Means of defence kept in your car?
Discussion
Have just been reading through the "defending your home" thread, wherein some PHers type about keeping weapons of various types handy around the home. I also do this - half a snooker cue with a whipped handle on the end.
But it started me thinking about weapons of defence kept in the car - I have nothing, partly to avoid provoking 'BiK' (Boys in Kepis
) reactions. Have a couple of friends who have their habits - one with a wheelbrace in the passenger footwell, the other a club hammer in the boot.
Where do you peeps stand on this and what handy tool do you pack if any? I think that whatever it is, it needs to be in the car rather than in the boot. I imagine the ubiquitous Maglite will get a few mentions and maybe this is what I should buy....
But it started me thinking about weapons of defence kept in the car - I have nothing, partly to avoid provoking 'BiK' (Boys in Kepis
) reactions. Have a couple of friends who have their habits - one with a wheelbrace in the passenger footwell, the other a club hammer in the boot. Where do you peeps stand on this and what handy tool do you pack if any? I think that whatever it is, it needs to be in the car rather than in the boot. I imagine the ubiquitous Maglite will get a few mentions and maybe this is what I should buy....
tvrgit said:
Oh no no no no no you can't carry weapons in the car.
That stout stick officer? Oh that's to hold the bonnet up when it's windy...
Quite right, would never condone that sort of behaviour!
My maglight's just kept in the door pocket in case I need to see in the dark.....which reminds me, must change the batteries so it actually works.
>> Edited by Phillvr6 on Wednesday 8th December 12:50
ErnestM said:
Usually don't carry anything, but on long trips or if I have to make the bank run when my General Manager is on vacation:
To be fair, it's not actually in the car but strapped to my ankle...
ErnestM
Ahhh Mr Bond - we have been expecting you
the old maglite is not a weapon - but a darn sensible thing to be carrying in case of breakdown and a long walk in the dark without reflective clothing.
It just happens to be the size weight and heft of a decent club, thats all...
mr_tony said:
the old maglite is not a weapon - but a darn sensible thing to be carrying in case of breakdown and a long walk in the dark without reflective clothing.
It just happens to be the size weight and heft of a decent club, thats all...
Unfortunately, as soon as you use it in a threatening manner, it is classed as an "offensive weapon".
MGV8 said:
My plan is to burst in to tears and ask for my Mom as soon as any one comes near....
If that dose not work I will wet my self...
Should work!
>> Edited by MGV8 on Wednesday 8th December 13:25
Damit that was my plan as well. I'll scream like a girl and kick then in .... I might pinch them as well if they really get nasty.
shadowninja said:
Can't you carry a samurai sword in the boot and say you were driving to class?
Would have to be a very small sword to fit in a VX...
I wouldn't risk any bladed objects after reading about that guy who was arrested for carrying a penknife in his briefcase, in the boot of his car.
Fortunately my car has locks on the door and an engine under the bonnet so i can escape most situations without recourse to the use of make shift clubs, bludgeons etc. If i need more time to deploy the door locks and engine i always carry a can of
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