A crossbow combines the ease of aiming and stability of a gun with the ease of crafting new bolts of a bow. For the average survivor, this makes it a great weapon choice if ammunition is hard to come by. Learn how to put one together using simple supplies below.

When SHTF, being able to throw weapons together using whatever you have lying around would make or break you in a variety of situations. Having extended range will make hunting a lot easier, and it will also make defending your territory a much less daunting prospect, as well. This video does a great job of illustrating that if you look around at the stuff you have, even if it seems like trash, chances are you can make something great out of it.