Becoming a swordsman?

Catweazle · Post by **Catweazle** » 06 Oct 2008, 12:34

I consider myself a fairly normal person, but I can safely say that I am prepared to kill to protect myself and my family. Property is another issue, unless it directly affects the survival of myself or my family.

I really wouldn't lose any sleep over it, the bad guy makes his choice when he ignores warnings and tries to attack me.

RenewableCandy · Post by **RenewableCandy** » 06 Oct 2008, 13:32

Get yerself down to TK-MAXX and get one of those walking-sticks that (some unsuspecting punter reported in today's Metro discovered) has a sword inside

But hurry, I think they're being withdrawn...

Andy Hunt · Post by **Andy Hunt** » 06 Oct 2008, 13:41

RenewableCandy wrote:Get yerself down to TK-MAXX and get one of those walking-sticks that (some unsuspecting punter reported in today's Metro discovered) has a sword inside

But hurry, I think they're being withdrawn...

I thought it was hoodies with a knife sewn in.

Maybe they are part of the same range . . . looks like the market is responding after all.

tattercoats · Post by **tattercoats** » 06 Oct 2008, 13:50

Andy with the celtic broadsword:

I *knew* I liked you!

T

RenewableCandy · Post by **RenewableCandy** » 06 Oct 2008, 13:50

Andy Hunt wrote:
RenewableCandy wrote:Get yerself down to TK-MAXX and get one of those walking-sticks that (some unsuspecting punter reported in today's Metro discovered) has a sword inside

But hurry, I think they're being withdrawn...
I thought it was hoodies with a knife sewn in.

That was last week Granddad!

Andy Hunt · Post by **Andy Hunt** » 06 Oct 2008, 13:58

tattercoats wrote:Andy with the celtic broadsword:

I *knew* I liked you!

T

There can be only one . . . mwahahahahaha!!!!

chris25 · Post by **chris25** » 06 Oct 2008, 16:55

This is the ultimate TSHTF/peak oil/economic collapse gun.

An easily concelable .22 rifle which will get you dinner.

Some times I wish I was a yank and could buy this stuff.

Not too supportive of the nutters out there who think buying .50 cals is gonna help them.

The main purpose of one of these is to get you food.

Kentucky Fried Panda · Post by **Kentucky Fried Panda** » 06 Oct 2008, 23:31

Those Henry/AR7 things are not great to shoot. I'd rather have a CZ 452 with a shortened barrel and a moderator. Low key hunting with subs. Don't want to advertise do we?

Aurora · Post by **Aurora** » 07 Oct 2008, 07:02

How do you defend yourself against a man wielding a gun, sword, knife or stick?

That's all very well but what about fruit?

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5RKTSwAVa ... re=related

CountingDown · Post by **CountingDown** » 07 Oct 2008, 09:57

What an alarming thread! I thought I was going crazy when I started looking at Crossbows earlier this week after seeing something else on here, but it seems I'm not alone.

I couldn't believe that it's legal to own crossbows and keep them at home - and that a simple pistol crossbow costs only about 15 quid (first result on google) - I'm going to have to stop reading Terry Pratchett as my escapist lit.

great ape · Post by **great ape** » 12 Oct 2008, 13:14

Aurora wrote:How do you defend yourself against a man wielding a gun, sword, knife or stick?

That's all very well but what about fruit?

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5RKTSwAVa ... re=related

This is how you deal with fruit..http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5h_gmADT6Dw

On a serious note: if you're concerned about your safety, I'd say start a martial art - be it boxing, aikido, jiujutsu, krav maga, whatever - to get you a little more used to confrontations, and to learn skills. (To me, the quality of teaching would trump the art in question, I think). But don't get cocky. And don't forget that they need regular practice to keep polished. Plus of course, a good martial arts teacher will improve your ability to avoid conflict without violence.

Of course, there's always..Canemasters! http://www.canemasters.com/

I've been on the receiving end of a cane demo, and if you know what you're doing, it's a very handy (and effective) thing to have. And it can bloody hurt in all sorts of ways.