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originally posted by: Klassified
I fell for the first one. Doh!!! But I caught on by the second post. Been too long since I saw that movie.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: Klassified
I fell for the first one. Doh!!! But I caught on by the second post. Been too long since I saw that movie.
Feel free to exact your revenge on me by having me step on glass Christmas ornaments.
I deserve it.
originally posted by: Boadicea
Help! Ideas needed for non-lethal home/personal protection...
originally posted by: ParanormalGuy
Make yourself a stun-gun using these cheap high voltage modules (free shipping):
www.banggood.com...
Together with a 18650 battery or two in series it will kick serious ass!
Trust me, I have tried.
...imaginary 'feeling' of 'safety' that you crave...
For any women in your area who are smaller in stature, I would advise against trying to arm yourselves with a baseball bat. I'm a smaller woman myself, and I know for a fact that almost any man larger than me could come at me and be too close to hit with the bat in little to no time.
originally posted by: Azureblue
a reply to: Boadicea
perhaps a flashing light or sired such as a hand held one so that the neighbours know that its not accidental or frovlous.
beg, steal or buy tazers.
originally posted by: Ngatikiwi
I read somewhere that a nice sharp hand saw for close up defense is good. It is difficult to take off you as the offender can not grip it very well and the handle allows you to grip it tight. If they do try to grab it they get ripped to shreds. You can thrust, pull and swing it with gay abandon. And doesnt require any talent or skill. Just go ape with it.
Kia Kaha
originally posted by: Boadicea
a reply to: namelesss
...imaginary 'feeling' of 'safety' that you crave...
Wow. The dangers are obviously real and present and everywhere. Being prepared, being equipped, being aware... none of that is an "imaginary 'feeling' of 'safety'...
Mock if you will.
I will continue to look for -- and share -- reasonable and practical precautions for real threats.
originally posted by: Boadicea
a reply to: namelesss
Thank you. I think I may have misread you before, and if so, I apologize. I don't doubt that you are speaking from your heart, and I know the wisdom and value of not jumping at shadows, and that safety and security is never assured.
But there is a time and a season for everything under the sun. You're right, people cannot live in fear.
Nor can people live in paralysis.
Nor can people live in submission to evil. There is no virtue in letting bad people do bad things.
It's a matter of balance. If you read through, this thread has gotten many really great ideas -- as many for avoiding and evading trouble as for fighting back against a threat. In this specific case, about a very real known threat... not an imagined or possible threat. All have their virtues. And you'll note I specifically requested non-lethal means for defense and protection. It's not about causing trouble or looking for trouble, simply about being prepared to deal with it when it comes your way... and knowing that you can deal with it.