. I prefer Ruffles barbeque but its all good. You have to watch the chips though and only take them for lunch. Else you'll get caught up eating chips (meh they're 30 yards away. I can have three more chips) which can lead to tactical difficulties. I know. I KNOW!!!

Surely a good Son of the Lone Star State can munch chips and zero his target at the same time, hell we coonass have turned stuffing our faces whilst plinking into a way of life.

 AustonT wrote:

Jihadin wrote:Whembly..make sure you put the first five rounds into the mag as tracers...to let you know when your at the end of your mag...wait...they don't sell tracers..do they?

You can get tracers from a lot of sources. Whoever is the contractor for Lake City right now sells them (Federal I tink). Winchester sells 9mm tracers (AT4 training round overrun) and I've seem them in various other less obvious cals.

Frazzled wrote:Zombie tactical gear:
-Motorcycle leathers, helmet and gloves. You're invulnerable!
-Remlin .22lr (Marlin's now owned by Remington) with 25 round magazines and nice scope.
-5,000 rounds of .22 LR of whatever manufacture your Remlin prefers (mine like Federal)
-Hunting stick tripod so you don't have to muck about laying down.
-Case of beer in portable cooler. Can also be used as a "shooting platform" (aka chair).

You're ready to go.

Are you talking about a Glendfield or whatever they call the M25 now.
Are we talking a zombie list were money is no object?

M25? not ure what you're referring to. I have Sean of the Dead on my brain and I keep thinking you're talking about a British freeway.
I'm thinking available cash capacity, but thats just me with my list above. I just need the riding gear and the hunting stick tripod.

I'll just bunker-up with friends and family and wait for decomposition to render the zeds into ineffective nuisances, then suit up and smash skulls. Then I'll help rebuild society.

Or, if it gets too horrible and they actually don't decompose in the manner I expect, I'll prepare to eat a bullet - know when to say when, right? Flying Spaghetti Monster has a place reserved for me at the great buffet in the sky....

As for the offensive gear, I'm thinking: crossbow, crowbar, and some .22 rifle variant for the zeds, plus something larger to deal with any live douche-bags.

I'm fascinated with survivalism, but not enough to invest in it financially in any meaningful way. I have some things set aside in the basement - some chairs, some water, a crank flashlight that also charges my cell phone, some glow sticks, flashlights.

I'd like to get a few 5 gallon jugs of water from Lowes and some canned food. Just enough to ride out a day or two if I needed to with the family. I'm truthfully not that well prepared for the most likely events: a tornado or flooding. I really would like to add more canned food, some bedrolls, candles, that kind of stuff.

I wonder if we have the zombie apocalypse backwards or not,.

Why bother with all this survivalist lark, the uncertainty, the fear, the trepidation.

Go out and get bit, sit down and sweat it out for a bit, and then chill undead style. Its hakuna matata but with 100% less annoying soundtrack.