If all hell broke loose right now, what would you do?

[Solanine]

Hmmm, I never really gave it much thought. I suppose I thought we were in a more realistic situation. For Z-day that is. I reckon that L4D/ WA zombies would leave the average citizen with very little chance of survival. I mean if the Z's had only human capabilities e.g. their strength reflected that of the body previous to turning, then I reckon we could survive well enough. But Behemoths, runners and jumpers make survival less likely. Even the fact that Wa zombies seem faster than the average human. I agree though standard rules of engagement seem like a good idea. If we wanted to get really nerdy we could split up into three threads Wa, shamblers and a mid point.

[dontkillburt]

SPOILER 

Well, since I live fairly immediate to where We're Alive is all happening (right next to LAX) I'd probably head straight to the Tower...oops, looks like there is some smoke coming up from over there this week. Let me rethink that. Okay, I like the lets take-over the police station idea.

But that all seems strange...just where are all the cops in We're Alive? One would think some of those folks might have survived, since all LAPD are armed to the teeth after the North Hollywood shootout back in 1997.

The reminder of our police all sort of disappearing altogether right when the Rodney King riot broke out kind of rings a bell though. Maybe they did the same thing here.

I'll stay with the police station. Come and get me.

[Nullifier]

just where are all the cops in We're Alive? One would think some of those folks might have survived, since all LAPD are armed to the teeth after the North Hollywood shootout back in 1997.

The reminder of our police all sort of disappearing altogether right when the Rodney King riot broke out kind of rings a bell though. Maybe they did the same thing here.

Probably did the same as a 3rd of them did just prior to Katrina hitting New Orleans, buggered off out of the state to save their families, when it comes down to it, they are just like anybody else, over the last couple of generations, people have been conditioned to look toward an authority figure to guide them during a crisis, I've seen it first hand, people wonder around aimlessly with blank expressions on their faces with no idea what to do, you have to break away from that sort of thinking & realize that when it comes down to it, the only person you can rely on is yourself.

[HaveCrowBarWillTravel]

What kind of monsters are we up against? How they change into better hunters. I am still trying to visualize what they look like. How long does it take the Behemoths to get huge. I am really curious on what people in the Navy would do. Seeing how the Japanese didn't start robbing looting and killing after the earthquakes I would try to make my way out of the U.S. to a place where people are more civil. But I know that would be near impossible. Regardless of how many weapons I would have, I would need to be surround by people I could trust. That would be the best weapon. From watching so many zombie movie I figure people are the threat you have to worry about the most.

Brevard.. welcome aboard Troop!
What would the Navy do? They'd die like everyone else. Those that are on the ships will survive of course. The type of threat is unknown. All you know is that "IT's" going to hell real quick like and you need to do something quicker in order to save your ass.
The Strategy remains the same no matter what. Now, your tactics will change depending on the threat though. But again, you won't know that until you've jumped in a hole and pulled it closed.
So, take a look at your city, your block or the county and try to figure out where a safe place would be and how would you defend it.
Like me for instance: I have 4 gun shops within 3 miles of my apartment. One highly fortified high school, one police training station, one fire department, 3 grocery stores, 2 CVS and 1 Wallgreens. I'm headed for the HS because of it's location and strong physical defense.

[HaveCrowBarWillTravel]

Sorry crowbar. Just discussing possible causes. I meant no offence. Back to topic. We have for politics in the uk, its called the houses of parliament. I here you have something similar? xD Back to topic. @TheNomad what exactly do you mean? You travel for a living? I may be being ignorant but I more picture a nomad living hunter-gatherer style, probably without internet connection? My plans change daily, The attic of a building near me looks inviting, as does a near by bunker system. I've said it before and i'll say it again, most people in the uk are sitting ducks. The strict firearms laws mean that not many people have guns and most haven't any experience shooting them. My thoughts are a crossbow which are commonly used for pest control would be a perfect every day weapon, any thoughts? Also I could probably find my way to a gun of some sorts as the rich often come near me to hunt deer.

Solanine,

No biggie mate. There's just a time and place for all things. No censorship, just redirecting energies is all, plus Freedom of Speech is different than Freedom of Expression and that what was going on here.

[gaijinpunk]

Bug-Out-Bags (for self and fam): ready.
Weapons: ready.
Ammo: purchased.
Supplies: 6 month stored.
Alternate location: scouted.
Group: ready for notification.
Crowbar: handy.
Time to survive!
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[HaveCrowBarWillTravel]

Bug-Out-Bags (for self and fam): ready.
Weapons: ready.
Ammo: purchased.
Supplies: 6 month stored.
Alternate location: scouted.
Group: ready for notification.
Crowbar: handy.
Time to survive!
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heheh. Crowbar!

[Solanine]

Fossilised? hehe he. he he. he.
@gaijinpunk well done. as for me. Bug out bag not packed. No weapons (unless you count a crowbar and a hatchet). You don't need to reload a blade. Supplies ready to go steal them when the owners move on. Group I prefer lone wolf. Two at max. Crowbar tick. Time to fail.

[HaveCrowBarWillTravel]

...and I do count a Crowbar... I do, I dooo!

[Jon Jasper]

If all hell broke loose.... Zombies, EMP, Natural Disaster, Nuclear, Economic Collapse, Aliens, Extinction Level Event, foreign Army Invasion (unlikely where I live - USA) I would activate my continuity plan. Yes I have one! It sounds weird but after Katrina I got my house in order. That was an eye opener for me. Especially when more than half of the police force bugged out to tend to their own families. Where I live we don't have a city police force. The County Sheriff’s department would be tasked with securing a very large Area. I can't depend on them in a situation like this. So I started my plan... The plan of course differs with each scenario but let’s flip to page 42 shall we......yep there it is. Social Unrest (I think Zombies fall into this category)

Me personally… I would minimize contact with the outside world. I would hole up in my house. The people that travel are usually the ones that get “caught up” out in the wild. I would sit tight and assess the situation before I moved anywhere. If we are talking about zombies.. Then I would definitely board up the windows in my house. I don’t have a perimeter fence but I have an idea for one. I would gather up all the plastic trash receptacles in my neighborhood, fill them with dirt and create a ring around my house (2 deep / 2 High). This of course would take some serious effort but it’s an idea anyways… Once the SHTF I would load all my guns fire up my radios and see what’s happening.

Weapons
– I’m pretty squared away in this department:
Stag M2 - that’s an M4 / AR15 for all you non-gun guys / gals out there))
Romanian AK-47
Mossberg 500 Riot Gun (12GA)
Mossberg 500 Bird Gun (20GA)
Ruger 10/22 Tactical
Marlin 22LR Bolt Action
Sig Sauer P220
Browning .243 BAR

And about 10,000 rounds between them all!!!

Melee Weapons consist of Baseball Bats, Machete, a SOG Tomahawk, Golf Clubs and assorted fixed and folding blades.

Food – You can never have enough
I have about a year’s supply worth of food (for 4 people). Mostly vacuum sealed 5 gallon buckets of Rice and various other canned food. Ramen Noodles of course!

Water – The area I live has a high water table. So I would simply use a manual pump to get water. I have a jack rabbit pump in the event I need water or fuel.

Shelter – I live in a single family home. It’s not Fort Knox but it will have to do! It has a wood burning fireplace along with a safe room I built in the basement. The safe room was originally designed to remain intact in the event of a direct hit from a tornado. That should keep Zed out! I do have two fall back positions if my home get’s overrun. Neither of which are close….

Having said all that a jumper would probably jump through my Skylight and get me! LOL

That’s my Zombie Survival Plan!