Scott Adams, the man behind the Dilbert series, once said, “I believe everybody in the world should have guns. Citizens should have bazookas and rocket launchers too. I believe that all citizens should have their weapons of choice. However, I also believe that only I should have the ammunition. Because frankly, I wouldn’t trust the rest of the goobers with anything more dangerous than string.” In the event of the undead rising from the earth, aliens landing from space, or being caught up in a government conspiracy, you will need to arm yourself. Unlike Adams, I do trust you with your weapons and ammo, but just to make sure I’ve compiled a list of the ten best guns from first-person shooters should you ever need them – and you will.

10. Injector (Timesplitters: Future Perfect)

Perfect for covert operations, this discreet and deadly pistol can be placed inside your jacket or in your waistband. The Injector fires poison darts at your enemy, causing them to slowly inflate. When used in the game’s main missions the injector helps greatly, but when it came to multiplayer deathmatch the small shooter comes into its own. Firing darts into your enemy and watching them run in circles as the poison flows through their veins before inevitably making him explode in a shower of giblets provides the most hilarious of demises.

9. Shrink Ray (Duke Nukem 3D)

Perhaps you’re fighting a mutant horde made up of Frankenstein’s rejects that’s towering over you. How do you bring them down to size? You use the shrink ray from Duke Nukem 3D. One blast of this handheld helper and your enemy will be scurrying around on the floor, the size of a rodent. This of course allows you to stomp all over them with your size twelves. No more strafing in circles with this gun in your holster. Just make sure you have plenty of ammo and a good way to clean your boots.

8. Pistol (Halo: CE)

Ok soldier, if you want to handle a large hulking elite with ease then forget your assault rifle. What you need is the standard issue pistol. With power and a zoom that rifles would be jealous of, the pistol sure packs a punch. Some may say it’s overpowered, but it’s an essential weapon on the battlefield. Headshots come easy and your enemy will fear you when you wield this gun. It’s a deceptive weapon that hides its power in the palm of your hand (did Gillette make it? – Ed.) Later versions of the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) pistol lost the original’s power and soldiers were less than happy. Luckily the pistol has found its way back into the UNSC arsenal, now used by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. It’s a must-have weapon in the battle against the Covenant.