10 Best Weapons For A Zombie Apocalypse

8. Rifle With Silencer

The Walking Dead Gun
Rockstar Games

Sure, the silencer isn't absolutely necessary, but it'd be icing on the cake (if the proverbial "cake" is killing zombies without too much of a hassle).

A rifle is far more precise than a shotgun. You can get range out of a rifle, which is what you want when it comes to zombies. You don't need to get up close and personal with a gaggle of hungry revenants if you can help it, and the rifle will ensure that you can keep your distance while picking them off efficiently.

Now, it should be noted that the silencer doesn't work like it does in the movies. On screen, a silencer turns a deafening gunshot into a nothing more than a gentle fart. That is NOT the reality. No, in real life, a silencer takes a deafening gunshot and turns it into a slightly LESS deafening gunshot. It's still loud, and you'll still put some hangry zombies on your trail with each pull of the trigger. Still, it suppresses SOME of the sound. The more, the better.

If you were able to get a good vantage point, you could pick off as many as possible while at a safe distance. You know what they say: safety first, kids.

 
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