9 Homemade Self Protection Weapons to Use in the Zombie Apocalypse

Zombies are taking over the world.

Humanity has gone out the window, and it’s every man for himself.

Up to 80% of flesh-eating virus cases result in death. So, before the walking dead come knocking on your door, you need to prepare and protect yourself.

It’s kill or be killed. And the key to survival is using your resources to make weapons.

Supplies are in short demand. So you better get moving on these 9 homemade self protection weapons.

1. Atomic Pepper Spray

Find the hottest dried chili peppers you can get your hands on. You’re going to create a mixture with peppers, water, baby oil, and alcohol.

First, crush the peppers with a spoon or pestle to release the heat from the seeds. Combine the peppers and alcohol into a pan. Cover and heat your mixture on the stove or over a fire.

The mixture should come to a boil, which takes about 30 minutes. Strain your mixture then add in a few cups of water. Put the mixture back on the heat, and cook until it starts to evaporate.

Once it becomes thick, remove it from the heat. Stir the mixture as it cools then add a half cup of baby oil. You can also add in some cracked black pepper for an extra dose of heat.

Pour your homemade mixture into a spray bottle or squirt guns for extra distance.

2. A Bow and Arrow

It’s how Katniss Everdeen won the Hunger Games.

All you need is a piece of wood, cut into a 4-foot long piece. PVC pipe will also work in a pinch.

To make these personal protection weapons, get some string, thin rope, or fishing line. You’ll need to use a knife to cut notches into your bow to hold the string in place. Cut at a 45-degree angle to keep the string from sliding.

Shape your bow by adding a slight bend to the wood piece, then string your bow in place. Once tied, the string should stand about 5 inches from the bow.

Use straight sticks for your arrows. Any sharp piece of metal can get used for your arrow tip. Or a nail or screw, which you can always find lying around during an apocalypse.

Use feathers, or pieces of cardboard for your fletching. This will help balance the arrow during flight.

3. Road Spikes

Does your escape plan involve a stolen vehicle?

You may be able to find abandoned vehicles on the side of the road. But in a situation such as this, they will likely be out of gas. So you’re going to need to make a road spike, using nails and a piece of rubber.

Beggars can’t be choosers, but be smart about which type of vehicle you plan to steal. Think trucks, vans, or something with 4-wheel drive. Here’s a list of the toughest vehicles on the road.

You may also want to consider a motorcycle, for the great gas mileage.

Turn the vehicle into a weapon by running down any zombies in your path. Or have a friend ride shotgun for drive-by shootings.

4. Spiked Club

The spiked club is as simple as it is deadly. Making these self defense weapons the perfect tool for bashing out a zombie’s brains.

All you need is a baseball bat, super glue, and nails. If you don’t have a baseball bat, you can use a leg from a table or chair.

If you have the time and supplies, create an arsenal of spiked clubs. Each weapon may only survive one attack, as the nail can become bent. Or the weapon can be hard to remove from a zombie’s head after a hit.

Channel your inner caveman when fighting with these weapons. Swing the spike into the zombie’s dead face then run like hell.

5. Shivs and Spears

Ever been to prison? If so, you’ve seen tons enough shivs to last a lifetime.

Making these is as simple as super gluing or taping a razor blade onto a toothbrush. Or you can use a tight-bound magazine, duct tape, or a pen as your handle.

Shivs will work in a pinch, but spears will give you a better chance of getting away. For added distance, use a broom handle or long branch with a knife strapped on.

6. Molotov Cocktail

Go full-on badass with this one.

All you need is a glass bottle of flammable liquid, a lighter and a rag. First, fill it with fuel, such as gasoline. Then, soak the rag in lighter fluid or alcohol before putting it halfway into the bottle.

Light the fuse and throw the bottle at the enemy zombie. Be careful, as you’ll want to be at least two yards away from these when they blow.

Or you can make a flamethrower using a can of aerosol hairspray. Flick your Bic lighter then spray the can towards the zombie’s face.

7. Shields and Stunners

Say you have a soft spot for zombies, like Julie, the heroine of “Warm Bodies.”

You don’t want to kill them, but you don’t want to get killed either.

Not aiming to kill? Consider a form of non-violent self-protection weapons, such as stun guns or Scotsman Shield. Wearing thick or loose clothing is another way to protect yourself.

When it comes to a zombie attack, playing offense is as important as defense.

Protect yourself with a lid from a metal garbage. Or use long thick rubber gloves to limit teeth penetration during a zombie bite.

8. Potato Launcher

So this is more Shaun of the Dead than Dawn of the Dead. But this is the best self-defense weapon for kids.

Use a 3 inch PVC pipe for your chamber, cut to about a foot in length. Use a 2 inch long PVC pipe for your barrel, cut to about two feet long. Glue your barrel to your chamber using a PVC pipe reducer between the two pieces.

Drill a hole in your chamber so that you can fill it with a fuel of choice. Hairspray works great for this.

Stuff a potato into your barrel, then fill your fuel chamber. Use a lighter or grill spark to ignite the fuel.

These legal self-defense weapons also cut down on food waste.

9. Socks and Rocks

Say you’re completely out of options and supplies. Take off your sock and fill it with a large rock. Then let that thing whip.

Rock socks are the most legal self-defense weapons. But may not be the best form of survival when facing cities of the dead.

You’ll probably be one of the first people the zombies eat. But at least you’ll have a fighting chance.

Self Protection Weapons to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

One last piece of advice. When planning your escape route, wait until the initial zombie attack wave has subsided. This will give you a better chance to be stealthy, and find other badass survivors to join your group.

Then you can all band together and make a whole arsenal of self-protection weapons to fight the evil dead army.

If you happen to survive the apocalypse, chances are all your belongings will be long gone. You’ll need to forage for food and make clothing out of garbage bags.

That’s how you survive the zombie apocalypse!

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