Anybody carry a knife for self-defense?

[wild zebra]

Here in Ohio the 21 foot rule is used in the Conceal Carry rules also. I'm saying that a citizen with a ccw can use deadly force if he fears his life or GBH if a perp is inside 21 feet otherwise you have a "duty to retreat". Unless the laws have changed, it's always a good idea to pick up the manuals and reread in case they have changed some laws. I agree very much with Tom though you will be convincing a Judge and jury if it was justified so you better have a damn good reason. A friend of mine just got jumped for 7 bucks and ended up with a black eye. They threatened with a non visible gun, my friends seem to think I would have filled them full of holes although I did kinda leave my statement that way I would much rather give up my wallet.

[Elite_Operator]

I think alot of modern knives are designed to give you the impression that there the only Weapon you should bother carrying. There always visually designed to look fearsome, with all the vicious blade styles, and glassbreaker/skullcrushers etc. In reality your not trying to be tough, or trying to one up somebody, you have quickly been placed in a situation were you might lose your life, you want this to be over right now. If Firearms carry is legal, carry a pistol, if its not Move somewhere where it is:)

[andersonix]

I carry a butterfly knife for my self defense. : />

[dark2023]

I think alot of modern knives are designed to give you the impression that there the only Weapon you should bother carrying. There always visually designed to look fearsome, with all the vicious blade styles, and glassbreaker/skullcrushers etc. In reality your not trying to be tough, or trying to one up somebody, you have quickly been placed in a situation were you might lose your life, you want this to be over right now. If Firearms carry is legal, carry a pistol, if its not Move somewhere where it is:)

I carry a simple Liner Lock folding knife. With a simple flick of the wrist it can be opened almost as fast as an SB, single-handedly, but also, it can be opened upside down and quietly. Which is good for me, because I prefer an upside down grip anyway for actual fighting, and I believ (in a self defense scenario) that no-one should see your weapon unless it's being actively used on them.

[h1942]

I never leave the house without something sharp and pointy on my person. Hank

[jimbeam]

because I prefer an upside down grip anyway for actual fighting, and I believ (in a self defense scenario) that no-one should see your weapon unless it's being actively used on them.

Truer words never spoken. Dark you are wise beyond your years.

[dark2023]

because I prefer an upside down grip anyway for actual fighting, and I believ (in a self defense scenario) that no-one should see your weapon unless it's being actively used on them.

Truer words never spoken. Dark you are wise beyond your years.

I've just been taught well.

[Vagrant]

The thread that wouldn't die. Check the date on page one Before that we had similar threads. Almost all of us carry a knife as a TOOL !!! The few that carriy it as a weapon, are most likely "looking for a fight". When they find it [start it] they run the risk of, discovering how Fast, a SERIOUS weapon will "settle it"
Such sillines, is eternal

[missaman]

Mr. Dark.
As Missa Vagrant says THIS will finish it

[dark2023]

Ewww, a 1911, I'd much prefer an HK45 or P7M8

The thread that wouldn't die. Check the date on page one Before that we had similar threads. Almost all of us carry a knife as a TOOL !!! The few that carriy it as a weapon, are most likely "looking for a fight". When they find it [start it] they run the risk of, discovering how Fast, a SERIOUS weapon will "settle it"
Such sillines, is eternal

Yes, well as I said, I dont usually carry it for self-defense (unless I'm going somewhere I feel I might really need it). But, I have been known too. It's better to have something than nothing. And, I cant exactly carry a pistol (being 18 and all), and I cant think of a quicker way to attract the wrong kind of attention than walking through the gehtto with an AK74n or 10/22 strapped to my back.

[Vagrant]

Ewww, a 1911, I'd much prefer an HK45 or P7M8

The thread that wouldn't die. Check the date on page one Before that we had similar threads. Almost all of us carry a knife as a TOOL !!! The few that carriy it as a weapon, are most likely "looking for a fight". When they find it [start it] they run the risk of, discovering how Fast, a SERIOUS weapon will "settle it"
Such sillines, is eternal

Yes, well as I said, I dont usually carry it for self-defense (unless I'm going somewhere I feel I might really need it). But, I have been known too. It's better to have something than nothing. And, I cant exactly carry a pistol (being 18 and all), and I cant think of a quicker way to attract the wrong kind of attention than walking through the gehtto with an AK74n or 10/22 strapped to my back.

You are in the wrong state
Move to New Hampshire, you CAN get a license to carry at 18
Under federal law a parent or guardian has to buy the gun for you
But if you aren't old enough to recognise, places you might "really need one", AND, AVOID THEM. You aren't old enough to carry

[dark2023]

Sometimes I need to be in places were it's not really smart to be unarmed. It's unavoidable. Also, I live on the edge of the bad side of town (unfortunately).

Under federal law a parent or guardian has to buy the gun for you

As far as I am aware, you MUST be 21 to own a handgun, period. Having a family member buy it for you (if your underage) is a straw-man purchase, right?
And, BTW, yes, I am in the process of getting concealed carry permit.

[Vagrant]

Sometimes I need to be in places were it's not really smart to be unarmed. It's unavoidable. Also, I live on the edge of the bad side of town (unfortunately).

Under federal law a parent or guardian has to buy the gun for you

As far as I am aware, you MUST be 21 to own a handgun, period. Having a family member buy it for you (if your underage) is a straw-man purchase, right?

Wrong, there are even Police Officers that must have a parent buy for them - the exceptrion for parent/guardian buying, was written into GCA '68 [subject to state/local law]
If your state say 18 or older, that's legal - under 18 NO WAY at all

[wild zebra]

I haven't backed this up with research but in Ohio I believe it is 21 handgun, 18 long gun.

[tequiza]

Mr. Dark.
As Missa Vagrant says THIS will finish it

Nice piece Missa, here's one of mine, 1911 is still the most copied pistol today!

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