Survival weapons

[Pth22]

What is the best type of survival weapon?

 

[fallout mike]

A air rifle. Bc you can carry thousands and thousands of rounds on you.

 

[fallout mike]

And you can put a scope on it and have a sniper rifle too.

 

[burrhead]

A 4x4 truck and plenty of fuel.

 

[ConstitutionCowboy]

Good preparation and your wits.

Oh, and a .357 handgun and rifle combo.

Woody

 

[MyGreenGuns]

This thread wont be open long.

 

[splithoof]

Your brain, some basic skills, correct mindset, and experience gained through trial and error. I believe a weapon is most likely farther down the list than most of us would like to admit.

 

[Thermactor]

A air rifle. Bc you can carry thousands and thousands of rounds on you.

better file off the front sight so it wouldn't hurt as much when the creature you shot with it takes it away from you and then uses it against you!

 

[Midwest]

Yea they don't do SHTF or survival threads here...but there is plenty information on net.
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[DPris]

The essential problem with an open-ended question like this is that it's an entirely open-ended question.

"Weapon" for hunting survival, large critter defense? People defense? In what type of terrain? What type of scenario? For what type of carry (foot, vehicle)? For how long?
Denis

 

[Malamute]

Agree with Denis.

Way too open ended to give any sort of useful answer.

Survive what? Being stuck overnight when hunting and get lost? A good coat, a fire starter, and some energy bars in your pack.

What is the best type of survival weapon?

No context means no useful answers. Or, in the words of an old friend, "Could you please be more vague?"

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Figure out where you will be and what you will be doing. Choose the best weapon for that place and purpose.

I suggest for most places and uses, a good .22 pistol would be best.

 

[22-rimfire]

Your best survival weapon is your brain. Protect it, use it, and you can get though most situations.

Survive what?

 

[ku4hx]

Surival Weapons

And a knife and a snare.

 

[briney11]

I'd say a lightsaber, but there's just nothing like a good blaster at your side.

 

[230RN]

Just breaking it down into three major categories (rifle, pistol, shotgun), my personal choice would be a shotgun. Good for everything from collecting edible small game, taking large game with slugs, and self-defense.

Beyond that, detailed situational details are necessary.

And true, firearms may be a little over-rated in terms of "necessity" for overall survival. More important might be a good versatile blade, signaling equipment (mirror, whistle, maybe flare cartridges), and reliable, simple fire-starting materials.

Oh, and a couple of extra pairs of dry socks.

 

[DPris]

And one can never overstate the necessity of wearing CLEAN UNDERWEAR in case you get into a survival accident!
Denis

 

[theotherwaldo]

Lots of friends.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

And one can never overstate the necessity of wearing CLEAN UNDERWEAR in case you get into a survival accident!
Denis

My grandmother, who got her Registered Nurse's license about 1900, used to say, "Wear clean underwear. If you get hit by a truck, you want to have clean underwear when you get to the hospital."

And I used to say, "Why? When I see that truck coming, I'm going to ***** my pants anyway!"

 

[DPris]

Longtime advice from the "Elders" who passed on before us.
Denis

 

[Jaymo]

The best survival weapon?
The human brain.

 

[bhhacker]

Im going to assume he means a firearm that is reliable and that will last for pretty much ever.


I would recommend a 22lr/ 12 or 20 gauge combo. They break down into 3 pieces (easy to pack), are break open (reliable) and can do just about everything you would want to do if you werent out pillaging and getting into hollywood gunfights.

Savage Model 24 comes to mind. Love that gun. Wish id have never sold it. A total hoot for camping/small game hunting.

 

[taliv]

Good grief people