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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Answer looking for a question?

An improvement on the fist of keys technique.

I bought one for Mrs.BurtonRW and she’s glad to carry it on walks.

I was favorably impressed with the quality of its construction.

-Rob

Just remember you have that thing on and don’t scratch at any delicate parts.

I think that would be classified as brass knuckles which are illegal in Texas even if you have a license to carry.

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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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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?

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.

Link to original video: https://youtu.be/14bopa-Cmkg

BTW, I think our knuckle law is stupid since I can open or conceal carry a pistol but not knuckles.

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.

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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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.

Their radio ads claim it's legal in all 50 states.

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...

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.

Not quite as inconspicuous as the old monkey fist, but looks like it could do damage.

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!

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Originally posted by walkinghorse:
Answer looking for a question?

Something kookie in search of ninja no buki?

Tigerlady Self-Defense Claw?

wasn't that a Cynthia Rothrock movie?

From the videos on the website this appears to be a tool for gathering and holding DNA, not self defense.

Ok I guess if the attacker is shirtless, but if in long sleeves, mask, and gloves this is about as useful as a soccer bat.

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Originally posted by WaterburyBob:
Their radio ads claim it's legal in all 50 states.

Can I bring it on a Southwest flight?

I would bet not.

They advertise on Sirius 125 constantly; I'm just quoting their ad.