Nonballistic weaponry

I ratchet strap my doors at night so a would be would have to break windows to get in giving me time to grab my brass modified brass knuckles. Im in the belief category that we should be aloud to carry however there are alot of people who have guns that have never shot them. This could cause more problems if everyone had one.

 

I think breaking into trucks, while a driver is sleeping or in the cab is fairly uncommon. As you said it's good that some driver's do carry, as I think many criminals would be afraid to awake an angry trucker even if they're not carrying.

The risk is more when you're getting in and out of the truck or in unfamiliar territory. I got robbed at gunpoint in downtown Charlotte a few years ago at a laundromat. I was parked near downtown, waiting to make a delivery, and went to a laundromat nearby. I was the only one in the laundromat reading a newspaper when the thief entered with his weapon drawn demanding cash. I sure wish I had my gun then as I thought he was going to pull the trigger when he left after trying to force me into the bathroom and making me count to ten.

 

i use a very clever sort of camoflauge, i look broke.
OHH, WAIT, i AM broke. nevermind LOL

 

Well, my 'weapons' are attitude, attitude, and more attitude for starters. Following that is the skills I learned growing up with brothers in a neighborhood full of boys. I don't 'cat fight', I fight dirty, and I know where to hit and kick you to hurt you enough so I can get away to safety.

 

Only problem is that attitude, even a big bad one, WITH hitting and kicking, would probably place third in a "gun, knife, attitude" contest. In reality, just about anything non ballistic would place third, though.

Talking non ballistic, I personally like pepper spray, and /or a zapper, preferably both, spray, then zap! (OUCH!). Easy to carry, cheap, legal in MOST states, and watching the cop shows, I like the results.
Another plus about either of them, is that both are supposedly non-lethal, NORMALLY, lessening the chance of a day in court explaining why you ruined some poor innocent crooks life.

Don't know the name of them, but some of the "Soldier of Fortune" type mags sell something similar to a pointed pencil, but made of resin, or even metal. About 4 or 5" long, most attach to a key ring, making them easy to carry; can use as a stabbing tool, looks like they would take an eye out quick.

 

My preferred weapon is a self activating mobile attack unit. Or... a dog. I have used guns, and they have failed me. A gun is a good method of protection, if you have it ON you and are able to get it out and ready in time. I do not deny that a gun is a good protection unit. But in my situation the gun was locked, with the bullets out, and served no real purpose unless I thought I could slug the guy in the head with the #### thing. Getting to a gun, unlocking, loading, aiming, and firing is time consuming, and most people underestimate the amount of time in a situation where a gun would help. You really don't have a whole lot of time to react.

A well trained dog is ALWAYS armed, but never dangerous. I can't hand a loaded gun to a kid but I can leave the dog and the kid together and know aside from accidentally scratches that all dogs and kids happen to get together, there will be no major accident. The dog will chase if told, he will bite if provoked, and he will return if told. That is another major thing to me, because shooting a gun is final, you do it and someone is going to be badly hurt or dead and you can't stop it once the trigger is pulled. I can recall the dog.

Dogs can be shot, thats what some nutty gun owners tell me, and I've had a dog shot. This is true, but so can you if you don't draw your gun and have it ready to go first right? Thats my take on it anyway. No guns, but I do have a dog. A very well trained expensive dog.

Oh and a taser... jic.

 

EVERYTHING is a weapon if you feel threatened. A ballpoint pen can be as effective as knitting needles or a marlin pike or a bayonet. I look quickly around the truck and see an air hose on the back of the seat to distract, a dog bowl to bash, a smelly sock to bind, a steal toed boot to club, pens, knives, ropes etc, etc, etc ...

Awareness is great to avoid trouble. Confidence can disarm it. Attitude can blunt it. The only thing to stop trouble in its tracks is creativity and action.

 

True, just that some things feel more weapon like than others.
Once had a fellow come at me with a 3/4" drive breaker bar, while I was holding a water hose. Although the faucet was on, I didn't feel my weapon was in the same class as his. (sometimes retreating is a very good option!)

 

Droy, I agree with you that retreat is a good option. Usually the best option. I am sure you understood my premise however, and if I were confronted with a breaker bar and no other option I would rather face it with a running garden hose than with a welcoming smile and hearty handshake. None of us should become a victim for lack of trying.