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Carry options for my 18 year old heading to UNL
Mudinyeri:
A non-fixed-blade knife is a fairly poor defensive tool, IMO. Very slow to deploy when compared to a fixed blade knife.
Here's a video featuring the Ka-Bar TDI knife that demonstrates the difference in deployment time between folding (auto or assisted opening) knives and the Ka-bar TDI (skip to about 5:44 for the comparison):
I'm not trying to sell anyone on the Ka-bar, but one of the nice things about it is that the blade is short enough that it's not considered a knife based on many municipal codes. [Australian accent] That's not a knife! [/Australian accent] Other, similar short-bladed knives would have the same advantage.
GreyGeek:
--- Quote from: SemperFiGuy on May 21, 2013, 10:23:15 AM ---This policy includes sharpened #2 yellow pencils.
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Shhhh..... If that gets around those in charge at UNL will outlaw them as well.
But, you jogged my memory. Tactical pens. http://www.amazon.com/Rothco-UZI-TACPEN-2-UZI-Tactical-Pen/dp/B003N3D6H0?tag=651998669-20
nightraider717:
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Gary:
http://www.amazon.com/TACPEN-Tactical-Defender-Catcher-Gunmetal/dp/B004Z87B2S/ref=pd_sim_sg_2
XDHusker:
Thanks for all the awesome replies. I was busy at work today so I'm just now reading them all. :)
I should better describe the knife I was calling an "auto knife". I was referring to a simple spring assisted folder and not a switchblade. I often call the spring assist folders "auto knifes" but I realize it's not a proper description. (and no I don't call magazines clips) :P
I forgot all about the tactical pen. I even own a nice surefire pen that I rarely use, so that one's going in his college stocking for sure. :)
I already inquired at 88 tactical about a self defense course today so I agree that it's a great going away present. I'm even going to take it with him because my Navy training is pretty rusty in this area to say the least.
Based on what you guys are saying and what I've found (or didn't find) googling I think OC spray is a good option. I personally carry UDAP Keychain Fogger Pepper Spray and I did a quick test spray in the sink when I got it. It almost knocked me to the floor. I forgot to tell my wife and it knocked her out two hours later when she went to the bathroom. whoops, lol
Another one I just thought of is a flashlight. I carry a Surefire EB1 Backup flashlight and it would make for a nice forehead hammer in a pinch.
So, looks like my shopping/gift list is:
Flashlight
Pen
OC Spray
Defense Class
That should give him some options at least.
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