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Can we open carry a machete ?
self | July 7, 2014 | knarf

Posted on 07/07/2014 6:03:49 AM PDT by knarf

I was thinking the other day about otherwise law-abiding citizens, convicted in the past of a felony and what they could do to protect themselves ...


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I thought first of a knife, but a knife seemed so small and unless wielded with some strength and expertise, might actually be used against you.

So what if a guy strapped a machete scabbard to his leg ... could he walk around WalMart without being asked to leave ?

Sounds like a silly question, but to those that are obeying the directive to remain un-armed and unprotected ... what do you do ?

1 posted on 07/07/2014 6:03:49 AM PDT by knarf
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My guess is that just as with firearms, regardless of the legality or illegality of an open-carry of a machete, you would be confronted and asked to leave, and if you did not, police would be summoned. Once confronted by the police, you would be disarmed, and if you resisted you would be beaten, tased, or shot, not necessarily in that order.


2 posted on 07/07/2014 6:08:18 AM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished. It will just take a while before everyone realizes it.)
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I would think no. Even if it were legal it would be asking for trouble. It would be better to invest in some martial arts training.


3 posted on 07/07/2014 6:09:53 AM PDT by babygene ( .)
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To: knarf
How about My Axe? :-P


4 posted on 07/07/2014 6:11:26 AM PDT by uglybiker (nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-BATMAN!)
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Hmmmm ... what DOES one do for personal protection, then ?

what about older, not so able to physically defend themselves .. people.

5 posted on 07/07/2014 6:12:13 AM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true .. I have no proof .. but they're true.)
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To: uglybiker

how drunk WERE you to get all the ‘nuh’s correct ?


6 posted on 07/07/2014 6:13:30 AM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true .. I have no proof .. but they're true.)
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To: knarf

One option is to perform many many acts of goodness and unselfishness so they are recognized and apply for a pardon.


7 posted on 07/07/2014 6:14:08 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (zerogottago)
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To: knarf

Non-felons can’t even legally carry a long-bladed knife in most localities, and a machete is just a big knife.


8 posted on 07/07/2014 6:14:15 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum ("The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government." --Tacitus)
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here in S. FL, the landscapers open carry machetes all the time. It is the tool of choice and much quieter than a weed whacker! :-)


9 posted on 07/07/2014 6:17:30 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: knarf

Only in a zombie apocalypse.


10 posted on 07/07/2014 6:18:39 AM PDT by Comment Not Approved (When bureaucrats outlaw hunting, outlaws will hunt bureaucrats.)
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I think the restrictions should be lifted. If a criminal wants to get a gun, he will no matter what the restrictions say. As far as former felons are concerned, they’ve served their time.

“Reasonable” gun control is reasonably stupid.

Look at the case in Detroit where the scumbag killed the little girl to make her father suffer. Chances are neither man could legally own a weapon but I’d have certainly given the father a pass if he has shot the perp with an illegally owned weapon.


11 posted on 07/07/2014 6:19:31 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin.)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

Or we could get all crazy about it and look at what the constitution says.


12 posted on 07/07/2014 6:20:29 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin.)
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Mace and a stun gun might be the ticket unless there is some law restricting otherwise law-abiding citizens, convicted in the past of a felony of doing so.

I ccw, but in the rare times I do not I always carry mace.


13 posted on 07/07/2014 6:20:42 AM PDT by V_TWIN
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I had that all figgered out back in grade school!


14 posted on 07/07/2014 6:21:36 AM PDT by uglybiker (nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-BATMAN!)
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“Hmmmm ... what DOES one do for personal protection, then ?
what about older, not so able to physically defend themselves .. people.”

You don’t have to live in a war zone. I’ve had a permit for 20 years and I never carry. Being able to protect yourself still doesn’t make living on the front lines acceptable.


15 posted on 07/07/2014 6:22:00 AM PDT by babygene ( .)
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To: uglybiker
And my bow!


16 posted on 07/07/2014 6:25:13 AM PDT by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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To: knarf

“what do you do ?’

You make an improvised weapon and hide it in plane sight.

Trick the gang bangers have used works pretty good.

Take a bunch of old keys put them on a heavy key ring. Tie the key ring to a length of looped cord you can put around your wrist.

Congratulations you’ve got yourself a flail.

You’ll not only slap someone silly, it’ll slice and dice while your at it.


17 posted on 07/07/2014 6:25:58 AM PDT by IMR 4350
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

18 posted on 07/07/2014 6:27:14 AM PDT by uglybiker (nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-BATMAN!)
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To: cripplecreek

We all want something for nothing.


19 posted on 07/07/2014 6:27:46 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (zerogottago)
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To: knarf

In short, do not attempt this in California.


20 posted on 07/07/2014 6:28:02 AM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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