Preparation and planning for the zombie apocalypse are all well and good, but at some point you are going to have to engage a zombie directly, in open mano-a-mano combat. This guide provides everything you need to know about armed and unarmed combat, effective weaponry, fixed defenses, and the crucial differences in combat you need to take into account when fighting a dead as opposed to a live adversary. Also included are zombie profiles–classic zombie, armless zombie, kiddie ghouls, bloaters–and the most effective strategies against each type. Driving through zombie territory, long-distance travel, and first contact protocols round out this truly life-saving resource.