Survive a Horror Movie: 9 Weapons to Keep You Alive

Horror movies are filled with clueless people who don’t seem to understanding what it takes to survive. 

Well, we want to give our heroic readers a chance when facing off against masked serial killers or crazed clowns.

So, we’ve gathered some firearms we think can help you tackle any horrors — from aliens to inbred hillbillies to a seemingly un-endable serial killer.

Sure, you could go with a Remington 870 or a Glock 19...but we figured, why not shake it up with some options that are outside the usual. Ya know, keep things fresh and fun.

Ready to survive the scaries? Keep reading.

THE QUICK LIST

1. Best Revolver

   Kimber K6s

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2. Best Deep Cover Gun

   Ruger LCR

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3. Best Shotgun

   Rock Island VR80 Tactical

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4. Best Flamethrower

   XM42 Flamethrower Lite

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5. Water Cannon

   Nerf Super Soaker Hydra

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6. Best AR-15

   Daniel Defense DDM4 V7

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7. Big Power Option

   Barrett M107A1 .50 BMG

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8. Most Capacity

   FN PS90

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9. Best Concealed Carry

   Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus

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Best Weapons to Survive a Horror Movie

1. Kimber K6s – Best Revolver

Horror movie villains seem to have no hint of decency when it comes to private shower time.

They insist on silently standing outside the curtain for a brief moment, only to expose you just moments later. 

The solution to keeping that knife-wielding pervert at bay? A shower gun!

Made of stainless steel, the Kimber K6s is a six-shot .357 Magnum that will easily fit in a waterproof box suctioned to the shower wall.

And you won’t have to rack a slide with wet hands!

Now, when a crazed knife-wielding serial killer decides to surprise you, you’ll have a surprise in return!

2. Ruger LCR – Best Deep Cover Gun

Did a crazy person lock you in their house? Did they chain one of your wrists to the wall? Perhaps they cut off one of your hands with an axe? 

Good thing you always carry your trusty Ruger LCR! This deep-cover pistol not only discretely resides on your ankle until needed (a place horror movie villains never check) but also allows you one-handed operation.

So, no, you don’t want to play a game! You don’t want to put on some dead girl’s clothes! You want to go home, and you’re gonna do it, gosh darn it!

(You may want to invest in one of these handcuff keys as well.)

3. Rock Island Armory VR80 – Best Shotgun

For far too long, horror movie survivors relied upon pump-action shotguns to get the job done.

It’s time to up the ante!

If you’ve got a host of smiling, R-rated versions of Pokemon heading your way, you need to know your weapon is going to have a high enough rate of fire!

And forget four rounds. You want 19! That’s where this bad boy comes in.

Filled with 00 buckshot, the Rock Island Armory VR80 will help you to take back your planet, one raccoon-squashing alien at a time.

(It also works great for hordes of deadly spiders, face-hugging aliens, or for reliably hitting the nose on a killer clown from outer space.)

Fellow PPT writer Travis did a full review on the VR60, VR80, and VRBP Shotguns, so check that out here!

Also, if you’re looking for more on mag-loaded shotguns, see our magazine-fed shotgun breakdown. 

4. The XM42 Flamethrower – Best Flamethrower

Have a problem with a shapeshifting bug/alien/parasite that will live on, even if only in the form of blood puddles? Creepy dolls running around the place and stabbing people?

Then it’s time to turn up the heat!  

Bullets aren’t always acceptable in a horror movie situation. Sometimes, it’s reducing an entity to nothing more than a little smoking pile of ashes that’s required. 

If that’s where you find yourself, then you need the XM42 Flamethrower!

With a range of 33 feet, easy fuel canister exchange, and the option to add a backpack tank with a four-minute run time, this is exactly what you need when bullets just won’t do the trick. 

5. Nerf Super Soaker Hydra – Water Cannon

Hydrophobic aliens invading a planet that’s 71% water? Not today, they aren’t!

Gather up the neighborhood:

The Nerf Super Soaker Hydra bad boy carries 1.9 liters of water and blasts aliens up to 80 feet away!

You’ll get to relive your entire childhood as you go about and squirt those highly intelligent beings into the things they fear most: puddles. 

Seriously? What were those things thinking?

6. DDM4 V7 – Best AR-15

Last year brought a global pandemic but without a single dang zombie!

If you do end up in a zombie apocalypse, you need the means to dispatch those zombies without worrying about attracting all of their ugly friends. 

You need something with the potential to throw potent rounds down range with good accuracy. The Daniel Defense DDm4 V7 in 5.56 with a suppressor can do so.

That’ll let you take out as much of the horde as possible without attracting a crowd.

The DDM4 V7 is ultra-reliable, accurate, and durable. These are some of the most popular hard-use AR-15s on the market for good reason.

Check out our full review here!

7. Barrett M107A1 – Big Power Option

Is there some type of serial killer chasing you who seems impervious to stab wounds? Well, that’s enough of that! 

You need something with a bit more oomph! How about the Barrett M107A1 .50 caliber rifle?

While it will most certainly set you back a month or so in your bills, can you put a price on personal protection?

8. FN PS90 – Most Capacity

Murder robots headed your way? That’s no good.

And that little service pistol in your hands isn’t going to do you any good either.

You need something that’s going to cut through metal, causing maximum damage to vital electrical components and circuitry inside that death trap’s exoskeleton. 

Since killer robots are incredibly fast, you need something with a high rate of fire and a big ol’ mag as well! You need the FN PS90!

With a 50-round mag and the notorious 5.7x28mm round, you’ll have everything to ensure that the robot ends up a pile of scrap. 

What do you think of the FN PS90? Rate it below!

9. Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus – Best Concealed Carry

Is there some type of crazy person chasing you around with an ax, chainsaw, drill, or other pointy objects?

Then, for goodness’ sake, you just need a gun — something that’s easy to carry, won’t weigh you down, and will help you to pull through a knife fight on any day!

The Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus fits that bill.

It is small enough to conceal or carry in a bag but still has a good capacity of either 10 rounds in a flush-fit magazine or 13 rounds with an extended magazine.

They are relatively easy to shoot and definitely more effective than having to grab the nearest kitchen knife.

So, Johnny, say hello to Mr. Smith. 

Be sure to peep our hands-on review of the Shield Plus!

Final Thoughts

Making it through a horror movie is no easy feat. Having the right tool for the job improves your chances, though!

By following our above gear recommendations, you’ll be well prepared for whatever outer space, contagion, or mutation can throw your way.

Are there other tools you think should have made the list? Let us know in the comments below! For more practical self-defense needs, check out our list of Best Home Defense Tactical Shotguns and Best Pistols for Beginners & Home Defense.

Latest Updates

• October 2024: Removed PSA PA-15, S&W M&P Shield M2.0. Added Daniel Defense DDM4 V7, S&W M&P 9 Shield Plus.
• October 2023: Removed PSA PA Gen 3 6.5 Creedmoor