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Posted on 10/30/2015 4:38:58 PM PDT by Ramius
A Connecticut teenager used a samurai sword to slash a burglar who was trying to break into the home in Danielson he shares with his parents on Tuesday morning, according to police.
Angel Maldonado, 19, was getting ready to walk his three dogs when he heard someone trying to pick the lock of the home's back door so he grabbed the sword from his room.
The Quinebaug Valley Community College student opened the door and slashed the 30-year-old homeless man, identified as David Lyons, on the arm while he tried to force his way into the home.
Maldonado, who had his PlayStation stolen a few weeks ago, and his three dogs then chased the suspect off the porch before flagging down a passing car, according to the Bulletin of Norwich.
The teenager said: 'He started to try and push his way in and I slashed him.
'I think people in these types of situations have that flight or fight instinct.
'I chose to fight.'
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Sword Ping!!!
Did he say “Cheeseburger...Cheeseburger” first?
Something like Lefty, or Stumpy.
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Ok, so what is the best samurai sword for home defense?
I think katanas might be a little awkward to swing in the average hallway. Maybe a wakizashi would work better?
Wait for:
1. The kid to be indicted for assault with a deadly weapon.
2. The Malloy Minions in the legislature to initiate sword control legislation.
Also, if I supplement my samurai sword with shuriken, do I have to worry about them going through the wall and possible injuring innocent family members in another room?
In an old plaster building I think you’d be okay, but this modern drywall construction is a little flimsy...
Well... I’m more of a European swordsman myself. I prefer a good broadsword for larger rooms. In tight quarters a Navy cutlass is more useful.
Why not a bayonet at the end of your Springfield M1A? Good enough for the WWII vets - shot them, and when needed punch them with the rifle butt or stab them.
Might be a little long for some spaces but it would sure do the job.
If the arm was still attached, then the sword was not used properly.
Try the Oniyuri. Specifically designed for close quarters.
Sheath is standard length but the blade is shorter. It clears the sheath very fast. I own one and it is very quick.
http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/authentic-ninja-sword.html
None of the above. Both are cutting weapons and you need room to cut. For something like a hallway you want something where you can make use of the point rather than the edge. Something like a schiavona would suit this purpose. It’s blade is heavy enough to be reliable but light enough to be maneuverable for a draw cut.
The way things are nowadays, you’re probably right.
The way things are nowadays, you’re probably right.
Nah. A Katana. You just have to take the time to lean how to use it in confined spaces. It’s actually MORE effective in that type of space. Again, if you bother to train.
For an amerature, I recommend a shotgun!
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