JimStC
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I was called for jury duty. As in most courthouses, if not all, no knives, sticks, guns or "any" weapon allowed. Today was the day. I left my knives and other tools at home and ventured out with my Irish Blackthorn cane for the first time.
It went great. Not even a question from the officers at the metal detection device. Passed through, no problem.
Here is an ironic fact. My Eskrima trainer was called for the same jury pool. He saw me with the cane and I "educated" him, as opposed to the knowledge flowing the other way. He was quite impressed.
I even got chosen for jury duty after voir dire. Unfortunately it ended in a mistrial before I was able to hear all the witnesses. I actually enjoyed the experience.
One technical issue I need to consider. I do actually have a minor limp on the left side but I carried the cane on the right side as I am right handed. No one noticed or said anything. Again, a truly neat experience: a weapon in plain sight.
Pretty darn cool!
It went great. Not even a question from the officers at the metal detection device. Passed through, no problem.
Here is an ironic fact. My Eskrima trainer was called for the same jury pool. He saw me with the cane and I "educated" him, as opposed to the knowledge flowing the other way. He was quite impressed.
I even got chosen for jury duty after voir dire. Unfortunately it ended in a mistrial before I was able to hear all the witnesses. I actually enjoyed the experience.
One technical issue I need to consider. I do actually have a minor limp on the left side but I carried the cane on the right side as I am right handed. No one noticed or said anything. Again, a truly neat experience: a weapon in plain sight.
Pretty darn cool!
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