thoughts on homemade weapons

KC IN TC · 02-19-2009, 12:36 AM

Also chech out Cold Steel special projects. They are carrying a very interesting "sharpie"style marker.

tappedandtagged · 02-19-2009, 10:53 AM

In Arkansas you can carry up to a 25cc can of pepper spray with you. The only exception to this is if you are a Correctional Officer in the course of duty (only in the jail) or a LEO in the course of duty (in uniform or such). Only problem I have with pepper spray, the bad guy has a 5-10 second window from the time he gets sprayed to the time he's incapacitated, and it doens't work on 100% everyone. How about a Taser??? Those are legal here for civilian carry.

trustnoone.45 · 02-19-2009, 11:11 AM

Just about anything can be a weapon even a pen if used properley. There are alot of good suggestions here already.

larmus · 02-19-2009, 12:40 PM

-sock + soap = weapon
-pens
-pencil's
-stapler = open it up and start thwacking away...
-extention cords = cut end open and expose wire's, bad guy comes around corner and WHAMO 110 to body out like a light
-hair spray( aqua net) + lighter = nice flame thrower
-any combustable arisol can and lighter
-bug spray to the eyes or face
-kitchen utensils i.e. knives or meat tenderizer (the big hammers not the spice)

FISHPOND · 02-19-2009, 12:47 PM

Go Medieval, pitch forks worked well!!

trustnoone.45 · 02-19-2009, 12:54 PM

I like your style LARMUS

Riana · 02-19-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larmus

-kitchen utensils i.e. knives or meat tenderizer (the big hammers not the spice)

Actually, the spice can work, too, in a pinch. Throw a handful into the bag guy's face - he won't like it, and it'll give you time to get the OTHER meat tenderizer.

larmus · 02-19-2009, 02:22 PM

thank you, i have time on my hands when watchin' the kids and i always figure out what i could use in a "pinch" haha... to protect the kids if i cant get to my handgun...

larmus · 02-19-2009, 02:23 PM

shoelaces

ducttape = way to versatile and way to fun...

Snowshoe · 02-19-2009, 02:24 PM

About three feet or so of tow chain
Hardwood handle, piece of chain and lead ball = mace...(not the spray kind)
About 6 ft. of 1 1/4" hardwood staff
Bolas and slings tho' they take some practice

big shrek · 02-20-2009, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrano

And if you want to really give the bad guys a dose of fun, get yourself a copy of the US Army TM 31-210 Improvised Munitions Handbook. All sorts of interesting ideas in there.

Best army manual ever written

If you don't own a copy, GET ONE!! and MEMORIZE IT!!

I'm fond of using good old fashioned electric fence wire around my windows

It ain't enough to kill, but it'll sure change their minds

Beans · 02-20-2009, 07:15 PM

The best weapon known is your mind or it should be.

Snowshoe · 02-21-2009, 01:17 AM

True...tho' there seems to be alot of unarmed people wandering about....

Constantine1911 · 02-21-2009, 01:34 AM

Tv remote lol j/k , aluminum teeball bat (black with gold lettering and very short).

sunwheel29 · 03-10-2009, 07:16 AM

There are several books on improvised weaponry and ninjas that will also give you good ideas for home made or improvised weapons.

The Kama, or sickle, was a farming impliment, originally, before it became a martial arts weapon.

Weighted chains, sword canes, etc... are good choices.

Windlass Steelcrafts offers several sword canes, from the modernized type seen in "Batman Begins" to traditional types with hidden Tai Chi or Samurai type swords inside them.

The nice thing about medieval weapons is that they make interesting wall decor, and nobody suspects they may be for real in this day and age of non-functional decorative wallhangers.

rockman7 · 03-29-2009, 10:50 AM

a heavey action ugly stick works wonders ( i saw one guy beat the crap outa anouther guy with one). a wrist rocket with a 3/4 oz. ball bearing ( my kids can an do kill birds with these). an lets be honest in a shtf senario cops are not always your friend ( ask people out of katrina or the lady here in atlanta who shot 2 cops an was then killed because the cops used false info from a snitch to enter her home an then lied later)), if i knew ppl were rioting the last thing on my mind would be "dont booby trap the house". in said case anyone coming in my home would not be welcome an subject to some very bad hospitality.

andrew cochran · 03-29-2009, 01:12 PM

If you are really expecting SHFT, you better get out of the city and FAR into the country.

marc-123 · 03-29-2009, 04:50 PM

paintball gun work well

at 300 fps at 10 cm the guy will get away from ur home...

andrew cochran · 03-29-2009, 05:02 PM

Just get out the red pepper. A hand full in the face will totally blind anybody I know.

marc-123 · 03-29-2009, 05:13 PM

yeah peper is a good idea

02-19-2009, 11:11 AM	#23
trustnoone.45 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 485	Just about anything can be a weapon even a pen if used properley. There are alot of good suggestions here already. __________________ If you find yourself in a fair fight your tactics suck!

02-19-2009, 12:40 PM	#24
larmus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 3,435	-sock + soap = weapon -pens -pencil's -stapler = open it up and start thwacking away... -extention cords = cut end open and expose wire's, bad guy comes around corner and WHAMO 110 to body out like a light -hair spray( aqua net) + lighter = nice flame thrower -any combustable arisol can and lighter -bug spray to the eyes or face -kitchen utensils i.e. knives or meat tenderizer (the big hammers not the spice) __________________ Lawrence Home Defense: .45 and a Shovel...

02-19-2009, 12:47 PM	#25
FISHPOND Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,019	Go Medieval, pitch forks worked well!! __________________ You only have the right's your willing to fight for......

02-19-2009, 12:54 PM	#26
trustnoone.45 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 485	I like your style LARMUS __________________ If you find yourself in a fair fight your tactics suck!

02-19-2009, 02:22 PM	#28
larmus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 3,435	thank you, i have time on my hands when watchin' the kids and i always figure out what i could use in a "pinch" haha... to protect the kids if i cant get to my handgun... __________________ Lawrence Home Defense: .45 and a Shovel...

02-19-2009, 12:36 AM	#21
KC IN TC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern MI Posts: 582	Also chech out Cold Steel special projects. They are carrying a very interesting "sharpie"style marker.

02-19-2009, 10:53 AM	#22
tappedandtagged Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southwest Arkansas Posts: 854 Blog Entries: 1	In Arkansas you can carry up to a 25cc can of pepper spray with you. The only exception to this is if you are a Correctional Officer in the course of duty (only in the jail) or a LEO in the course of duty (in uniform or such). Only problem I have with pepper spray, the bad guy has a 5-10 second window from the time he gets sprayed to the time he's incapacitated, and it doens't work on 100% everyone. How about a Taser??? Those are legal here for civilian carry.

02-19-2009, 02:23 PM	#29
larmus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 3,435	shoelaces ducttape = way to versatile and way to fun... __________________ Lawrence Home Defense: .45 and a Shovel...

02-19-2009, 02:24 PM	#30
Snowshoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern California Mountains Posts: 122	About three feet or so of tow chain Hardwood handle, piece of chain and lead ball = mace...(not the spray kind) About 6 ft. of 1 1/4" hardwood staff Bolas and slings tho' they take some practice

02-20-2009, 07:15 PM	#32
Beans Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Border Country, Arizona Territory Posts: 85	The best weapon known is your mind or it should be.

02-21-2009, 01:17 AM	#33
Snowshoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern California Mountains Posts: 122	True...tho' there seems to be alot of unarmed people wandering about....

02-21-2009, 01:34 AM	#34
Constantine1911 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N.E Oklahoma Posts: 2,037	Tv remote lol j/k , aluminum teeball bat (black with gold lettering and very short). __________________ ''Nothing's wrong with shooting as long as the right people get shot'' Robert Deniro

03-10-2009, 07:16 AM	#35
sunwheel29 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 518	There are several books on improvised weaponry and ninjas that will also give you good ideas for home made or improvised weapons. The Kama, or sickle, was a farming impliment, originally, before it became a martial arts weapon. Weighted chains, sword canes, etc... are good choices. Windlass Steelcrafts offers several sword canes, from the modernized type seen in "Batman Begins" to traditional types with hidden Tai Chi or Samurai type swords inside them. The nice thing about medieval weapons is that they make interesting wall decor, and nobody suspects they may be for real in this day and age of non-functional decorative wallhangers.

03-29-2009, 10:50 AM	#36
rockman7 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cartersville,ga Posts: 407	a heavey action ugly stick works wonders ( i saw one guy beat the crap outa anouther guy with one). a wrist rocket with a 3/4 oz. ball bearing ( my kids can an do kill birds with these). an lets be honest in a shtf senario cops are not always your friend ( ask people out of katrina or the lady here in atlanta who shot 2 cops an was then killed because the cops used false info from a snitch to enter her home an then lied later)), if i knew ppl were rioting the last thing on my mind would be "dont booby trap the house". in said case anyone coming in my home would not be welcome an subject to some very bad hospitality.

03-29-2009, 01:12 PM	#37
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,743	If you are really expecting SHFT, you better get out of the city and FAR into the country. __________________ I'm moving to Alaska!

03-29-2009, 04:50 PM	#38
marc-123 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: canada Posts: 21	paintball gun work well at 300 fps at 10 cm the guy will get away from ur home...

03-29-2009, 05:02 PM	#39
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,743	Just get out the red pepper. A hand full in the face will totally blind anybody I know. __________________ I'm moving to Alaska!

03-29-2009, 05:13 PM	#40
marc-123 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: canada Posts: 21	yeah peper is a good idea