PROTECT YOURSELF - some tips & techniques when out and about

[sera300]

Originally Posted by curious_woman

My partner used to be into marksmanship, he actually played first in some European tournament a few years before I met him, I'm not sure exactly he told me when we first started dating lol. (he has some really strange and broad hobbies/habits!) I've shot a gun once or twice at a fair, just those pellet ones...but I asked him to take me to a shooting range sometime and teach me.

If they are around it's safe to know how to properly handle one then to live in fear of them! Plus shooting for fun is a great hobby to do together!

[LittleFury]

Originally Posted by dancingdoc2

I'm in favor of the Derringer. This historical weapon is still being manufactured and is offered in several calibers.

It's benefits are that it can be carried in pocket or purse and is simple and straight forward in operation.

Oh, Yes--then there is the stun-gun. This is fine if you have come into contact with the bad guy, otherwise, see, above.

I got a Derringer D-22. 2 shot .22. I wouldn't use it as a defense weapon, besides the fact that it's only a .22. The trigger is super difficult to pull, it is not as accurate, plus, the way the Derringer is made it's easy to shoot your hand when loading. However, a small frame Taurus in .357 is great.

[demonbuttercup]

Little Fury
You mean you don't carry your sword w/ you at all times? LOL

[LittleFury]

Originally Posted by demonbuttercup

Little Fury
You mean you don't carry your sword w/ you at all times? LOL

No, I grew up and realized it's silly to bring a knife to a gun fight.

[Newtolove]

hm this reminds me of the scene in crocodile dundee 2 where he is in new york and out walking with a lady, a kid tries to get his wallet by threatening him with a pen knife and the lady sais you better give it to him he says why ? she says cos hes got a knoife he goes that a knife thats not a knife: this is a knife and he pulls out a huge jungle daga and the kid with a penknife does a runner

[-wittyphrasehere-]

Originally Posted by LittleFury

And if your state has CCW, get it, then pick up a nice little .357 Revolver, learn how to use it and carry it. Why? Because while God may have made men, Samual Colt made them equal.

Usually that just has people upping the ante.
Like the NRA; "With legalizing uzis, you can now defend you and your family from up to 70 thieves at once."
Or the gun can be stolen, sold on the black market, you could accidently shoot a family member, etc, you're kids putting their grubby fingers all over it.

[Newtolove]

ALL firearms should be banned and outlawed that would reduce the problem

[-wittyphrasehere-]

Originally Posted by Newtolove

ALL firearms should be banned and outlawed that would reduce the problem

I wish it where that simple.

[Newtolove]

well lets start by simply issuing no more firearms and licences and retracting all weapons legally possessed now that only leaves the illegal ones to dispose of its quite simple if we forget the ah but what if, obviously they will always exist and be used illegally but aren't they already ? cmon tell me how many people really fend off an aggressor with a firearm bit difficult when that legally owned gun is already pointed at your head.....

[-wittyphrasehere-]

Originally Posted by Newtolove

well lets start by simply issuing no more firearms and licences and retracting all weapons legally possessed now that only leaves the illegal ones to dispose of its quite simple if we forget the ah but what if, obviously they will always exist and be used illegally but aren't they already ? cmon tell me how many people really fend off an aggressor with a firearm bit difficult when that legally owned gun is already pointed at your head.....

Then people will start buying them off the blackmarket.
You can take away the firearms, but that's just going to leave the desire for people to defend themselves. And people will go to extremes to ensure their loved ones are safe.