Going to DC...what the heck can I use for self defense?

[Magiccarpetrides]

I know I cant carry my firearm...so what the hell can I use to defend myself legally without worrying about going to jail if im caught with it? Pepper Spray, Taser?.....any help/info greatly appreciated...hate that our damn capital is so bass-akwards.

[Guest db99wj]

A mean look....

[willis68]

your fists

[Guest jackdm3]

A pencil.

[Guest jth_3s]

Wear a shirt that says weapons prohibited. I bet that will stop them.

[Westwindmike]

A walking cane. You can even carry it on the airlines.

[Guest Plainsman]

I carried a pocket knife with me the first day just out of habbit of putting it in my pocket. Whoops! No museums for me! The guard at the Holocaust museum asked me if I "had any credentials". I said yes, the constitution. Turns out I probably could have carried the knife in if I had been an LEO with "credentials". Its funny how "naked" you can feel knowing you have nothing at all to defend youself, and I was there just a few weeks before Mr. Von Brunn decided to visit with his rifle.

Just a random question: Why do all of the LEOs there carry revolvers? Magazine capacity limit or something?

Edited December 17, 2009 by Plainsman

[BryanP]

I know I cant carry my firearm...so what the hell can I use to defend myself legally without worrying about going to jail if im caught with it? Pepper Spray, Taser?.....any help/info greatly appreciated...hate that our damn capital is so bass-akwards.

Based on a quick googling, pepper spray has to be registered with local LEO, and tasers/stun guns are prohibited for mere serfs.

[Guest db99wj]

I carried a pocket knife with me the first day just out of habbit of putting it in my pocket. Whoops! No museums for me! The guard at the Holocaust museum asked me if I "had any credentials". I said yes, the constitution. Turns out I probably could have carried the knife in if I had been an LEO with "credentials". Its funny how "naked" you can feel knowing you have nothing at all to defend youself, and I was there just a few weeks before Mr. Von Brunn decided to visit with his rifle.

Just a random question: Why do all of the LEOs there carry revolvers? Magazine capacity limit or something?

:screwy:Chicago is the same way. All the ones I saw downtown, had revolvers.

[Chris]

I hate traveling in those towns. If I have to go I carry a sure-fire flashlight and a good strong pen... blind 'em and run. The pen makes a rather pitiful weapon... but it's better than bare hands. The flashlight also makes a decent striking weapon. You can carry your flashlight and pens on planes, in museums, etc.

[E4 No More]

You can carry a cotton swab as long as you aren't caught running with it.

[Metalhead]

E2D + Surefire pen!

[strickj]

3 wolf shirt

[Guest jackdm3]

St.Rick is right. But if you add keyboards, it'll flatten the city.

Now that I think of it, wear the keyboards, and do your country a great and noble service.

[Guest SUNTZU]

Blend in. Wear an ACORN or SEIU shirt. You'll be fine.

See my new book: The Art of Liberal Camoflauge

[Guest Synghyn]

Hold a liberal congressman in front of you. They seem to be more or less bulletproof

Syn

[Magiccarpetrides]

oh my lord this is bad bad bad...one shouldnt dread visiting their nations capital. Im thinkin some Kimber pepper spray since the whole mechanism is plastic....arghh....

[Guest RRM]

your best self defense for DC is to not go.

[Garufa]

Stay around the guvment buildings and museums. You'll be fine. DC's vicious murder and crime rate is just like it is in any other city...in the hoods.

Or just protect yourself with the law. Tell those bad mens they can't be doing that.

[nightrunner]

surefire pocket flashlight and surefire pen

heavy plastic sharpened knife if you could conceal it, and feel up to it.

[Guest m&pc9]

Why are you going to D.C.?

D.C. gay marriage bill passes first vote - Washington Times

D.C. gay marriage bill passes first vote

The D.C. Council gave tentative approval Tuesday to a bill that would allow same-sex marriages to be performed in the District of Columbia.

The bill passed 11-2 and faces a final vote that is scheduled tentatively for Dec. 15.

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, a Democrat, has said he will sign the bill, which would go into effect after a mandatory 30-day congressional review period.

If approved, the District of Columbia will join Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa and Vermont in performing same-sex marriages. New Hampshire will begin performing same-sex marriages in January.

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[Magiccarpetrides]

lol jerk, no im going to see some family

Edited December 18, 2009 by Magiccarpetrides
lol

[BigPoppa]

Or just protect yourself with the law. Tell those bad mens they can't be doing that.

This.

Just educate any would-be armed muggers, rapists, and/or carjackers of the District's strict firearms policies, and how effective they have been in crime reduction.

They're probably just not aware of it, and, once notified, that should clear up any misunderstandings.

[mcurrier]

You could carry a brick. But then if you hit anyone with it it would then be considered an 'assault weapon'.

btw, I've got some black bricks for sale if anyone is interested.

[Guest db99wj]

You could carry a brick. But then if you hit anyone with it it would then be considered an 'assault weapon'.

btw, I've got some black bricks for sale if anyone is interested.

I like bricks, I carry one every day (XD) and drive one every day, (Jeep)