would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger? ( Archived) (48)

Sep 7, 2010 10:10 PM CSTwould you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
lion131
lion131lion131Wexford, Ireland230 Threads 236 Polls 826 Posts

would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?(Vote Below)

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yes i would/yes i do
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no
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i am considering it/i considered it
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would you feel safer carrying a weapon if you were out walking alone to try and deter an attacker,or would it be 'safer' to just give a mugger your valuables?maybe it would be better to just bring your phone and call the police if you were mugged!uh oh
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Sep 7, 2010 10:13 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
Swissblueeyes
SwissblueeyesSwissblueeyesa lake, Michigan USA13 Threads 3,371 Posts
lion131: would you feel safer carrying a weapon if you were out walking alone to try and deter an attacker,or would it be 'safer' to just give a mugger your valuables?maybe it would be better to just bring your phone and call the police if you were mugged!
Ya some strong "Mace" or pepper spray...
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Sep 7, 2010 10:14 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
misscherylxo
misscherylxomisscherylxocalifornia city, California USA40 Threads 3 Polls 674 Posts
Swissblueeyes: Ya some strong "Mace" or pepper spray...
yes pepper spray
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Sep 7, 2010 10:14 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
lion131
lion131lion131wexford, Wexford Ireland230 Threads 236 Polls 826 Posts
Swissblueeyes: Ya some strong "Mace" or pepper spray...
good ideathumbs up
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Sep 7, 2010 10:16 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
rune8
rune8rune8South, W.A, Western Australia Australia14 Threads 1,065 Posts
No. I live in a small country town no muggers here, we can walk the streets at anytime we like it is totally safe. Glad I live here. heart wings
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Sep 7, 2010 10:17 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
lion131
lion131lion131wexford, Wexford Ireland230 Threads 236 Polls 826 Posts
rune8: No. I live in a small country town no muggers here, we can walk the streets at anytime we like it is totally safe. Glad I live here.
sounds like a great place!thumbs up
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Sep 7, 2010 10:31 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
Albertaghost
AlbertaghostAlbertaghostCultural Wasteland, Alberta Canada76 Threads 5 Polls 5,914 Posts
katt1017: Here's the truth. If you are carrying a weapon to SCARE someone you are a moron. If you have a weapon you need to face the fact that you may have to use it or risk having it used on you.

When at all possible, 99.999999% of the time it is possible, I avoid being anyplace there is great risk. If I cannot avoid the risk and it is a situation where I can legally be armed, I am armed.

If you don't like my answer remember to be more careful about what questions you ask in the future.


You been reading my mail or what? Word for word my answer!

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Sep 7, 2010 10:35 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
rune8
rune8rune8South, W.A, Western Australia Australia14 Threads 1,065 Posts
lion131: sounds like a great place!


Yeah it is the only thing that you have to watch out for is "THE GOSSIP". It has a mind of its own...................:conversing
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Sep 7, 2010 10:35 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
jahzah
jahzahjahzahHappyfairygoblinland, Victoria Australia19 Threads 2 Polls 2,574 Posts
yeah its in my pants alright laugh
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Sep 7, 2010 10:36 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
lion131
lion131lion131wexford, Wexford Ireland230 Threads 236 Polls 826 Posts
rune8: Yeah it is the only thing that you have to watch out for is "THE GOSSIP". It has a mind of its own...................:conversing
laugh thumbs up
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Sep 7, 2010 10:37 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
lion131
lion131lion131wexford, Wexford Ireland230 Threads 236 Polls 826 Posts
jahzah: yeah its in my pants alright
devil rolling on the floor laughing
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Sep 7, 2010 10:40 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
Thinktank74
Thinktank74Thinktank74melbourne, Victoria Australia3 Threads 1 Polls 132 Posts
lion131: would you feel safer carrying a weapon if you were out walking alone to try and deter an attacker,or would it be 'safer' to just give a mugger your valuables?maybe it would be better to just bring your phone and call the police if you were mugged!

FORCE IS THE WEAPON OF THE WEAK!!
sad flower sad flower sad flower
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Sep 7, 2010 10:41 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
lion131
lion131lion131wexford, Wexford Ireland230 Threads 236 Polls 826 Posts
Thinktank74: FORCE IS THE WEAPON OF THE WEAK!!
peace peace peace
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Sep 7, 2010 11:02 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
Thinktank74
Thinktank74Thinktank74melbourne, Victoria Australia3 Threads 1 Polls 132 Posts
lion131: would you feel safer carrying a weapon if you were out walking alone to try and deter an attacker,or would it be 'safer' to just give a mugger your valuables?maybe it would be better to just bring your phone and call the police if you were mugged!

All things in life radiate to their own kind!You carry a gun,You'll attract a gun!Simple!
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Sep 7, 2010 11:04 PM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
lion131
lion131lion131wexford, Wexford Ireland230 Threads 236 Polls 826 Posts
Thinktank74: All things in life radiate to their own kind!You carry a gun,You'll attract a gun!Simple!
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Sep 8, 2010 2:29 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
lrrh77
lrrh77lrrh77college station, Texas USA5 Threads 1,451 Posts
jahzah: yeah its in my pants alright


roll eyes men. always thinkin about whats in pants.
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Sep 8, 2010 2:32 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
lrrh77
lrrh77lrrh77college station, Texas USA5 Threads 1,451 Posts
lion131: would you feel safer carrying a weapon if you were out walking alone to try and deter an attacker,or would it be 'safer' to just give a mugger your valuables?maybe it would be better to just bring your phone and call the police if you were mugged!

not to discourage anyone from calling 911 in the event of an emergency ...but if someone is physically attacking you the likelihood that you can grab your phone and call is slim. Even if you can it takes time to get that call entered, officers dispatched to and on their way. So yes it is wise to know how to defend yourself against an attacker.

And you shouldn't carry any weapon you don't know how to use and are not comfortable using.
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Sep 8, 2010 4:42 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
zdeathangelz
zdeathangelzzdeathangelzjacksonville, Florida USA22 Threads 3,743 Posts
grin no i carry a shotgun to scare boys away from my daughters grin
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Sep 8, 2010 4:43 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
Amity
AmityAmityDodging Daggers, Wiltshire, England UK49 Threads 6,217 Posts
jahzah: yeah its in my pants alright


rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing ffs
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Sep 8, 2010 4:45 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
plainlyjune
plainlyjuneplainlyjuneLegazpi City, Bicol Philippines12 Threads 2 Polls 8,175 Posts
lion131: would you feel safer carrying a weapon if you were out walking alone to try and deter an attacker,or would it be 'safer' to just give a mugger your valuables?maybe it would be better to just bring your phone and call the police if you were mugged!
forget the phones, i got a scalpel and a syringe handy. Legal too!grin
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Sep 8, 2010 4:50 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
Wow_Factor
Wow_FactorWow_FactorLondon, Greater London, England UK45 Threads 3,698 Posts
No, I would use my Krav Maga!!!
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Sep 8, 2010 4:51 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
moodyblues
moodybluesmoodybluesCAPE TOWN, Western Cape South Africa3 Threads 210 Posts
lion131: would you feel safer carrying a weapon if you were out walking alone to try and deter an attacker,or would it be 'safer' to just give a mugger your valuables?maybe it would be better to just bring your phone and call the police if you were mugged!
Don't carry a weapon if you are indecisive. If you carry it, you can't hesitate to use it.
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Sep 8, 2010 4:53 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
Veritaas
VeritaasVeritaasLondon, Greater London, England UK2 Threads 5,839 Posts
moodyblues: Don't carry a weapon if you are indecisive. If you carry it, you can't hesitate to use it.


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Sep 8, 2010 4:55 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
Dagosto
DagostoDagostoKnoxville, Tennessee USA74 Threads 15 Polls 3,076 Posts
lion131: would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?


Nahh, the Three Stooges never seemed that threatening to me.

wine ONE!
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Sep 8, 2010 5:03 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
Raynew1959
Raynew1959Raynew1959Barrington, New Hampshire USA120 Threads 2 Polls 2,218 Posts
Thinktank74: All things in life radiate to their own kind!You carry a gun,You'll attract a gun!Simple!
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Sep 8, 2010 5:10 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
lion131: i said maybe it would be better to bring your phone,thus suggesting no weapon.that in itself would suggest non confrontation,so in other words,'play it safe',and hand over the stuff to the criminal,and THEN when you are still in one piece,let the pro's handle it! (the police)
Bet you stood in front of an armed Goon that shot you just for the kicks,and still got what he came for!
Sunshine,you're full of it!doh

Police is after the Fact,NEVER or rarely Proactive,and if they're around,and working toward a Major Bust ,they'll let you hang all the same!
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Sep 8, 2010 5:11 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
Raynew1959
Raynew1959Raynew1959Barrington, New Hampshire USA120 Threads 2 Polls 2,218 Posts
lion131: i said maybe it would be better to bring your phone,thus suggesting no weapon.that in itself would suggest non confrontation,so in other words,'play it safe',and hand over the stuff to the criminal,and THEN when you are still in one piece,let the pro's handle it! (the police)


What good is it going to be carrying a phone when a mugger is going to take ALL of your valuables.

I'd rather be carrying my little 357 magnum
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Sep 8, 2010 5:13 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
lion131: i said maybe it would be better to bring your phone,thus suggesting no weapon.that in itself would suggest non confrontation,so in other words,'play it safe',and hand over the stuff to the criminal,and THEN when you are still in one piece,let the pro's handle it! (the police)
Can always beat him to death with the Phone,if the Police is late in arriving!

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Sep 8, 2010 5:14 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
enjay
enjayenjaywairarapa, Wellington New Zealand192 Posts
yip. of mass destruction
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Sep 8, 2010 5:15 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
enjay: yip. of mass destruction
confused confused confused
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Sep 8, 2010 5:16 AM CST would you/do you carry a weapon to scare of a potential mugger?
RDM59
RDM59RDM59Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland UK92 Threads 5 Polls 14,070 Posts
idea carry two wallets/purses, just remember to hand over the lighter one .....grin
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