The issuance of conceal carry permits in RI's completely arbitrary. Some towns you're more likely to see a ghost in the daylight...the Ocean State's the bluest State in the former Republic.
"Non lethal self-defense" is the way to go along with tactics like situational awareness, avoidance and de-escalation techniques.
Miles - 8 years ago
Actually I do three of the choices. "Other" A ProMag Archangel pen, a knife, AND an expandable "spring billy" baton.
The knife and baton are covered by my CC permit as the baton is classed as a deadly weapon in my state and the knife can be.
Of course, these also go along for the ride when I carry a gun anyway.
I like "options".
I live in a country where I don't have the option to carry a firearm and there are even times (going into court or other government buildings, flying) where carrying a knife is not going to happen, so I carry a pen. I have received training in ground grappling, defensive tactics plus pressure point tactics so the pen is ideal. It goes with me everywhere even on planes when traveling. When I know there will be no issue I add a ZT-350 knife to the mix.
pigpen51 - 8 years ago
I understand the idea of not going where you cannot carry. What about those of us who work and cannot carry on the job? I always have a knife at hand clipped in my pocket that comes out and is open surprisingly fast. I also have pepper spray that I can carry, if necessary, but usually when I could carry that, I just default to my firearm.
I originally got the pepper spray for carry at work to use as control for any dogs that might possibly attack, but that is no longer a worry.
On a good note, I now carry almost 100% of the time when not working, even if just sitting in my living room.
John Taylor - 8 years ago
The poll is flawed; it should allow for multiple answers rather than only one. For example, I carry a knife, or spray, or even a tomahawk, among others, depending on venue and circumstance.
Sheila - 8 years ago
I became a fan of tactical pens when I was some places where a knife or anything else would have been found and confiscated. I do have a very cool Zelman's Kershaw knife I carry in the US, but where I was? The only thing I could (mostly) get by with was the pen. It writes so well I carry it now all the time even though it bought it for the trip only. It's my little kit of tools.
The issuance of conceal carry permits in RI's completely arbitrary. Some towns you're more likely to see a ghost in the daylight...the Ocean State's the bluest State in the former Republic.
"Non lethal self-defense" is the way to go along with tactics like situational awareness, avoidance and de-escalation techniques.
Actually I do three of the choices. "Other" A ProMag Archangel pen, a knife, AND an expandable "spring billy" baton.
The knife and baton are covered by my CC permit as the baton is classed as a deadly weapon in my state and the knife can be.
Of course, these also go along for the ride when I carry a gun anyway.
I like "options".
I live in a country where I don't have the option to carry a firearm and there are even times (going into court or other government buildings, flying) where carrying a knife is not going to happen, so I carry a pen. I have received training in ground grappling, defensive tactics plus pressure point tactics so the pen is ideal. It goes with me everywhere even on planes when traveling. When I know there will be no issue I add a ZT-350 knife to the mix.
I understand the idea of not going where you cannot carry. What about those of us who work and cannot carry on the job? I always have a knife at hand clipped in my pocket that comes out and is open surprisingly fast. I also have pepper spray that I can carry, if necessary, but usually when I could carry that, I just default to my firearm.
I originally got the pepper spray for carry at work to use as control for any dogs that might possibly attack, but that is no longer a worry.
On a good note, I now carry almost 100% of the time when not working, even if just sitting in my living room.
The poll is flawed; it should allow for multiple answers rather than only one. For example, I carry a knife, or spray, or even a tomahawk, among others, depending on venue and circumstance.
I became a fan of tactical pens when I was some places where a knife or anything else would have been found and confiscated. I do have a very cool Zelman's Kershaw knife I carry in the US, but where I was? The only thing I could (mostly) get by with was the pen. It writes so well I carry it now all the time even though it bought it for the trip only. It's my little kit of tools.