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"Are there people who carry canes just for self defense, even if they don't need one to walk?" Sure. I actually needed to use one for a couple of years, until I got both hip joints replaced. In the process, I acquired a few of them (canes). So, it's not too far of a stretch to grab one now...

"It seems like if a miscreant wanted, they could snatch that cane from you from behind in a heartbeat and proceed to beat you down with it". Maybe, but that's where situational awareness is your friend.

I no longer require a cane to assist me with walking, after I had both hips replaced a few years ago. But, I still like to take one for a walk when I go for one. Usually it's the blackthorn, but also like the pointy end of my Bubba-Stik in the Winter, for icy conditions. It gives me piece of...

Agree with CWL. Using lead is the best ammo for game. Try some .50 muzzleloader balls. You can also cut up some lead wheel-balance weights. Cut them up into half-inch pieces. Practice at short ranges, 30-50 feet max. Plenty enough power at that range, go for the head shot. Short range only.

Yup, this is what I'm talkin' about.

Here's a really good air-arms forum...http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/ There's lots of information there, and people are willing to answer your questions.

I have to agree with Zeke/PA.

Nah, I'm in Wisconsin. One was an albino King Snake,( Slash) about 3 feet long. One was a boa (Krush), about 6 feet long. The biggest one was Simba, an African Rock Python (about 9 feet long, tops). They all behaved themselves. Turned out that there was a city ordinance against "dangerous...

I guess I don't have the snake phobia. I had three of them for pets, so maybe that's why. I still think a shovel could dispatch a snake, or zombie, and bury them after. Pretty versatile...:):):)

I think that a little reptile critter ain't gonna scare me me much, how about you?

I think that a hoe would be good, but not the absolute best. There is some distance involved with both, which is good. To decapitate the critter with a hoe would take an over-head strike. Otherwise, a hoe could be used to push it away, with a straight forward thrust. With a shovel, the...

A hoe would work just fine, but I'd still go with the long-handled shovel. A heavier head, compared to a hoe. Then, you start to get into the faster speed with a lighter- head hoe, verses the slightly slower shovel. I'm thinking one good smack is all you need. I would feel more confident...

I vote for the shovel.

Nice looking blackthorn. Mine doesn't have as sharp protrusions where the roots were, and isn't as shiny. It came from lollysmith.com.

Very cool, indeed. Looks like a winner. An Irish Blackthorn can also make sliding the hand along the shaft difficult, depending on how pronounced the root protusions are. Depends on how tight your grip, I suppose. Maybe things can be smoothed out on the grooves a bit on the high-density...