Our crisis with the homeless has become a terrible thing. God bless all of them, even the smallest towns have a lot of people looking for help.

@XDM50

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, it is sad. The problem just seems to be getting worse every year.

Glad you are safe , thanks for sharing YAH bless !

@XDM50

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael! Blessings to you and your family.

My favorite EDC related saying is: "It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it." I'm glad nothing happened but definitely keep that knife on you for now on! Also since some WalMarts allow boondocking consider avoiding that area of their parking lot. You never know what those hooligans (and their dogs) are up to. My WalMart abolished overnight camping some time ago and it looks much nicer not having trashy old Winnebagos parked about.

@XDM50

3 ай бұрын

Hey Andrew, I've heard that our Walmart no long allows "overnight camping" but it's more of a don't-ask-don't-tell situation now. Your advice to avoid that area is spot-on. I will do that. Thanks!

Stay safe !!!

@XDM50

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! You, as well!

Hey Duane, be careful out there man.

@XDM50

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Daniel! You too, bro!

If I were to carry a neck knife here and someone's dog would come at me, I would get arrested if I'd use the neck knife to defend myself. It would be illegal to carry a neck knife and I would have to pay compensation for to the owner for hurting or killing his dog. Crazy world we live in 😢. God bless you for still having at least the right to defend yourself! 🙏

@XDM50

3 ай бұрын

Hey Johan, I will never understand why governments pass laws to keep people from defending themselves. That makes no sense. You're right, I'm blessed to live in a country that allows self defense weapons and actions. Be careful out there, my friend.

I've watched shows in which people go hiking in the woods and encounter a bear. If I ever find myself in bear country, my bear survival pack will include -large self inflatable novelty holiday decoration -vuvuzela -can of hairspray and a lighter -recording of nancy grace reporting on anything that makes her mad, hardwired with a single switch to- -strobe light that I will mount on a helmet so I can turn it on at the first sign of a bear, allowing time for the novelty oversized gumby to inflate

@XDM50

3 ай бұрын

Hello my friend. Thanks for the tips. I know the hairspray flame-thrower trick, but I never thought of using it against a bear. I've never heard of using a strobe light to scare off bears, but that might work. I'm not sure if you are joking about the oversized Gumby! 😁😆

@LuckySpinster.

3 ай бұрын

@@XDM50 I am joking. But probably would be equally prepared if the opportunity presented itself. I told a Canadian the same thing, "but you live in Australia?!" They replied.. True, but I can outrun most of the dangers here.

@XDM50

3 ай бұрын

@@LuckySpinster.

Fixed ALWAYS beats folder. Especially for quick deployment. I prefer a beaded metal chain to prevent sweat rash on my neck. Glad you are okay dude! When I had to kill a Rabid Wolverine IF I only had a folder or I had to take the gun Off safety I would not be here.

@XDM50

3 ай бұрын

Thank God you won and the wolverine lost! ❤

Are you open to carrying handguns as well? Perhaps snub nose revolvers or small semi autos with a flashlight extending past the slide so you will not press the gun out of battery when pressed against your target. In dog defense the chance of that position ending up as the one needed to succesfully shoot to defend yourself is high. When it comes to knives fixed seems to be the way to go for the reason you spoke about. Stay safe Duane. All the best from a long time follower.

@XDM50

3 ай бұрын

I've considered a handgun. I can legally carry in Washington state, and I've always said, "Handguns are the great equalizer." The problem is, whether it's on my right hip or in a shoulder holster, I can only draw it with my right hand. If the dog grabs my right arm, I won't be able to draw the gun.

I left a comment yesterday and it's gone today.

@XDM50

3 ай бұрын

Hi Chuck, I didn't delete any comments. Must be KZread gremlins.