Weapon of choice for the big one

[MightyB]

Ok- check out the post I made for RD and notice how close the world came to total chaos. What would your weapon of choice be if the economy would have collapsed?

Mine would be an AR-7 or the US Survival Rifle. It's a weatherproof collapsible 22 rifle that floats. Lots of rounds, little bit of money.

[sanjuro_ronin]

Mine, fear me !!

[SimonM]

I'd have to go with a kit.

.22 calibre rifle,
.9mm semi-automatic pistol (hollow point ammo for preference)
spear,
machette

That would likely cover most contingencies.

[sanjuro_ronin]

Toothpick
Glass of water
Stick of butter.

[SimonM]

lol, touche!

[Baqualin]

couple hundred pounds of gold
pump shotgun
my groundhog rifle
water
knife

[SimonM]

Gold is heavy and worthless.
Water is abundant and easy to purify with a couple hours worth of woodcraft lessons.

Minimum survival gear:

1 durable metal pot
1 heavy sleeping bag
1 heavy parka
1 pair of durable boots
1 hoodie
1 under-shirt
1 pair underwear
2 pairs socks
1 small tent
Fishing line, fishing hooks
Wire
Rope
1 ka-bar knife or simmilar
1 machette
1 spear (can be constructed in the field)
1 rifle / shotgun
1 pistol
ammo for firearms
A couple thousand waterproofed matches, it would be wise to learn how to build and operate a firebow
A supply of water purification tablets, it would be wise to learn how to clean water for consumption without tablets
1 compass
maps of the region you intend to occupy
Packs / belts / harnesses to hold above

If you are operating with a small group or if you still can carry more than this on your person other valuable tools include saws, hammers, nails, extra tent spikes, extra boots, fishing poles, dehydrated foods, particularly carbohydrates (eg: rice), books with information on edible flora in the region.

If a vehicle is brought with you the best choices are mountain bikes and canoes as they are light weight, portable and require no fuel other than human power.

[Lucas]

well, seeing as how ill probably be asleep when the **** hits the fan, ill have to go with what i already own.

mossberg shotgun - $300
.357 - $600
katana - $300
machete - $10
quality folding knife - $50
kungfu - $$$$$
wits - Free
clothes - $$$$


Staying alive after the apocolypse - priceless

[David Jamieson]

dog poop in a bag
a lighter
a doorbell

[taai gihk yahn]

Toothpick
Glass of water
Stick of butter.

you've just been sick about MaGiver being cancelled, haven't you...

[Lucas]

you've just been sick about MaGiver being cancelled, haven't you...

its MACGYVER !!!!


j/k im not really that into it. anymore, not since i chopped of the mullet

[sanjuro_ronin]

you've just been sick about MaGiver being cancelled, haven't you...

Having been inspired by MacGuyver, I once changed the rotation of the earth with nothing but a Ball point pen, a wet diaper and some aloe vera.

[MightyB]

Mac G was cool, but his inventions were no match for the A-Teams ingenuity.

[SimonM]

The trick is remembering that you should be able to put together a comprehensive kit with nothing more than what you can carry on your back, on your belt and in your hands.

And, yeah, weaps are not cheap. But if you are going into the bush you will want them for hunting.

[sanjuro_ronin]

The trick is remembering that you should be able to put together a comprehensive kit with nothing more than what you can carry on your back, on your belt and in your hands.

And, yeah, weaps are not cheap. But if you are going into the bush you will want them for hunting.

He said Bush !!!