The Zombie Rule Book: A Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide (24 page)

Ninja throwing stars (shuriken) are a great weapon and very deadly if they are handled correctly. The shuriken was once a highly guarded secret in Japan for good reason. You will need to practice using the shuriken. Also be careful when handling and carrying them. They are a fantastic weapon for defense from looters. If an unwanted survivor shows, throwing a ninja star in their direction will be enough to stop them in their tracks. Ninja throwing stars are light and easy to carry but should not be your first weapon of choice against zombies.

Rule#252
Acquire a stun gun

Stun guns or stun batons are great as a deterrent. They easily fit in your pockets and come in a variety of sizes. There is even a large range of them disguised as everyday objects, from mobile phones to small tins. A great weapon for personal security against looters but don’t attempt to use it on a zombie or you won’t be the only one shaking. Stun guns are great as a back-up weapon but can’t be used multiple times without power to recharge.

Rule#253
Get yourself a monkey fist

A monkey fist is a very easy to carry self-defense weapon. The monkey fist is basically rope or para-cord wrapped around a metal ball, normally the ball is around three quarters of an inch and made of steel. The cord can be made adjustable to reach as far as needed. This can be bought and made at home very easily and can be carried on your keychain or just placed in your pocket. The weapon itself looks like a monkey’s clenched fist. A knock with this to an unwanted survivor’s head could be fatal (don’t try to get close enough to a zombie to use it). If you can’t get hold of a monkey’s fist try making one. A good alternative is placing a pool ball inside a sock and tying the end, making a quick self-defense weapon.

Rule#254
Try to get hold of martial arts knives

Push daggers, tantos and khukris are all great self-defense weapons and make really good back up weapons which can be used in close combat.

Rule# 255
Get an aluminum baseball bat

Aluminum base ball bats are a great weapon against anyone. They give you enough leverage so as to not let people get too close. They are solid and very lethal and easily wipe clean.

Rule # 256
Don’t scream

Okay, this rule may sound obvious but people who are exposed to decapitated bodies for the first time or turn the corner only to find a zombie eating someone’s brains will instinctively scream. Prepare yourself as best you can and try your hardest not to scream, this will alert zombies and unwanted looters to you.

Rule # 257
Stakes don’t work on zombies

They are not vampires. Placing a stake into the heart is useless; it will have no effect at all. It is not ideal to use a stake even when trying to destroy the brain, you would have to get really close to the zombie to drive the stake through its eye socket.

Rule # 258
Car alarms

Car alarms can go off at the slightest touch. If you are hotwiring a car or even looting from the car, be careful and be aware that the car alarm could go off at any minute. If the alarm does go off it will alert zombies and other survivors of your whereabouts.

Rule # 259
Don’t exorcise zombies

You may try getting a priest to rid the zombie of its possession. This does not work, is a waste of time and most likely will get you and the priest killed. Zombies will still kill you on holy ground. Hiding in churches and other places of worship is useless. Say your prayers at home and don’t travel to worship.

Rule # 260
Look after yourself

From now on you will have to be your own doctor, nurse, psychiatrist and possibly even surgeon. You are now entirely responsible for yourself. Look out for warning signs to take it easy and learn when enough is enough and don’t forget to sleep and rest.

When you have found sufficient shelter, warmth and water you will need a steady supply of food. In most survival situations when food supplies are limited and your stores of tinned goods and other food rations are running low, plants and nature can be a great asset to your food supply.

Nature is ideal to provide you with food packed with nutrients.

Some individuals may be sensitive to certain plants leading to an upset stomach so it’s advised to try in small quantities first.

Always ensure you use this guide when eating new plants for the first time to insure they are safe to eat. Many plants can be poisonous and even deadly.

Only test one part of the plant i.e. bud, root or stem.

Always separate the whole plant into sections before use; the root, buds, leaves and flowers.

Hold the plant close to your nose and smell the plant to see if it has a strong acidic odour.

Do not eat any thing for at least eight hours before taking the following tests.

Rub the plant on your wrists and on your elbows waiting for approximately fifteen minutes to see if any irritation occurs. If irritation occurs leave the plant and discard it immediately (do not eat it).