I'll go with the 30-30, or my BLR in .308

Originally Posted by Willieno59

I'll go with the 30-30

If you are going to be carrying a rifle among people who don't know you, I think a leveraction rifle would be a better choice. It has that "all-American" image and it isn't an evil black "assault" rifle. If that isn't an issue, then a basic M4 is lightweight and has reach. My Keltec SU16 (.223) would also get some consideration. It folds in half, uses AR magazines, and stores mags in the stock.
Pistol would probably be a small 9mm for weight and ammo commonality. For me that would be a P11 or an Astra A75L. Probably the Astra.

Let me know on the Zombie/Vampire issue, so I can load appropriately.

Already have the following: AR-15, AK-47, Mossberg 590, pisolt grip shorty Remington 870, sig 220, glock 17, glock 26, hk usp comp .40, and 2 1911s for such an occasion. Additionally many of my friends have weapons and if they don't ive brought them to the range on numerous occasions to keep up in the case of an emergency like this additionally we have copies of the RANGER handbook and a few first aid books. So I'd spend the 800 on more ammo, MREs, water, tarp, first aid supplies and blankets. My thought is...living in Seattle...we're overdue for a wicked earthquake and i don't want to have to rely on FEMA...in the event of zombies...camp on a roof and let it rock in the event of red dawn i'd use my AK and steal the dead BG ammo and move to free america...

Originally Posted by wiseguy

in the event of red dawn i'd use my AK and steal the dead BG ammo and move to free america...

A Red Dawn reference! Excellent!

Originally Posted by Todd

A Red Dawn reference! Excellent!

LMAO... I was just about to say "The Chair is against the Wall"...LOL

Originally Posted by wiseguy

in the event of red dawn i'd use my AK and steal the dead BG ammo and move to free america...

AVENGE ME, SON! AVENGE MEEEEEEEEEEE!

I've often thought about something like this. Societal breakdown, the Big One (earthquake), mega-virus, or any other armegedon scenario.

In my immediate area, I'd be in decent shape with just my M&P9 and My semi-auto 22LR Remington rifle. I live in an area that is basically a liberal stronghold so I might be one of the only ones with guns. Although I suspect more houses have guns than would admit to it. Having enough of your own ammo becomes important. Especially if the local stores are closed due to the disaster.

It's probably more important to be prepared with a supply of drinking water and a some cans of spam to keep you fed and hydrated for at least a few days.

Originally Posted by wiseguy

in the event of red dawn i'd use my AK and steal the dead BG ammo and move to free america...

WOLVERIIINNNNNNNNNEEEEEESSSSSSSSS