Anybody Carry a Nongun Item in Their Vehicle to Repel Boarders

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July 07, 2018, 01:52 AM

duke762

Anybody Carry a Nongun Item in Their Vehicle to Repel Boarders

You know. Pepper spray, hammer, hatchet, wrench tire checker, tire iron, pipe. Do you carry an everyday item close at hand you could go to war with if some one tried diving in a window to commit various felonies? Until, hopefully you can get to a better weapon?

July 07, 2018, 02:15 AM

Aeteocles

The vehicle is a weapon.

July 07, 2018, 03:12 AM

Rey HRH

Here's what I heard: Sure you can carry a baseball bat in your car. But if you're in an altercation where you used that bat, it's going to not look good if it's not baseball season, you don't have any other baseball related stuff in the car, etc. It can be twisted that you were just looking for trouble.

On the other hand, I used to carry a three foot long D-Cell Maglite on the floor by the driver seat. Now, I've replaced it with a hickory cane as I do use the cane due to a wonky knee when I'm out and about.

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July 07, 2018, 05:05 AM

Blume9mm

Nope....

Unless you consider Beauregard the Catahoula:

July 07, 2018, 05:16 AM

Fredward

Sometimes a beavertail sap, but I never considered repelling boarders with it. I carry it on the road into restrooms. I figure if I have to shoot in a restroom the remainder of my hearing is done.

July 07, 2018, 05:16 AM

downtownv

A TASER Pulse between the seat and console
and a CRKT Double-Edged Shrill. ($49 shipped)

July 07, 2018, 05:37 AM

SPWAMike0317

A 4D cell maglite clipped under the drivers seat.

July 07, 2018, 06:09 AM

Woodman

A breaker bar for the truck's tire lugs is within reach behind the passenger seat.

July 07, 2018, 06:13 AM

arfmel

It takes a big flat blade screwdriver to pop the wheel covers off my pickup truck.

July 07, 2018, 06:34 AM

Archie Teuthis

100 pound dog.
Fish whacker (short bat).

July 07, 2018, 06:41 AM

stiab

Quick access knife, in addition to the two I have on my person.

July 07, 2018, 06:47 AM

Ironbutt

I always have an Emerson Commander clipped to the first aid bag on the front floor of my pickup. For the last 20 years or so there's also been a hickory pick handle on the back seat, because one never knows when one may run across a pick in need of a handle.

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July 07, 2018, 06:52 AM

Cassandra

A nice walking stick for my arthritis...

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July 07, 2018, 06:55 AM

maxdog

Many years ago a friend used a churchkey (the end used to open cans) to repel a boarder. Worked well. Raked across the miscreant’s face it apparrently dissuaded the individual from his goal.

July 07, 2018, 06:59 AM

justjoe

Pepper spray, but I keep it there mainly for when I walk my dogs. Keep in mind, "assault with a deadly weapon" can apply whether it is a gun or a baseball bat. So, why choose a baseball bat?

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July 07, 2018, 07:30 AM

V-Tail

quote:
Originally posted by justjoe:
Pepper spray, but I keep it there mainly for when I walk my dogs. Keep in mind, "assault with a deadly weapon" can apply whether it is a gun or a baseball bat. So, why choose a baseball bat?

Original Poster does not give his location, but that might preclude a firearm.

July 07, 2018, 07:31 AM

V-Tail

July 07, 2018, 07:31 AM

dewhorse

quote:
Originally posted by SPWAMike0317:
A 4D cell maglite clipped under the drivers seat.

This and pepper.spray.....a.sap would be good but pretty sure they are illegal to carry in Texas.

My preferred border repeller is a 44spcl bulldog

July 07, 2018, 07:33 AM

kkina

Fire extinguishers are good for putting things out, or at least buy you some time.