Is it bad that I think of guns as toys? I want to try one of those companies that lets you shoot their tanks next time I'm in America.
Guns, Guns & more Guns
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Not necessarily related to guns, where I live it would be complicated to carry a firearm daily but when I spend time in the cities there are an increasing number of obvious dodgy people around and I'd like something on me other than my limited boxing skills from the old days.
Does anyone here carry a knife on them day to day? Many guys here in the mountains carry a knife, principally just because it's a useful thing to have on you, not necessarily for self defence but lately I have been considering having something on my that in legal but useful, if you see what I mean.
Does anyone here carry a knife on them day to day? Many guys here in the mountains carry a knife, principally just because it's a useful thing to have on you, not necessarily for self defence but lately I have been considering having something on my that in legal but useful, if you see what I mean.
I carry a knife and pepper spray daily when I go to work by train and on family trips. I only do this because I feel that, with two kids, a man needs to protect his family, and I see any Black or Arab-looking man who is too close to my family as a threat. I simply can’t turn off this thinking. Maybe I’m overreacting, but I can’t relax around anyone outside my people (native Swiss). Since Europe as a whole is a difficult place, I never relax.
Legally, pepper spray is allowed for self-defense in most countries, but carrying a knife is not. I would most likely still be punished if someone attacked me and I pepper spray his face. Poor Achmed. White people are often the ones who end up in prison. But I’d rather be alive than dead.
But just carrying an Opinel or Vitorianox or something like that is something that a lot of us Swiss do isn't it? For cutting saucisse at lunchtime in the hills etc?
Is it the size of blade that determines whether it is legal or not?
Edit. I just found a handy document from the Swiss police that tells you what is legal and what isn't. Pm me if you want it.
Usually it's 4 inch blade or less that determines legality. At least that is what I remember from the Marine Corps and traveling across Europe.
Knife laws vary greatly across jurisdictions, so make sure you know what the law is locally. Pro tip: your local police may not know exactly what is legal and could just as likely bust you for something they feel is not permitted.
Here in Soviet Canuckistan, there are (contrary to popular belief) no restrictions on blade length, however there are ambiguities in the criminal code that could be made to apply. It is prohibited to carry a concealed weapon. Pocket knife in town could be easily justifiable as a tool not a weapon because it's for opening packages, cutting apples etc. Having a large hunting knife in town vs out in the bush could be harder to explain.
Knowing how to use it and having the conviction to use it are very important considerations.
Here in Soviet Canuckistan, there are (contrary to popular belief) no restrictions on blade length, however there are ambiguities in the criminal code that could be made to apply. It is prohibited to carry a concealed weapon. Pocket knife in town could be easily justifiable as a tool not a weapon because it's for opening packages, cutting apples etc. Having a large hunting knife in town vs out in the bush could be harder to explain.
Knowing how to use it and having the conviction to use it are very important considerations.
The law has become so corrupt that if you use your guns in self-defense you will likely be the one punished for it, not the person breaking into your home and car or attacking you or your family. When criminality is effectively legalized then it only makes sense for people to become criminals.
A knife can go a long way. My father stopped scholars from stealing his truck on multiple occasions with just a knife. A baton as well. Mace is good. Guns are the best but you have to stick around if you use it and throw your life on the line in the legal system.
What you should carry on you depends on your situation, mainly your location.
A knife can go a long way. My father stopped scholars from stealing his truck on multiple occasions with just a knife. A baton as well. Mace is good. Guns are the best but you have to stick around if you use it and throw your life on the line in the legal system.
What you should carry on you depends on your situation, mainly your location.
At the moment I don't feel that I have a major security situation that warrants carrying anything, although an argument in the next carriage on a train the other day and this thread got me thinking..
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I just can't see myself doing anything effective with a knife except enraging an already dangerous individual, but can easily imagine whipping them with one of those steel things across the face or something. Also, could stuff it into my bag or even pocket which you couldn't with a baton.
Actually I did have a small and larger tin of pepper spray, fully legal (for use against animals). Sprayed it into the air in the kitchen as a test, and indeed one can sense that it is definitely a deterrent.
Those electric shockers however - at least the one I tested really does not hurt, yes there are scary sparks but it's hard to have confidence in something that hurts as little as that. I suppose the ones you can get in Europe are probably limited in power but I can imagine in the US you can buy more serious ones.
Don't carry a knife to a gunfight. I carry a Glock G17 with me everywhere I go. I usually leave it in my car but if I'm outside of my car for extended periods of time (walking or hiking) then I carry it on my person.
I understand that it could be more difficult and risky to acquire and carry a handgun in some countries. But if there's a will there's a way. If the criminals are packing heat then it's at least worth considering returning the favor. When was the last time law enforcement did a complete search of your body? You have a better chance of getting in a car accident than being searched by a cop for a firearm.
I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. If you use extreme discernment and are otherwise a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record then you will have better legal positioning should such an unfortunate situation arise.
Went clay shooting today with my buddy who just bought a classic Beretta over and under shotgun to go with his Mossberg pump action room clearer that he's been using up now.
It's so good to just own and shoot guns. Also a sense of satisfaction about being competent with a gun.
There's a certain something about it and if you don't or haven't, I would highly recommended trying it. It puts you in touch with something primal.
It's so good to just own and shoot guns. Also a sense of satisfaction about being competent with a gun.
There's a certain something about it and if you don't or haven't, I would highly recommended trying it. It puts you in touch with something primal.
Recently got a holosun green dot sight for my Glock 22. It is beautiful. I plan on breaking it in this weekend or the next.