Question: Would a 20 gauge shotgun have enough stopping power to be worth using against zombies? I have a single barrel 20 gauge shotgun and a 12 gauge over and under shotgun at home. The problem with the 20 gauge is its not a 12 gauge, the problem with the 12 gauge is its a crap load heavier...

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What kind of weapons would you bring? This means you have your own choice to bring as many weapons and whatever kind. Bring a frying pan if you want. But please include the following for each weapon:

1) Long range or close combat
2) Longevity rating of 1-5 (Relative to how many zombies you could take out before it breaks / run out of ammo / can't be used)
3) Where you would acquire this weapon
4) Why you would take it
5) Why this could be bad
6) Overall score as a weapon 1-10 taking into account availability, maintenance, discretion when in use (meaning is it going to alert more zombies or not) and storage.

Remember to keep in mind the weight and storage of your weapons. We all can't be Rambos and run out with all fire power and no life-essential supplies.

Here is my list:

Crossbow
1) Long ranged (I would be in a group, so I would act as a sniper)
2) 4 / 5 : Carrying arrows is lightweight and easy to store. There isn't any extensive cleaning or lubing involved like a gun
3) Found at any store that has hunting equipment (Meijer if there is one close to you)
4) Generally easy to use. Long years of experience isn't required. Accurate. And most importantly: Silent.
5) Where the heck am I going to store this? I would probably get a back holster for it. But that makes a nice handle bar for a sneaky zombie to grab me.
6) 8

Crowbar
1) Close combat
2) 5 : Steel
3) Hardware store
4) I know for a fact I don't have enough power to sever a zombie head, but I'm pretty sure I could bash in skulls with a crow bar. And not only are these good for weapons, but they're great for what they're actually made for: breaking, opening, etc. Easy to store in a belt holster too!
5) I can't see anything wrong with a good ole' crowbar
6) 10

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