Robin Hood Defense in SHTF
Crossbow Defense in SHTF
I recommend that you buy the best that can be afforded. Barnett Crossbows are time tested and the company has a good customer service track record with me. I think that Barnett offers the most performance and power for the best price. I have a Quad 400 that I have proven will get the job done, and look good doing it, I might add!
This is my choice for SHTF, Zombie Apocalypse, and consistent shooting! I own this crossbow proudly!
The Revenant is at the pinnacle of performance from the Barnett line. It is compact, powerful, deadly. Pow!
For less that Huculean people, a hand crank for the Barnett crossbow is recommended. The more powerful the crossbow, the harder it is to reset, so this little gadget gets you there!
Bolts and Broad-Heads
Seems we will need something to shoot from our crossbow. Coming with field points, these 20 inch bolts with field points will do the trick! Reusable and with removable tips, you can practice with them, then install the “self-defense” tips for those pesky wild boars and zombies.
The heaviest 20 inch bolt available, these deliver the most kinetic energy on impact and the deepest penetration. I own these and keep them prepped with some gnarly razor tips
How could I not recommend these, by the dozen. Serious 125 grain razor hunting tips screw right onto your bolts for “maximum effort” and zombie stopping power.
These sexy little blue devils are only 100 grains, giving your bolt a little more speed, but still cutting and slicing their way in deep. It’s a nasty business, but I don’t have any idea who would have told you that SHTF was a picnic.
If small game is your bag, then you will need these tips to knock the little rascals down so they can go in the pot for dinner!
Finally, if any of you are the bow-fisherman, then i have to include these!
Target Practice
To be proficient, you have to practice. To practice you have to send bolts downrange. And crossbow bolts need to be stopped. Cross-bolts need a well designed target so your bolts don’t travel through the target and find other homes where they are not welcome. This target block is designed, just for our needs!
More on Crossbow Defense in SHTF
If you haven’t already, take a few minutes to watch this video. I’ll show you my personal crossbow plus give you a rundown of why you’ll want to get one of your own! Remember, as with everything in life, simply owning a crossbow is not going to save your life or put meat on the table. Get yourself some training and then practice your skills regularly to keep yourself sharp. When the call to action comes, you’ll be ready instead of being caught with your pants down.
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Glad to see that Barnett has raised up the bowstring from the bolt rail. Had the original 1980s British Special Forces Barnett (007 model), and the bow string tension (nearly 15# downward onto the brass rail [silencer effect] and string abrasion was massive. Couldn’t shoot the bow any longer than 15-25 shots before the string was worn out, and dangerously unusable snapping and destroying the rig. Tried waxing and oiling the string … and the shellaced brass rail (even taking off the shellac – super friction heat source) having a slippery metal surface without problems. Never able to get the bow to work, even with attempting to reverse the bow, and see if that would lift up the bowstring and reduce tension. Glad to see the new compounds have solved this problem – and have the string silencer effect.
John-innovation. Mark where all your strings are next to the pulleys on the released bow, and then tensioned to shoot. In between the released tension spots are the silencer sweet spots (harmonic vibrations) inside the compound bow area. Mark the left- and right-center of the bolt-notch on the main bowstring. Install PARACORD sections 1/4 – 1/2 inch long inside the strings. Put 1/2 – 1 inch segments on the main notch bowstring centers. AND put (each) 1 inch segments at the (just inside of the) left and right contact points of the notch string and the pulleys (the string slap point).
When the paracord frays, a-l-l the fifty plus 1-2# test nylon fishing lines make very numerous and small fiber silencers. These small puff silencers have less air-restriction (retaining string velocity) and weight on the string. These DO NOT HAVE massive air-resistance and weight like other conventional silencers … leather fur strips or rubber octopusses … and they last longer. The pulley silencers stop the string slapping at the pulley points (the majority of noise and bow vibration to the rest of the unit). The other inside silencers silence the internal pulley and string vibrations. The bowstring snap decibels are vastly reduced barely making a noticeable noise (silent hand clap) at 10-15 feet distance from you.
Use camou, forest, or desert tan parcord per terrain colors.
AND crayon or candle wax the string and brass rail for less friction.
Yes , I have been trained. Compound bow, throwing knives ( I’m pretty salty at 10-15ft), I trained with a korean sword martial art instructor for one year. The seven cuts are easy, the style is simple and effective. I have been trained on bow staff and have 38 years of practice behind me. I have become proficient at the ancient way of combat, enough to hold my own. I know in a long term shtf bullets can run out, and the old way will never let you down. Tried and true, back in ancient times, entire countries were conquered with primitive weapons , men on horses with only swords and sheilds. I suspect we here in current times will return to the basic barbarian way of survival by the strength of mind, wit, and the work of your own two hands.
I have always thought one day, things may get so bad bullets run out for everyone . Civilization will be forced back to raw combat gladiator style. I keep several swords ,placed in various areas , no matter where I am . I even have a sheild, hatchets , staff, fighting sticks, etc. The great part is I trained on all of it. One day we will have to survive a blood bath . Anyhoo thats my two cents. Thanks for all you do John, from one vet to another, booyah.
The key is that you’re trained! You will have a huge advantage over those who have bought but never learned how to use their weapons.
A 50 pound long Bow is rumored to kill anything in N. America. Do you think this is true.
Axe vs short sword.
Samarai sword and style?
Although 45, 7.62 etc are available.
And gasoline to burn the dead in total SHTF