We can talk about scenarios, weapons, vehicles, and plan like there is no tomorrow.  But to be honest, there are times during the day when we get sidetracked.  We lose sight.  Planning takes a back seat to our regular routine.  Thankfully there is an answer. We were very fortunate to get our hands on the Zombie Survival Guide 2011 Day-to-Day Calendar from the kind, and survival-minded, folks over at Andrews McMeel .  What better way to keep zombie awareness fresh in your mind than a daily reminder? Continue Reading »

Whether you are trying to get to your stronghold or trying to get away from it you going to need to pick a means of transport. Here we take a brief look at various means of mobility, from your mom’s sedan to your own two feet and grit.

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As we at ZAC have stated in the past, not all of the threats you face post Z-day will be undead. The other humans you will face will be ready to kill you and steal all that you have worked hard to build for yourself. Most likely they will employ some sort of firearm to try to end your life. What will you do to protect yourself from them? You can’t always sit inside your home or your vehicle, because if they trap you inside either, then you might as well be dead. Here we will discuss the best body armor for defeating certain threats.
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While many of us out there spend days trying to prepare the best we can to survive the zombie apocalypse there are some things that slip the mind. We gather weapons and munitions, food and water, and mentally prepare to pull the trigger on a zombie as they move towards us. But what about the little zombies out there?

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The Christmas holidays have come and gone, and no zombie apocalypse.  While good news, this most certainly does not imply that we are out of the woods.  In fact, this is actually a very dangerous time in the realm of undead defense. Here are five helpful holiday zombie survival tips. Continue Reading »

An often overlooked, yet critical, aspect of zombie survival is communicating with other survivors and allies.  The exchange of information during the apocalypse will mean the difference between life and death, so contact through any means available will be vital.  Many a team will undoubtedly drive or hike several miles to find a hardware store or loot an Army Surplus store only to find the stores empty or the local zombie threat unmanageable.  Since it won’t be possible to snap on the television for updates or scan the local classified ads, how will a survivor know what’s going on beyond the walls of their own fortification?

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Against the undead there is often the idea that distance mean safety. So, taking this stratagem to the next level why can’t we just use our great technology and advancements in the art of air power and bring collective hell down on the heads of the undead where they can’t even touch us? Continue Reading »

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Every day you will be exposed to potential infection due to the very nature of the enemy you will be fighting. Infection can come from a scratch, bite, or exposure to bodily fluids of the infected enemy.
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While there are many of us who have worked many years and taken an active interest in preparing ourselves physically and mentally for the trials and tribulations that the world may send our way. In a complete collapse we may be surprised at some of the scenes and acts that cross our path  Continue Reading »

While we all hope that when the time comes to combat the undead we can do so at a distance, there may be times when distance is a luxury that we do not have. It is at these close distances that we must rely on close combat techniques, and perhaps a little bit of luck, to save alive.

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