In the event of a giant societal break-down, using weaponry will not be a subject of much debate. It’s likely to be a simple fact of life, a necessity. Guns are often espoused as the weapon of choice, because any age-group can use one with lethal effect, with not a lot of advanced training, or with any excess of height or musculature. They do need ammo, however, and are apt to become rare and valuable during an epoch of chaos.
Second tier choices for weaponry might be knives and other close-combat edged weapons. But, while lethal and very useful, swords and knives require extensive training to use to best advantage. They are best for hand-to-hand combat, where assailants are close in proximity. Fine, if you know your stuff and a death sentence if you do,not.
Ideally, non-trained combatants need weapons that do not require proximity, lots of training, or familiarity. Pikes, which are long sticks, which can be sharpened, are a good choice. Heavier sticks, like hammers, long hatchets and clubs do,not require much closeness, or great finesse, to be deadly, making them also good choices. Modern choices, like pepper spray, are not bad to have on hand, but like knives, you need closeness And, unlike knives, you are not likely to get a second chance.
Key Takeaways:
- Modern weapons like tasers and pepper spray, do not afford the user much in the way of reach, or second chances.
- Guns are considered equalizers because anyone of almost any age and conditioning can use one.
- Knives are useful weapons, but best for hand-to-hand combat and for those with training under their belt.
“Although not something you normally make yourself, the axe is a natural beserker-style melee weapon, especially the axes they had in olden times.”
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