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Subject: Re: Re: Personal Defense
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Date: Fri, 5-Apr-85 18:12:13 EST
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In article <572@ahuta.UUCP>, 45223wc@ahuta.UUCP (Bill Cambre) writes:

>The only 'weapon' I ever carry is my car keys.  When I go into a
>public parking lot I carry them in my hand.
>I figure a quick swipe across the face of an assailant would be
>enough to let me get away.  (I can run pretty fast!)


Also, in article <865@houxf.UUCP> 9234dwz@houxf.UUCP (Dave Peak) writes:  

>A very effective "instant weapon" is a copy of your local
>newspaper . After folding it in half 4 or 5 times it no longer
>feels soft  like a newspaper but takes on the form of a solid
>piece of wood.

I have found that impromptu weapons are usually only sensible as a last
resort (re: you have nothing else available).  While car keys may be alright
in an emergency, remember that most assailants will protect their eyes.
The newspaper seems better for striking and abdominal jabs, but consider
what the criminal(s) may be carrying (chains, knives, etc.) and the fact
they probably know how to use their "tools" most efficiently.

I still think that a firearm is the best way to go, as long as the person
does so legally and knows how to use it.  It is not only intimidating, but
the only sensible way for handling multiple assailants.  This is only in
situations of self-defense when you feel your life is threatened.  I am
not condoning vigalantism.

By the way, who has the right to tell me that I can or cannot defend myself
under circumstances of possible loss of life or potential serious injury from
one of these punks?

Tactical Nuclear Devices are out of the question; how do you keep from 
injuring an innocent bystander?  :-) :-)
 

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