To be honest, the problem isn't everywhere. There are still plenty of safe neighborhoods, and although it can be unsafe to be in certain areas, the issue isn't as widespread as it may seem.
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Originally posted by glyn View PostI mean no disrespect to any American, but it seems the US is going the way of Rome in the first century, where it was dangerous for citizens to be out of their homes, and not much safer in them. What do you think the main reasons are for this descent into (apparent) near anarchy and lawlessness?
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Originally posted by jame$thegreat View PostBeing that I am too young to own a firearm, I have 4 katanas on my dresser, a shelf filled with knives of all shapes and sizes, a 14" combat knife in the adjacent drawer, a basball bat next to my bed, a miniature bat underneath my bed somewhere and most likely my preffered mode of home defence in the event of a break-in my machete which sticks out of my drawer next to my bed handle first at all times. I would say that I dont need a firearms to be prepared.
Katana fighting is too stylized. An edged weapons expert told me one time that a 18th Century Pirate with two Cutlasses would be able to take out the entire Kendo school. The Pirate does not want an honorable death (or dishonorable either). So he is going to slash, thrust, parry, spin, jump, twist, duck and whatever random movement he can think of.
Too bad those "Carlson's Raiders" British commando knives have gotten so expensive. I used to buy them for 3 dollars apiece. I found out they are an excellent throwing knife for combat because the inertia of the heavy handle still pushes that thin stillito blade in deeper.
I was able to hit a 2X8 at 1 1/2 turn distance (about 21 feet). At only half turn distance and with full power to my arm (NEVER snap the wrist) I was able to penetrate a 2X6 pine board with about a quarter of an inch of the point sticking out the other side.
The baseball bat is a good idea. But use a full sized aluminum bat (no broken handles with aluminum). A friend of mine stopped an intruder once when he was a pre-teen. The guy just got his fingers over the window sill and down came the bat. Police found him easily at a local hospital with eight broken knuckles and still moaning in pain.Able to leap tall tales in a single groan.
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Originally posted by RustyBattleship View PostThe baseball bat is a good idea. But use a full sized aluminum bat (no broken handles with aluminum).
Honestly though I would most likely go with my machete before anything. Its nice and sharp, I can swing it with one hand and also I can hold some kind of back-up weapon in my other hand.
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I personally have a rather nice tube magizine pump shotgun with a combo shoulder/pistol grip in 20 gauge what makes mine odd is somewhere along the line (it has been restocked at least once) someone did a decent job sticking a folding spike bayonet and flash supressor on the front. ( probably cuts down some on the spread but it looks wicked.) Oddly enough for some reason everyone I've ever threatened with it quieted down alot faster than they did when facing a sabre.
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Originally posted by glyn View PostI mean no disrespect to any American, but it seems the US is going the way of Rome in the first century, where it was dangerous for citizens to be out of their homes, and not much safer in them. What do you think the main reasons are for this descent into (apparent) near anarchy and lawlessness?
We have way too many problems because we are way too soft on criminals. They seem to have more rights than their victims.Removing a single turd from the cesspool doesn't make any difference.
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Originally posted by jame$thegreat View PostWell, the bat is from the 20's-30's from my great uncle. Its well made and solid oak, its actually a bit shorter than the average regulation bat (making it perfect for swinging indoors) but with enough weight to it to do some serious damage.
Honestly though I would most likely go with my machete before anything. Its nice and sharp, I can swing it with one hand and also I can hold some kind of back-up weapon in my other hand.
No one messes with guys who have face tats."Just go home rednecks!" Me, 28/03/2007
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Originally posted by RustyBattleship View PostTrade in those Katanas for Cavalry sabers or Naval Cutlasses. Their grip is designed for one handed manuevers leaving the other hand free with a Fairbane Commando knife.
Katana fighting is too stylized. An edged weapons expert told me one time that a 18th Century Pirate with two Cutlasses would be able to take out the entire Kendo school. The Pirate does not want an honorable death (or dishonorable either). So he is going to slash, thrust, parry, spin, jump, twist, duck and whatever random movement he can think of.
Too bad those "Carlson's Raiders" British commando knives have gotten so expensive. I used to buy them for 3 dollars apiece. I found out they are an excellent throwing knife for combat because the inertia of the heavy handle still pushes that thin stillito blade in deeper.
I was able to hit a 2X8 at 1 1/2 turn distance (about 21 feet). At only half turn distance and with full power to my arm (NEVER snap the wrist) I was able to penetrate a 2X6 pine board with about a quarter of an inch of the point sticking out the other side.
The baseball bat is a good idea. But use a full sized aluminum bat (no broken handles with aluminum). A friend of mine stopped an intruder once when he was a pre-teen. The guy just got his fingers over the window sill and down came the bat. Police found him easily at a local hospital with eight broken knuckles and still moaning in pain.
Less than a year ago:
"Snowie, you worry me, you seem like the type to leap out of the bushes with a gun ready to take your comrades out."--a comrade
"Ohh, you don't have to worry about that. If I was going to come after you, I stand off at a couple of hundred yards with an AR-10."--me
"Coward!" (wtte)
For some reason, we, the good people, seem to want to approach fighting like that. Honorable, fair, face to face, no advantages. I was told that I was unhonorable for outturning an opponent so I could come down on their backside to slam their kidneys but an infantry general set me straight:
"There is no honor in a street fight." (set me straight to what others were telling me)
If one is fighting in their own home, then one should use whatever means they have to win. I have three courier cabinents, filled with keepsakes of mine and ancestors but if I needed to, I would bring them down ontop of an attacker in a heartbeat.
If one is fighting anywhere, they should use whatever means they have to survive PROVIDED it is within reason and affects only the attacker. Crushing a disabled attacker by backing the pickup over him is unacceptable. Shooting a foe where the backdrop is a school yard full children is unacceptable.
But those concerns aside, then use whatever to multiply one's force advantage. Know your surroundings. If I have to take out someone in a bar, one of things I might use is the coffee pot since most bars tend to have one going. Throwing a glass into one's face, full or not, will cause most people to flinch, giving one a quick second to follow thru.
Before I got my USP, I use to keep a sword close by for close defense. It was a real, cheap sword, handle and blade would probably seperate in one good hit, no edge, but it had a great point for thrusting (it's my belly dancing sword). But now, I have my .45 USP.
And for places where I can't carry? Last weekend, I was replacing the flashlight for the car. 2 D cell maglight, $16. Three D cell, $18. Four D Cell, $20. I went with the 4 D cell, not because I wanted a brighter light but because at that size, a Maglight makes a pretty nice auxillery police baton.
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(Carol Weston's new BF is a jerk. Realizing this, backing out of their relationship and dinner, "Carol, you're upset. Are you sure this isn't some hormonal thing?"--the Jerk
Engaged, Carol grabs the water glass and flings the empty contents in his face and he flinches back. "YOU'RE SMART! YOU GET THE MESSAGE!", (w,stte), "Empty Nest")
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And for places where I can't carry? Last weekend, I was replacing the flashlight for the car. 2 D cell maglight, $16. Three D cell, $18. Four D Cell, $20. I went with the 4 D cell, not because I wanted a brighter light but because at that size, a Maglight makes a pretty nice auxillery police baton."The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world. So wake up, Mr. Freeman. Wake up and smell the ashes." G-Man
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I don't know what worries me most, the fact that the situation has escalated to the point that you need to be armed or the fact that you are armed, no offense intended, you will do what feel you have to do.
I hope that you and your's stay safe and that the situation returns to normal very soon, before your hand is forced, brandishing can also cause you untold grief too.
Here in the Bavarian outback, I think that all thing's considered that I'm probably never going to have to CCW for self preservation.
Take care.
TonyYet another ex-tankie of 1 RTR origin.
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Sorry to hear of the situation in your neighborhood. I would think of moving to a more relaxed area if I had the means.
I'd toss my hat in the shotgun ring. I’ve had one break in. It was cut short by the sound of my 12-gauge pump when I jacked a shell into the chamber. I was upstairs in a small farmhouse. The intruder heard that unmistakable sound downstairs and he make a hasty exit. No shooting was required thank God.
I have heard that you have a better time defending yourself in civil court after a defensive shooting if you used a shotgun. Just hearsay, so please take that with a grain of salt.
Good luck to you and yours.
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Originally posted by GAU-8 View PostSorry to hear of the situation in your neighborhood. I would think of moving to a more relaxed area if I had the means.
Good luck to you and yours.
Generally it is a pretty nice neighborhood. Except 4 blocks South is Andy street that has police seiges every once in a while. Most of the bodies are found there in the alley anyway and we often sleep through the noise of the helicopters.Able to leap tall tales in a single groan.
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Originally posted by SnowLeopard View Post
Before I got my USP, I use to keep a sword close by for close defense. It was a real, cheap sword, handle and blade would probably seperate in one good hit, no edge, but it had a great point for thrusting (it's my belly dancing sword). But now, I have my .45 USP.
Belly Dancing sword? You wouldn't happen to have a video of you dancing that you can share with us?Able to leap tall tales in a single groan.
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[QUOTE=RustyBattleship;358204]Originally posted by SnowLeopard View Post
Belly Dancing sword? You wouldn't happen to have a video of you dancing that you can share with us?Welcome, you step into a forum of the flash bang, chew toy hell, and shove it down your throat brutal honesty. OoE
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