How many here carries a concealed weapon?

Ducimus · 02-20-14, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tango589

Yes, IN MY PANTS!!

Seriously, no. In the UK these things are rather frowned upon by Her Majesties Constabulary.

Ok, I asked for that when i used the word "gun" at the end of my post.

I have since edited that discrepancy in vocabulary. A fellow's "gun" in something very different indeed.

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Originally Posted by Betonov

Victorinox knife counts ?? (swiss army knife)

More of a tool than a weapon

Probably does, depending on your local laws. But i do agree, more of a tool then a weapon. I used to carry a swiss army knife all the time. Damn sharp those things, and you could use it to defend yourself if you had to. Not an ideal weapon of choice, but hit someone in the neck with it, and you'll do some damage.

vienna · 02-20-14, 12:55 PM

Who are you and why do you want to know? Just keep your hands where I can see 'em, NSA-boy...

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Betonov · 02-20-14, 12:55 PM

Local laws are not clear.
I'm allowed to carry a tool, any tool, but not a weapon.
Knives are both

I'll pick the one about yes, but not a gun.

Oberon · 02-20-14, 01:02 PM

The only problem I have with bringing tools into any fight is that anything you have can be taken off you and used against you in a fight. Of course, if the other guy is armed first then that negates the point, but even a set of keys can make for a pretty good slashing weapon in the right hands. Used to be a popular tactic for the 'Firms' back in the day. This site shows a few good examples, although their 'phone' is somewhat more of a brick than most phones of today: http://www.urbancombatives.com/weapons.htm

Ducimus · 02-20-14, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

The only problem I have with bringing tools into any fight is that anything you have can be taken off you and used against you in a fight. Of course, if the other guy is armed first then that negates the point,

That is a good point, and certainly one well documented on video with a few instances of robbery victims catching the robber by surprise and wrestling a gun away from the robber; but herein lays a counter point at least where crime in the United States is concerned. I would say it is a reasonable assumption that most criminals in the US are armed with something. I think it would be rare occurrence to find a perpetrator of a violent crime who is not armed in one way or another.

02-20-14, 01:55 PM

The poll doesn't contain the answer, "no, never felt the need to".
Neither does it contain , "no, never felt the need to even when staying in very dodgy notorious crapholes"

AVGWarhawk · 02-20-14, 02:45 PM

I really have not felt the need(as Tribesman has worded it). Unless of course I go to the "seedy" parts of town of which I do not go. But, I would say I feel less safe today than the 80's-90's. Malls and schools have become hunting grounds for the "unstable."

the_tyrant · 02-20-14, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I really have not felt the need(as Tribesman has worded it). Unless of course I go to the "seedy" parts of town of which I do not go. But, I would say I feel less safe today than the 80's-90's. Malls and schools have become hunting grounds for the "unstable."

Its odd that you feel that way, I'll probably blame it on the media and this increased access to information. After all, statistics show that violent crime has been declining everywhere (ok, with a few exceptions) in the last 30 years.

STEED · 02-20-14, 03:26 PM

No weapons on me just see no point too it.

Ducimus · 02-20-14, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I really have not felt the need(as Tribesman has worded it).

Didn't see that. I have him squelched for ample reasons. Never feeling the need never even occurred to me. Probably because at the earliest age, i at times felt a need to carry something, even if only temporary. I think the earliest I've encountered a time when, "Gee I wish i had something on me", was Jr High when one of the schoolyard bully's decided to ambush me while walking home and held a knife to my throat with my back quite literally against a cinder block wall. Funny, to this day, I can still identify that blade by sight. In sum, i think having felt the need is all about perspective or what one experiences in life.

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Unless of course I go to the "seedy" parts of town of which I do not go.

Growing up in Southern California in the 80's and 90's, I know ALL about that. But I would extend that further to clothing. Some brands of clothing, or clothing style you do not wear, less you be confused with one street gang or another. EDIT: One thing i forgot to mention is that sometimes the "seedy" parts of town come to you.

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But, I would say I feel less safe today than the 80's-90's. Malls and schools have become hunting grounds for the "unstable."

As the_tyrant pointed out, violent crime has been on the decline. The media and special interest groups sensationalize tragic events for ratings, and political gain. Proponents said it themselves. So they focus on it so much until you'd swear what they were rallying against was as common as gum stains on a sidewalk.

Jimbuna · 02-20-14, 01:04 PM

I used to carry a Glock 26 when called upon to do so and a Heckler & Koch MP5 on the rarest of occasions (only the former being concealed) and never felt totally comfortable but firearms are strictly controlled here in the UK.

STEED · 02-20-14, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I used to carry a Glock 26 when called upon to do so and a Heckler & Koch MP5 on the rarest of occasions (only the former being concealed) and never felt totally comfortable but firearms are strictly controlled here in the UK.

Woo.

Sco19 or was it So19 or was it Co19?

Never carry guns when you got a copy of Best of Mayfair on you, there is no room for both.

Jimbuna · 02-20-14, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Woo.

Sco19 or was it So19 or was it Co19?

Never carry guns when you got a copy of Best of Mayfair on you, there is no room for both.

Generally when a firearms issue was called in your patrol area or a 'shout' at Newcastle Airport.

STEED · 02-20-14, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Generally when a firearms issue was called in your patrol area or a 'shout' at Newcastle Airport.

Better off throwing Newcastle Brown Ale at them.

antikristuseke · 02-20-14, 01:51 PM

I usually have a pocket knife with me, but that is more of a tool than a weapon, though it can be used as on if need be. Whenever I go outdoors on a hike or some such I have a hunting knife with me on my belt, but that isn't really concealed, occasionally have a handaxre on the belt as well.
As for firearms, I have had a long term plan to get myelf a CZ 75B just for some range time and I find maintaining firearms relaxing, sort of like meditation. I doub't I would carry it on a regular basis even thouhg I would be within my rights to do so.

View Poll Results: Do you carry a concealed weapon?
Yes. These days, you never know what could happen and when.	9	31.03%
Yes. With so much time, money, energy and effort invested into having the option to, I might as well.	1	3.45%
Yes. However I do not carry a gun. ( Knife, stun gun, pepper spray, etc.)	5	17.24%
No. I think it too great a responsibility, so I choose not to for that reason.	1	3.45%
No. I would if i could, but I can't. Laws in my area are not permissive.	7	24.14%
No. I do not have a favorable opinion on CCW.	6	20.69%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,276 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I really have not felt the need(as Tribesman has worded it). Unless of course I go to the "seedy" parts of town of which I do not go. But, I would say I feel less safe today than the 80's-90's. Malls and schools have become hunting grounds for the "unstable." __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	No weapons on me just see no point too it. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

02-20-14, 01:04 PM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,678 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I used to carry a Glock 26 when called upon to do so and a Heckler & Koch MP5 on the rarest of occasions (only the former being concealed) and never felt totally comfortable but firearms are strictly controlled here in the UK. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Local laws are not clear. I'm allowed to carry a tool, any tool, but not a weapon. Knives are both I'll pick the one about yes, but not a gun.

02-20-14, 01:02 PM	#4
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	The only problem I have with bringing tools into any fight is that anything you have can be taken off you and used against you in a fight. Of course, if the other guy is armed first then that negates the point, but even a set of keys can make for a pretty good slashing weapon in the right hands. Used to be a popular tactic for the 'Firms' back in the day. This site shows a few good examples, although their 'phone' is somewhat more of a brick than most phones of today: http://www.urbancombatives.com/weapons.htm

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Tribesman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	The poll doesn't contain the answer, "no, never felt the need to". Neither does it contain , "no, never felt the need to even when staying in very dodgy notorious crapholes"

02-20-14, 01:51 PM	#15
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I usually have a pocket knife with me, but that is more of a tool than a weapon, though it can be used as on if need be. Whenever I go outdoors on a hike or some such I have a hunting knife with me on my belt, but that isn't really concealed, occasionally have a handaxre on the belt as well. As for firearms, I have had a long term plan to get myelf a CZ 75B just for some range time and I find maintaining firearms relaxing, sort of like meditation. I doub't I would carry it on a regular basis even thouhg I would be within my rights to do so.