Armed and Dangerous?

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  • DFWTT
    DFWTT Posts: 374
    For those that don't have the option for lethal force carry, I always suggest a Kimber Guardian Angel

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  • interceptor311
    interceptor311 Posts: 980 Member
    LMAO! Sweet
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
    .380 semi-auto pistol, concealed (permit)

    Edit:
    When I lived in Anchorage (for close to 20 years), Alaska, I was on the wrong end of two separate armed robberies and, another time, came home from work one day to find my front door had been pried open and my house burglarized. All terrifying experiences. The burglary was the worse one. There is nothing like being afraid to open your front door when you come home from work. That's when I bought my first handgun and had it ready when I came home. Unlock the door with the left hand with a cocked gun in the right. I learned how to use a handgun and also bought a legal "shortened" shotgun (for home protection). I know exactly what I would do if I were in my own house and someone came in.

    When out walking, it would be really hard to know when you must use a deadly weapon. If I see someone following me I could get it in my hand. The part that bothers me is; I would never start waving it around and threatening because someone might try to take it away. When do you shoot? Wait until you have injuries or get shot yourself? If someone grabs you out of the blue, you are pretty much screwed unless you are physically able to fight back. A person could get in big trouble if they make a wrong judgement call in a perceived "situation". I now live in one of the safest towns ever, but having lived in some dangerous places, I don't put myself into uncertain situations unless absolutely necessary. I hope I never get in a situation outside my home, because any hesitation could be a fatal mistake. Act too quickly and who knows....
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    Just my fist...

    just one? lol

    :laugh: :laugh:
  • mommajolynn
    mommajolynn Posts: 353 Member
    why would anyone jump me? and besides i dont go out to run/jog walk i used to bike on the trail with some friends though
    I might know a girl or 2 who would jump you in a heartbeat hahaha :laugh:
  • CynGoddess
    CynGoddess Posts: 188 Member
    when hiking in the mountains, I have a wistle, k-bar and pepper spray. have never had to use it and all the bears I have encountered have been uninterested in us and hope it stays that way.
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
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  • CynGoddess
    CynGoddess Posts: 188 Member
    .380 semi-auto pistol, concealed (permit)

    hoping to get my concealed permit in a few months.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    I'm in England, so I carry erm, an umbrella?

    STOP THIEF!!!!!!! Or I'll say STOP! again.
  • stephc0711
    stephc0711 Posts: 1,022 Member
    I don't really ever carry it, unless I'd like to shoot at some snakes (or the occasional deer), but I have a .357 revolver. I <3 that thing. :)
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    CCW is Beretta P40 Storm Sub-compact.
    Carry is Glock 23

    Come at me bro
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Fortunately I now live in a nice, sane society, where carrying concealed weapons is illegal. Oddly enough, it's also a society where carrying such weapons is largely pretty unecessary, as our rates of violent crime are extremely low.

    Earlier in my life, I lived in a country where pretty much everyone was armed (I was not). It's a society that has the highest murder rate in the world.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I'm in England, so I carry erm, an umbrella?

    LOL
  • YassSpartan
    YassSpartan Posts: 1,195 Member
    For now just an ASP. Easier to hide than a fire gun and I know how to use it properly.
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    Good grief no I am British:laugh:

    Only thing I do when going back to my car in town when it is dark is hold my car keys between my fingers so if I need to punch someone I can do some damage.

    Oh but I always have my pair of trusty 38DD's they may not be a weapon but they sure are a distraction.:bigsmile:
  • Doreen_Murray
    Doreen_Murray Posts: 396 Member
    I'm a terrible shot so I'm just trying to improve my run time.
  • stephaneb74
    stephaneb74 Posts: 151 Member
    When you walk/hike on streets, paths, etc... Do you carry a weapon? If so, what?

    Personally depending on where I am and what I'm doing I carry anything ranging from:

    an Asp (Extend-A-Baton)
    to a hand gun.

    like I am going to tell you..... what part of concealed is not clear to you ? come find out lol
  • DFWTT
    DFWTT Posts: 374
    Fortunately I now live in a nice, sane society, where carrying concealed weapons is illegal. Oddly enough, it's also a society where carrying such weapons is largely pretty unecessary, as our rates of violent crime are extremely low.

    Earlier in my life, I lived in a country where pretty much everyone was armed (I was not). It's a society that has the highest murder rate in the world.

    Crime statistics in the US, or at least Texas, paint an picture exactly opposite of what you described. Violent crime rates have shown a downward trend that is at least somewhat directly proportional to concealed handgun license issuance. But that is a topic for another day. Carry on.
  • Sp1nGoddess
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    I've been thinking of carrying pepper spray after being watched by coyotes on a couple runs...
  • tobafa
    tobafa Posts: 344 Member
    Kel Tec P11 in my torso holster. You just can't walk/jog in oblivion these days no matter where you are. Be alert and have a plan because they might have one too. I know I do. :smile:
  • YassSpartan
    YassSpartan Posts: 1,195 Member
    I've been thinking of carrying pepper spray after being watched by coyotes on a couple runs...

    lol
  • interceptor311
    interceptor311 Posts: 980 Member
    Kel Tec P11 in my torso holster. You just can't walk/jog in oblivion these days no matter where you are. Be alert and have a plan because they might have one too. I know I do. :smile:

    Excellent quote!
  • likeschocolate
    likeschocolate Posts: 368 Member
    Do not carry a weapon, and by God's Grace never had a need for one.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Fortunately I now live in a nice, sane society, where carrying concealed weapons is illegal. Oddly enough, it's also a society where carrying such weapons is largely pretty unecessary, as our rates of violent crime are extremely low.

    Earlier in my life, I lived in a country where pretty much everyone was armed (I was not). It's a society that has the highest murder rate in the world.

    Crime statistics in the US, or at least Texas, paint an picture exactly opposite of what you described. Violent crime rates have shown a downward trend that is at least somewhat directly proportional to concealed handgun license issuance. But that is a topic for another day. Carry on.

    I think we both know that the picture is a little more complex than this.

    But it's a basic fact that countries where being 'armed' is not the norm have lower overall rates of violent crime. Show me anything that disproves that point.... ?
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    Hmm ... left jab, right hook, and two killer kicks. Does that count? (Oh, and a good swing with my water bottle could really knock someone for a loop).
  • DFWTT
    DFWTT Posts: 374
    Fortunately I now live in a nice, sane society, where carrying concealed weapons is illegal. Oddly enough, it's also a society where carrying such weapons is largely pretty unecessary, as our rates of violent crime are extremely low.

    Earlier in my life, I lived in a country where pretty much everyone was armed (I was not). It's a society that has the highest murder rate in the world.

    Crime statistics in the US, or at least Texas, paint an picture exactly opposite of what you described. Violent crime rates have shown a downward trend that is at least somewhat directly proportional to concealed handgun license issuance. But that is a topic for another day. Carry on.

    I think we both know that the picture is a little more complex than this.

    But it's a basic fact that countries where being 'armed' is not the norm have lower overall rates of violent crime. Show me anything that disproves that point.... ?

    UK?? Bans firearms and knife crime skyrockets...
  • MissC787
    MissC787 Posts: 175 Member
    I carry an aluminum baseball bat. Most people cross the road so they don't cross my path...lol
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    < also in England, so never carrying a weapon. However, if I need to walk for some reason late at night my dog gets an extra walk that day. In the past, travelling in rough areas for college, I had a swiss army knife loose in my pocket. As much as I can legally carry, and better than nothing.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    UK?? Bans firearms and knife crime skyrockets...

    Knife crime isn't that prevelant, and almost exclusively limited to inter-gang confrontations. 'Random' knifings happen once every few months and I'm in one of the high-crime areas of London.
  • TheLakeBeast
    TheLakeBeast Posts: 77
    No one has ever stepped to me before but if they do they are gettin' snuffed for sure....juuu already
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