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BajaRat
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I forgot to mention the most important weapon
Grace, kindness and common sense
Lionel 
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John Harper
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Quote: Originally posted by SFandH  | Pepper spray is a better option for self defense, according to this article:
"Bear spray is typically more expensive than pepper spray, and harder to carry with you at all times because of its size. Pepper spray is small, easy
to use, and much stronger.
Your choice is clear: If you are serious about your self defense, buy a proper pepper spray. Leave the bear spray for the bears!"
https://www.selfdefenseninja.com/bear-spray-vs-pepper-spray-... |
I always thought bear spray was stronger. I recall reading about some white nationalist protests a couple weeks ago and the cops were looking for
dangerous weapons (bats, clubs, chains, guns), including bear spray. Bear spray was specifically mentioned, so I thought it might be classified as
more dangerous than regular pepper spray for some reason.
Either way, I would not want a face full of either. Not sure the range of personal pepper spray, but 25 foot range for bear spray might keep some
bad hombres a bit further from your "personal space."
John
[Edited on 9-5-2019 by John Harper]
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Tioloco
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I am not discouraging anyone from defending themselves. That said, if you are going to carry pepper spray I would encourage you to Test spray it and
see how the spray can be affected by wind and breezes. Also a good idea to experience the results of being sprayed. Will make you much more respectful
of the potential to spray and incapacitate yourself.
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chuckie
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This has been talked to death... The only law that counts in Mexico is what the cop with badge and guns says it is....
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motoged
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Americans and their gun obsession....
How effed up is that???
John Wayne mentality and hollywood courage.....
How is that mass-shooting thing working for you cowboys ?
Idle BSing.....
Don't believe everything you think....
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JZ
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I travel with armed MX nationals.
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motoged
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Hired mercenary??? Now that's a holiday....
Don't believe everything you think....
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bajaric
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That is a loaded question.
Loaded, get it? 
[Edited on 9-5-2019 by bajaric]
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mtgoat666
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More like Thugs or mor0ns.
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Prefered gender pronoun: the royal we
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LancairDriver
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Is the Goat suggesting GED as a bodyguard for JZ?
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motoged
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Pilot Boy,
No....but gunguys like you might fit the role....
Don't believe everything you think....
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Tioloco
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Ged, I hate to point out the obvious. If it wasn't for gun-obsessed Americans, you Canadians would be speaking Russian instead of French.
:-)
You are welcome 
[Edited on 9-5-2019 by Tioloco]
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John Harper
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| Quote: Originally posted by Tioloco | Ged, I hate to point out the obvious. If it wasn't for gun-obsessed Americans, you Canadians would be speaking Russian instead of French.
:-)
You are welcome |
Actually, Canada was involved in WW2 well before the US. My friend's dad (US citizen) flew for the RCAF in the Battle of Britain. I would not
question the bravery of Canadians.
John
[Edited on 9-5-2019 by John Harper]
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AKgringo
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| Quote: Originally posted by motoged | Americans and their gun obsession....
How effed up is that???
John Wayne mentality and hollywood courage.....
How is that mass-shooting thing working for you cowboys ? |
But Ged, what choice do we have? Pipe bombs and hand grenades are illegal! 
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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chuckie
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It is really hard for GED to see things clearly, peering out through his belly button as he must, having been born with his head up his ass....
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Tioloco
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John, I am not questioning the bravery of Canadians. I am pointing out the obvious inability to protect themselves from adversaries without the USA
and our gun/defense obsession. I have several Canadian friends. Nothing personal.
Back to the original post- I truly wish I was able to legally carry firearms while in Mexico. But the law is the law. Carry at your own risk.
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motoged
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Dear Crazy Uncle,
History hasn't really suggested that Russia had/has a plan to invade Canada....they would rather destabilize American politics with a lunatic
president in their pocket.
The vast majority of Canadians are English-speaking. Quebec is our francophone province.
Poor attempt at deflecting the issue.....which is the American fabric's relationship with guns....
| Quote: Originally posted by Tioloco | Ged, I hate to point out the obvious. If it wasn't for gun-obsessed Americans, you Canadians would be speaking Russian instead of French.
:-)
You are welcome
[Edited on 9-5-2019 by Tioloco] |
Don't believe everything you think....
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Lee
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| Quote: Originally posted by motoged | Americans and their gun obsession....
How effed up is that???
John Wayne mentality and hollywood courage.....
How is that mass-shooting thing working for you cowboys ?
Idle BSing..... |
Man that's a mouth full.
Surely you don't spite those of us who feel unsafe in the US?
I'm safe enough in Mexico and Canada. US? Not so much.
Don't carry SOB and wouldn't admit to it if I did. Carry with backup NOB. Old habits are hard to break, eh?
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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BajaMama
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Bring a gun into Mesico? No. Final answer. I do keep a very large metal flashlight within reach when I drive, and wasp spray. I only do so because
I often drive solo and I am an older single woman.
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paranewbi
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| Quote: Originally posted by BajaMama | | Bring a gun into Mesico? No. Final answer. I do keep a very large metal flashlight within reach when I drive, and wasp spray. I only do so because
I often drive solo and I am an older single woman. |
I'm married to an older single woman. pee her off and you don't want a large metal flashlight in her hands 
I like my rifle; best thing to beat the heck out of someone with.
Shot my 36", 3 banded speargun through a wood fence from 30 feet away once just to see what it would do above water. Found out I would never want to
tangle with someone with that in their hands.
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