I can see this as being a passable (maybe) defense if you have an opportunity to quickly exit the area but it's seems like it would really piss off a bad guy.
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Put the strap around your wrist and hold TigerLady in your hand before walking to your car or to the subway. Make sure you have it when you leave the club and when you're waiting for the bus. Just the act of holding TigerLady in your hand will ensure that you have a heightened sense of your surroundings, making you feel less vulnerable and more confident.
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-Rob
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December 18, 2018, 05:34 PM
jbcummings
Just remember you have that thing on and don’t scratch at any delicate parts.
———- Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for thou art crunchy and taste good with catsup.
December 18, 2018, 05:41 PM
tatortodd
I think that would be classified as brass knuckles which are illegal in Texas even if you have a license to carry.
quote:
PENAL CODE TITLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS
Sec. 46.01.
DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (8) "Knuckles" means any instrument that consists of finger rings or guards made of a hard substance and that is designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting seriousbodily injury or death by striking a person with a fist enclosed in the knuckles.
Sec. 46.05.
PROHIBITED WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures, transports, repairs, or sells:
(2) knuckles;
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December 18, 2018, 05:54 PM
RR
quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd: I think that would be classified as brass knuckles which are illegal in Texas even if you have a license to carry.
quote:
PENAL CODE TITLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS
Sec. 46.01.
DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (8) "Knuckles" means any instrument that consists of finger rings or guards made of a hard substance and that is designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting seriousbodily injury or death by striking a person with a fist enclosed in the knuckles.
Sec. 46.05.
PROHIBITED WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures, transports, repairs, or sells:
(2) knuckles;
Serious bodily injury or death? Really? You think these fit that?
December 18, 2018, 06:08 PM
tatortodd
quote:
Originally posted by RR:
quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd: I think that would be classified as brass knuckles which are illegal in Texas even if you have a license to carry.
quote:
PENAL CODE TITLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS
Sec. 46.01.
DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (8) "Knuckles" means any instrument that consists of finger rings or guards made of a hard substance and that is designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting seriousbodily injury or death by striking a person with a fist enclosed in the knuckles.
Sec. 46.05.
PROHIBITED WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures, transports, repairs, or sells:
(2) knuckles;
Serious bodily injury or death? Really? You think these fit that?
Do you really think I would look up the regulation, copy it, and post it if I didn't think it applied? It isn't my definition, it's the legislature's definition. Here is a YouTuble video from the OP's link which shows it worn just like knuckles, the claws essentially enclose the knuckles, and it doubt it would be treated by prosecutors any different than knuckles.
BTW, I think our knuckle law is stupid since I can open or conceal carry a pistol but not knuckles.
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December 18, 2018, 06:31 PM
slosig
quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd: I think that would be classified as brass knuckles which are illegal in Texas even if you have a license to carry.
quote:
PENAL CODE TITLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS
Sec. 46.01.
DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (8) "Knuckles" means any instrument that consists of finger rings or guards made of a hard substance and that is designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting seriousbodily injury or death by striking a person with a fist enclosed in the knuckles.
Sec. 46.05.
PROHIBITED WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures, transports, repairs, or sells:
(2) knuckles;
One would certainly invite a semantic argument (which is rarely a good idea in the legal system), but I don’t agree that this product encloses the knuckles, not that is intended for striking with the fist. It really is a slashing tool, as mentioned earlier an upgrade to keys protruding between the knuckles.
That said, a zealous prosecutor may see things differently. I’d hate to be / fund the test case...
Beyond that, I see this as a quick “Get the Firetruck Off Me” thing that will likely sting (and piss off), but probably not disable. I’d guess there are plenty of other tools (including one’s own limbs) that might be more effective in producing a disabling injury.
December 18, 2018, 06:37 PM
LS1 GTO
quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd: I think that would be classified as brass knuckles which are illegal in Texas even if you have a license to carry.
quote:
PENAL CODE TITLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS
Sec. 46.01.
DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (8) "Knuckles" means any instrument that consists of finger rings or guards made of a hard substance and that is designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting seriousbodily injury or death by striking a person with a fist enclosed in the knuckles.
Sec. 46.05.
PROHIBITED WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures, transports, repairs, or sells:
(2) knuckles;
Read the definition again.
From what I can see, the tiger lady has neither rings nor a method to encase the knuckles. The product is more skin to l holding a roll of coins
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December 18, 2018, 06:38 PM
tatortodd
quote:
Originally posted by slosig: That said, a zealous prosecutor may see things differently. I’d hate to be / fund the test case...
Beyond that, I see this as a quick “Get the Firetruck Off Me” thing that will likely sting (and piss off), but probably not disable. I’d guess there are plenty of other tools (including one’s own limbs) that might be more effective in producing a disabling injury.
Yep, it isn't worth $100k in legal fees when a Texas woman (not commenting on other states) can jog with with something tried and true such as Sabre Red Runner Pepper Gel.
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December 18, 2018, 06:41 PM
WaterburyBob
Their radio ads claim it's legal in all 50 states.
"If Gun Control worked, Chicago would look like Mayberry, not Thunderdome" - Cam Edwards
December 18, 2018, 06:43 PM
Scurvy
Amazing to me that women apparently live in perpetual fear of being raped/mugged/assaulted and come up with all these strange defense tools and at the same time tend to be extremely anti-gun...
December 18, 2018, 06:58 PM
Skins2881
My wife carries a pistol every time she steps out the house. She's not had to use it yet, but I imagine it's a lot more effective than the cat paw doodad. I am sure she could draw three times as fast and get a shot off well before scratching her assailant.
If he get's away, there is also an included DNA collection and tracking method. Follow the blood trail to dead perp, if he lives, collect blood for DNA sample.
I think we have found a solution looking for a problem here fellows.
Jesse
Sic Semper Tyrannis
December 18, 2018, 07:13 PM
C-Dubs
Not quite as inconspicuous as the old monkey fist, but looks like it could do damage.
“I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.”
December 18, 2018, 07:26 PM
Strambo
The eyes are about the only place it could do any real damage beyond a flesh wound. Scary looking scratches that won't physically stop an attacker, no thanks!
“People have to really suffer before they can risk doing what they love.” –Chuck Palahnuik
