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  • Top 10 uses for WD40 during a zombie apocalypse

    The reason I’m writing this is because I ran into a list of 2000 uses for WD40, while searching for a faster way to break in leather army boots. It turns out WD40 does an amazing job at making the leather supple, water proofing and making the boots look even better. It also cleans them […] More

  • Silencers: Not That Silent

    Growing up in Ireland and New York, where there are some of the most restrictive gun ownership laws in all of Europe and the United States respectively, put me very much behind the eight-ball when it comes to firearms. I’ve spent the last few years playing catch-up. I own a few guns, know enough to […] More

  • The Adventure Medical Kits: Ultralight & Watertight .5

    Whether you’re packing light for a quick trip of hiking, kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking or climbing, a medical kit is an important piece of equipment to take along with you. As part of the “10 essentials” for survival, a medical kit is highly recommended anytime you venture off into backcountry far away from any emergency care. […] More

  • Blunt force weapons

    In movies we very often see our heroes swinging hammers, baseball bats and other blunt force weapons. But would these really be effective? And how practical are they? Efficiency I have no doubt that a good wooden baseball bat can crush a mushy zombie skull, but will it destroy the brain stem? It’s often that […] More

  • Top Five Martial Arts Perfect for Zombie Defense

    Every prepper has one dedicated weapon of choice they plan to use to fight the herds of the undead. Wither you’re melee or firearms person, you trained yourself on all the ins and outs of that particular style of weaponry. But, what happens when the weapon finally dies on you? What if a zombie is […] More

  • Zombies Invade Lima, Ohio!

    There’s a zombie uprising happening right now in Ohio, but it’s not what you think. In March, Midwest Shooting Center held their grand opening by showcasing the latest in firearms technology, called Live Fire Gaming. It is an interactive shooting experience where players shoot live firearms at a moving target in various scenarios. Today, I […] More

  • My weapons of choice

    We all have our believes when it comes to the zombie apocalypse. If the zombies will be slow, fast, a virus, undead… All these types of zombies require a different skill and weapon set to fight. For my weapons list, it won’t matter if zombies are fast, because if they’re fast and need a head […] More

  • An Intimate Look at Rick Grimes’ Colt Python

    Few zombie weapons are as recognizable as Rick Grimes’ revolver. It may not be the most effective weapon, but it makes a grand statement and is an extension of the character’s personality. Will you have a personal statement in the apocalypse? Maybe you’ll want a sword, as Michonne, quiet and deadly carries. The silent but […] More

  • Maximize the potential of your crowbar

    As many of you know, it’s hard to find zombie movies or games without a crowbar in them. It’s one of the most accepted and used weapons in the entire horror/survival genre. But…. Are the people in these Hollywood productions using the crowbar the way they should? Because lets face it, if you would use […] More

  • Smith & Wesson M&P BB Air Pistol

    If your looking to learn to shoot, and can’t get your hands on a real gun, air guns make for great practice. You can find an air gun that replicates almost any type of fire arm, and use it to get yourself used to holding and aiming the weapon before you step up to the […] More

  • Undercover Sonic Karambit

    This mean looking knife is the perfect little self defense weapon. The 5 3/8” stainless steel Undercover Sonic Karambit by United Cutlery is easily concealed in an injection molded ABS sheath. It can be worn on a belt, a side holster, or even stuck in a boot. As a self defense weapon, the Karambit is […] More

  • My submission for man crates

    Okay so the guys and girls over at Mancrates asked me to come up with some useful items for surviving a horror movie! Since I run Zombie Guide Magazine, expect nothing but amazingly useful and serious items to survive the most gruesome horror movies. Ready? Here we go.. 1. Axe Nothing says horror more than a […] More

  • How to pick your melee weapon.

    As many of you might know, the zombie apocalypse isn’t going to start at a convenient time. You’re not going to be sitting at home, with all your gear and supplies at hand. You’ll probably be at work, on holiday, stuck in your car or public transport. So, that also means you probably won’t have […] More

  • Kabar Kukri Machete 1249 Review

    The Handle: The Kukri has a black handle made of Kraton G, although I’m not sure how this differs from regular Kraton. It’s got that grippy feel without being sticky, and I like that. It’s 5-1/2″ long and has a half guard-like protrusion in the butt to keep the knife in your hand when you’re […] More

  • Sling System, EZ sling

    As many of you might know, you need a good firearm and lots of bullets to put the undead back in their graves. What a lot of people might forget, is that you have to carry your rifle around all day. Plus perform various tasks, while not letting go of your weapon. At a gun […] More

  • M48 Hawk Tactical Tomahawk

    In my opinion, the M48 Hawk Tactical Tomahawk is the perfect melee weapon. It’s definitely the favorite in my collection. It is as beautiful and multifunctional a piece of weaponry as I’ve ever seen. Good for everything including chopping wood, digging holes, getting through locked doors, clearing brush, breaking open hard-shelled fruit, and of course […] More

  • Leatherman Super Tool 300

    This is a review about a nifty multitool, the Leatherman 300 The first thing you’ll notice is the wheight of the leatherman, it is heavy. 10.2 oz. (290 Gr) At the outside you’ll see a 9 inch/22 cm Ruler. when you open it you’ll see a pair of pliers and  cutting blades, made of 420 […] More

  • Why Using a Sword in a Zombie Apocalypse is a Bad Idea

    Introduction Television and movies have a way of making bad ideas seem good. They have wonderfully safe and controlled environments from whence come magical action sequences that are very pretty to watch, yet bear little resemblance to actual combat. It would take several lifetimes to address all of the fallacies in movie and television as […] More