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Originally posted by generik
Originally posted by Doc Gator
I know that you specifically asked about non-firearms and there are many good suggestions in the replies, but I would consider them all to be secondary weapons. The simple fact is that firearms are the most effective personal weapons (assuming you can hit what you are aiming at). If I didn't have one, I would spend my time and resources getting one or making one.
Firearms are amazingly simple machines and can easily be built with minimal materials and tools. You won't end up with a glock or an MP5, but it will be effective.
ah but can you make gunpowder?, it is actually rather easy but would take a bit of time to make some of the components, like nitrates. one reason i prefer bows for distance overall, and a repeating crossbow even gives you multiple shots, without as much work as a standard crossbow. a recurve or longbow can get good rates of fire as well, but takes more practice to get your speed and accuracy up.
Originally posted by reficul
reply to post by Doc Gator
you can't shoot a shelter for yourself!
if you try to shoot some food,and miss,the animal will run!
how will a gun help if ya sprain your ankle?
contrary to popular movie belief,there is no such thing as an endless supply of bullets,
but there is a virtually endless supply of sticks!
guns scare me!
but a guy with a really big,shrp stick scares me a lot more!!!
Originally posted by reficul
reply to post by Doc Gator
how exactly would a 9 mm,or an m 16 help with a big hole in your chest?
you can at least try to coterize the wound with a smoldering stick!
the pith of white willow contains asa you can use to relieve pain.
the only thing the gun would do to help in this situation is to put yourself out of your own misery!!!
you could also pack and dress the wound with tree bark!!!
Originally posted by ignorant_ape
reply to post by r2d246
a spear . not just a sharp stick - but a real medieval spear with a double edged blade
Originally posted by r2d246
In a SHTF scenario what would be the best non firearm weapon(s).
Like if you didn't have a gun what would you carry around instead, if lets say it wasn't safe to walk around without a weapon?