Self Defense

Originally Posted by TheAngryPostman

The Democratic Peoples Republic of Kalifornia prohibits me from carrying a firearm on my person, so I carry cold steel.

You think Governor "AH-nold" would have fixed that!

Originally Posted by TheAngryPostman

It is a blade I made from 5160 and 4140.

Sounds cool. Can you post a pic of it?

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by aw9725

You think Governor "AH-nold" would have fixed that!



Sounds cool. Can you post a pic of it?

Unfortunately, NO for both questions. California is way too "liberal" to let any legislation regarding lawful carry of firearms. The Governator has his hands tied with hippies and annoying soccer moms taking away individual rights "for the sake of the children".

Also all the pics were on my camera and it got lost.



Here's a pic you might enjoy.

Thanks. Here's another...

[Rachel]

I own firearms because I want to. It is my right as an American citizen. Do I have a need for one? That should never be asked. Not the point, I have them because I want them. And if you think a .22 is no good , care to stand in front of me while I put a few in your face? I hunt for food and fun. Never had a problem killing deer or birds. I teach my sons to hunt too. I'm a bone collector love antlers. I'll stop for a road kill and take it's head. You should have seen the faces of all the big tough black guys I used to work with ( who always made fun of me) when I'd pull some rotten deer head out the side box on the truck and would cut it's antlers off. I told them I have no problem cutting the head off a rotten stinking deer carcass. I'll have even less problem cutting off your head your nice and fresh.

Originally Posted by Rachel

I own firearms because I want to. It is my right as an American citizen. Do I have a need for one? That should never be asked. Not the point, I have them because I want them. And if you think a .22 is no good , care to stand in front of me while I put a few in your face? I hunt for food and fun. Never had a problem killing deer or birds. I teach my sons to hunt too. I'm a bone collector love antlers. I'll stop for a road kill and take it's head. You should have seen the faces of all the big tough black guys I used to work with ( who always made fun of me) when I'd pull some rotten deer head out the side box on the truck and would cut it's antlers off. I told them I have no problem cutting the head off a rotten stinking deer carcass. I'll have even less problem cutting off your head your nice and fresh.

What didn't you like about my post? I have a background in martial arts and was raised around firearms. I'm all for people standing up for their rights. No one should ever have to live in fear of anyone. I wrote it thinking it would help somebody--especially someone who never considered owning a gun or using one before--too many people become victims needlessly. I hope you realize I'm on YOUR side!

[tslust]

I have to agree with Rachel; while my .22 might not have "stopping power", it can kill someone just as dead as anything else. The disadvantage of using a larger caliber is (according to the law in my state); if you shoot your attacker and the bullet drills through your attacker and strikes and/or kills someone else, then you're responsible for the other person.

If you are OK with using a .22 that's fine. My own handgun training discussed "stopping power" and whether or not an attacker might still be able to come after you. The minimum recommended was a .380. Some of the modern .22 loads with hollow points can pack a pretty good punch too so if you are OK using that then that's what you should go with.

It looks like we are beginning to lose track of the intent of my original posting which was to encourage people to not be afraid to stand up and defend themselves. Also if they do decide to get a gun--to learn how to use it--safely. I have taught many people how to shoot and several people on this forum have told me they really liked my post.