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Lorimor:
So, I'm down here in Memphis (TN, not NE) for the Rangemaster Tactical Conference.  (There's that word again.  ::) )  Last night as I was getting out of the car in the motel parking lot, a delapidated old pickup came zooming out of the darkness from behind a utility shed in the next lot over and parked beside my car.   Didn't know he was there until I saw headlights after I was out of my vehicle.  No lights or anything over that way when I slowly cruised through the lot, looking around before I parked. 

I could only see one occupant after he stopped his truck.  No one else followed him.   

I went to the other side of my car, putting it between me and him, and just waited to see what he was up to.   I just stood there acting nonchalant in a cold, dark Memphis night like I had nothing better to do.  :)

Fortunately, he paid me no mind and just kept walking the other way.

After listening to Tom Givens and others recite Memphis' crime stats and other gruesome things all day long, I don't think I over reacted at all. :)

I shoulda grabbed my light out of my pocket and been ready to use it, but I didn't want to drop my bag of tacos.  :)

zofoman:
Good that it worked out ok for you....except that the tacos may have cooled a bit.   

When one is travelling and cannot carry, there are other things one may want to consider having on hand.....like your flashlight, small knife or tactical pen for last resort for example.  Smith&Wesson makes a nice tactical pen (a couple variations) for defense and as an added bonus, they write well.  Can take the pen on the plane with you only if sufficiently packed in a folder/briefcase to where it appears to be just another pen via x-ray...just don't dare be wearing it in your pocket going through security...TSA is on to the variety of tactical pens out there and will confiscate.

bullit:
Lorimor...hope you are enjoying the conference.  A few us went back when they had it in Tulsa (which in my opinion was a better venue, but it's Tom's business and he's a good guy and he'll have it where he wants it). 
Indeed, Memphis is almost a post-class "practical exercise"......

GreyGeek:

--- Quote from: zofoman on March 03, 2013, 07:46:45 AM ---a nice tactical pen
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So, what's the technique for using it, and on what body part?

EDIT:  Never mind.  I youtube'd it.   It would no doubt hurt, especially to the head.  If it punctured the Carotid Artery it could be lethal.   Put 100 mgs of Succinylcholine Chloride in a hole near the tip and a single puncture can stop an assailant in his tracks, or even be lethal.

zofoman:

--- Quote from: GreyGeek on March 03, 2013, 08:51:14 AM ---So, what's the technique for using it, and on what body part?

EDIT:  Never mind.  I youtube'd it.   It would no doubt hurt, especially to the head.  If it punctured the Carotid Artery it could be lethal.   Put 100 mgs of Succinylcholine Chloride in a hole near the tip and a single puncture can be lethal.

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Yeah, they can serve well for a last ditch effort....as can a regular pen or other similar shaped object...except, the tactical pens are more stout billet/hardened aluminum where they won't break up as easily as your run of the mill Bic.    "100 mgs of Succinylcholine Chloride"....do they sell that over the counter at CVS?     I enjoy your posts Grey...they make me smile.   :)

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