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**44 AMP** · July 1, 2011, 03:33 AM

Exactly as MLeake said. The only excuse for using a bayonet is if its on a milsurp rifle and you HAVE NO AMMO IN THE RIFLE! Going hand to hand with an attacker is not a good choice, but if its the only one you have, any and everything near you is a valid weapon.

If the mounted bayonet on a milsurp display rifle is the handiest thing to grab, do it! Otherwise, no, its not a good idea.

Legally, using a knife/bayonet/sword to defend yourself is the same as using a gun. Deadly force. Beyond that, the specific tool used is a minor consideration, except for the image it can create to the jury.

If you have a loaded gun, and you bayonet your attacker, the DA is going to try hard to paint you as a psyco who wanted the "thrill" of stabbing someone. Not good for your defense.

July 1, 2011, 03:33 AM	#17
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,833	Exactly as MLeake said. The only excuse for using a bayonet is if its on a milsurp rifle and you HAVE NO AMMO IN THE RIFLE! Going hand to hand with an attacker is not a good choice, but if its the only one you have, any and everything near you is a valid weapon. If the mounted bayonet on a milsurp display rifle is the handiest thing to grab, do it! Otherwise, no, its not a good idea. Legally, using a knife/bayonet/sword to defend yourself is the same as using a gun. Deadly force. Beyond that, the specific tool used is a minor consideration, except for the image it can create to the jury. If you have a loaded gun, and you bayonet your attacker, the DA is going to try hard to paint you as a psyco who wanted the "thrill" of stabbing someone. Not good for your defense. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.