The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - sword [or other non projectile weapon] vs handgun

Spectre · April 22, 2001, 11:05 AM

Art,

Look me up, if you're ever coming through GA. I'd love to spend a little time with this, see what we could learn.

Paladin,

As I mentioned, sticks of the same length as swords can be carried almost anywhere, as can umbrellas. True enough, neither of these are typically used to cut, but their lack of edge is evened out by their additional versatility as trapping tools- ie, one can readily grab one's own stick to affect a technique, whereas grabbing the blade of one's own sword takes considerably more care. Also, carrying a stick or umbrella means one has nothing to draw- the weapon is already out, ready to bring into play.

April 22, 2001, 11:05 AM	#23
Spectre Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 23, 1998 Location: ATL Posts: 3,277	Art, Look me up, if you're ever coming through GA. I'd love to spend a little time with this, see what we could learn. Paladin, As I mentioned, sticks of the same length as swords can be carried almost anywhere, as can umbrellas. True enough, neither of these are typically used to cut, but their lack of edge is evened out by their additional versatility as trapping tools- ie, one can readily grab one's own stick to affect a technique, whereas grabbing the blade of one's own sword takes considerably more care. Also, carrying a stick or umbrella means one has nothing to draw- the weapon is already out, ready to bring into play.