w00t, knuckledusters for the win

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**Ketara**

I just had the pleasure of being assaulated by a gentleman with a knuckleduster, and his cronies on the way back from shopping and the gym. I gave as good as I got and think I broke his nose, but afte rbeing kicked into the head by his cronies, and lamped in the eye and temple with the aforementioned weapon, I'm just a tad concussed . I've been told I'm not allowed to sleep, and I'm awaiting the arrival of my parents, and a trip to hospital in case I have a fractured skull or soemthing. The pleasure of living in England.

**warpcrafter**

Sounds like you should have armed yourself. At least you're going to get medical attention.

**Jin**

Christ, you alright, mate?

The hell's wrong with people?

**Valhallan42nd**

Glad you hear you're alive after the encounter. Did they make off with anything? What did the police have to say?

**Ketara**

Apart from a pounding temple, aching eyeballs, an incredibly sore jaw, split knuckles, and a horrible headache, I'm fine.

I usually carry a knuckleduster of my own, but only at night in dodgy areas. I'm not used to being attacked in broad daylight on a busy road.

**Orkeosaurus**

Well.. uh.. good luck on your recovery.

At least you didn't get stabbed?

**Frazzled**

Ketara wrote:I just had the pleasure of being assaulated by a gentleman with a knuckleduster, and his cronies on the way back from shopping and the gym. I gave as good as I got and think I broke his nose, but afte rbeing kicked into the head by his cronies, and lamped in the eye and temple with the aforementioned weapon, I'm just a tad concussed . I've been told I'm not allowed to sleep, and I'm awaiting the arrival of my parents, and a trip to hospital in case I have a fractured skull or soemthing. The pleasure of living in England.

My condolences! Get off the internet and go to the hospital.
Do not lay down - sit up
Do not try to stand up, lean over, or move about until someone else is there.
Call the cops yet?

**Clthomps**

So how did you piss these "Gents" off?

Oh for the confused American knuckle dusters are call brass knuckles here, or un coup-de-poing américan in france (I kind of like that one the best)

what is the legality of these in the UK?

**yani**

Holy Shoot!!
Hope its not too bad. Was this 'Gent' of the 'Chav' persuasion? And where do you live? Manchester or something?

**Kilkrazy**

Clthomps wrote:So how did you piss these "Gents" off?

Oh for the confused American knuckle dusters are call brass knuckles here, or un coup-de-poing américan in france (I kind of like that one the best)

what is the legality of these in the UK?

It counts as an offensive weapon.

It's illegal to carry one in a public place.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CrimeJusticeAndTheLaw/CrimePrevention/DG_078569

**Frazzled**

Good thing there are laws on the books so this sort fo thing doesn't happen. Oh wait, er nevermind.

**Cane**

Damn that sucks. Hopefully those d-bags will get theirs and then some soon enough.

I think these are legal in the UK, unbreakable umbrellas:

http://shop.tacticalthings.com/product_info.php?products_id=410

Might be a hassle to take it with you all the time but it might be the closest thing to a legal weapon you can carry around without a license/etc; ditto with walking canes although that'd look weird on a young 'un. Think you said you had some martial arts weapons training in a previous thread; I'm sure those skills would help with such a self defense weapon.

**squilverine**

You have my sympathies mate.

Some turd tried mugging me a few years back, I managed to fight him off, but not until after he had hit me so hard in the jaw I couldn't talk properly for a couple of days, luckily there were no weapons involved.

Make sure you write down what happened as by the time the Police take your statement and especialy should it end up in court your memory of the event may be a bit hazy.

Also make sure you don't go to sleep until given the all clear by the Doctor, as you are probably concussed so avoid alcohol and drink plenty of water.

I hope the Police get the scum

**JEB_Stuart**

I am sorry to hear something like this happened to you! I say you wrassle up a posse and chase these damned varmints down and show em a thing or two about clobberin skulls...or just let the police do it...

**Albatross**

What a pisser. Hope you're feeling better soon mate.

**OverbossGhurzubMoga**

Ditto the "Get well wishes".

I was attacked a couple of years ago. The little piece of gak hit me with all he could muster. After he realized it didn't phase me one bit, he took off running.

Buy a gun. Better yet, buy a cop. I hear cops are real cheap these days. Couple o' donuts and a cup of coffee ought to be enough.

**Valhallan42nd**

A gun isn't quite legal in the UK, Overboss...

**Orkeosaurus**

Buy a grenade.

**jp400**

Frazzled wrote:Good thing there are laws on the books so this sort fo thing doesn't happen. Oh wait, er nevermind.

Sorry, couldnt help but chuckle at this comment!

Sorry to hear about this... is mace legal where you live?

**Golden Eyed Scout**

When I read the thread title I thought you were using one, that sounds like it sucks.

Hope you recover quick man.

**KingCracker**

Im sure that hurt plenty. Thats one thing thats nice over here, we are allowed to carry guns on our person (after getting the proper license of course)
I have a buddy that is a self defense nut, and I always joke with him that my defense technique is thus:
If someone tries to mug me, I fking shoot um.
If someone wants to knife me, I fking shoot um.
If someone wants to cause harm to my family, I fking shoot um.

Anywho, hopefully your better off now.

**ShumaGorath**

Glad to hear you gave 'em hell.

**Golden Eyed Scout**

KingCracker wrote:Im sure that hurt plenty. Thats one thing thats nice over here, we are allowed to carry guns on our person (after getting the proper license of course)
I have a buddy that is a self defense nut, and I always joke with him that my defense technique is thus:
If someone tries to mug me, I fking shoot um.
If someone wants to knife me, I fking shoot um.
If someone wants to cause harm to my family, I fking shoot um.

Anywho, hopefully your better off now.

Sorta like theBorder Patrol mantra.

"Two in the chest to get his attention, one in the head to change his mind."

**person person**

Orkeosaurus wrote:Buy a grenade.

'Cause thats totally legal and easy to transport in suitcases and baggage right?

Hope you get better.

**Orkeosaurus**

What? No, you just carry it around in your hand at all times.

That's why it works so well as a deterrent.

**Wrexasaur**

Seriously though man, no one is going to mess with a dude holding a grenade

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Sorry to hear about that though Ketara, good to hear that you are okay though.

That unbreakable umbrella is freaking awesome, that is by far, one of the coolest concepts I have seen to date. What happens when it is totally sunny out side though... hmmm.

**JEB_Stuart**

Wrexasaur wrote:That unbreakable umbrella is freaking awesome, that is by far, one of the coolest concepts I have seen to date. What happens when it is totally sunny out side though

Don't think that is much of a problem in England...

**Albatross**

The little piece of gak hit me

A little piece of gak hit you? Ugh. Hope you showered afterwards.

**Frazzled**

Aren't you guys all about renaissancce reenactments and such? Walk around in armor. Carry a mace, no, not spray, a MACE.

Also excellent for rules disputes during a 40K game. Just saying.

**Wrexasaur**

Wrex would totally walk around in armor... every day. How could they stop you? No need for a weapon, just layered armor, the kind that blocks stuff...

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