HongKongFooey Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Does anyone carry any type of knife or self defense device such as pepper spray or a kubaton? I usually carry a folding knife and sometimes a ASP baton. We have a lot of dunderheads in Baltimore, so I never leave my home without some kind of protection. What about you? Welcome to McDojo's! One supersize blackbelt coming right up sir!At Mcdojo's, your ability to succeed is only limited by the size of your wallet, and we back that up in writing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 nah i dont carry any sort of weapon.....i am confident enough in my skills that i do not have to carry anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beka Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 My own two fists and feet, along with a tenacious sense of self-preservation. Oh, and a switchblade. But I would not pull it out in most situations, as it ups the ante a fair ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Warlock Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Myself, my shoes, my belt, the change in my pocket, the chair in the hallway, the dirt on the ground. When riding my bike, my bike itself and the chain i use to secure it. In the car, in addition to a variety of items tossed about and the car itself, i also have a 'short' dime-store wakizashi. But, that's primarily for me to practice with in the fields when i'm in the need for thought. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenris-wolf Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Ah, nice one Warlock. I'm very found of the theory that everything can be a weapon. And in practice it's safer if you're home alone because anything conspicuous is likely to be picked up and used against you! Personally, I don't carry anything, but then carrying weapons is a bit iffy in the eyes of the law so I generally don't think it's worth it. Um, a bit off topic, but I'll be going to Thailand at the end of the year. I'll be training with friends but I intend to travel afterwards and will probably be on my own - I was wondering about safety precautions. What do people think? Can I carry weapons? Should I carry weapons? I don't know... Let Us Turn The Jump Rope In Accord With Socialist Principles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Warlock Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 When traveling, the best safety precaution is knowledge and common sense. Don't be conspicuous. Don't flash your cash. Know where you are traveling from, to and through. Read the local news. Contact your nation's embassy, as they usually have an up-to-date report on things to watch out for. Your ignorance provides the enemy the element of surprise and a weapon is useless if you don't get a chance to use it. If you do decide to carry any weapons, make sure they are both legal and regionally acceptable (it may be legal to carry a sword in the streets of Los Angeles, but clearly not acceptable). Again, your nation's embassy can provide some of the best information on travel in a specific region/nation. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reklats Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Oh, and a switchblade. Hahaha... not that it's important, but...... Speaking of weapons, I have a butterfly knife, probably 4ish inches long, sharpened on one side only. The guy at the gun show where I bought it said it was legal to carry because it was only sharp on one side, but he was wearing a hat that said "The U.N. is not your friend" so I don't necessarily trust what he says. Anyone know if it's USA legal to carry? Certain states only maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDevilAside Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 It varies from state to state. Just search for 'knife laws' or something in google, that's what I did. "If you're going through hell, keep going." - Sir Winston Churchill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 I dont carry anything, if i thought a weapon was needed i would just grab something that was lying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorinryu Sensei Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 The only actual "weapon" I carry is a kobutan on my keychain. Bit I agree with White Warlock in that there are many things in your environment to use for weapons, plus the obvious weapons we're training to use on our bodies. The moist effective of which is that big one between your ears. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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