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I have spent lots of time in “civilized”, but crime-ridden parts of the World, in which I was not allowed to have my carry-gun.
After beng accosted by street ruffians on a Boston street one night, I decided to look to other defensive items.
Wherever guns are prohibited, knives & batons usually are, too.
What I developed was a basic kit of TSA allowed items: 2 Tac-lights, a police whistle on a lanyard, and a long solid wood, oak or maple, “walking stick”. I have carried the cane much longer than I’ve had my official “disabled” ID.
I have seen a “defensive umbrella” advertised, but don’t have one. I do have my P G-GF Judge’s 3’ blackjack / cane combo, but it stays in the safe as an heirloom.
I’m no “martial arts” guy, by a long-shot.
Although not as formidable as a good pistol, those items are much better than nothing. In weapons restricted regions, street attacks are likely to be from gunless assailants, often with knives.
I have used the cane and whistle in 3 Parisian street incidents.
One caveat: In LA & SE TX, a “walking stick” is referred t as a “baton” or “baton-marche” in Cajun French; but in France, a “baton” is always a weapon, so while in Europe take care to call it a “cane”. I once got a lecture on this from a French Army Captain overseeing security at Charkes de Gaulle Airport.
I’d like to hear what others do in those situations ?
leVieux
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I have spent lots of time in “civilized”, but crime-ridden parts of the World, in which I was not allowed to have my carry-gun.
After beng accosted by street ruffians on a Boston street one night, I decided to look to other defensive items.
Wherever guns are prohibited, knives & batons usually are, too.
What I developed was a basic kit of TSA allowed items: 2 Tac-lights, a police whistle on a lanyard, and a long solid wood, oak or maple, “walking stick”. I have carried the cane much longer than I’ve had my official “disabled” ID.
I have seen a “defensive umbrella” advertised, but don’t have one. I do have my P G-GF Judge’s 3’ blackjack / cane combo, but it stays in the safe as an heirloom.
I’m no “martial arts” guy, by a long-shot.
Although not as formidable as a good pistol, those items are much better than nothing. In weapons restricted regions, street attacks are likely to be from gunless assailants, often with knives.
I have used the cane and whistle in 3 Parisian street incidents.
One caveat: In LA & SE TX, a “walking stick” is referred t as a “baton” or “baton-marche” in Cajun French; but in France, a “baton” is always a weapon, so while in Europe take care to call it a “cane”. I once got a lecture on this from a French Army Captain overseeing security at Charkes de Gaulle Airport.
I’d like to hear what others do in those situations ?
leVieux
.