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We've all seen the movies.  The hero kicks a zombie in the face then slides across the well-lubed ground to a shotgun, picks it up and starts firing away on the hoard of zombies around him.  That sounds good and all, but is the shotgun really the best weapon in a battle against an army of zombies?  Zombies Are Coming.com doesn't think so.

Zombies Are Coming.com describes themselves on their about page as

an online organization, established in 2007, for the purpose of promoting zombie awareness and preparation for the coming tides of darkness.

Ok, so they have the credentials to make such a claim, what are their reasons?

They have 5:

1. Ammo Capacity
2. Reloading Ability
3. Rate of Fire
4. Range & Power
5. Ease of Use

For the full arguments on each of these points, and what weapon you should be using when zombies attach, head over to their article at: http://www.zombiesarecoming.com/2007/11/02/top-5-reasons-you-should-not-use-a-shotgun-for-zombie-defense/