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 ...
"That's a knife!"
I mostly use my Ninja skills. And pepper spray.
In some places, I think you can carry a baseball bat only if you have a baseball or glove (so it is not perceived as a weapon).
A staff or club is an effective weapon that can be in the form of ordinary items that you encounter.
Tae Kwon Do is a good choice.
As for carrying a blade. The walking cane sword combo is fun and fashionable.
“what about older, not so able to physically defend themselves .. people.”
Depends on how old I guess. If I were past a certain age, I’d just stop giving a hoot and carry the gun illegally. I’d take my chances with the jury.
When I was a kid I went to summer camp up in Maine. It was cool for each kid to have his own axe for chopping firewood, so I had one.. which I took on the planes with me going and returning from camp. Never had a problem with that... but I guess that wouldn’t work so well these days.
lolol
All about the intent...
In the end, I guess a jury will decide.
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