74, Midlander, come on kids, play nice…that was ment as a joke, seriously step back and refocus.
74, yes this is a survival type site, however, not all survival will involve a full blown apocalypse now situation. If, based on the present laws and overall climate in the UK Midlander thinks having a full and comprehensive insurance package is a good prep then it’s not for us to judge. Midlander has touched on the fact firearms are or have been a part of their life so let’s assume that given the worst and the opportunity Midlander could hold his/her own. Let’s also assume that as Daisy pointed out, one can and has, weapons that might be perceived at a casual glance look like household items and have taken the time to learn how to use said items for self defence when in the home.
Midlander, I think we both face the ongoing challenge where we are not supposed to carry on our person items which are for self defence purposes when outside the home. You have stated that you have never been in a self defence situation and are unsure how you would react. I have been in such situations, more than once and I can tell you that I reacted differently also more than once. My challenge to you would be to take some basic self defence courses and have the instructor game out a few typical scenarios for you just so you have a bit of a taste and understanding how your brain works.
I’m looking for the challenges AND the solutions here gang.
Where I live it is against the law to carry a pocket knife (considered a concealed weapon) can’t carry a clip on knife (considered too threatening) so that’s the challenge, my solution is that I carry a clip on knife anyway. It is a very high end knife that is discreet and looks good. If ever questioned I can credibly explain it away as required for work. Yes I have had some knife training. (You know who wins a knife fight? The person who bleeds out last. Old joke) I also know that if I ever need to use my knife as a self defence tool my ass is going to jail, I am going to need a great lawyer and a bunch of cash to pay for it all. That all said, I can’t look after my wife, children and grandchildren if I’m dead so I carry a self defence tool despite the laws in Canada, I just do it in a way that bends the current laws…hopefully.
Challenge…Solution, what are yours…
