June 4, 200619 yr To keep a knife under your pillow, I think is sereiously unhealth as it seems you are doing it in fear. What a poor way to live your life. That was pretty much my argument mate...
June 4, 200619 yr That was pretty much my argument mate... :cry: Didn't wanna take you argument. Just that I agree with you! :P
June 4, 200619 yr the thing is though, if you confront a burglar with a weapon, then they are more likely to react. you have to know the situation: where are they, what can you do. Rushing down the stairs weilding a knife will make them react, and no matter how big your knife is, doesnt mean your going to be the one that wins. Thats the situation people put themselves into, once you start a confrontation you cant back out.
June 4, 200619 yr I would surprise them though, I would not go running down the stairs like Rambo I would lay in wait and if they came upstairs or whatever I would surprise them from behind and cut their throat with the serrated hunting knife, that would be the perfect scenario
June 5, 200619 yr ....... that special police woman who got killed recently was killed with her own kitchen knife,, why?.. because she took it with her to confront some scumbags who were trying to rob her...
June 5, 200619 yr ....... that special police woman who got killed recently was killed with her own kitchen knife,, why?.. because she took it with her to confront some scumbags who were trying to rob her... Men always have superior strength to women though unless they are some Eastern European athlete type so its a lot easier to overpower a 8/9st woman than a 14st man
June 5, 200619 yr I would surprise them though, I would not go running down the stairs like Rambo I would lay in wait and if they came upstairs or whatever I would surprise them from behind and cut their throat with the serrated hunting knife, that would be the perfect scenario Hmmm, thanks for sharing mate, when you get done for the premeditated murder of one of your kids who sneaks back in the house at 3am after sneaking out to be with their mates without telling you, then we'll keep this as evidence to use in your trial..... Purely a hypothetical by the way....
June 5, 200619 yr Hmmm, thanks for sharing mate, when you get done for the premeditated murder of one of your kids who sneaks back in the house at 3am after sneaking out to be with their mates without telling you, then we'll keep this as evidence to use in your trial..... Purely a hypothetical by the way.... I live alone so no chance of that happening, anyone in my house at 3am would be there without invitation I would think that it would be judged as self defence and maximum would get is 3 to 5 years which would be a price worth paying as there is every possibility that the burglar had violent intent Remember the time Kenneth Noye stabbed to death an undercover cop ? he heard noises in his garden went out with a machete and multiply stabbed the guy thinking he was an intruder and he was acquited in his trial on the grounds of self defence, I would liken my scenario to Noye's that I would merely be taking a life to ensure the other person could not take mine
June 5, 200619 yr I am not some cold blooded killer Scott, but it would be a fair assumption if someone broke into my house at 3am that he had bad intent including possibly the intention of killing me and I think it would be justified to strike first to eliminate that possibility, self preservation..
June 5, 200619 yr I live alone so no chance of that happening, anyone in my house at 3am would be there without invitation Mate, I aint surprised you live alone.... :lol: :lol: If I were your wife or girlfriend no way in hell I would allow you into the bed with a bloody great hunting knife..... :lol:
June 5, 200619 yr I am not some cold blooded killer Scott, but it would be a fair assumption if someone broke into my house at 3am that he had bad intent including possibly the intention of killing me and I think it would be justified to strike first to eliminate that possibility, self preservation.. Well, we'll see if the law agrees with you on that.....
June 5, 200619 yr Men always have superior strength to women though unless they are some Eastern European athlete type so its a lot easier to overpower a 8/9st woman than a 14st man Hmmm, maybe but a swift, powerful kick to the nads is a pretty bloody good equaliser, no matter how small the woman or how big the bloke..... :lol: :lol: Factor in also, that this woman would probably have had some sort of unarmed combat training as part of her job as a 'Special'. If she'd relied more on her training rather than a weapon that was used against her, she'd still be alive probably....
June 5, 200619 yr In my view Ozzy your decision is irrational. While I can see some reason for the precaution. To take it to that level of precaution is in my view neither sensible or suitable. It's similiar to someone not travelling on the road, because of the possibility of injury or death. They in fact possibly they have a stronger case, but even so I still don't consider that sensible either. My father has this fear of drowning in water and so will never travel on a boat. Same thing. I'd see if you can find some more sensible options. Would seem sensible to consider some of the following. Having a phone or mobile by your bed so you can contact someone. Locking your bedroom rdoor, plus other doors in the house. Even adding doors or upgrading existing doors to be secure. Buying that eye spray stuff(dont know it's name) that disables people. Far more effective then tooling I believe. Having sensor equipment in your house to be alarted to anyone being there. Can't do if you have pets of course. Maybe other things also. Maybe remove reasons for anyone to break into your home.
June 5, 200619 yr That's the thing though, I don't live in fear :) I don't feel scared or anything like that and barracading doors or whatever would be an act of fear and that is something I could not do because I don't fear being burgled But if someone broke into my house I would have to make an assumption since I don't know the guy that he is there to inflict harm on me or kill me, they don't have calling cards lol so we are dealing completely with the unknown and I think it would be a dangerous assumption to assume that it is just some guy who wants the DVD and will cause no harm, I could not take that chance hence why neutralising him so he could not harm or kill me is the most effective method :)
June 5, 200619 yr I agree with e-motion, I think something non-lethal like a pepper spray, or even a taser weapon that would incapacitate someone for long enough to get the boot in once or twice.... The flats in my building got fitted with strong anti-intruder outer security doors made of solid oak and steel, so very little chance of someone being able to break in... Sensible precautions like anti-intruder locks on windows and doors or dead bolts will pay greater dividends than going to extremes of sleeping with a knife under the pillow...
June 5, 200619 yr I agree with e-motion, I think something non-lethal like a pepper spray, or even a taser weapon that would incapacitate someone for long enough to get the boot in once or twice.... The flats in my building got fitted with strong anti-intruder outer security doors made of solid oak and steel, so very little chance of someone being able to break in... Sensible precautions like anti-intruder locks on windows and doors or dead bolts will pay greater dividends than going to extremes of sleeping with a knife under the pillow... The problem with locks and bolts etc is that in the event of a fire it would make escaping the fire more difficult and could mean the difference between life and death
June 5, 200619 yr The problem with locks and bolts etc is that in the event of a fire it would make escaping the fire more difficult and could mean the difference between life and death Errm, if you need to escape that badly, pick up a chair, smash the window, jump out..... :lol: :lol: Where's the difficulty....?
June 5, 200619 yr LOL fair point :lol: Got me on that one lol VICTORY..... :yahoo: mwahahah.... :lol: :lol:
June 5, 200619 yr Author Is it not rather uncomfortable with a bloody big hunting knife under your pillow, I can think off a lot of things to put there but a knife wouldn't be one of them. :mellow: What about a baseball bat beside the bed,can still be used for protection and is quite handy if needed. :D If you're that concerned maybe you should move to a safer location :D
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