How to fix anything: If it ain't stuck and it's supposed to be, duct tape it. If it it's stuck and ain't stuck and it's supposed to be, WD-40 it.
As a sailor, your "kit" consists of duct tape, electrical tape, WD-40/McLube, rigging/serrated knife, and a torch or other windproof firemaker. Duct tape is easily 90% of the kit.
My backback always has my Letherman, umbrella, flashlight, pens, pencil, dice, and a condom in it. There'll usually also be books, and frequently a laptop. I've found situations where I've needed everything except the condom, and I don't want to repeat needing one of those and being without.
I might just need my kit either today or tomorrow depending on how the wind blows with the LA fires and all. Northridge has taken on a nice haze with our proximity to porter ranch. Although, being so entrenched in the suburbia/city that I am, I might not. Either way, classes for the rest of the day have been canceled due to fire encroaching onto the highways and freeways.
Purse: Tissues, wallet, cosmetic case, and an iPod with ear-buds. Inside of the cosmetic case: Spare soft contacts, contact case, wetting solution, Zip-Lock sandwich bag, 3 hand wipe packets (from various restaurants), small bottle of hand lotion, small bottle of Purell, floss, feminine products, and a small pill case with Aspirin and allergy medication.
Pockets: My cellphone and keychain (small Leatherman attached).
Rym and Scott, I still think you're being a bit ridiculous and outspoken (oh wait what's new?). I don't really have any general statements about why thinking that having money will get you out of any situation (actually it was Andrew that made that statement, but still), but I can start naming more examples...
What if you sustain some sort of injury while out and about? Sure you could go out and buy band aids or some medicine or something, but by then it might be too late and you just wish you would have had it on you right then and there.
What if your car breaks down in the middle of no where and literally all you have on yourself is money? A lot of damn good that just did you.
Carrying around supplies for a situation that couldn't be solved by money or a phone is impractical. I don't know anyone who carries a first-aid kit around, or has the supplies or experience to fix their car if it brakes down in the middle of nowhere.
I actually have the supplies to fix common problems with my car on the side of the road. Duct tape, some wrenches, and an entire spare ignition system. The trick with cars is preventive maintenance, and I do a lot of that.
As for real dooms day shit, I have a 30 caliber rifle and a field full of deer. I'll survive somehow.
Rym and Scott, I still think you're being a bit ridiculous and outspoken (oh wait what's new?). I don't really have any general statements about why thinking that having money will get you out of any situation (actually it was Andrew that made that statement, but still), but I can start naming more examples...
What if you sustain some sort of injury while out and about? Sure you could go out and buy band aids or some medicine or something, but by then it might be too late and you just wish you would have had it on you right then and there.
What if your car breaks down in the middle of no where and literally all you have on yourself is money? A lot of damn good that just did you.
All right, so you carry a cell phone and a wallet with paper and plastic money. All problems solved. The only other thing worth carrying is a defensive weapon of some kind.
I'm on the same wavelength of Mrs. MacRoss. For now I'm using a larger purse because I find it to be very handy. Contents: wallet, cell phone, lip balm, tampon, Rolaids, gum, cough drops, lotion, body spray, comb, hair ties, pen, sharpie marker, note pad, nail file, ibuprofen, and my DS with games.
Lately I've also been putting a trade comic in there as well. Big purses are especially great when you go out to the movies to stuff it with candy, food, and drinks so you don't have to waste money on the expensive theater concessions.
I'm seeing two different kits here. I'd define a "Just In Case" Kit that you cart around to be more along the lines of everyday goodies to deal with life's little inconveniences. Cash, knife, condom, bandaids, munchies, a little water if needed, etc. Stuff to tide over the little one or two day deals, but light enough to cart around normally. For the more extensive scenarios (like Sonic's fires), you've got your "Bug out Bag" or BOB near the door or in the car. Change of clothes, more food/water, weapon, critical documents, medicines, local maps, etc. Stuff you need if you need to get out of Dodge and aren't expecting to be able to get back in a longer timeframe.
All right, so you carry a cell phone and a wallet with paper and plastic money. All problems solved. The only other thing worth carrying is a defensive weapon of some kind.
I agree with that. But it's a lot different than "just money". If you said "just money, my cell phone, and maybe a defensive weapon", I'd be a lot more happy with the statement. And carrying around a full blown first aid kit is ridiculous, but carrying around some band aids really isn't.
To be honest, a cell phone doesn't qualify as part of my "Just in case" kit because I have it with me all the time as it is. There is nothing emergency about it other than the fact that it can be used in said situations.
I generally carry my wallet, cell phone, a lighter, keyring, and small pocket knife. I must say, an iPhone is very handy in this regard, especially the GPS function. I think that every gentleman should have a knife and lighter on them at all times, for when the occasion arises (and it has).
Just in Case:
I keep a sword next to my bed. When I go out at night (A few days ago I walked down to RIT in the rain), I carry a large hunting knife in my coat. Depending on the size of the coat, I might take a box cutter (jacket), a small novel (light duster), or a spare tie/change of socks (heavier trenchcoat).
Oh, and I always have some form of camera on me, whether it's my cell phone or a DSLR. We live in a world of images, and beauty can show up unexpectedly.
When I go out at night (A few days ago I walked down to RIT in the rain), I carry a large hunting knife in my coat.
That's silly, won't help you, and is illegal in many places, including RIT.
Depending on the size of the coat, I might take a box cutter (jacket),
Again, silly. Unless you are a trained fighter with a weapon, said weapon will be at best a liability in any confrontation. Even if trained, weapons like that are rarely necessary in the vast majority of places in the US, even late at night.
I think that every gentleman should have a knife and lighter on them at all times, for when the occasion arises (and it has).
Though a knife and fire can be very useful in a variety of situations, none of them are self defense.
Even if trained, weapons like that are rarely necessary in the vast majority of places in the US, even late at night.
Rym is right. But even if you do get mugged, a huge hunting knife isn't going to scare away a mugger any more than a swiss army knife. A hack mugger would run at the slightest display of aggression or lack of fear, while a real mugger wouldn't be phased fazed by virtually anything you're carrying.
A hack mugger would run at the slightest display of aggression or lack of fear, while a real mugger wouldn't bephasedfazedby virtually anything you're carrying.
You talk like you have some experience with this...I don't see any reason why a mugger, even an experienced one, would NOT be scared of a knife...unless by "real mugger" you mean "a mugger with a gun".
Also, it's not always a mugging you have to worry about. I almost got a knife pulled on me in a mall parking lot (the person could've been bluffing, and likely was, since no knife was pulled on me) and having a knife of my own would have helped me out in that situation.
A hack mugger would run at the slightest display of aggression or lack of fear, while a real mugger wouldn't bephasedfazedby virtually anything you're carrying.
You talk like you have some experience with this...I don't see any reason why a mugger, even an experienced one, would NOT be scared of a knife...unless by "real mugger" you mean "a mugger with a gun".
Because they know that the chances of you actually using said knife effectively, or even at all, is slim, as Rym mentioned with a weapon being a liability unless you are trained with it. Not personal experience, but it's what every person I've met who has been mugged or almost been mugged have said.
Again, silly. Unless you are a trained fighter with a weapon, said weapon will be at best a liability in any confrontation. Even if trained, weapons like that are rarely necessary in the vast majority of places in the US, even late at night.
I'm not sure how the law works in the states, but back home, if a mugger attacks you, and you stab him, Unless he was offering an equal or greater threat compared to the strength of your response, you're probably going to jail.
Usually in the States you get off easy if you do anything in self defense, so in that situation I highly doubt anyone but the mugger would be facing any time.
Usually in the States you get off easy if you do anything in self defense, so in that situation I highly doubt anyone but the mugger would be facing any time.
This is true, but your self defense has to be reasonable. Let's say someone half your size tries to kick and punch you. If you punch them once in the head, and they go down, I imagine that will probably count as self defense. If you take out a gun and shoot them in the head, you're not going to get away with it.
Who seriously carries a knife for self defense? That is a range I don't want to be from my attacker. As far as carrying a concealed weapon it's gun or bust, and even that requires a great deal of practice.
Usually in the States you get off easy if you do anything in self defense, so in that situation I highly doubt anyone but the mugger would be facing any time.
This is true, but your self defense has to be reasonable. Let's say someone half your size tries to kick and punch you. If you punch them once in the head, and they go down, I imagine that will probably count as self defense. If you take out a gun and shoot them in the head, you're not going to get away with it.
Well, since I've been sitting on a grand jury, I can talk about this a little bit. I'm sure our lawyers can expound a tad too.
At least in New York, you can use deadly physical force to defend against another party's use of deadly physical force only when a person could reasonably believe that there was an imminent danger of the use of deadly physical force upon their person. Basically, you must reasonably believe that there was an imminent danger of deadly physical force against you in order to defend yourself with a similar force. It need not actually be true; it only requires that a person reasonably believe that they were in such danger to justify the use of deadly physical force. It's basically up to a grand jury as to how reasonable your use of deadly physical force was in such a circumstance.
Who seriously carries a knife for self defense? That is a range I don't want to be from my attacker. As far as carrying a concealed weapon it's gun or bust, and even that requires a great deal of practice.
This is also an excellent point. Unless you're a lot stronger than your attacker, or you're a very experienced martial artist or knife fighter, knife range is too close to be to an attacker.
Carry a gun and shoot at the pelvic girdle. Guaranteed way to stop an attacker.
"Never carry a weapon someplace where it's going to cause more problems then it's going to solve."--- My Dad who probably got it from some place else. A collage campus is one of those places. You're risking your education if you get caught with a weapon. Especially with all the recent news on school violence. Hell I don't even carry a large knife when I am hunting. A 3 inch blade is all you need. Anything more you loose fine control and you'll risk poking yourself.
If you SERIOUSLY feel unsafe walking around at night, get a friend to go with you or call campus security to escort you to class. Other wise turn the knife in for some pepper spray or bear mace. You keep your attacker at a distance while you have a chance to run away and the legality issues go away.
Some people may feel that mace is a girlie way to defend off an attacker. I'd suggest a collapsing baton. I think it's still illegal in NY. You get a lot of extra reach over a knife, 26 inches to 12 inches, and they are far less lethal but still effective. Also I think they are kind of BA but that's just me liking Lost ^_^
"Never carry a weapon someplace where it's going to cause more problems then it's going to solve."
Quoted for truth. My friend does deliveries and collects money for said deliveries in south philly. He carries a S&W; 9mm, but when he comes to school he leaves it in the glove box.
You knives and guns people are all crazy. What are you going to do, shoot someone already within arm's reach? They probably snuck up on you anyway. Being aware of your surroundings goes a lot farther than carrying anything on your person.
Good thread! Unfortunately my "just in case" kit is rather boring: wallet diary (which always has 20 or 30 euro of "emergency" money) mobile phone iPod USB thumb drive with useful documents
I find with the above I can get by no matter where I am, and it all fits in a coat pocket. When I travel further I normally take a medium sized bag which contains the above and: my laptop and associated accessories a camera a set of goggles (only recently started carrying these, but it makes random swimming much more fun) pens and paper a tiny water bottle
Recently I got a new camera bag which is sort of half way between the two. I'm still working out what fits well in that.
As for knife crime, I once had a knife pulled on me by someone wanting my wallet/etc. It was disappointingly small, so I simply said "I'm going to turn around and walk away. If you want to take it further, you can." So I did, and the guy didn't follow. If he had I'm not sure what I would have done. Me having a knife or any other weapon would have been pretty pointless and probably dangerous.
"Never carry a weapon someplace where it's going to cause more problems then it's going to solve."
Quoted for truth. My friend does deliveries and collects money for said deliveries in south philly. He carries a S&W; 9mm, but when he comes to school he leaves it in the glove box.
This may be because carrying a fire arm on to school grounds is a HUGE no-no. Even if a police officer, who is not on duty, wants to enter school grounds with a gun, he must get permission first. If he is not using it to teach or something, it stays home. (In Mass at least.)
"Never carry a weapon someplace where it's going to cause more problems then it's going to solve."
This is said a lot in my major of criminal justice. People carry guns around with them but are then disarmed because they don't know how to use it. They are then shot by their own weapon. The licence to cary only shows you understand gun safety, not that you can use a gun well.
This happens with break-ins all the time also. The "Man" goes and grabs his gun to investigate the person whom he thinks is breaking into his house. He then shoots his daughter who is sneaking in late, or gets himself shot walking in on a burglar.
The safest thing to do is to grab a weapon, turn off any lights in the room you are in, hide somewhere that they can't see you and you can see them when/if they enter, Call Police, and wait for them to enter. If they do... Look at who they are, and if you don't know them and they are a threat, attack. You know your own home better then they do. You will know how to use it to your advantage.
I plan on having a teaser for said situations, for if I do fuck up (I don't plan on doing so, but things can go wrong) I will only electrocute the shit out of someone I shouldn't have... there would be no knife or bullet holes in them.
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As a sailor, your "kit" consists of duct tape, electrical tape, WD-40/McLube, rigging/serrated knife, and a torch or other windproof firemaker. Duct tape is easily 90% of the kit.
I also carry my cellphone with me everywhere.
Pockets: My cellphone and keychain (small Leatherman attached).
As for real dooms day shit, I have a 30 caliber rifle and a field full of deer. I'll survive somehow.
Lately I've also been putting a trade comic in there as well. Big purses are especially great when you go out to the movies to stuff it with candy, food, and drinks so you don't have to waste money on the expensive theater concessions.
And carrying around a full blown first aid kit is ridiculous, but carrying around some band aids really isn't.
I generally carry my wallet, cell phone, a lighter, keyring, and small pocket knife. I must say, an iPhone is very handy in this regard, especially the GPS function. I think that every gentleman should have a knife and lighter on them at all times, for when the occasion arises (and it has).
Just in Case:
I keep a sword next to my bed. When I go out at night (A few days ago I walked down to RIT in the rain), I carry a large hunting knife in my coat. Depending on the size of the coat, I might take a box cutter (jacket), a small novel (light duster), or a spare tie/change of socks (heavier trenchcoat).
Oh, and I always have some form of camera on me, whether it's my cell phone or a DSLR. We live in a world of images, and beauty can show up unexpectedly.
[Edit] Ha. Thanks for the correction.
Also, it's not always a mugging you have to worry about. I almost got a knife pulled on me in a mall parking lot (the person could've been bluffing, and likely was, since no knife was pulled on me) and having a knife of my own would have helped me out in that situation.
Carrying a knife with any intention of using it for "self defense" is misguided.
At least in New York, you can use deadly physical force to defend against another party's use of deadly physical force only when a person could reasonably believe that there was an imminent danger of the use of deadly physical force upon their person. Basically, you must reasonably believe that there was an imminent danger of deadly physical force against you in order to defend yourself with a similar force. It need not actually be true; it only requires that a person reasonably believe that they were in such danger to justify the use of deadly physical force. It's basically up to a grand jury as to how reasonable your use of deadly physical force was in such a circumstance.
Carry a gun and shoot at the pelvic girdle. Guaranteed way to stop an attacker.
If you SERIOUSLY feel unsafe walking around at night, get a friend to go with you or call campus security to escort you to class. Other wise turn the knife in for some pepper spray or bear mace. You keep your attacker at a distance while you have a chance to run away and the legality issues go away.
Some people may feel that mace is a girlie way to defend off an attacker. I'd suggest a collapsing baton. I think it's still illegal in NY. You get a lot of extra reach over a knife, 26 inches to 12 inches, and they are far less lethal but still effective. Also I think they are kind of BA but that's just me liking Lost ^_^
wallet
diary (which always has 20 or 30 euro of "emergency" money)
mobile phone
iPod
USB thumb drive with useful documents
I find with the above I can get by no matter where I am, and it all fits in a coat pocket. When I travel further I normally take a medium sized bag which contains the above and:
my laptop and associated accessories
a camera
a set of goggles (only recently started carrying these, but it makes random swimming much more fun)
pens and paper
a tiny water bottle
Recently I got a new camera bag which is sort of half way between the two. I'm still working out what fits well in that.
As for knife crime, I once had a knife pulled on me by someone wanting my wallet/etc. It was disappointingly small, so I simply said "I'm going to turn around and walk away. If you want to take it further, you can." So I did, and the guy didn't follow. If he had I'm not sure what I would have done. Me having a knife or any other weapon would have been pretty pointless and probably dangerous.
This happens with break-ins all the time also. The "Man" goes and grabs his gun to investigate the person whom he thinks is breaking into his house. He then shoots his daughter who is sneaking in late, or gets himself shot walking in on a burglar.
The safest thing to do is to grab a weapon, turn off any lights in the room you are in, hide somewhere that they can't see you and you can see them when/if they enter, Call Police, and wait for them to enter. If they do... Look at who they are, and if you don't know them and they are a threat, attack.
You know your own home better then they do. You will know how to use it to your advantage.
I plan on having a teaser for said situations, for if I do fuck up (I don't plan on doing so, but things can go wrong) I will only electrocute the shit out of someone I shouldn't have... there would be no knife or bullet holes in them.