So I'm going on a road trip next week and questioning if I should bring something for protection. Wondering if most people do this while traveling or no?
And weapons doesn't necessarily mean just a gun, can be other self defense weapons too.
One thing I definitely never plan on is being a victim of a crime. I’m not saying it’s impossible but it’s certainly unlikely. And, personally, I’d rather get caught slippin’ once and lose my life than live an entire lifetime peeking around corners and having the thought of having to draw a gun or pull any sort of weapon anywhere on my mind. I don’t say that to knock anyone else, I’m just saying that, for me, my fists have kept me alive 43 years and I expect they’ll continue to do so. I’ve been to Texas before, I definitely feel a little uneasy there just because it strikes me as a very gun-happy state, like the type of place where someone would shoot you over a verbal argument or in lieu of a fistfight, which is just about the craziest mentality I can imagine, but these “fuck around and find out” types are the ones that really worry me, like they seem to fantasize about a justification to legally shoot somebody.
Anyway, I’m going off on a tangent, lmao, but I personally do not deal with weapons of any sort, as a matter of principle and honor.
For a young lady, I can understand a little more. Are you flying? I feel like you probably can’t carry much in the way of weaponry on a plane, but I guess you’d have to check with the airline or TSA about that. Maybe they’d allow mace or something if it’s in your checked luggage.
I don't even open my front door without being armed.
I have not as yet, but that may change at some point, depending on circumstances. My father is a US Navy SEAL, so I do know how to handle firearms, but I'm also Black Belt in 2 Martial Arts, so I think I'm pretty capable of protecting myself if the need arises. I've seen firsthand what a gunshot wound can do to the human body, I'm just not so sure I'd want to inflict that pain on anyone, unless it was a life or death situation. A lot of people say they could pull the trigger on someone, but how many actually could or would?
Yes, I have 4 CCW's good in over 38 states.
Of course, the US Constitution says we can carry in all 50 without any permits, but the communists running our federal and many of our state government service corporations don't seem to think that is relevant.
Go ahead, I collect communist unhappy faces.
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In my country, carrying an unlicensed firearm can land you in prison. Using a licensed firearm for self defence can as well. Using anything for self defence actually, even a knife or a baton.
If I lived in a country that supported my right to self defence I’d bring a gun everywhere as part of my daily routine. Never know when danger will strike and there’s nothing wrong with being prepared. Other self defence weapons will be outmatched by a gun so best to prepare for the worst
So the only time I ever gear up like that for a road trip was when I was in Iraq. I will not live like that in my home country. If you do not feel safe going out without a gun then don't go. Guns only give people a false scene of security and courage.
When my day comes I will go out with sword drawn with my face to the enemy, screaming defiance with my last breath... that is true if I have a gone on me or not. The sword is figurative in the that phrase. I have know a lot of good people that had guns and it didn't stop them from being killed by people with guns.
You don't need a gun to be safe, and if you can't feel safe without one then you might have other issues to worry about... like did you remember your tooth brush.
I have travelled to all sorts of places that many would say are unsafe. I have never brought a weapon with me but... I have always been smart. Depends on where you are going. If you are going somewhere that is generally safe except for certain areas, not sure if anything but street smarts is needed. If you are going somewhere that is more dangerous then it is smart to hire a security guard - as carrying a weapon yourself in those types of areas could likely get you in more trouble then you'd expect.
Wow, I can't believe you would be associated with such awful, nasty things.
I mean, really! You must be an truly terrible person to be around things like that.
Don't you know that K-cups mean stale coffee? What kind of person would DO that?
Anyway, I almost thought the rest of that stuff was mine, but I don't have magwell flares on my Glocks, and the keys aren't quite right.
Of course. If you run into trouble the bad guy isn't going to give you 10 hours to go home and get your weapons. But I respect the local laws too so I just avoid places where it's not legal to be armed. Or I make sure I have an alternative weapon that is technically legal even tho you can turn a criminal into a pinota with it.
If you are traveling across states or even countries you need to check the legality of what you are doing. I have heard about people from the US trying to take guns into other countries... doesn't end well if they are lucky.
I dont take any weapons with me anywhere as i never needed to defend my self from any one in my almost 40 years and dont really know any one else who has particularly
To quote my history teacher back when I was a teenager: "Girls, it's fall and the nights are getting darker, so when walking alone keep to well lit places, and if you get attacked use your keys as impromptu brass knuckles. You might not be able to defend yourself, but with any luck your keys will cause permanent damage or maybe even blind the asshole. Have a good weekend, and stay safe."
Needless to say she was a memorable teacher.
I do not but you do you. Especially if you're responsible. If I feel like the place I'm going to requires me to need weapons to be safe, I would rather not be there. I know you can't possibly know if you will need something like a weapon, and anything can happen anywhere, but I'm speaking statistically. If it's a seriously higher than normal crime/violent area I just don't go there.
Traveling out of state via plane is tricky, but when I’m driving in state absolutely. A knife, bear spray, pepper spray or a firearm. Where I live you have to worry about criminals, drugged up psychopaths/creeps, mentally ill people and aggressive wildlife. We even had a serial killer who’s last victim was down the road from my apartment. Things are only getting crazier, you’re living in a fantasy if you aren’t prepared to protect yourself.
Depends on what you are trying to bring. Just make sure that it's legal in that country/state/county/city/venue.
There are some strange and limiting laws out there, so just check and make sure. Even if you're just bringing some knives, pepper spray, bats, and hatchets. Every place has different laws.
I carry my trusty knife and pepper spray everywhere I go (tough to get a carry permit in my state even after NYSRPA v Bruen and not worth the trouble since I plan to move out soon), not just when I'm going somewhere new or to a bad part of town. You never know when something might happen, even in a "safe" neighborhood; after all, cockroaches travel.
Yes. Where I am traveling will dictate what sort of SD item I take. If it’s within the state of my residence or one that shares reciprocity with my state ccw permit. I’ll take my gun. If not. Ill take other means. As long as they are legal where I am going.
I find it are to go anywhere without my American Express card and shooting people in the face.
No I find I can visit other places without needing to carry a weapon or even think about needing one
I was dog sitting this week for a friend. However, they live out in the country where almost no other houses are around. On a big plot of land that they own. I brought a machete with me just in case... Although nothing happened where I had to use it, I still had it with me just in case.
Depends on where you're going, and how. Firearms don't fly well.
I've never brought a weapon with me. But then I'm not a petite female.
Years ago my uncle took his family on a road trip to Canada. At the border they asked if he had any firearms and he told them about his pistol. They were refused entry, as he refused to dump it, and the planned trip was kaput.
Thankfully not needed here in Germany (or pretty much Europe for that matter) ... :-)
I don't usually go places where I feel I need a weapon for protection.
If I do, I've got my keys, my hands, and, hopefully, enough situational awareness to stay away from situations where a weapon might be needed.
I also think it's weird to travel with a weapon. Like, if you're a martial arts travelling for training or a tournament, I get that. But just recreationally travelling? Why would I bring a weapon? I'm on a vacation, not the front line.
Life experience has taught the pragmatic 'truth' of Benjamin Franklin's maxim:
"Hope for the best, but expect the worst... and you'll NEVER be disappointed."
SEMPER PERATUS = "always prepared"
Average police response time is a lot slower than 1200 feet per second. When seconds count, politically neutered and hamstrung police are minutes away. And they don’t suffer anywhere near the consequences for their being late as a victim does.
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