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Someone three steps away from you swinging one of these at your head in a rage...

If it's true, I would have shot him. Once this guy initiated violence, expect violence in return. And you KNOW what happens when you bring a rake to a gunfight.

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Maybe the cops should have responded with a rake of their own... I would choose a nice New England clam rake for my weapon...

Very sharp and deadly. Can be swung fast too.

On second thought, I'll opt for the Glock.