Author Topic: Walking dead season 2 tonight (Read 71597 times)

never_retreat · « **on:** October 16, 2011, 06:54:42 PM »

Walking dead season 2 premiers tonight at 9pm est.

I'm currently watching reruns form last year.
Here is an observation from the current episode.

They are on this mystical journey to get a bag of guns. Ok so there are 350 million known guns in the US, there are 307 million people. If most are now zombies (zombies don't use guns) there would be a *expletive deleted*it load of guns lying around. No need to go looking for the bag they had. Plus they are in Georgia, were 40 percent of all people have at least one. So in theory there are more guns lying around than dead people. There are 15 major military bases in Georgia, I thing the pickings would be better there.

BryanP · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:09:21 PM »

I'm guessing you'd find tons of guns laying around, but a severe shortage of ammo.

TommyGunn · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:16:28 PM »

My DVD recorder is programmed, primed and ready! ! ! ! ! !

never_retreat · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:23:34 PM »

Quote from: BryanP on October 16, 2011, 07:09:21 PM

I'm guessing you'd find tons of guns laying around, but a severe shortage of ammo.

I would take a run to fort benning. Connect me if I'm wrong (doesn't happen much

) that is the major training for the army. There most likely would be lots of ammo there. Considering the sheer quantities of it they use for training. Plus mostly small caliber. A dump truck load of 155 ap won't do you any good when the Abrams burns more fuel than you could supply.

wmenorr67 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:26:59 PM »

Quote from: never_retreat on October 16, 2011, 07:23:34 PM

I would take a run to fort benning. Connect me if I'm wrong (doesn't happen much ) that is the major training for the army. There most likely would be lots of ammo there. Considering the sheer quantities of it they use for training. Plus mostly small caliber. A dump truck load of 155 ap won't do you any good when the Abrams burns more fuel than you could supply.

Have to find the keys to the bunkers and all also.

SADShooter · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:36:55 PM »

I almost forgot. Glad I spotted the rerun marathon and checked here.

Re: weapon availability. We here know the reality, but a) it's a drama, and the dearth of firepower helps heighten the suspense, and b) much of the audience is likely clueless, so it's a non-issue for the writers.

HankB · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:38:44 PM »

Quote from: wmenorr67 on October 16, 2011, 07:26:59 PM

Have to find the keys to the bunkers and all also.

With plenty of time and no guards, one can break into ANY bunker . . .

Jamie B · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2011, 08:29:34 PM »

Oh, yeah, the DVR is ready!

freakazoid · « **Reply #8 on:** October 16, 2011, 09:15:42 PM »

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With plenty of time and no guards, one can break into ANY bunker . . .

All you have to do is find the right zombie guard that still has his keys.

Of course that is if the base is still unoccupied and not overrun with zombies.

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They are on this mystical journey to get a bag of guns. Ok so there are 350 million known guns in the US, there are 307 million people

I doubt there are just guns neatly piled just waiting for a survivor to come along. You want them to go searching through every single house? Might not be a bad idea to do a hit and run on houses at random, could find all sorts of goodies. Also there actually were guns lying around due to the dead soldiers, not to mention their gear! Of course no one ever thinks to go back and get them,

Matthew Carberry · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2011, 10:30:56 PM »

Re-watching the Season One marathon.

Do tanks have keys?

Doesn't the main gun have an override physical trigger?

If I can't start it by gumption I WILL be trying to fire a 105mm round. If only for the lulz.

Harold Tuttle · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2011, 11:29:46 PM »

Frank Castle · « **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2011, 11:49:30 PM »

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Do tanks have keys?

All the military vehicle i've i seen have had chains and padlocks around the steering wheel or padlocks on the doors.

So all you need is good set of bolt-cutters !

Matthew Carberry · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2011, 11:51:02 PM »

Quote from: AZtoy on October 16, 2011, 11:49:30 PM

All the military vehicle i've i seen have had chains and padlocks around the steering wheel or padlocks on the doors.

So all you need is good set of bolt-cutters !

I meant the one he crawled into in Atlanta, presumably operating until the crew died.

gunsmith · « **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2011, 01:24:19 AM »

it was awesome!! I have been watching last season every once in a while because its still in the DVR, sure they make mistakes that we zombie killin pro's wouldn't but the writers don't hunt/fish/shoot for fun or hang out on forums where right wing extremist talk about the joys of a new trigger on their 1911

HankB · « **Reply #14 on:** October 17, 2011, 05:55:53 AM »

Noticed that the two cops took charge and decided nobody but THEY ought to have guns, lest someone pop off a shot and draw a herd of zombies . . . and the rest went along with them.

wmenorr67 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 17, 2011, 07:45:28 AM »

I will claim some ignorance here, what network? With the past couple of years preparing for and being on a deployment haven't had much time to keep up with my regular shows much less "new" ones I hadn't heard of. Sounds like I need to find season one and watch it.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2011, 08:02:57 AM »

Quote from: HankB on October 17, 2011, 05:55:53 AM

Noticed that the two cops took charge and decided nobody but THEY ought to have guns, lest someone pop off a shot and draw a herd of zombies . . . and the rest went along with them.

That part made me sad, but if you notice later, the cop did it to back up the old guy, who put forth the idea in order to keep the blonde girl from offing herself. Just after that scene, the cop asked the old guy what was up.

I'm not entirely sure if the cop was taking advantage of an opportunity or trying to put a "logical" spin behind the old man's concerns in order to keep people from flipping out.

To be honest, a crossbow bolt to the head seems to work about as well as a gunshot and is much quieter. That might be a better choice for many situations. Save the firearms for extreme CQB and extreme long shots, use crossbows for the midrange stuff.

Chris

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2011, 08:11:34 AM »

Winnebagos make shitty zombie-apocolypse-escape vehicles.

K Frame · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2011, 09:09:55 AM »

I keep thinking...

My kingdom for a suppressed Ruger 10/22 and a shitload of Hotlips magazines.

brimic · « **Reply #19 on:** October 17, 2011, 11:03:14 AM »

I'm pulling for the hillbilly with the archery equipment.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #20 on:** October 17, 2011, 11:13:32 AM »

Quote from: brimic on October 17, 2011, 11:03:14 AM

I'm pulling for the hillbilly with the archery equipment.

Same here. They started him out as a bad guy, but he's turning out to be about the only person with any sense and a lack of ulterior motives.

Chris

K Frame · « **Reply #21 on:** October 17, 2011, 12:10:42 PM »

Face it, Chris.

You're pulling for the hillbilly because, well, if the world goes to *expletive deleted*it, you will be the hillbilly with archery equipment.

RocketMan · « **Reply #22 on:** October 17, 2011, 12:29:57 PM »

Quote from: HankB on October 17, 2011, 05:55:53 AM

Noticed that the two cops took charge and decided nobody but THEY ought to have guns, lest someone pop off a shot and draw a herd of zombies . . . and the rest went along with them.

You have a problem with that? It wasn't done for political gun control reasons, it was done to insure everyone's survival. Someone with no firearms experience popping off wild, uncontrolled shots at zombies could be a seriously bad thing in their situation. They would only attract more zombies, plus endanger everyone else nearby with their lack of control of the firearm.
If you recall, the deputy mentioned getting the rest of the group properly trained so they could all carry.
Plus, Dale had valid concerns about the blonde. She is seriously wacked from the loss of her sister, already having tried suicide at the CDC. The deputy picked up on that, and I suspect it was the driving factor in his decision.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #23 on:** October 17, 2011, 12:51:10 PM »

Quote from: Mike Irwin on October 17, 2011, 12:10:42 PM

Face it, Chris.

You're pulling for the hillbilly because, well, if the world goes to *expletive deleted*, you will be the hillbilly with archery equipment.

I don't currently own any archery equipment.

Chris

kgbsquirrel · « **Reply #24 on:** October 17, 2011, 01:12:23 PM »

Quote from: HankB on October 16, 2011, 07:38:44 PM

With plenty of time and no guards, one can break into ANY bunker . . .

If it's not a blast door, and just a steel security door with a shrouded lock (like many I've seen for small-arms rooms) then just ratclaw it. Oh yeah, and screw the Abrahms, I'll take the Stryker, or up-armored 5-ton/HEMTT. Less fuel and much easier to change a tire than a track.

Quote from: Matthew Carberry on October 16, 2011, 11:51:02 PM

I meant the one he crawled into in Atlanta, presumably operating until the crew died.

Moot point, as I understand it the driver's compartment is isolated from the rest of the tank. You have to crawl in a small hatch in front of the turret. Hell, the driver was probably still locked in there.

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Author Topic: Walking dead season 2 tonight (Read 71597 times)