tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post4632735770420813820..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: What if you cant have guns?FerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-56330676871479297882014-01-31T08:29:06.676-08:002014-01-31T08:29:06.676-08:00I think there is a distinction to be made between ...I think there is a distinction to be made between a cane, walking stick without handle, and club. For example a thick walking stick for hiking through the woods can be used to shove people away, knock people out, and when the other person has a knife or stick at range it can be knocked away. but a good knife is good at close range but in my experience machetes tend to be dull and clumsy and better for clearing brush. I prefer a good belt knife.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-69832427904487742752013-09-07T10:50:19.557-07:002013-09-07T10:50:19.557-07:00Your comment about Louisiana is asinine. Louisiana...Your comment about Louisiana is asinine. Louisiana is not the backwoods, hillbilly, inbred state where everyone is related.<br /><br />I respect your opinions, but flat out insulting an entire state is beyond ludicrous. <br /><br />We believe in the 2nd amendment much more than your socialist state of argentina. People in Louisiana, for the most part are highly familiar with most types of firearms as the majority of the citizenry hunts at some point in their life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-53004382954763759402012-09-11T13:23:39.684-07:002012-09-11T13:23:39.684-07:00"She sounded as if she lived in Louisiana, ge..."She sounded as if she lived in Louisiana, get a freaking gun for crying out loud!"<br /><br />I'm proud to be from Louisiana, and will take this opportunity to inform you that gun ownership is not just accepted but expected in our great state. There's a reason why it's called the "Sportsman's Paradise"-everyone hunts! If the woman in question was talking about sniping bad guys with bows and arrows, it's probably because she would be sitting in a tree on a deer stand silently picking off the intruders a la Sgt York. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-46997013409377230422012-08-28T13:44:59.406-07:002012-08-28T13:44:59.406-07:00I shoot bow and crossbows, and I would almost lean...I shoot bow and crossbows, and I would almost lean towards recommending a compound bow over a cross bow. <br /><br />The compound bow does take more practice than a crossbow, but you can get pretty effective for self defense range shots in a weekend. Even folks with out much arm strength can get by with a youth type bow. Remember, you’ll be using it at much shorter range than is typical for hunting.<br /><br />Another advantage with a bow of either type is you probably won’t need to go to a range to practice. You can fire away for hours in even a small back yard, and even indoors in the right setting.<br /><br />Yes, sharp broad head points are probably best, but they can be dangerous in a stressful situation (or even a non-stressful one, as I’ve cut myself a few times). But for self defense, even field points can be effective. I would expect stun type tips to serve a useful roll too, possibly even in a mob type situation where you want to lay down a warning (much like a rubber bullet in a shotgun)<br /><br />The big downside to the crossbow is that it takes longer to cock and load, and as you said, you are usually limited to one shot. A compound bow with a quiver can shoot repeat shots surprisingly fast, with a little practice.<br /><br />Arrows for bows are also usually heavier and longer than crossbow bolts, so they can actually have better knockdown power and range. <br /><br />The only advantage the crossbow has, IMO, is stealth. Since it can be cocked in advance, there is less chance of being detected as can happen when you need to draw a regular bow. But your first shot better be a good one! I’m 6’2’’ 200 lbs and I can’t cock them by hand. I either need a winch or double pull type cocker. <br /><br />And even mid powered bows of either type will punch through most body armor. <br /><br />So even if you do own guns (I’ve got plenty), bows can have some very useful niches.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-30317390823209540822012-08-27T15:17:53.587-07:002012-08-27T15:17:53.587-07:00I did archery as a hobby a long time ago (and for ...I did archery as a hobby a long time ago (and for quite a time).<br /><br />My comment to the author's answer:<br /><br />You should never underestimate the lethality of arrows, they were more than adequate for waging humanity's wars for thousands of years! (I consider you were talking about hunting tips and not field points). With the correct equipment, it is easy to take down massive game with a crossbow or bow (game you would normally hunt with rifles and shotguns!).<br /><br />Please do forget about these pistol crossbows. I tried them and even the 30$ are too much for what they do. They say 80 pounds draw weight but the arrow begins to drop massively after only a couple of meters. These contraptions are the epitome of cheap shit, unreliable to the extreme and outright dangerous to the user and bystanders. Really do forget about them and never look back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-55935752972867002572012-08-27T15:09:07.201-07:002012-08-27T15:09:07.201-07:00Generally, what I have found to be the case is tha...Generally, what I have found to be the case is that weapons are available. Certain types at any rate. In the UK you can own a shotgun. Excellent weapon for many purposes. The problem comes in their use. Now that is highly restricted in many areas. Shoot a criminal and YOU go to jail. The UK and Oz have become famous for that.Double Tapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078878726746284162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-24462594575313414302012-08-27T13:21:25.388-07:002012-08-27T13:21:25.388-07:00Every time I speak with someone here in the UK abo...Every time I speak with someone here in the UK about gun ownership I get the "but there's no reason to own a gun - only crazy people do that". Trouble is that it's too late when people realise how wrong that is. People change their minds when I remind them that not everybody is able to run away or to learn martial arts - guns level the playing field for the weak and disabled.<br /><br />I recommend the film <b>"One Hundred Mornings"</b> as a way of looking at the survival benefits of gun ownership: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Hundred_Mornings londonerguy42https://www.blogger.com/profile/06127234338002189683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-67322203433706075812012-08-27T13:20:42.670-07:002012-08-27T13:20:42.670-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.londonerguy42https://www.blogger.com/profile/06127234338002189683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-37450441114842523822012-08-26T10:35:28.989-07:002012-08-26T10:35:28.989-07:00I live in a country where firearms are restricted....I live in a country where firearms are restricted. Indeed, restricted doens't mean banned. It took me two years or red tape, lots of paperwork and patience, but I now own a legal 9mm. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-31232501666477840352012-08-26T10:35:14.059-07:002012-08-26T10:35:14.059-07:00I live in a country where firearms are restricted....I live in a country where firearms are restricted. Indeed, restricted doens't mean banned. It took me two years or red tape, lots of paperwork and patience, but I now own a legal 9mm. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-24168326801640404402012-08-26T08:04:00.783-07:002012-08-26T08:04:00.783-07:00More practical than a dedicated spear is the cold ...More practical than a dedicated spear is the cold steel bushman knife, which has a hollow cyclinder for a grip and can easily be made into a spear with just a broom handle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-4041309706750601902012-08-25T09:12:01.943-07:002012-08-25T09:12:01.943-07:00An 18" machete would remind most bads guys of...An 18" machete would remind most bads guys of a previous engament elsewhere.<br /><br />JoseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-74115029749406320002012-08-25T07:57:22.744-07:002012-08-25T07:57:22.744-07:00One thing the poster could consider is MOVING. Wh...One thing the poster could consider is MOVING. Why live where you're deprived of the most effective means of protecting yourself? More broadly, how viable is long-term survival on a small island in a total collapse? If they're developed, usually such islands can't support their population without significant shipments from the mainland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com