Go to the store on VladamirPutin.com. There are canes with interchangeable ricin and Polonium tips.
Herman Cain is the best choice for defense. He won’t cut the budget!
What?
It’s cane?
Oh, never mind.
Don’t settle for anything less than a 12 gauge with twist action safety, 3 round magazine, and jam proof barrel cover.
Sir, respectful may I suggest that you might be best finding something like this of correct high quality in a pawn or second hand shop of notable standing.
Those folks on tv come to mind, but of course there are many non celebrity operations around there and in California of the same ilk.
Why not go antique. I’m sure it would be superior in all regards.
20 guage works well, because any perp will be in close.
Get yourself some Lotte Lenya shoes and have some kicks.
ignoring my last comment, this guy makes some really awesome stuff.
http://www.borispalatnik.com/CaneGun_BCG.htm?gclid=CLK36v7e86sCFUZ-5QodBm8mLA
Last I heard, Cold Steel makes a few models of sword cane. They’re nasty, and may be illegal in your state, but try here: http://www.coldsteel.com/
Cold Steel makes an extremely fine product, and these items will never break or let you down.
Better to have a blade and not need it than not to have one when the crunch comes.
Any particular reason you might decline to carry a firearm?
Check out cold steel canes. Several without swords, made of acrylic with a big silver head. You could beat the f**k out of anyone, and the cane won’t break.
I don’t know about canes but I am sorry you have having trouble with your knees.
Go have a look at this website:
http://www.canemasters.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=51
I had similar concerns, bought a stout hickory cane that looks very nice. No problem with TSA, a gray bearded guy with a wood cane doesn’t get a second look. Canemasters has videos, books, and links to dojos around the country that can help with conditioning and training.
If you feel kindly, a good crack upside the head with the very heavy handle might change their mind...if, not push the button and make their day.
Escrima http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=9TtP4x-sRew
Some more cane stuff, canemasters: http://www.youtube.com/user/canemasters#p/u/12/WBjLmGi2TaQ
I like a good stick, something really hard like a blackthorn would be nice. In Smokey Mountain Knife Works web site you will find if you search under walking sticks several polypropylene walking sticks for self defense made by Cold Steele. If these unbreakable versions aren’t to your liking consider the original wood ones from which these are modeled. As for self defense, a few simple moves might suffice in a pinch. Have you ever had to do bayonet practice? The forward jab but directed at the throat should be effective. Also blows to the knees if it is a righteous enough stick should be less lethal but effective. The big concern would be your strength and quickness if facing a younger stronger attacker. Many communities do offer courses in stick fighting either through a martial arts center, private lessons might be good at your age, I have seen my local community have classes in canes as self defense weapons for seniors. I used to like martial arts and fighting when younger, just knowing the advantage speed and quickness gives a person in any fight with weapons besides firearms makes me pretty hesitant to engage anyone. I gave this some thought myself, I carry a good knife and have about three good moves down for a desperate last ditch surprise defense if attacked while not near a gun. If you have an urge to exercise a Tai Chi instructor could teach you some low impact exercises to do as exercise and they would make the motions second nature after awhile.
Just had both knees replaced. Did both knees at the same time so I wouldn’t be walking in circles during the long recovery time. Used a walker for couple of weeks. Not running yet but certainly over doing it. Have not needed any addtional support devices. My PT said I was wired for the operation. However, I have thought I now have an excuse to carry a nice hardwood Hiking Staff.
Btt forever