Originally posted by Chan Bates: Constant home defense
While not discounting improvisational weaponry...if a concealed handgun is the choice for outside of the house, why not inside the house?
I wear my .40 in Thunderwear, all day, everywhere. On in the morning, off at bedtime, by the bed at night with the door deadbolted. I don't have to get within contact distance to inflict a minor wound with a fork.
Ooooh! That homeowner just threw a video tape at me! I'm getting outa here!
Or maybe you'll just piss him off.
Seeing the muzzle of a gun is a lot scarier than seeing a homeowner holding a loaded pen.
Nothing beats the equlaizer for equalizing a situation. Granted, many other deterrents may work, but the chance of the gun working even better are very high. CB3
Chan,
From your remarks, it seems as if you're mocking me. Hmmmm. I did say use your imagination. If that promted you to think "I’m gon’na throw this videotape at that guy!" then so be it (thats not at all what
I had in mind).
This is an Alternative Force/
Close Quarters Combat Forum.
I don't have to get within contact distance to inflict a minor wound with a fork.
Who said it was going to be minor?????
Ooooh! That homeowner just threw a video tape at me! I'm getting outa here!
Hardly realistic.
Seeing the muzzle of a gun is a lot scarier than seeing a homeowner holding a loaded pen.
A loaded pen was the best you could think of, huh?
I don’t know whether you were
trying to be offensive but I believe the remarks you made (along with the manner you presented them in) are definitely out of place.:barf:
ProStreetChevelle said:
In my various trainings (self-preservation, tactical/defensive handgun, etc.) a lot is said about improvised weapons. Almost anything inside a house can be a weapon (rolled up magazines, books, plates, glasses, CDs, etc.,etc.).
I merely agreed and let the guy know that he didn't need to "stash" all kinds of special purpose weapons around the house. Chances are in a real situation he'd have to address the intruder immediately (gun, brick, frying pan, etc.) and not be able to run to get the machete from behind the bookcase or dresser.
You made a good point about carrying a concealed handgun all day long (even at home).
I wear my .40 in Thunderwear, all day, everywhere. On in the morning, off at bedtime, by the bed at night with the door deadbolted.
If that’s what floats your boat then fine. Not everyone can leave a gun (in the open) by the bed. Not everyone chooses to deadbolt their bedroom door or even have it closed.
Chan, you said:
…many other deterrents may work, but the chance of the gun working even better are very high.
In some cases yes I would agree that guns work better at convincing an individual that he’s picked the wrong house. However, drawing a gun right off the bat isn’t always the best idea. Basically, if that’s your reasoning then you might have a lack of self control and/or training. In some cases using an improvised weapon/deterrent/distraction may be necessary. Even if its only the first thing you do.
Even though you said:
While not discounting improvisational weaponry…
It seemed like you did try to belittle the use of improvised weapons. As a person who is concerned about self-defense it might be wise for you to broaden your seemingly narrow view.