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    protection?

    just wondering if anyone carries while riding, im thinking of packing, or atleast getting a big knife when riding at night now, reason, my brother was almost robbed 2 nights ago, at a stop light and it kinda freaks me out that it can happen, and i want to atleast have somekind of protection what do you guys think?

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    Re: protection?

    I think that would just make things worse. If you had a gun...maybe they have one too. Would you really want to deal with a situation like that? Is your life worth risking?

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    to be honest i would be pumped to see some clown take my bike. insurance would cover it and you get to buy something new

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    Re: protection?

    Even if you were carrying, use of a firearm against someone only comes in to play if you feel your life is in danger. If someone approaches you demanding your wallet, bike, car, etc do you really feel that pulling your gun and shooting the person puts you in a better spot than if you had let them go with a few of your easily replaceable posessions? And keep in mind this is coming from a gun enthusiast/holder of a CCL.

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    Velcro throwing stars to your forearms

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    Quote Originally Posted by 02Telefonica View Post
    Even if you were carrying, use of a firearm against someone only comes in to play if you feel your life is in danger. If someone approaches you demanding your wallet, bike, car, etc do you really feel that pulling your gun and shooting the person puts you in a better spot than if you had let them go with a few of your easily replaceable posessions? And keep in mind this is coming from a gun enthusiast/holder of a CCL.
    what if you just shoot at the ground and tell the SOB to dance?

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    Re: protection?

    Bring it...


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    i also carry a trident

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    Re: protection?

    Quote Originally Posted by l3uddha View Post
    if you're gonna get anything to make u feel safer get pepper spray or a taser. forget the guns and knives.
    l3uddha's got it right. You don't want that on your conscience if you think you had to use such a weapon, when you really don't. I wouldn't go as far as a taser, but pepper spray is your best bet. 90% of petty criminals, if they are armed with a deadly weapon ie. gun or knife, don't want to use it for what its ment for but only for fear and domination. They want an easy snatch and grab then take off, not have to deal with murder charges if caught. The pepper spray should give you piece of mind to give you the time to use it and get away and report the incedent. As hectic as the situation will be just try to stay calm and remember details. But at the end of the day its like the others have said, is it really worth risking your life over something that can be more easily replaced than you yourself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by l3uddha View Post
    if you're gonna get anything to make u feel safer get pepper spray or a taser. forget the guns and knives.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3FFnpS-eYA

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    the taser sounds like a good idea..and the assult riffle too..lol

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    I'm always packin... you just don't know it.


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    Re: protection?

    Talk to Larnz on here.
    He had his helmet stolen at a stop light in Lowell.

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    Quote Originally Posted by l3uddha View Post
    if you're gonna get anything to make u feel safer get pepper spray or a taser. forget the guns and knives.


    Risk vs. Reward, survival trumps all.

    That said, I just try to maintain a buffer of space around me & my bike, and remain vigilant. I may be carrying, I may not. I certainly wouldn't let someone else make that decision for me though.

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    re: taser in MA

    Ch. 140 § 131J Electrical weapons

    •No person shall sell or possess electrical weapons; punishable by fine between $500-1000 or 6mos-2yrs in prison or both

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    Is this O D F U ???

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    Re: protection?

    Quote Originally Posted by dan5 View Post
    just wondering if anyone carries while riding, im thinking of packing, or atleast getting a big knife when riding at night now, reason, my brother was almost robbed 2 nights ago, at a stop light and it kinda freaks me out that it can happen, and i want to atleast have somekind of protection what do you guys think?

    If your on your bike you won't be able to get to it.

    Your BEST protection is to be aware of your surroundings and don't get yourself in odd situations.

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    Durex is the way to go!

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    Re: protection?

    I have had a license to carry for some time now and have only on a couple occasions had it with me. (i.e. - carrying large amounts of cash to make a purchase of a vehicle/bike/equipment with someone or for myself) Once you have the legal ability to carry a firearm, you think of different instances and what could happen and if its really worth it.
    They taught us that if your willing to carry a firearm, willing to pull it on someone, you better be willing to pull the trigger and know the consequences, if you cant pull the trigger, the other person will, resulting in, well, you get the picture.

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    You either surf or you fight.

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    Re: protection?

    carry a dummy wallet with 4 bucks and an expired credit card...
    wear a knock-off Timex Watch....
    change your bike to GP shift...

    have fun

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    Re: protection?

    I will sometimes carry if I know I will only be riding in NH and/or VT since I do not have a concealed carry permit for MA or ME (yet).

    Having said that, if I feel the need to carry to feel safe in any particular town or neighborhood but I have the option to avoid the area entirely, I will do just that.

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    Re: protection?

    unless there's been a change of heart by the lowell chief of police this is a purely academic conversation as they WILL NOT issue you an unrestricted Class A permit (sorry)

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    I think you need to have a permit for pepper spray in MA. At least I think you did back in 01-02ish. I bought some in CT at the time and threw it away after it sat unused. If I were you, I'd strap a samuri sword to your back and most shouldn't fuck with you.

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