Self-defense, what do you recommend?

[Rudkobing]

I realized the other day that I haven't carried any sort of self-defense since I lived in Chicago, and that I really should start carrying something to protect myself and my very wimpy 70-lb Golden Retriever when we are on walks. Just in case.

What sort of self defense weapon do you recommend overall, and why?

https://www.range365.com/best-self-defense-handgun
http://www.selfdefenseninja.com/
https://www.asecurelife.com/self-defense-without-a-gun/

I'd like to take some classes on how to shoot one day (I grew up in AK and it's a bit shameful that I don't know how to shoot), but if I do it would likely be for rifle use for hunting game rather than self-defense.

Get training from Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and those giant spiders on Monster Island. YOU WILL BE WOKE.

[Xargoth6634]

A .45 and a shovel.

[Deleted]

Name 1 country with 0 robberies.

Off-topic but you obviously don't get how weird and disturbing this thread looks.

We don't have zero robberies or muggings in europe, but people generally don't feel the need to carry a firearm to walk a dog.

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Hahaha I would totally haul one of those around!

I would imagine your chances of being attacked by a medieval fortification are low. Unless those theme parks you people have are getting really out of hand.

[The One Percent]

I’d recommend living in 2017 in a developed nation.

Yeah, women never get attacked in a developed nation!

[deepr]

Off-topic but you obviously don't get how weird and disturbing this thread looks.

Indeed to us Europeans it does look disturbing. When I walk around on the streets I don't have to worry about guns, because by far most people don't own or have access to guns. Of course, there's always a slim chance because there is (legal and illegal) gun possession over here. But by keeping it much more under control, I think a lot of harm can be avoided.
In the U.S. many people already own guns, so the only thing other people can do is also get a gun to have a chance of protecting themselves. As seen all over this thread. A vicious circle that seems irreparable.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34996604

[Ghostpanther]

Indeed to us Europeans it does look disturbing. When I walk around on the streets I don't have to worry about guns, because by far most people don't own or have access to guns. Of course, there's always a slim chance because there is (legal and illegal) gun possession over here. But by keeping it much more under control, I think a lot of harm can be avoided.
In the U.S. many people already own guns, so the only thing other people can do is also get a gun to have a chance of protecting themselves. As seen all over this thread. A vicious circle that seems irreparable.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34996604

I would want to be able to carry a handgun even if they were rare over here. It really has nothing to do with that. The firearm is a great equalizer for self defense.

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The Basics of CQC

[Orange Joe]

Off-topic but you obviously don't get how weird and disturbing this thread looks.

We don't have zero robberies or muggings in europe, but people generally don't feel the need to carry a firearm to walk a dog.

Most people in America don't feel the need to either. Some do and it is their right to do so here.

[Puzzlin]

I carry a ruger SR 45. good lightweight polymer gun, quick load and reliable. 45 maybe too much punch for some tho.

[Ghostpanther]

Most people in America don't feel the need to either. Some do and it is their right to do so here.

True. It is not as common as the media and some think here. The large majority of people do not carry a firearm. For one, of the 3 top highest populated states, two of them have strict carry laws.

[Elim Garak]

True. It is not as common as the media and some think here. The large majority of people do not carry a firearm. For one, of the 3 top highest populated states, two of them have strict carry laws.

The problem is, everyone who wants to, does. Most of them are bad people.

[Ghostpanther]

The problem is, everyone who wants to, does. Most of them are bad people.

Nope. Everyone does not want to. And most who do, are law abiding and responsible owners.

[Elim Garak]

Nope. Everyone does not want to. And most who do, are law abiding and responsible owners.

That's a very naive outlook.

[Orange Joe]

That's a very naive outlook.

Millions of people owns guns. Only about 10k people die from guns while not related to suicide.

The vast majority of gun owners are responsible owners.

[Ghostpanther]

That's a very naive outlook.

You made the original claim, now back it up with some facts.

I will give you one example, in the state I live in, everyone who can legally have one and is a resident of the state, can apply for a carry/conceal license. Of the 5- 6 million or so of the population who can, only about 10% have chosen to. The number of those who have the license and then commit a crime is extremely low.

http://www.gunfacts.info/gun-control...ncealed-carry/

[Asetotti]

I recommend fast legs.

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not a gun for sure

[shadowmouse]

@Ghostpanther Come on, please stop with the gun stats arguments. Leave that for the gun control thread because that's pretty much what it centers around.

[Ghostpanther]

@Ghostpanther Come on, please stop with the gun stats arguments. Leave that for the gun control thread because that's pretty much what it centers around.

Sorry bungee, but it is related to the thread. Carrying a handgun is one of the options and some may want to know the pros and cons of such. Do not read the thread if it bothers you that much. Besides, it is up to the mods to decide if a post is off topic.

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I recommend fast legs.

That may work. Then again..you are gambling that the attacker is not faster.

[shadowmouse]

@Ghostpanther There's a whole damned gun control thread to argue with the Europeans, so no it isn't particularly relevant. You're fueling the whole bit about what constitutes responsible ownership. Yes, it is up to the mods, so I'll keep reporting it. Still, you could attempt a modicum of civility and common sense. Assume your last question gets answered (it won't). How did that help answer OP's question? You're just grinding your personal axe, and have for pages now.