Do you carry a weapon?

[Capt Caveman]

Only my fists of fury!

 

[PrinceofWands]

I'm 36 and havent come close to anything like that.
I have 4 brothers and sisters (all older), nor have they nor their significant others. Nor have any of their children. Or my aunts or uncles, grandmas or grandpas.

To assume that you will at some point in your life encounter a situation bad enough to warrant the need of a gun, IS being paranoid.

No, actually it's statistically reasonable. There's a 5 in 1000 chance of being the victim of a violent crime (not bothering to account for specific demographics, which could increase the odds tremendously). There's an 8 in 10,000 chance of having a house fire, yet look how many people have smoke detectors and insurance coverage.

 

[pontifex]

i don't usually carry a weapon but occasionally i'll carry a gun or a knife.

 

[JulesMaximus]

No, I do not carry a weapon.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

When I was young and foolish, I carried knives. Now, I carry the most dangerous weapon there is right between my ears.

 

[Electric Amish]

I have my Kershaw speed safe on me most the time.

Not so much for self defense, but because a knife is often very utilitarian.

I carry one of these (with a tanto blade). Don't have a CCW yet, but will at some point.

 

[clamum]

I carry either a Cold Steel Recon 1 or a SOG Flash I. I could use the Recon in self-defense but not really the Flash I. But I don't carry either specifically for that purpose, just for utilitarian uses.

 

[spidey07]

I think you guys are still reeling with jealously regarding the titanium spork. It's OK, just admit it -- it owns you!

Never bring a spork to a gun fight.

 

[exdeath]

I'm confused. So lets say I have a gun on me. And I get assulted by a guy pointing his gun at me, demadning my wallet. Am I supposed to attempt to quick draw him?

A gun is a tool and is only as good as the operator. Carrying isn't about being macho or feeling protected simply because you have a gun. The gun does not replace your eyes, ears, common sense, and anticipation of trouble.

Had you seen the guy coming, you would have made eye contact communicating your awareness of him and affirming your readiness by showing confidence instead of fear or intimidation, moved to a better area,etc. This alone would deter most attacks. If not, by the time he's coming toward you, you should already be drawing.

Most attacks start by somebody following their victim after choosing them. Followed to your car, a dark spot, away from people, etc. You need to notice things like that and deter from a distance with your attitude and body language. If they continue, you take the initiative and confront them before you move to their ideal location (eg turn around and yell something when there are alot of people around). The weapon is something you have ready when you turn that dark corner to you car and see the guy isn't giving up.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Never bring a spork to a gun fight.

But you can use titanium sporks like throwing stars!

 

[slayer202]

I do not carry anything and see no reason why I would ever need to do so.

KT

this

 

[KMFJD]

must suck to live in a 3rd world country where you need to stay armed...

 

[surfsatwerk]

What the hell is the "something else" people are carrying for protection? Like a giant dildo or short length of rubber hose with nails in it?

 

[Capt Caveman]

I do not carry anything and see no reason why I would ever need to do so.

KT

Same. And I live in the city. Oh Noes!!!!

 

[Capt Caveman]

What the hell is the "something else" people are carrying for protection? Like a giant dildo or short length of rubber hose with nails in it?

Possibly a retractable baton, sword, halberd, tazer, bag of dog poo, etc...

 

[adairusmc]

When carrying in the woods (10mm auto) -

All other times, for this time of year and winter -

In the summer instead of the 1911 .45 I carry a S&W 642 snub nose .38 in my pants pocket.

 

[BoomerD]

What the hell is the "something else" people are carrying for protection? Like a giant dildo or short length of rubber hose with nails in it?

I pack two weapons at all times. They're attached to the bottoms of my arms. They're called hands. I AM a deadly weapon.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

What the hell is the "something else" people are carrying for protection? Like a giant dildo or short length of rubber hose with nails in it?

 

[JulesMaximus]

A gun is a tool and is only as good as the operator. Carrying isn't about being macho or feeling protected simply because you have a gun. The gun does not replace your eyes, ears, common sense, and anticipation of trouble.

Had you seen the guy coming, you would have made eye contact communicating your awareness of him and affirming your readiness by showing confidence instead of fear or intimidation, moved to a better area,etc. This alone would deter most attacks. If not, by the time he's coming toward you, you should already be drawing.

Most attacks start by somebody following their victim after choosing them. Followed to your car, a dark spot, away from people, etc. You need to notice things like that and deter from a distance with your attitude and body language. If they continue, you take the initiative and confront them before you move to their ideal location (eg turn around and tell something when there are alot of people around). The weapon is something you have ready when you turn that dark corner to you car and see the guy isn't giving up.

I do this regardless of whether I'm armed or not...and I'm never armed actually.

 

[exdeath]

I pack two weapons at all times. They're attached to the bottoms of my arms. They're called hands. I AM a deadly weapon.

Internet tough guys sigh.

Until some 90 lb crack head 17 year old puts a 9mm hole through your aorta for the $20 in your wallet.

I m 6'3" 220, have black belts and Im a formidable fighter, especially owing to my mind over matter mental conditioning. I still carry an HK .40. None of the above means squat when your body is physically disabled and unable to function mechanically by someone half your size with no regard for another person's life, liberty, and property.

 

[PrinceofWands]

What the hell is the "something else" people are carrying for protection? Like a giant dildo or short length of rubber hose with nails in it?

An asp, a mag-light, some of the smaller martial-arts weapons, tasers, etc.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

I am always packing my charming wit and devastating good looks

 

[Homerboy]

I do this regardless of whether I'm armed or not...and I'm never armed actually.

Bingo. And I certainly wouldn't turn into a dark allley if I thought I was being followed.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

I carry a Spyderco Delica 4 that I got off the FS/FT forums, but not for a weapon. It's useful to have a blade as others have mentioned. It is unlikely I would ever draw it as a weapon, because I'm not stupid enough to think that just because I have a knife I would win a fight. Could it be used as a weapon if needed? Sure. I highly doubt that situation would ever arise.

I also picked "other." Reason being is a I carry a Surefire E1B at all times (or an E2D LED). While it's not a "weapon", although the E2D could be used as one if absolutely needed, a tactical level light at night will blind a persons nightvision long enough for me to get away. As with a knife, a light is always a good thing to have handy.

 

[Homerboy]

Internet tough guys sigh.

Until some 90 lb crack head 17 year old puts a 9mm hole through your aorta for the $20 in your wallet.

I m 6'3" 220, have black belts and Im a formidable fighter, especially owing to my mind over matter mental conditioning. I still carry an HK .40. None of the above means squat when your body is physically disabled and unable to function mechanically by someone half your size with no regard for another person's life, liberty, and property.

I think you missed his joking around.