Living in Canada, it is illegal for me to arm myself for my personal protection. Nor am I permitted to keep a loaded, unlocked firearm in my home. Being that our laws are the result of political influence from anti-firearm activists, I invite any antis who might be lurking on these forums to offer up some helpful hints on how I might go about protecting myself from attacks, home invasions and such. Any useful advice would be most sincerely appreciated...
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pacodelahoya
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I' m not anti, but you can try a whistle, oven cleaner or just roll over and show your belly, just don't make eye contact.
mike101
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Do they allow you to have percussion revolvers? A Ruger Old Army will make a big hole in a bad guy, eh hoser?
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Dial 911 (or your Canadian version of such), the mounties will be there in 2 seconds to protect you, just like here in the US. They will be able to get there even if they are all on the other side of the city responding to a bank robbery, so don't worry.
The mounties always get their man...
So don't worry. After you are killed, the person who killed you will go to jail.
No anti, but you guys up there play baseball right? The old Louis Ville Slugger was always a "hit" (sorry, couldn't resist). To quote someone here, "It ain't tacticool, but one good shoot and its coloring books for Christmas from now on".
Also, a couple dollars of loose change in a heavy sock makes a good weapon. If you get asked why you have it, Its money... say your going to get a coffee.
So don't worry. After you are killed, the person who killed you will go to jail.
No anti, but you guys up there play baseball right? The old Louis Ville Slugger was always a "hit" (sorry, couldn't resist). To quote someone here, "It ain't tacticool, but one good shoot and its coloring books for Christmas from now on".
Also, a couple dollars of loose change in a heavy sock makes a good weapon. If you get asked why you have it, Its money... say your going to get a coffee.
Eleven Mike
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A respectful and open dialogue will help you to resolve your differences with the poor, disadvantaged person in your home. Remember that he is just reacting to George W. Bush's violent war on terror. This has worked for me. When I was confronted by an axe-wielding gentleman in my home, I spoke calmly with him. It turns out he was a reasonable and peaceful soul, and we were able to reach an understanding. When he realized I was willing to respect him and listen to his demands, he was willing to compromise. Now that I have learned to type with only my remaining arm, I can look back on the experience with satisfaction. My wife was taken, but later released with minor injuries.
If this does not work, you can throw things, while screaming and crying.
If this does not work, you can throw things, while screaming and crying.
Vern Humphrey
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I worked a project in Britain some years back, and being a news junkie, I watched the local news and read the papers. There had been a series of brutal assaults on women, and the police were advising women to carry perfume sprays and spray an attacker in the face.
This is typical liberalism at work, "We admit you need a weapon, but we can't allow you to have a weapon that actually works!"
This is typical liberalism at work, "We admit you need a weapon, but we can't allow you to have a weapon that actually works!"
DogBonz, the sock idea isn't bad at all! No one should have a problem with someone who just happens to be walking around with lots of spare change. It sorta gives a whole new meaning to the old phrase "sock it to me"! Still waiting to hear from an anti though...still waiting...waiting...
MD_Willington
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Autolight, a RCMP Constable once told me to keep a folding pruning saw handy for just such an occasion, as this is a tool and not a weapon you will be charged with assault. On the other hand another RCMP Constable (a family member) told us to live far enough out of town that no one would notice if a scumbag who broke into your home mysteriously disappeared... YMMV depending on where you live in Canada...
PS I don't advocate or recommend making someone "mysteriously" disappear.
PS I don't advocate or recommend making someone "mysteriously" disappear.
Vern Humphrey
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Things must be pretty bad in Canada if police officers are handing out advice like this!!
Imaginos
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Hatchet
Having been in a few overly restrictive countries, I have always found comfort in the standard classic camping hand ax/hatchet. I have carried a hatchet in an improvised shoulder holster under a heavy winter coat. Another option is the camp shovel aka e-tool.
Having been in a few overly restrictive countries, I have always found comfort in the standard classic camping hand ax/hatchet. I have carried a hatchet in an improvised shoulder holster under a heavy winter coat. Another option is the camp shovel aka e-tool.
hrgrisso
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My Recommendation
I suggest that to protect yourself and your loved ones that you move somewhere you can use a more reliable weapon that a bag of change placed in your evening socks.
I understand Aussies, Canadians, Englishmen (and women) love their country. But when things get to the point that the most sacred right of man, the ability to ably protect your family and loved ones is outlawed. Folks it's time to immigrate and naturalize where you can.
We can always use additional "proactice protection" votes here. Just a word to out of towners, California is just as bad and probably worse, NY NY, wait anything on the east coast, not so hot.
Welcome Home Friends!
I suggest that to protect yourself and your loved ones that you move somewhere you can use a more reliable weapon that a bag of change placed in your evening socks.
I understand Aussies, Canadians, Englishmen (and women) love their country. But when things get to the point that the most sacred right of man, the ability to ably protect your family and loved ones is outlawed. Folks it's time to immigrate and naturalize where you can.
We can always use additional "proactice protection" votes here. Just a word to out of towners, California is just as bad and probably worse, NY NY, wait anything on the east coast, not so hot.
Welcome Home Friends!
Vern Humphrey
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In many countries carrying a knife or hatchet that can land you in jail. It certainly can in Korea, where people who need knives in their work use sharpened table knifes, not folding or fixed blade knives. In England, as I recall, an American tourist defended herself with a swiss pocket knife and got a jail sentence for it.
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Dood, that seriously sucks.
Can you have other deadly weapons? Cross bow? Bow? Anything that makes a peace of metal fly fast?
Can you have other deadly weapons? Cross bow? Bow? Anything that makes a peace of metal fly fast?
hacksaw
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Have any allergies??
If not get a large shephard of the German/Alsation (sp?) variety. Really, really loyal to family members, not so nice to goblins...
If not get a large shephard of the German/Alsation (sp?) variety. Really, really loyal to family members, not so nice to goblins...
Imaginos
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Didn't say it was without risk
Mr. Humphry,
Your point is well made. However, nothing is without risk in life. You simply decide how much risk you are willing to take.
At the time, it seemed a reasonable trade off since I was backpacking through the countries in question, and had all of the related equipment strapped to me. My first line of defense was awareness/avoidance. Second line was a crook top walking stick/cane made from a small apple tree. The road tip had a metal ferrule with a relatively sharp point about like the spike on an old fashioned British umbrella. By the time the ax would have come into play, things would have been so desperate that I would not have been in the least worried about jail.
I suggested a hatchet because it is generally viewed as a common tool. If the hatchet is too "evil" I suggest a common "rip" style claw hammer. The claws on this type of hammer are longer and straighter than on other models to provide greater leverage when separating lumber. Make sure the haft is steel or fiberglass, and coated in rubber for a sure grip. It will work just as well as a hatchet and looks even less threatening.
Mr. Humphry,
Your point is well made. However, nothing is without risk in life. You simply decide how much risk you are willing to take.
At the time, it seemed a reasonable trade off since I was backpacking through the countries in question, and had all of the related equipment strapped to me. My first line of defense was awareness/avoidance. Second line was a crook top walking stick/cane made from a small apple tree. The road tip had a metal ferrule with a relatively sharp point about like the spike on an old fashioned British umbrella. By the time the ax would have come into play, things would have been so desperate that I would not have been in the least worried about jail.
I suggested a hatchet because it is generally viewed as a common tool. If the hatchet is too "evil" I suggest a common "rip" style claw hammer. The claws on this type of hammer are longer and straighter than on other models to provide greater leverage when separating lumber. Make sure the haft is steel or fiberglass, and coated in rubber for a sure grip. It will work just as well as a hatchet and looks even less threatening.
Vern Humphrey
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If you are backpacking, you can generally legally carry those things a backpacker should have -- including a small hatchet. If you are a carpenter on your way to work, or on your way home, you may legally carry your tools.
But if you are simply a tourist, or an office worker, carrying an ax, sheath knife, or hammer will get you in serious trouble in most countries. Having that tool under those circumstances will be evidence you planned on using it as a weapon.
Lots of interesting information. Knives are out (also illegal) so I would imagine that a concealed hatchet would be just as bad. I do own a large Malamute but she is a visual deterrent only (an actual attack dog would be too much of a liability, I've learned from previous experience). Keep the ideas coming ...
Eleven Mike
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I have a friend who lives in a two-story condo with a steep staircase. As her bedroom is in the upper story, I told her she should get a second fridge and put it at the top of the stairs. As long as she can get to that fridge, it would be pretty hard to get up those stairs while that thing is coming down.
ilove45acp, crossbows are definitely out (prohibited weapon) and I was thinking of something perhaps a little more compact than a hunting bow and arrow. You suggested anything that produces "flying metal". I've got a Crosman 1377C air pistol in .177, but even that has to be kept under lock and key (it's registered in Canada as a "Restricted Firearm" under Criminal Code 84 (1) para (a), Firearm Reference Table Number 90615-1, Ver. 2.3). I suppose that I could learn to make spit balls out of aluminum foil ...
Eleven Mike
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What the devil is a bingo hammer?
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