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How to Avoid Pickpockets
On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:23:50 +0200, Martin wrote:
On 30/07/10 17:03, Ari Silverstein, C.T.A. wrote: On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:28:57 +0200, Martin wrote: On 30/07/10 07:37, Anonymouse wrote: An amusing fantasy but why don't you just pack some heat? I must say one of the first things I do in Paris is buy a weapon suitable knife (last trip it was a balisong and a coup de poing (brass knuckles... the french do all sorts of sizes and styles)) I go anywhere I want now and I don't back down. Do Europeans visiting the USA need to buy themselves AK47s or M15s to feel safe? Neither unless you know what you are doing with them. We know what we are doing with them. Yeah, I bet you do. We are driving off feelings of paranoia and/or killing thieves. Have a good life. -- Ari Silverstein, C.T.A; C.T.A.S, FREE Cruise Travel Advisory Services Sign up for special email deals @ www.CruiseQuick.com - Sells more cruises than 99% of the agencies in America. (not affiliated) |
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How to Avoid Pickpockets
On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:52:14 -0500, Anonymouse wrote:
On 7/30/2010 3:28 AM, Martin wrote: On 30/07/10 07:37, Anonymouse wrote: An amusing fantasy but why don't you just pack some heat? I must say one of the first things I do in Paris is buy a weapon suitable knife (last trip it was a balisong and a coup de poing (brass knuckles... the french do all sorts of sizes and styles)) I go anywhere I want now and I don't back down. Do Europeans visiting the USA need to buy themselves AK47s or M15s to feel safe? Hi, there are bigger legal problems in the US with carrying a handgun... you WILL go to jail for example... you will NOT make bail. Put down the crack pipe. US cops are very different than most European cops. 1+1=2 are we bonding yet? but if you are moderately skilled with a knife get one! You can get away with a lock blade knife in your pocket. I have a somewhat checkered past and am proficient with a knife, brass knuckles, long and short arms. So you're a arm amputated gorilla? in one neighborhood I lived in I routinely carried a Street Sweeper shotgun http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armsel_Striker since it wasn't concealed I was legal in that state. Fun at parties too. it all depends on where you are... if the people in the area look like you you're probably OK... if they don't you're probably NOT OK. Good reason not to visit Xrazdiak, yes? if you can bring in a decent sized automatic knife the shock value alone will deter most muggers that aren't armed with a gun. And those that are will shoot you dead. btw... I happen to live in the most dangerous city in the US. ttyl That's in Oregon, right? You haven't a clue what you are blithering about. -- Ari Silverstein, C.T.A; C.T.A.S, FREE Cruise Travel Advisory Services Sign up for special email deals @ www.CruiseQuick.com - Sells more cruises than 99% of the agencies in America. (not affiliated) |
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How to Avoid Pickpockets
Do Europeans visiting the USA need to buy themselves AK47s or M15s to feel safe? Neither unless you know what you are doing with them. We know what we are doing with them. Yeah, I bet you do. Hi, actually he just might... someone named "Ari Silverstein" just might have done some time in the IDF. I live in what is often called "the most dangerous city in the US" and what foreign tourism we get it generally focused on 2 "historic" areas that are not in the best parts of town. Tourists that stay close to the attractions are generally safe, those that stray or get lost can have problems. I won't use the ATM closest to the largest one (and the ATM closest to my house) at night. Armed robbery is common. "aggressive panhandling" (just short of strong-arm robbery) is VERY common and upsets a LOT of tourists. Occasionally the robber is nervous and shoots somebody with his illegal gun... but even if your english isn't good somebody not in uniform holding a gun on you generally means "give me your money" in any language. I generally say if the people around you look like you you're probably OK. but if you're the type that doesn't back down stop by a gun shop and pickup a nice lockblade knife, become familiar with it, and drop it in your pocket... I've found that robbers prefer unarmed victims. |
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How to Avoid Pickpockets
Good reason not to visit Xrazdiak, yes? especially since it seems to not exist. if you can bring in a decent sized automatic knife the shock value alone will deter most muggers that aren't armed with a gun. most muggings are of the strong arm variety, some with knives, some with guns... if you've got a gun on you give them the money. And those that are will shoot you dead. actually not usually... the most common criminal handguns are cheaply made (unreliable) and very small caliber (.22/.25/.32) heavier weapons are usually reserved for home invasions. btw... I happen to live in the most dangerous city in the US. ttyl That's in Oregon, right? year to year it's a tossup between Detroit, Wash. DC, and Memphis. |
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How to Avoid Pickpockets
Thanks for the laugh jfeng!
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