Weapons and Defense

Build Your Resistance

Weapons

Suggested Weapons

Here are some of the useful and effective weapons Although many of these items are either difficult or impossible to find on a college campus, they are still good to know in case you decide or need to venture beyond the campus.

• Hammer
• Crowbar
• Machete
• Axe
• Long Sword
• Serrated Knife
• Chain Saw
• Crossbow
• Anything from a Rifle to .22-Caliber firearms

Accessible Weapons

There are many creative ways one can find or create effective weapons if there is no access to firearms. Here are some ideas for weapons and locations where they might be found on campus:

• Baseball bats and golf clubs from the atheletic centers and gyms.
• Wood Planks from benches and picnic tables.
• Pots and pans from dorm kitchens or dining halls.
• Shovels and other sharp gardening tools fron the agricultural building.
• Any tools or equipment you might find from construction sites on campus.

Defense Tactics

Whether you have combat or defensive training or not, consider some of these tips from Max Brooks when preparing for an encounter with zombies:

Stay in shape.

• Train with different weapons constantly.
• Take good care of your tools and weapons.
• Practice close combat fighting as well as long-range weapons.
• Wear chainmail or Kevlar when possible.
• Always wear tight clothes and keep your hair short.