Back up weapons?

LASur5r+P · December 2, 2001, 12:47 PM

If for some reason you could not access your firearms to defend yourself, what other weapon (s) would you choose to use?

I have kukris and tomahwawks placed strategically throughout the house, besides some fixed blades.

Care to share?

David Scott · December 2, 2001, 01:17 PM

I always have this handy:

We also have an old police night stick, plus I have a walking stick almost 4 feet log and 1.5" thick, cut from Texas oak and hand carved by my sister in law. It's practically a quarterstaff.

Mace/OC spray would be a good idea, too.

C.R.Sam · December 2, 2001, 02:36 PM

My canes and "gentlemans walking sticks" are quite good weapons.

Sam

MW740 · December 5, 2001, 03:14 PM

I never leave home wiithout a tactical folder clipped to my pocket. Either a Benchmade or a Ken Onion Kershaw.

BigG · December 5, 2001, 03:31 PM

A tire iron.

David Park · December 5, 2001, 04:21 PM

knives, OC spray, Honda CR-V, heavy objects, hands, feet, teeth, etc.

Phillip · December 5, 2001, 04:22 PM

For immediate use (not including firearms) I have:
26" ASP, 1lb "riot extinguisher" OC fogger, a host of Emerson knives (Commanders being my favorite), a HI Kumar made Ang Kola 16", a GH Chainpur, a Cold Steel San Mai Tanto, 3 Pacific Cutlery Kuzan Oda Tantos, a purpleheart tanto made by my girlfriend, a white oak jo and boken, 6' bo, and a hand made shira zaya style wakazashi (diamond wood scabbard and handle with high carbon blade).
I have way too much stuff, not that I'm complaining mind you.

PaladinVC · December 5, 2001, 06:20 PM

In my home I have a variety of swords(mostly practical) and sharp implements. I have moderate training with nunchaku, which are in my bag by the bed, and I'm big. Out walking, I always have a mini-maglite(wanna-be kubotan, if push comes to shove), and my Leatherman Wave, which features one-handed opening of the blades. And the eyeball lasers, of course. Can't forget those.

Dead Logic · December 6, 2001, 08:34 PM

Besides the wicked Taekwando aerial kicks I can pull off, I do have two Japanese swords at my place of residence.

In terms of walking about, I have two small Ice-Picks concealed on my persona. Or call them thick needles with a handle if you want. They're easy to put into clothing, and gives you a huge advantage in Melee combat. Mine have a handle to grab while making a fist with it, then a Metallic needle point that extends about 3 or 4 inches. I just punch, block, and attack normally while holding them.

Then I also have the option of using these things. A quick back fist to the side of someone's head will end it, in a flash. You are not coming up from an Ice-Pick in your temple.

Tamara · December 8, 2001, 08:20 AM

Around the house are:

A katana
A very large spear
A 24" ASP
Many, many, many knives...

CrociJA · December 8, 2001, 09:29 AM

As usual I am outdone!

Only thing I'm really thinking of purchasing is one of those bedside "holsters" that fits between the mattress and frame.
Once that's done maybe an Alltell cellphone.
Other than that I tend towards "non-lethal" equipment in the cars and as for bladed weapons they number maybe four.
Have to get a gunsafe before I move the lions share of my stock up with me. Even my CCW piece is an another room.
But if I can get one of those bed holsters it'll be moved.
When I'm out walking or at work I have a Super Leatherman, a Spyderco Endura and a Tool-Logic in the wallet. Be nice to carry concealed but I don't think the Provost Marshall would buy off on it!

Jon

zot · December 8, 2001, 04:14 PM

in my truck, tire iron, WD-40, starting fluid and a Bic, nice flame thrower,keys, and the truck itself makes a good weapon.also
Berreta 950, some bayo from germany, screw driver, ball peen hammer, old peanuts in glove box could blind, on and on

Rickmeister · December 10, 2001, 04:17 PM

Garlic, wolfbane, a crucifix...

Seriously, I'd hold my Swiss army knife tightly inside my fist with the awl punch sticking out between the middle and ring finger, and then do what the paleontologist in Jurassic Park did when he scares the living s*** out of that fat little kid who said raptors looked like overgrown turkeys

Joe Demko · December 12, 2001, 11:05 AM

Let me take inventory...a Spyderco Police Model (smooth edge), a Spyderco Harpy (bowels in or bowels out?), a Kubotan, Fox pepper spray, hands, feet, knees, teeth, my mind. These are the things I have here with me, though my wife might tell you I lost my mind some time ago.

voodoo · December 12, 2001, 01:14 PM

1) My wife (and her Glock 19)

2) My 80lb. "puppy"
3) Knives, knives, and more, knives. (I'm a huge knifenut!)
4) Myself (I am trained in martial arts)

Dr.Rob · December 12, 2001, 03:47 PM

Oh you mean besides the Navy Cutlass, Cold steel tanto, Louisville slugger, Fire axe (yeah I have a fire axe), sock full of lug nuts, and drawer full of kitchen utensils... NOT to mention the cast iron skillet on the stove.

Anything can be used as a weapon.

Double Naught Spy · December 12, 2001, 05:34 PM

Two cars, one tractor, one lawn mower, a weed wacker from hell, two drills, and a Dremil.

ankara36 · December 13, 2001, 01:24 PM

An 1870’s vintage German Heavy Cavalry Sabre. Solingen steel is the best. When I was a kid a was able to chip a 1/8” by 1” bar stock with it without damaging the blade. Not on purpose, of course, my buddy and I were mock fighting with it and a homemade bar stock steel sword (stupid kids!).

Burmese Kukri knife, about 24” long. Allegedly could split a Jap’s head down to his neck, even with a helmet on.

A 16th Century Spanish halberd.

A variety of knives, nunchucks, etc.

Charlie Fox · December 13, 2001, 02:16 PM

I think its always best to go with several layers in your defensive set - I carry an ASP Key Defender (kubotan + OC = a winner), an older 16" ASP, a Spyderco Endura 50/50, either a Glock 22 or a Kel Tec P40, my cell phone, and last but not least, a good pair of running shoes!

striderteen · December 14, 2001, 01:12 AM

Hmm...being in college, I don't have access to firearms. That being the case, I'm limited to blades. I never go anywhere without my Leatherman multi-tool, and I often have a 35-inch fencing sword on me as well.

LASur5r+P · December 16, 2001, 10:31 PM

That's a pretty good list, folks.

I have a buddy that carries a hard bar of soap in a sock...he learned that from spending time in one of our controlled environment facilities. After use in SD, he can easily alter the weapon.

OF · December 18, 2001, 01:34 AM

...and make a clean getaway? ......sorry, couldn't resist.

- Gabe

Hard Ball · December 18, 2001, 07:58 PM

I have a genuine Japanese Katana I aquired in Japan many years ago. I trained in Iado for a while. The sword dates from around 1600 but it is so sharp it makes a razor look dull, and as the Japanese say "He who is struck once with a good sword will seldom need striking again!"

December 2, 2001, 12:47 PM	#1
LASur5r+P Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2001 Location: soCal,Republic of Posts: 111	Back up weapons? If for some reason you could not access your firearms to defend yourself, what other weapon (s) would you choose to use? I have kukris and tomahwawks placed strategically throughout the house, besides some fixed blades. Care to share? __________________ proud to be an American.

December 2, 2001, 01:17 PM	#2
David Scott Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2000 Posts: 2,456	I always have this handy: We also have an old police night stick, plus I have a walking stick almost 4 feet log and 1.5" thick, cut from Texas oak and hand carved by my sister in law. It's practically a quarterstaff. Mace/OC spray would be a good idea, too. __________________ "As I looked at my two young sons, each with his gun, and considered how much the safety of the party depended on these little fellows, I felt grateful to you, dear husband, for having acquainted them in childhood with the use of firearms." -- Elisabeth Robinson, in The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss

December 5, 2001, 03:31 PM	#5
BigG Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,334	A tire iron. __________________ o "The Earth is degenerating today. Bribery and corruption abound. Children no longer obey their parents, every man wants to write a book, and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching." Assyrian tablet, c. 2800 BC o "In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man brave, hated, and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." Mark Twain o "They have gun control in Cuba. They have universal health care in Cuba. So why do they want to come here?" Paul Harvey o TODAY WE CARVE OUT OUR OWN OMENS! Leonidas, Thermopylae, 480 BC

December 5, 2001, 06:20 PM	#8
PaladinVC Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2001 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 236	In my home I have a variety of swords(mostly practical) and sharp implements. I have moderate training with nunchaku, which are in my bag by the bed, and I'm big. Out walking, I always have a mini-maglite(wanna-be kubotan, if push comes to shove), and my Leatherman Wave, which features one-handed opening of the blades. And the eyeball lasers, of course. Can't forget those. __________________ Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges. —The more corrupt the state is, the more numerous are the laws. (Tacitus, Annales)

December 8, 2001, 08:20 AM	#10
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	Around the house are: A katana A very large spear A 24" ASP Many, many, many knives... __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

December 2, 2001, 02:36 PM	#3
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	My canes and "gentlemans walking sticks" are quite good weapons. Sam

December 5, 2001, 03:14 PM	#4
MW740 Member Join Date: November 24, 2001 Posts: 95	I never leave home wiithout a tactical folder clipped to my pocket. Either a Benchmade or a Ken Onion Kershaw.

December 5, 2001, 04:21 PM	#6
David Park Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,224	knives, OC spray, Honda CR-V, heavy objects, hands, feet, teeth, etc.

December 5, 2001, 04:22 PM	#7
Phillip Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 1999 Location: TX Posts: 403	For immediate use (not including firearms) I have: 26" ASP, 1lb "riot extinguisher" OC fogger, a host of Emerson knives (Commanders being my favorite), a HI Kumar made Ang Kola 16", a GH Chainpur, a Cold Steel San Mai Tanto, 3 Pacific Cutlery Kuzan Oda Tantos, a purpleheart tanto made by my girlfriend, a white oak jo and boken, 6' bo, and a hand made shira zaya style wakazashi (diamond wood scabbard and handle with high carbon blade). I have way too much stuff, not that I'm complaining mind you.

December 6, 2001, 08:34 PM	#9
Dead Logic Junior Member Join Date: December 4, 2001 Posts: 13	Besides the wicked Taekwando aerial kicks I can pull off, I do have two Japanese swords at my place of residence. In terms of walking about, I have two small Ice-Picks concealed on my persona. Or call them thick needles with a handle if you want. They're easy to put into clothing, and gives you a huge advantage in Melee combat. Mine have a handle to grab while making a fist with it, then a Metallic needle point that extends about 3 or 4 inches. I just punch, block, and attack normally while holding them. Then I also have the option of using these things. A quick back fist to the side of someone's head will end it, in a flash. You are not coming up from an Ice-Pick in your temple.

December 8, 2001, 09:29 AM	#11
CrociJA Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 1999 Location: Alachua, FL., USA Posts: 236	As usual I am outdone! Only thing I'm really thinking of purchasing is one of those bedside "holsters" that fits between the mattress and frame. Once that's done maybe an Alltell cellphone. Other than that I tend towards "non-lethal" equipment in the cars and as for bladed weapons they number maybe four. Have to get a gunsafe before I move the lions share of my stock up with me. Even my CCW piece is an another room. But if I can get one of those bed holsters it'll be moved. When I'm out walking or at work I have a Super Leatherman, a Spyderco Endura and a Tool-Logic in the wallet. Be nice to carry concealed but I don't think the Provost Marshall would buy off on it! Jon __________________ "The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity." WB Yeats

December 8, 2001, 04:14 PM	#12
zot Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 1999 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 566	in my truck, tire iron, WD-40, starting fluid and a Bic, nice flame thrower,keys, and the truck itself makes a good weapon.also Berreta 950, some bayo from germany, screw driver, ball peen hammer, old peanuts in glove box could blind, on and on

December 10, 2001, 04:17 PM	#13
Rickmeister Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 797	Garlic, wolfbane, a crucifix... Seriously, I'd hold my Swiss army knife tightly inside my fist with the awl punch sticking out between the middle and ring finger, and then do what the paleontologist in Jurassic Park did when he scares the living s*** out of that fat little kid who said raptors looked like overgrown turkeys __________________ NRA Lifer

December 12, 2001, 11:05 AM	#14
Joe Demko Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2000 Posts: 1,143	Let me take inventory...a Spyderco Police Model (smooth edge), a Spyderco Harpy (bowels in or bowels out?), a Kubotan, Fox pepper spray, hands, feet, knees, teeth, my mind. These are the things I have here with me, though my wife might tell you I lost my mind some time ago.

December 12, 2001, 01:14 PM	#15
voodoo Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 1999 Posts: 140	Back-up weapons??? 1) My wife (and her Glock 19) 2) My 80lb. "puppy" 3) Knives, knives, and more, knives. (I'm a huge knifenut!) 4) Myself (I am trained in martial arts)

December 12, 2001, 03:47 PM	#16
Dr.Rob Staff Alumnus Join Date: July 28, 1999 Location: Denver Posts: 2,454	Oh you mean besides the Navy Cutlass, Cold steel tanto, Louisville slugger, Fire axe (yeah I have a fire axe), sock full of lug nuts, and drawer full of kitchen utensils... NOT to mention the cast iron skillet on the stove. Anything can be used as a weapon. __________________ You broke into the wrong Rec Room!

December 12, 2001, 05:34 PM	#17
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	Two cars, one tractor, one lawn mower, a weed wacker from hell, two drills, and a Dremil. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

December 13, 2001, 01:24 PM	#18
ankara36 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Posts: 257	An 1870’s vintage German Heavy Cavalry Sabre. Solingen steel is the best. When I was a kid a was able to chip a 1/8” by 1” bar stock with it without damaging the blade. Not on purpose, of course, my buddy and I were mock fighting with it and a homemade bar stock steel sword (stupid kids!). Burmese Kukri knife, about 24” long. Allegedly could split a Jap’s head down to his neck, even with a helmet on. A 16th Century Spanish halberd. A variety of knives, nunchucks, etc.

December 13, 2001, 02:16 PM	#19
Charlie Fox Member Join Date: January 25, 2001 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 79	I think its always best to go with several layers in your defensive set - I carry an ASP Key Defender (kubotan + OC = a winner), an older 16" ASP, a Spyderco Endura 50/50, either a Glock 22 or a Kel Tec P40, my cell phone, and last but not least, a good pair of running shoes! __________________ "Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he's too old to fight, he'll just kill you."

December 14, 2001, 01:12 AM	#20
striderteen Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 590	Hmm...being in college, I don't have access to firearms. That being the case, I'm limited to blades. I never go anywhere without my Leatherman multi-tool, and I often have a 35-inch fencing sword on me as well.

December 16, 2001, 10:31 PM	#21
LASur5r+P Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2001 Location: soCal,Republic of Posts: 111	Thanks, folks That's a pretty good list, folks. I have a buddy that carries a hard bar of soap in a sock...he learned that from spending time in one of our controlled environment facilities. After use in SD, he can easily alter the weapon. __________________ proud to be an American.

December 18, 2001, 01:34 AM	#22
OF Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2000 Posts: 2,239	...and make a clean getaway? ......sorry, couldn't resist. - Gabe

December 18, 2001, 07:58 PM	#23
Hard Ball Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 1999 Location: California Posts: 3,925	I have a genuine Japanese Katana I aquired in Japan many years ago. I trained in Iado for a while. The sword dates from around 1600 but it is so sharp it makes a razor look dull, and as the Japanese say "He who is struck once with a good sword will seldom need striking again!" __________________ "I swear to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemeis domestic or foreign WHOMSOEVER."