CAGer Self Defense

[Hex]

Okay, so you're walking down a dark street on the bad side of twon. Some hasty old hobo looking guy pulls out a knife and demands your best games and PSP, or he'll cut you, bitch.

What do you use for self defense? Do my fellow CAGs carry knifes, firearms, or just run like pansies? Be as serious as you want, but I would like to know what ya'll are packing.

Personally, I have a blue folding knife, and a very reaslitic Caspian airgun that looks, feels, and sounds like an M1911 pistol. But I've almost already gotten arrested for firing an airgun public property, so I stopped carrying that. Besides, if someone calls my bluff, then Tip is shit outta luck.

[evilmregg]

If you're walking down a dark street on the bad side of town carrying a PSP, then you deserve to be knifed by an old hobo.

[drone8888]

I concur.

[Hex]

... alright. Your money, then.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I used to carry one of these (http://www.gerberstore.com/index.php?xpage=itempage&xid=344), but not anymore. On the rare occasions I carry a knife it's this one (http://www.gerberstore.com/index.php?xpage=itempage&xid=516) . Wholly unsuited to self defense. :lol:

[gregthomas77]

... alright. Your money, then.

Fucking give it to him. What are you, kidding?

[KingSpike]

I took multiple styles of martial arts for over 9 years. I taught Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido for three of that. I carry a knife on me occasionally.

That said, if a guy pulled a knife on me and asked me for money I would give it to him. It's MONEY. Or a PSP. Or whatever.

I'd rather lose $50 then my life. Or a friend's life.

[Stoneage]

I used to carry one of these (http://www.gerberstore.com/index.php?xpage=itempage&xid=344), but not anymore. On the rare occasions I carry a knife it's this one (http://www.gerberstore.com/index.php?xpage=itempage&xid=516) . Wholly unsuited to self defense. :lol:

This is the same Gerber that makes baby products, I gather?

[jaykrue]

A highly illegal-in-the-US-but-I-got-it-as-a-present-overseas-in-Asia butterfly knife with a blue chrome handle (which I've practiced enough while bored in my Arnis, Kali, and Escrima classes to be pretty effective with it) and a custom-made spiked chrome-lined brass knuckles with leather grip (for a comfortable fit). The chrome is for show and gets easily scratched but the brass underneath still means it hurts when flesh contact is made.

And on that note, I'm back from my conference and boy, are my arms tired!

[zionoverfire]

I'd pull out my wallet and throw some money to the wind, then I'd run like hell.

[Jaket]

To be quite honest... I have thought of things like this before, but in school.

A few months back some fat fuck at my school tried to start something with me because he got pushed into me and I told him to not ever fucking touch me again.

This kid was fat. FAT. lol, he had a shaved head and i could see the fat clumping up around his skull making his skin bulge. But fat means big, and most likely this kid should have crushed me, so once he started flippin out (straight gangsta style, by the way) I though about what I would do if he punched me...

Then I figured it out... I had one of these in my pocket:

http://www.ideafinder.com/images/items/p243.gif

If he would have made contact once, I would have for sure stuck that thing a good 4 inchis into him.

:)

Luckily, didnt come down to that as he pussied out as some of my friends began backing me up. He ended up getting grabbed by the school cop and getting into some trouble


ahhh, high school

[kaji7p56]

I'd pull out my wallet and throw some money to the wind, then I'd run like hell.

That would seem to be the best approach. You shouldn't carry a weapon unless you plan to use it. While most people can talk some pretty big shit, most won't be willing to kill another human being.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

A highly illegal-in-the-US-but-I-got-it-as-a-present-overseas-in-Asia butterfly knife with a blue chrome handle (which I've practiced enough while bored in my Arnis, Kali, and Escrima classes to be pretty effective with it) and a custom-made spiked chrome-lined brass knuckles with leather grip (for a comfortable fit). The chrome is for show and gets easily scratched but the brass underneath still means it hurts when flesh contact is made.

And on that note, I'm back from my conference and boy, are my arms tired!

I've been thinking about getting one of these (http://benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=42), but I can't justify the cost. I could get an AFO (http://benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=9050) from a friend, but I'm not sure that's a good idea. :lol:

[gregthomas77]

A highly illegal-in-the-US-but-I-got-it-as-a-present-overseas-in-Asia butterfly knife with a blue chrome handle (which I've practiced enough while bored in my Arnis, Kali, and Escrima classes to be pretty effective with it) and a custom-made spiked chrome-lined brass knuckles with leather grip (for a comfortable fit). The chrome is for show and gets easily scratched but the brass underneath still means it hurts when flesh contact is made.

And on that note, I'm back from my conference and boy, are my arms tired!


Highly illegal, as opposed to the lesser known slightly illegal.

[evilmregg]

"That's not a knife, that's a spoon."

"I see you've played Knifey-Spoony before."

[AlbinoNinja]

http://www.grademyart.com/orig/1/7.jpg

never leave home without it

[Hex]

I used to carry one of these (http://www.gerberstore.com/index.php?xpage=itempage&xid=344), but not anymore. On the rare occasions I carry a knife it's this one (http://www.gerberstore.com/index.php?xpage=itempage&xid=516) . Wholly unsuited to self defense. :lol:

That first knife has the same blade as mine, but my handle is different. I must also point out that mine has, uh an assisted opening mechanism. Switchblades are legal in SD, you understand.

[Hex]

Fucking give it to him. What are you, kidding?

Dammit, the point of this thread is just to see what CAGs use for self defense. Forget the hobo.

[gregthomas77]

Dammit, the point fo this thread is just to see what CAGs use for self defense. Forget the hobo.

Wit? A four button super turbo combo? A loud, shreiking cry?

[red flare graf]

I carry a baseball bat in the back seat.

[gregthomas77]

I carry a baseball bat in the back seat.

In case an impromptu dance reenactment of "The Warriors" breaks out?

[Hex]

Wit? A four button super turbo combo? A loud, shreiking cry?

:rofl:

"HAIDOKEN!" "Wtf?" -Stab- "aw, fuck, you stabbed me!"

[the_deej]

i would challenge him in a lumines battle

[DT778]

http://www.grademyart.com/orig/1/7.jpg

never leave home without it
I don't think those plastic lightsabers from Toysrus are going to help you.

[gregthomas77]

I don't think those plastic lightsabers from Toysrus are going to help you.

Unless of course he is a cheap plastic hobo.

[evilmregg]

Dammit, the point of this thread is just to see what CAGs use for self defense. Forget the hobo.

Well, if we forget the hobo, then what the hell are we defending ourselves against? A roving pack of grannies?

[gregthomas77]

Well, if we forget the hobo, then what the hell are we defending ourselves against? A roving pack of grannies?

Thats much easier. Have Sam Waterson call in the invisible robots. They hate old people.

[crowbb]

I don't carry anything. I'm a very large man. I usually look like a thug too, even though I'm not. My "neutral" expression looks pissed off, I'm often unshaven, and people tend to stay away from me. Most criminals go for the easy target, so I don't worry about getting mugged or anything.

[gregthomas77]

I don't carry anything. I'm a very large man. I usually look like a thug too, even though I'm not. My "neutral" expression looks pissed off, I'm often unshaven, and people tend to stay away from me. Most criminals go for the easy target, so I don't worry about getting mugged or anything.

OK, but in all fairness, cheap plastic hobos aren't really afraid of much.

[DT778]

I don't carry anything. I'm a very large man. I usually look like a thug too, even though I'm not. My "neutral" expression looks pissed off, I'm often unshaven, and people tend to stay away from me. Most criminals go for the easy target, so I don't worry about getting mugged or anything.
ah the thug look. Its a blessing and a curse. this reminds me that I have to cut my hair today.

[DT778]

Unless of course he is a cheap plastic hobo.
It might work on a cheap plastic hobo.
http://www.argos.co.uk/wcsstore/argos/images/3721207A63UC155630M.jpg
You think a hobo might take a chance against that for some games?

[levi333]

I carry a Kershaw Blur (http://www.knivesplus.com/kershaw-blur-ke-1670blkst.html). I dont go anywhere without a knife, havent for the last 10 years or so. Not for selfdefense, but because its soo useful in so many situations.

[BigSpoonyBard]

A highly illegal-in-the-US-but-I-got-it-as-a-present-overseas-in-Asia butterfly knife with a blue chrome handle (which I've practiced enough while bored in my Arnis, Kali, and Escrima classes to be pretty effective with it) and a custom-made spiked chrome-lined brass knuckles with leather grip (for a comfortable fit). The chrome is for show and gets easily scratched but the brass underneath still means it hurts when flesh contact is made.

And on that note, I'm back from my conference and boy, are my arms tired!

You scare me :lol:

[mookiemeister]

I'll probably just drop everything and run for my life hoping that the guy is only interested in the stuff I dropped. Games can be bought again in the future, but life once lost can never be regained.

[weimerwanger]

I carry a Kershaw Blur (http://www.knivesplus.com/kershaw-blur-ke-1670blkst.html). I dont go anywhere without a knife, havent for the last 10 years or so. Not for selfdefense, but because its soo useful in so many situations.

Same here, if I ever forget my knife, I end up needing it. I used to have a kershaw chive but I lost it. Recently I found a very nice gerber out on the bridge by my house (people love to fish there). The thing is in mint condition, so I carry that now.
On a related note, ebay rocks for finding the best prices on kershaws.

[AlbinoNinja]

It might work on a cheap plastic hobo.
http://www.argos.co.uk/wcsstore/argos/images/3721207A63UC155630M.jpg
You think a hobo might take a chance against that for some games?

when i saw that i was laughing to hard my head hit my monitor screen

[hobocorpses]

"That's not a knife, that's a spoon."

"I see you've played Knifey-Spoony before."
hehe

and being that my username is what it is, i guess i should make at least one post in this thread...so there

[Cracka]

obviously you act like you're reaching for your wallet then you just kick the shit out of him either in the stomach or balls... then depending on how he took the kick you either finish him off of you run.... DUH..

[Admiral Ackbar]

You guys are missing the most obvious form of self defese.

Fuck

[Duo_Maxwell]

I carry a fairly basic pocket knife usually (similar to this one):

http://www.swissarmy.com/webstore/images/knives/53831_l.jpg

The blade's only about 2 inches in length or so and I clearly don't use it for self defense because it's not at all designed for that. If a situation like originally described happened I probably wouldn't even draw it.

[2poor]

anyone know where to get some good quality brass knuckles in southern california?

[evilmregg]

anyone know where to get some good quality brass knuckles in southern california?

I think you should walk down to your local police station and ask that question.

[gregthomas77]

You guys are missing the most obvious form of self defese.

Fuck

F*cking is a self defense art. Holy shit, that makes me a ninja.

[JSweeney]

Okay, so you're walking down a dark street on the bad side of twon. Some hasty old hobo looking guy pulls out a knife and demands your best games and PSP, or he'll cut you, bitch.

What do you use for self defense? Do my fellow CAGs carry knifes, firearms, or just run like pansies? Be as serious as you want, but I would like to know what ya'll are packing.

Personally, I have a blue folding knife, and a very reaslitic Caspian airgun that looks, feels, and sounds like an M1911 pistol. But I've almost already gotten arrested for firing an airgun public property, so I stopped carrying that. Besides, if someone calls my bluff, then Tip is shit outta luck.

1. I would never let myself get into that situation.
2. If I were in such a position, I would obviously give them to the hobo.
3. If I were doing something that would make this sort of issue a likelyhood,
I'd give serious thought to a concealed carry permit.

[2poor]

I think you should walk down to your local police station and ask that question.

they said something about chinatown when i asked, but i know stuff in china town is poor quality.

[Professor Oreo]

OK, but in all fairness, cheap plastic hobos aren't really afraid of much.

:rofl:

Personally the only thing I caryy for self defense is 4 years of martial arts training and a distinct disregard for my own personal safety. 9 times out of ten I'll run like hell cause that way nobody gets hurt. But if you really want to push me to fight, be preparred to have your nose bitten off, your eyes poked out, my car keys stabbed in your throat. Also should you try to step to me while I'm filling up my gas tank at 3:00 in the morning (which almost happened once), don't be surprised when I pull the hose out of the tank and douse you with gasoline.

I'm a nice guy, but I'm crazy like that, and if you really want to fight with me it's gonna cost ya.

[redgopher]

Ro-Sham-Bo

[AlbinoNinja]

on a related note:

what do cheapassgamers use for self defense... FROM THEMSELVES!?!

[red flare graf]

No, that didn't work.

[jaykrue]

You scare me :lol:

What, moi? Why, I'm just one big ol' teddy bawr!

http://img289.echo.cx/img289/6096/shitbear0ad.jpg

[KingSpike]

on a related note:

what do cheapassgamers use for self defense... FROM THEMSELVES!?!

Shiny objects seem to work well.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I just realized something ... how does the hobo know you have a PSP unless you're using while you walk around this "dark street on the bad side of town"? Also, since he's asking for your best games he's obviously intending to keep it. Wouldn't playing videogames distract him from guarding his cardboard box?

on a related note:

what do cheapassgamers use for self defense... FROM THEMSELVES!?!

I try to keep my mind distracted during waking hours. It's a dangerous thing to let my mind operate unimpeded. :lol:

[BLarR]

I dont see why anyone would carry a weapon with them, a pen is enough of a weapon as needed, and not illegal. There's always the option of telling them Simon Says "no" and walking away, feel free to flash different colored lights in random order while saying it too.

[DuelLadyS]

Weapon #1: Logic.

"Look, Mr. Hobo, can I talk to ya for a sec? No, no, I'll pay, just let me say something. I, am broke. If I strip naked and give you eveything I have on me, you'll get a pile of used clothes from Wal-mart, a Gamestop value card, a rock shaped like a heart, some rubber bracelets, anf 14 cents. And let's face it- I'm probably gonna report this to the police if you go through with it. So how about I save you the trouble of dealing with the cops, and we just stop? I'd prefer to keep my value card, and the brcelets were a Christmas present. .... Cool, thanks dude."

Weapon #2: minor self-defense lesson from High school.

Attack with lower palm- stronger bone mass= more damaged than knuckles. Stuff like that.

[Hex]

Weapon #1: Logic.

"Look, Mr. Hobo, can I talk to ya for a sec? No, no, I'll pay, just let me say something. I, am broke. If I strip naked and give you eveything I have on me, you'll get a pile of used clothes from Wal-mart, a Gamestop value card, a rock shaped like a heart, some rubber bracelets, anf 14 cents. And let's face it- I'm probably gonna report this to the police if you go through with it. So how about I save you the trouble of dealing with the cops, and we just stop? I'd prefer to keep my value card, and the brcelets were a Christmas present. .... Cool, thanks dude."

Weapon #2: minor self-defense lesson from High school.

Attack with lower palm- stronger bone mass= more damaged than knuckles. Stuff like that.


:rofl:I like that. "'I'd prefer to keep my value card, and the brcelets were a Christmas present. .... Cool, thanks dude."'" I can see the raggedy old bastard standing there with his jaw down, then shuffling away to buy booze with his pity money.

[jaykrue]

Weapon #1: Logic.

"Look, Mr. Hobo, can I talk to ya for a sec? No, no, I'll pay, just let me say something. I, am broke. If I strip naked and give you eveything I have on me, you'll get a pile of used clothes from Wal-mart, a Gamestop value card, a rock shaped like a heart, some rubber bracelets, anf 14 cents. And let's face it- I'm probably gonna report this to the police if you go through with it. So how about I save you the trouble of dealing with the cops, and we just stop? I'd prefer to keep my value card, and the brcelets were a Christmas present. .... Cool, thanks dude."

Weapon #1 won't work on crazy hobo guy:

http://img228.echo.cx/img228/7895/hobo2sx.jpg

[Hex]

VgCats. YES. :applause:

I can imagine the Doctor with Sean Connery's scottish brogue, the way Ransoomair makes him talk. "This is great news. Jus lef me give my wife a crall". "Exshoosh me, I'm on the phone. Rude." "Hold on, I gots another call."

I can't get enough. Leo=Teh Sex, Aeris=Unbelievably Bad-ass.

[KingSpike]

I just realized something ... how does the hobo know you have a PSP unless you're using while you walk around this "dark street on the bad side of town"? Also, since he's asking for your best games he's obviously intending to keep it. Wouldn't playing videogames distract him from guarding his cardboard box?

If you have the white earbuds then he'd think you either have an iPod or a PSP. The color is often called "mug me white."

[Hex]

If you have the white earbuds then he'd think you either have an iPod or a PSP. The color is often called "mug me white."


:rofl:

[Hex]

anyone know where to get some good quality brass knuckles in southern california?

Try shortyusa.com, then navigate to "specials" from the menue at the top of the page. From there, scroll down until you see "Show All", click and scroll a little more. They have chrome and brass knuckles for $10, and $.99 shipping. (no link, so you'll have to go there yourself.)

[kaji7p56]

Just give the hobo a little Krav Maga.

[Hex]

Just give the hobo a little Krav Maga.

Krav Maga?

[Kayden]

Its a really brutal martial art. If I remember, its for bare handed fighting against armored opponents.

[Hex]

Its a really brutal martial art. If I remember, its for bare handed fighting against armored opponents.

Panzer Kunst style!one1

[kaji7p56]

Its a really brutal martial art. If I remember, its for bare handed fighting against armored opponents.

It's the new "trendy" Martial Art (although I don't know if it's an official Martial Art). It is used by the Israeli Military. It'll teach you to fight against people with weapons. It's basically used for street fighting. You can literally take somebody down in seconds.

They teach it about 9 miles from where I live but it costs about $90 a month. I'm in college so I'm broke.

[Kayden]

Oh yea... then what the hell was I think about? Oh well..

[TheSlav]

I carry this. (http://img224.echo.cx/img224/4759/img03689fn.jpg)

[Hex]

I carry this. (http://img224.echo.cx/img224/4759/img03689fn.jpg)

<3 glock. When I come of age, I'm getting a CCW and a .45 HK Mk. 23.

[Pylis]

I've been trained in five different styles of Street Fighter and nearly half a form of karate. I'm not worried.

[Kayden]

I've been trained in five different styles of Street Fighter and nearly half a form of karate. I'm not worried.
:-k

Street Fighter 2
Street Fighter 2 Alpha
Street Fighter 3
Street Fighter 3 Alpha
Street Fighter 3rd Strike

:lol:

[sblymnlcrymnl]

<3 glock. When I come of age, I'm getting a CCW and a .45 HK Mk. 23.

The Mk. 23 is a big fucker, about the size of a de. I'd rather spend half as much and get a .45 USP.

And what, no mac 10? ;)

[Kayden]

Here I am just packin size 15 steel toes...

[Hex]

The Mk. 23 is a big fucker, about the size of a de. I'd rather spend half as much and get a .45 USP.

And what, no mac 10? ;)

I love Macs like steak, but it's a smidge hard to get a class III license. I love HK guns, the USP being first. However, I like the trigger guard on the Mk. 23 more than the USP. Of course, there's always a USP compact. Also, I dislike the threaded muzzle on the Mk. 23, but eh.

If I could have any gun, it'd be either a G3 or Mp5.

[Hex]

Here I am just packin size 15 steel toes...

Size 15? Pch. Tip wears 16 and a half.

[Kayden]

Size 15? Pch. Tip wears 16 and a half.

Clown shoes don't count.
http://www.amazinwalter.com/clown/2001clowngraphics/shoe.jpg

[Quillion]

It's the new "trendy" Martial Art (although I don't know if it's an official Martial Art). It is used by the Israeli Military. It'll teach you to fight against people with weapons. It's basically used for street fighting. You can literally take somebody down in seconds.

They teach it about 9 miles from where I live but it costs about $90 a month. I'm in college so I'm broke.

Official Martial Art?

I guess it might not have those Martial Art "Government Seal of Ultimate Officialness" papers yet.

It is very brutal. I wish I lived somewhere that had a studio around. I used to live 20 minutes from a studio. Three lessons a week.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Here I am just packin size 15 steel toes...

I only wear 13s. :cry:

[Hex]

Clown shoes don't count.
http://www.amazinwalter.com/clown/2001clowngraphics/shoe.jpg

:rofl:

My shoes are ginormous, though.

[WeaponX2099]

As a black man hanging with larger black men, the hobos tend to run in fear of us. But a swift kick to the nuts solves that problem. A kick to the nuts solves all problems really.

[Kayden]

http://www.pipingrad.com/images/sht/SH12.jpg

[gregthomas77]

Here is the final solution. Tell him you really like his knife and you will trade him the PSP for the knife. Then, use the knife to go rob an EB and everything will be square.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Here is the final solution. Tell him you really like his knife and you will trade him the PSP for the knife. Then, use the knife to go rob an EB and everything will be square.

Why don't you just turn around and stab the hobo in the neck? That way you don't have to walk all the way to EB. Just be careful not to get blood on the buttons, it'll get inside the unit and fuck up your shit.

[BigSpoonyBard]

Why don't you just turn around and stab the hobo in the neck? That way you don't have to walk all the way to EB. Just be careful not to get blood on the buttons, it'll get inside the unit and fuck up your shit.

Not if you have a good cover/case :D

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Not if you have a good cover/case :D

Good point. Just stab away then.

[BigSpoonyBard]

Good point. Just stab away then.

Just make sure you get a good slice across the throat first, so they can't scream and draw attention

[2poor]

they'll scream, but all that'll come out is blood.

[neocisco]

Scream like a girl then wet myself.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I carry a Kershaw Blur (http://www.knivesplus.com/kershaw-blur-ke-1670blkst.html). I dont go anywhere without a knife, havent for the last 10 years or so. Not for selfdefense, but because its soo useful in so many situations.

Just got one of these (http://www.knivesplus.com/kershaw-blur-knife-ke-1670tblkst.html) myself. :D

[Graystone]

I gut them with a 6 inch balison.

http://www.balisongcollector.com/auctions/fhm9.jpg

[Moxio]

I used to carry around pepper spray, but I live in a generally quiet area so I've never had to use it.

[whoknows]

I use umm......nothing :D

A knife wont hurt a robot

[AlbinoNinja]

I use umm......nothing :D

A knife wont hurt a robot

nor will pepper spray

If its a robo-hobo, pray he's made out of cheap plastic and I'll kick some ass with my "cheap plastic lightsaber"