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    I do not have a gun however I do have a 3 foot iron poker that is sharpened to a fine point and has a strap on the handle so it cannot be pulled out of my hand!!! That is about as dangerous as I will get if someone is wishing to harm me and gets within 3 feet of me :fisty:....other than that I am a goner if they have a gun!!

    Thus; rather than own a gun I will catch you on the next realm if that is what is in the cards.....

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    Quote Originally posted by sandy View Post
    I do not have a gun however I do have a 3 foot iron poker that is sharpened to a fine point and has a strap on the handle so it cannot be pulled out of my hand!!! That is about as dangerous as I will get if someone is wishing to harm me and gets within 3 feet of me :fisty:....
    A nice generous shot of pepper spray to the eyes can be a very effective, and easy to use deterrent, but hell Sandy that poker sounds rather mean as well!

    You also bring up a good point, that self defense doesn't always have to be with use of a firearm, anything laying around within reach can come in handy in a pinch as well. Like a pizza stone.

    The unexamined life is not worth living.

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    Quote Originally posted by sandy View Post
    I do not have a gun however I do have a 3 foot iron poker that is sharpened to a fine point and has a strap on the handle so it cannot be pulled out of my hand!!! That is about as dangerous as I will get if someone is wishing to harm me and gets within 3 feet of me :fisty:....other than that I am a goner if they have a gun!!

    Thus; rather than own a gun I will catch you on the next realm if that is what is in the cards.....
    In places where possession of ''weapons'' is a problem, oven cleaner can be a very good item for self defence
    Ní siocháin go saoirse

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    Bug spray, such as for hornets, works well, too. Some can 'shoot' up to 20' away.

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    Quote Originally posted by Aragorn View Post
    Um, I just want to respond to that part, and I know it's getting worn by now, but people keep on making that same mistake, and so I have to set the record straight each and every time.


    Vaccines do not cause autism. Autism is a genetically originated neurological difference which can manifest in a number of different ways — e.g. autism proper, OCD, ADHD, dyslexia, synesthesia, et al — many of which often coincide within the same person. Vaccine injury on the other hand is a form of inflammation which can and often does lead to brain damage, and which is caused by neurotoxic chemicals used as conservation agents, such as Thiomersal.

    Being autistic myself, and having had an education in the paramedical field, I have already elaborated on the difference between both phenomena in many different threads all across the forum, but the most recent discussion starts in this post here — it's a members-only thread, and you may have to skip a number of off-topic posts on it to get the full explanation, but I do strongly encourage you to read it, as it will clarify a lot of things.

    Anyway, that said...
    Thank you, Aragorn.

    I see my mistake, and believe it or not, I really do know better. But your clarification has added to my knowledge, and I really appreciate it.

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    People have been saying the government is going to take our guns away for my entire life and that hasn't even come close to happening. What few laws we have are unenforced or have their teeth removed. It's easy to gin up excitement to get more gun sales. And it happens all the time.

    How did the guy run away after getting smacked in the face with a pizza stone?
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    Will share this timely segment here ...

    Suroosh Alvi Investigates The Future of Firearms


    VICE on HBO: Season 5

    VICE News
    Published on Oct 4, 2017

    VICE takes a closer look at the future of firearms in America.

    The firearms industry experienced unprecedented growth in the last decade. Fear of government regulation drove much of that growth as President Obama repeatedly tried to pass gun control laws in the aftermath of numerous mass shootings.

    Now, with the political landscape fundamentally changed, the industry, and gun rights advocates, are looking for new ways to expand upon their 2nd amendment rights and the bottom line -- with some surprising results.
    14:25 minutes


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    Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oFzxV_pmwI


    I actually went to school with this guy (Another state champion wrestler, my high school had a lot of them. They hold a couple of national records). My brother dated his younger sister.


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    Hey Gio,

    Your post takes all the fun out of it. But, it sure does speak to the real problem!

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    Quote Originally posted by NotAPretender View Post
    Hey Gio,

    Your post takes all the fun out of it. But, it sure does speak to the real problem!
    In all i believe the latest incident in Las Vegas really won't change much in the United States public opinion on gun ownership ...
    The self protective gun mentally is woven and embedded into the nations fabric ... And where and what it might lead to down the road is anyone's guess ... And in regards to having fun - By the looks and smiles of the above Vice/HBO video - those involved were having some serious pleasurable moments there in ...

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    hmm, talk about Pizzagate, I would call that psychological pedophilia...and just as wrong!

    NAP

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    Quote Originally posted by Dreamtimer View Post
    How did the guy run away after getting smacked in the face with a pizza stone?
    I wondered the same thing, that was quite the battering ram he took to the forehead with the butt end of that pizza stone. The power of adrenaline? Maybe combined that it also may have hit right in the sweet spot of where to head butt someone from? My best guess.
    Last edited by Fred Steeves, 4th October 2017 at 23:00.
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    Quote Originally posted by Fred Steeves View Post
    I wondered the same thing, that was quite the battering ram he took to the forehead with that thing. The power of adrenaline? My best guess.
    On Stan Lee's Superhumans they had a guest that was blessed with an abnormally thick skull. The guy made a living out of it...might be the same guy!

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    Thanks for the great suggestions you bunch of great siblings.....I will be investing in a few sprays for defense and have them ready at will but not for bears, ovens or bugs unless the bug comes in unwanted human form. I do live in Canada and personal safety in my area/neighbourhood is not a big deal or fear but Iam a Boy Scout at heart........and believe in being prepared. Thanks again for the wonderful affordable resources!

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    Hopefully the oven cleaner doesn't get over sprayed on any paintwork in the process, or at least be aware it will strip paint.

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