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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7618790
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Your thumb is a fantastic tool, especially if you don't care if you ever have to use it for anything else again.


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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: warrior] #7618808
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Originally Posted by warrior
Originally Posted by Boco
Learn to use your fists.
Always available and always concealed until you curl your fingers.


Thats how it's done in Canada where you don't have the right to self defense.

They use pebbles in pantihoses


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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: Jurassic Park] #7618815
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Knives in WI have been de-classified as weapons unless used as such , this happened in DEC 2016.
including automatic opening knives aka switch blades.


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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7618866
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I wish there was an easy way to figure out what is legal & what isn't

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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7618876
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I have lost most of my faith in my fellow man, and have exactly zero in my government. I go nowhere without a 7" AR15 pistol with either a 30 or a 100 round mag in it, its no longer the world I grew up in.

Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7618896
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It varies by state as far as legality goes. The automatic switchblades are illegal in Virginia. Go to smoky mountain knife works.com for knife law breakdown by state.


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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7618975
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Originally Posted by AJE
I wish there was an easy way to figure out what is legal & what isn't



I recall a billy club is listed in the weapons you may carry on your WI-CCL also electric weapon , pepper spray , knives ,

I found this reference in the text

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/related/acts/35
948.60 (1) In this section, "dangerous weapon" means any firearm, loaded or unloaded; any electric weapon, as defined in s. 941.295 (4) (1c) (a); metallic knuckles or knuckles of any substance which could be put to the same use with the same or similar effect as metallic knuckles; a nunchaku or any similar weapon consisting of 2 sticks of wood, plastic or metal connected at one end by a length of rope, chain, wire or leather; a cestus or similar material weighted with metal or other substance and worn on the hand; a shuriken or any similar pointed star-like object intended to injure a person when thrown; or a manrikigusari or similar length of chain having weighted ends.


the thing is what is and isn't actually useful


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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7619004
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All I can tell you is when going through the process of gaining access to a Federal building and they ask if you have any weapons…don’t say, none that are conventional, lol.
A pen can be used as a weapon. A credit card that’s been shaved down on one edge will slice skin easily, even deep enough to do lethal damage. Shoestrings, belts, even rolled up paper can be used as a weapon. A laptop to the head or throat will do damage. Most carry weapons without realizing they can be used as weapons if the need arises.

Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7619014
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I'm kind of a freak with this protection stuff. I don't think its fear, I'm just into it and like it.

To answer your questions, there appears to be very few restrictions on martial arts weapons. Numchucks seem to be illegal in Massachusetts, but what isn't? I don't include brass knuckles. Some states have some funny knife laws.

For home defense, and personal protection, I get a little crazy. What I am having a lot of fun with is training a German Shepard for protection. A really well trained dog is a great thing for the home. I have a neighbor that has trained a lot of police dogs helping me and I really enjoy it and really love my dog. His name is Glock and Glock will be a wonderful Grand Baby sitter around the farm.

Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7619018
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I made the mistake of having my Oldtimer in my pocket going thru the airport last week. Just wasn't thinking ahead. I told the arse to give it to his Grandson.


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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7619041
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Most martial arts weapons were farming tools not weapons , early arms control common people were not permitted the use of Weapons in those countries of origin.

so to say that there were better weapons 2000 years ago than most of those martial arts weapons is an understatement by design they are modified farming tools from many centuries back.


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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: Boco] #7619043
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Originally Posted by Boco
Learn to use your fists.
Always available and always concealed until you curl your fingers.

My brother n law was doing well with his fists until the other guy got his knife out and stabbed him in the neck- true story happened 3 days ago. Hes in an induced coma now.

Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7619044
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Griswold #8 works well if things go south in the kitchen area


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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7619048
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A small halogen fire extinguisher can come in handy and legal to the best of my knowledge. One shot to the face will take their breath away along with any fight they may have in them.


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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: Wanna Be] #7619049
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Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Gun in front pocket, brass knuckles in the back. If it comes to where I need either, I’m not really worried about legal or not. The whole goal is to walk away and not be carried away.

Exactly....Imm not worried about laws w
hen its a fight to the finish- I will use whatever means possible or available.

Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7619097
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Razor blades embedded in the skip of a cap was a common street gang weapon back in the day in Dublin.
It was an offensive street fighting weapon,not defensive.
You whip it across the forehead of your opponent and when the blood streams down into his eyes you set about him.

Not used today much I dont think,last I heard a lot of the street gangs in Dublin use mastiffs or pit bulls.


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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7627701
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Baseball bat. Golf club. Fry pan.

Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7627752
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Walk quietly and carry a big stick


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Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: Turtledale] #7627753
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Originally Posted by Turtledale
Walk quietly and carry a big stick

I have a neighbor that carries a big stick on his daily walk

Re: Unique self defense tools [Re: AJE] #7627850
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I made the wife some monkey fist out of para ford and a larger marble she keeps on her key ring, also one with a pool ball, to large on the key ring but keeps it to side console of her car door. Never had to use but on a dog and to my surprise the one with the marble did some damage. I'm sure the one with a pool ball would flat lay some one out and mess something's up

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