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January 12, 2011, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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Using Chinese Throwing Stars
Anyone else practice or train with these, I'm thinking about getting a set.
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January 12, 2011, 11:45 AM | #2 |
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For what?
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January 12, 2011, 11:45 AM | #3 |
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Maybe for fun, but certainly not for defensive purposes. Even a well placed hit is not immediately fatal and will probably cause your target to escalate to a much more effective weapon... SUCH AS A GUN!!! I certainly would not use throwing stars if the bad guy already has a gun out. Then again... I am NOT a ninja.
Get a set for fun if you like but nothing more. Technology has changed quite a bit since the day of the ninja... While throwing stars are silent, guns tend to be MUCH MORE EFFECTIVE!!!
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January 12, 2011, 12:22 PM | #4 |
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On the principle of "Never do your enemy a minor injury.", "throwing stars" are a Bad Plan for self defense.
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January 12, 2011, 12:24 PM | #5 |
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They're fun to play with....
Problem is, in a situation that might legally warrant their use, they ARE going to be considered a deadly weapon. If I'm going to use a deadly weapon, I'm going to use a DEADLY weapon. I'm not messing with anything less when it comes time for lethal force.
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January 12, 2011, 12:52 PM | #6 |
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Not to mention carrying them on you is a major no no in most states. Anything with two points or more is verboten for carry in Virginia outside of private property.
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January 12, 2011, 12:56 PM | #7 |
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OK, I'm all for alternatives, but shuriken?
Sorry, but now we're getting too far out in left field. Let's get back to at least semi-serious tactics and training. Closed.
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