For an explanation of kinds of firearm
here. If you are looking for information about a specific model, check out the
review page. This page is for the heavy steel, the machines that put out a lot of damage and need a lot of know-how and maintenance to function properly. Feel free to add to it if you find a gun that hasn't been added. The format for entries is below:
Model: This model number of this year. Tell the gun's story.
Where to find:
Who uses it and where would you find it? How are replacement parts?
Complexity:
How hard is it to maintain and use this weapon effectively?
Size and weight:
Barrel length, overall length weight in ounces and kilograms.
Action:
Is it autoloading? Single shot?
Caliber(s):
Primary chambering as well as other variations.
Magazine:
Type of magazine and capacity.
Trigger:
Trigger type and weight if available.
Controls:
Where the safeties, action releases and other controls are on the weapon, with pictures if possible.
Loading: How to load the firearm and make ready to fire.
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
Unloading:
How to unload and make safe.
Field Stripping:
How to take down the weapon for cleaning, with pictures if possible.
Design Quirks:
Unique aspects of this gun.
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Explosives
M79 40mm Grenade Launcher
M203 40mm Grenade Launcher
M320 40mm Grenade LauncherM224 60mm Mortar
M72 LAW (Light Antitank Weapon)
AT-4 Recoiless Gun
Carl Gustav Recoiless Rifle
RPG-2 Recoiless Gun
RPG-7 Antitank Launcher
SMAW Rocket Launcher
FIM-192 Heat-Seeking Launcher
FGM-148 Javelin Anti-Tank Launcher
The Rules - What you should know before reading these pages and handling weapons.
Firearms - A basic guide to different types of firearms.
Accessories - The add-ons that may just give you an edge in that gunfight.
Ammunition - An overview of types of ammo and reloading.
Weapons reviews - A user-created database of reviews for various zombie-slaying implements.
Handguns, Rifles, Shotguns, Heavy Weaponry - A user-created guide to using and maintaining firearms you are likely to come across.