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Screw the stereotypes! Subvert the preconceptions! Prove that nerds can, in deed, fight.
I, personally, walk with a folding knife, (A three inch framelock with a clip-point and a false back edge), a collapsing baton, and belts in American Kempo and Koga Ryu Ninjutsu.
Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters..
TermiesInARaider wrote:Screw the stereotypes! Subvert the preconceptions! Prove that nerds can, in deed, fight.
I, personally, walk with a folding knife, (A three inch framelock with a clip-point and a false back edge), a collapsing baton, and belts in American Kempo and Koga Ryu Ninjutsu.
Either you live in Somalia or you suffer massive paranoia.
"How do you feel when you have killed a man?"
"Quite jolly, what about you?"
Sir Richard Burton, when asked by a disapproving doctor.
Polonius wrote:Also, GW products aren't movies. They can't be "spoiled."
I suppose the surprise can be spoiled, but still, nobody is paying for the surprise.
Like any responsible adult I have a Five Year Plan. It culminates in me becoming Batman.
I walk the streets in confidence that I live in a rich suburb that rolls up the sidewalks at night, and has too many police with not enough to do. I also am not dumb enough to go places where I need to worry about that sort of thing. "Well, going to my local GW, better make sure I have enough ammo to get there..."
TermiesInARaider wrote:Screw the stereotypes! Subvert the preconceptions! Prove that nerds can, in deed, fight.
I, personally, walk with a folding knife, (A three inch framelock with a clip-point and a false back edge), a collapsing baton, and belts in American Kempo and Koga Ryu Ninjutsu.
Either you live in Somalia or you suffer massive paranoia.
OR I hardly notice the weight? I take them because I can, they don't bother me, and I'd rather have them and not need them than need them and not have them?
This isn't me preaching that anyone who doesn't own a gun is begging for the government to enslave them, I'm not that kind of person. I'm simply touching base with what sort of involvement Dakka has in self-defense. It could be karate classes you go to, for all I care, it doesn't matter.
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TermiesInARaider wrote:Screw the stereotypes! Subvert the preconceptions! Prove that nerds can, in deed, fight.
I, personally, walk with a folding knife, (A three inch framelock with a clip-point and a false back edge), a collapsing baton, and belts in American Kempo and Koga Ryu Ninjutsu.
Either you live in Somalia or you suffer massive paranoia.
OR I hardly notice the weight?
You can barely notice the weight, live in Somalia, and be massively paranoid all at the same time.
Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
TermiesInARaider wrote:Screw the stereotypes! Subvert the preconceptions! Prove that nerds can, in deed, fight.
I, personally, walk with a folding knife, (A three inch framelock with a clip-point and a false back edge), a collapsing baton, and belts in American Kempo and Koga Ryu Ninjutsu.
Either you live in Somalia or you suffer massive paranoia.
OR I hardly notice the weight?
You can barely notice the weight, live in Somalia, and be massively paranoid all at the same time.
That's not the point. The point is that it doesn't bother me, it CERTAINLY shouldn't bother you, and I'd rather, as stated, have it than not need it than need it and not have it.
TermiesInARaider wrote:Screw the stereotypes! Subvert the preconceptions! Prove that nerds can, in deed, fight.
I, personally, walk with a folding knife, (A three inch framelock with a clip-point and a false back edge), a collapsing baton, and belts in American Kempo and Koga Ryu Ninjutsu.
I'm an 8th degree Grand Dragon Badass in Internet battleaxe swinging. Plus I pal around with this guy. He's a natural born killer.
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-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
TermiesInARaider wrote:Screw the stereotypes! Subvert the preconceptions! Prove that nerds can, in deed, fight.
I, personally, walk with a folding knife, (A three inch framelock with a clip-point and a false back edge), a collapsing baton, and belts in American Kempo and Koga Ryu Ninjutsu.
Either you live in Somalia or you suffer massive paranoia.
OR I hardly notice the weight?
You can barely notice the weight, live in Somalia, and be massively paranoid all at the same time.
In fact if you live in Somalia, the other two are highly likely!
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
I used to live in quite a rough area, St Pauls in Bristol, and saw all manner of weaponry being flaunted about by gansta type crack dealers standing round the streets, and I've never carried a weapon of any type on my person. The best weapon you can ever carry is self awareness, don't get into stupid situations and you'll be alright.
TermiesInARaider wrote:
That's not the point. The point is that it doesn't bother me, it CERTAINLY shouldn't bother you, and I'd rather, as stated, have it than not need it than need it and not have it.
I live in what's touted as one of the most dangerous cities in the US, and I feel safe walking the streets at night without any weapons. I think it's telling about a person when they report they wander around armed as such. What would I do if I got jumped? Hard telling. Run maybe? Casually hand over my empty wallet with a polite smile and then cancel my debit/credit card 5 minutes later? Take a swing back? Depends upon the situation. I'll let you know when it becomes a valid concern.
dæl wrote:I used to live in quite a rough area, St Pauls in Bristol, and saw all manner of weaponry being flaunted about by gansta type crack dealers standing round the streets, and I've never carried a weapon of any type on my person. The best weapon you can ever carry is self awareness, don't get into stupid situations and you'll be alright.
QFT. An unarmed, reasonable friend is more valuable in ANY situation, violent or not, than a reckless idiot, no matter what he's carrying.
dæl wrote:I used to live in quite a rough area, St Pauls in Bristol, and saw all manner of weaponry being flaunted about by gansta type crack dealers standing round the streets, and I've never carried a weapon of any type on my person. The best weapon you can ever carry is self awareness, don't get into stupid situations and you'll be alright.
QFT. An unarmed, reasonable friend is more valuable in ANY situation, violent or not, than a reckless idiot, no matter what he's carrying.
Exactly, you can trip him up and use him as a distraction while you make your getaway.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
TermiesInARaider wrote:That's not the point. The point is that it doesn't bother me, it CERTAINLY shouldn't bother you, and I'd rather, as stated, have it than not need it than need it and not have it.
I don't think I'm the one missing the point here. For starters, my response just pointed out that yours didn't address the point at all. The weight of a thing has nothing to do with why you carry it. Second, I didn't say you were paranoid or living in Somalia, I just said you can do that all three can be done at once.
With all the people wandering around with knives and clubs I would be worried too.
Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
Yea but it takes a manly manly to wander around with a chainsaw.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
TermiesInARaider wrote:That's not the point. The point is that it doesn't bother me, it CERTAINLY shouldn't bother you, and I'd rather, as stated, have it than not need it than need it and not have it.
I don't think I'm the one missing the point here. For starters, my response just pointed out that yours didn't address the point at all. The weight of a thing has nothing to do with why you carry it. Second, I didn't say you were paranoid or living in Somalia, I just said you can do that all three can be done at once.
With all the people wandering around with knives and clubs I would be worried too.
I carry it because it comforts me. Do I need any other reason? It's legal in my area, so there's certainly no reason why I CAN'T. The only reason you've given, and correct me if I'm mistaken, that I SHOULDN'T is because it's excessive, which, IMHO, is highly subjective and nearly quantifiable.
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Grew up in camden in london, moved to sommers town in portsmouth, now in rowner in gosport, all equally gakky places to live.
Never once carried or felt the need to carry a weapon.
So, whats your plan?
Pull out a weapon in self defence and have 3 or 4 other people do the same to you?
If you cant fight without the use of a weapon (that can be taken off you and used) then dont bother thinking of the idea.
Being streetwise and knowing what you are doing is the only thing you really need.
Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters..
Jackal wrote:Grew up in camden in london, moved to sommers town in portsmouth, now in rowner in gosport, all equally gakky places to live.
Never once carried or felt the need to carry a weapon.
So, whats your plan?
Pull out a weapon in self defence and have 3 or 4 other people do the same to you?
If you cant fight without the use of a weapon (that can be taken off you and used) then dont bother thinking of the idea.
Being streetwise and knowing what you are doing is the only thing you really need.
A reasonable and accurate statement. I'd never carry anything if I didn't know what to do with them.
Saying that about being outside, I have a katana in my house and I do indeed pity the fool that tries the olde breaking and entering. I doubt I'd hit them with it, just run at them with it above my head screaming, and then kick them in the knees repeatedly. Misdirection ftw.
dæl wrote:Saying that about being outside, I have a katana in my house and I do indeed pity the fool that tries the olde breaking and entering. I doubt I'd hit them with it, just run at them with it above my head screaming, and then kick them in the knees repeatedly. Misdirection ftw.
go on...
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Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters..
- 1000; 3-2-0 
I'm simply touching base with what sort of involvement Dakka has in self-defense. It could be karate classes you go to, for all I care, it doesn't matter.
Exalt.