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What personal protection do you keep in your Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mattygaff, Nov 30, 2013.

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  1. Nov 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM
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    jmg256

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    jmg256 Calmer than you are

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  2. Nov 30, 2013 at 12:32 PM
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    I wouldn't carry pepper spray personally, I am carrying 90% of the time and have at the very least my sabenza at all times and have some, albeit limited instruction as to efficient defensive usage. I have had a close encounter with a black bear while mountain biking and used my bear spray and holy shit does it work, but it effects EVERYONE... not a good thing when there are others close by and having to worry about them filing assault charges or some stupid shit if they were to get dosed
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2013 at 12:38 PM
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  4. Nov 30, 2013 at 12:42 PM
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    Floki

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    Floki Old Sheepdog

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    A bad attitude.
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2013 at 1:27 PM
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    Nothing save my common sense. Most effective weapon I've ever had or used.
     
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  6. Nov 30, 2013 at 1:36 PM
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    WTFaulkner

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    I have a 14" Mag flashlight.:)
    A police issue "Quick stick" or (Retractable baton)
    And two knifes, all at quick access right next to me between the seat and the center console.

    My girl friend has a pink 14" Mag flash light, pepper-spray, and a knife as well:)
     
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  7. Nov 30, 2013 at 1:39 PM
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    I have a 200 lumen Nebo Protect Bat Light. Basically will do the same thing a Maglight will do but feels nicer and is brighter than my Maglight. Smaller handle so if she has smaller hands it may fit her better. Mounted it with cheep spring holders you would use for an over sized broom handle. There not legal in all states though.
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2013 at 1:53 PM
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    X2 - In most cases you're in your truck and if you're in danger you can drive away. I wouldn't expect my wife to take on an attacker with a machete, a flashlight, or a baseball bat covered in vaseline. I would tell her to keep the doors locked and drive. I don't watch a lot of FOX news though, so I have a different perspective.
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2013 at 2:06 PM
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    You guys with bats and clubs must have more room in your truck than I. What are you going to do - get out and whack him one? LOL If I am in fear of sustaining severe injury or death, nothing beats a .45.
     
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  10. Nov 30, 2013 at 2:27 PM
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    So he said "aim for the eyes." Right? ;) I kid, I kid... Nobody get carried away. :laugh:
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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    this probably the best solution. For the record, when I do feel it necessary to have something along, it's of the 45ACP variety, for use against human attackers any way.
     
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    ^^
     
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  13. Nov 30, 2013 at 2:36 PM
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    When possible, driving away or running the attacker over is a better option. The weapon is for when you are boxed in.

    I don't see the point in carrying a bat or defensive baton, though. Might as well carry a 24" breaker bar so you can change your tire with it, too.
     
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  14. Nov 30, 2013 at 3:31 PM
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    MQQSE I take naps

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    :anonymous: I have one of those in the toolbox on my truck. :eek:
    EDIT: 24" breaker bar
     
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  15. Nov 30, 2013 at 3:34 PM
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    A huge ass knife, that's big enough to kill anything with one slice :D
     
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  16. Nov 30, 2013 at 3:35 PM
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  17. Nov 30, 2013 at 3:51 PM
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    meh.. got a 16 inch mag light as a club.. got streamlight pocket light that light beam can really blind ya for a min or two. carry .380 cal gun
     
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  18. Nov 30, 2013 at 4:09 PM
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    This minus the gun and bat
     
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  19. Nov 30, 2013 at 4:15 PM
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    Floki

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    Floki Old Sheepdog

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    My bad - I missed the "besides a gun" part.

    Here's what's always within easy reach:


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  20. Nov 30, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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    How the hell you going to swing a ball bat inside of a truck? I don't not live in fear there for I don't carry any weapon.
     
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