[rktman]

Thanks Claire Wolfe. Haven't seen much from her lately but maybe because I don't go to Backwoodshome.com very often. Maybe interesting to some on the naivete that is out there in the world. If you have time, give it a read.

[TangoLimaSierra]

This was my comment there:

As Claire says: "The great thing about a gun is that merely the sight of a gun in the hands of a person who seems ready and able to use it ends most encounters."

I have a couple of friends who say they could not pull the trigger on another human being even if their life was in danger. To these people I have advised to get a non-functioning gun to carry. If it does not deter him, at least he will not leave with a viable weapon to kill others.

[Lurker]

Pacifists are morally bankrupt.

[Heart-Rest]

He could learn "Aikido", a "modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as 'the way of unifying (with) life energy' or as 'the way of harmonious spirit.' Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury."  (Source below.)

(See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aikido, https://www.aikidofaq.com/introduction.html, and https://www.aikidofaq.com/.)

[I want the USA back]

Lethal to the attacker is okay. You have the right to self defense.

[pacific_waters]

Why would live with a man who would willingly see you die so a rapist or killer might live?

[Geronimo]

Get a large dog, preferably one from a shelter with a history of an abusive previous male owner, keep it by your side at all times...

[SunTzuWu]

If you are a pacifist, there is no legitimate defense.

[Georgia Girl 2]

In a grid down, SHTF situation. Lady you can kiss Hubby’s azz buh bye. He’s not going to make it and he will take you with him.

[Twinkie]

BEAR REPELLENT in a spray can. KEEP IT WAY OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN!! - Those little “pepper spray” cans are too wimpy
and have to be aimed too much. BEAR SPRAY cuts a wide swath
with little aiming.

HIGH-BEAM FLASHLIGHT!! REAL HIGH-BEAM!!!! Aim Directly in
intruder’s eyes! KEEP AWAY FROM KIDS!!

I’m a woman. I carry a small but sturdy knife in my purse.
IF I have to, I will make a dive at the legs of a shooter,
cut through his fatigues and cut his legs where it will
make him cry. He won’t be expecting Twinkie to do this; but
I will. I carry a bandolero strap handbag to keep my hands
free so fingers can aim straight through terrorist’s eye-
hole outfits and hurt them. I expect kids to leave my
pocketbook alone.

When all else fails, MY GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER’S OLD
SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER. I imagine it knows how to kill
outlaws already with little help from me.