Defend yourself on a plane - Page 10

yzcrasher · February 19th, 2009, 01:36 PM

I was on a business trip and had drawings in hand (in a tube, see pic), at the check point I was denied access because the "plastic tube" could be used as a "weapon". To which I replied a purse with a 3' strap isn't? No avail...I had to throw it away (under cop watch at this point), and acquire a trash bag for the drawings BECAUSE they would NOT let me on the plane with the drawings rolled up..

even out of the tube....Frustrating to say the least.. Now it gets funny... 2 seats in front of me on the plane was a old lady with 12" METAL crochet needles (2 of em)

(pic below). I was so ticked but really could do nothing at that point. So when I finally got home sent TSA a "friendly email" but sadly never heard back.

So needles to say pay attention to what's around you. There's always something.

ReaperVelle · February 23rd, 2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ReaperVelle

Question as people have mentioned it is ok to use prior, but just to anyone that has flown very recently:

Any issues getting a Sharkie or Fenix TK10 (w/ the decent front bezel) on a plane these days (Im going for business and dont need to be detained or arrested in the process)?

Thanks

ReaperVelle

No issues with the Fenix TK10 or Sharkie.... no second looks or anything as it went through xray (just thought id update)

AllAmerican · February 24th, 2009, 03:46 PM

I didnt read the whole thread... How about snakes for defense?

OK I was reaching there I suppose.

ctr · February 24th, 2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by friesepferd

2. a pair of tube socks. once you are past security, buy a can of pop or someting else that size thats heavy. Or when the flight attendent asks you for a drink, ask for a coke upopened for later. Seen the movie "langoliers"? A heavyish object in a tube sock can do a LOT of damage

Bar of soap is better, more discrete in carry-on. Inmates have used this one for a long time.

Also, a couple of rolled up magazines can do some real damage.

WilliamWallace · February 25th, 2009, 04:50 PM

IMHO, what we really need on a plane for self defense is a few fellow Americans who will go Condition Red-Offensive the second some a$$hat with a box cutter stands up and threatens anyone.

If you are the badguy, even with a gun or huge knife, in that close of quarters you are not going to stop 4 or 5 like minded individuals who intend to assault you with extreme prejudice

. The citizens don't even have to be skilled or trained, just a good half dozen people with the "You're not doing this to me today!" mindset...

The weapon I want on the plane is a good dozen of you guys... we would be fine.

ErikGr7 · February 25th, 2009, 04:57 PM

Peanuts are the key..

Two in the nostrils so, you don't smell the fear.

Two in the ears so, you don't hear the yelling.

Then you go to work on the BG's

Ok..I ran out of ideas...

Duisburg · February 25th, 2009, 10:24 PM

I wear a Zebra 701 pen that has a full steel body, point and ... well it is all steel. It is a pen but can be a nice stabby weapon ;)

cockedlocked01 · February 26th, 2009, 04:36 AM

A flashlight, a solid pen, & I take a cane with me nowadays (I have enough scars to show a need for it, lol).

Sixgunner · February 27th, 2009, 07:49 PM

I just picked up a Tuffwriter Tactical pen and carry that all the time.

TapRackBang · February 28th, 2009, 11:51 PM

The odds of a terrorist trying to take a plane are the stimulis plan (2 trillion) to one. The rules changed and they know it. They can stand up and yell with a machine gun and the rest of the plane will still stand up and stomp them.

A problem on the plane will be with a Adam Henry passenger or and intoxicated one. Requiring restraint not stabbing them in the neck with a Bic.

And for anyone not familiar with a Brachial stun, here is a sample.
This works I've used it real world.

YouTube - pimp knocked out by karate instructor

February 24th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#93
AllAmerican VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chesterfield, Kakalaki del Sur Posts: 2,401	I didnt read the whole thread... How about snakes for defense? OK I was reaching there I suppose. __________________ My Music: www.reverbnation.com/dickiefredericks New tunes added. "The Double Tap Center Mass Boogie. Learn it, know it, love it, shoot it. Good guys should live, bad guys not so much. " - Ted Nugent 09

February 25th, 2009, 04:50 PM	#95
WilliamWallace Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 116	IMHO, what we really need on a plane for self defense is a few fellow Americans who will go Condition Red-Offensive the second some a$$hat with a box cutter stands up and threatens anyone. If you are the badguy, even with a gun or huge knife, in that close of quarters you are not going to stop 4 or 5 like minded individuals who intend to assault you with extreme prejudice. The citizens don't even have to be skilled or trained, just a good half dozen people with the "You're not doing this to me today!" mindset... The weapon I want on the plane is a good dozen of you guys... we would be fine.

February 25th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#96
ErikGr7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,028	Peanuts are the key.. Two in the nostrils so, you don't smell the fear. Two in the ears so, you don't hear the yelling. Then you go to work on the BG's Ok..I ran out of ideas... __________________ 110% Gun nut here

February 25th, 2009, 10:24 PM	#97
Duisburg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Duisburg, Germany Posts: 749	I wear a Zebra 701 pen that has a full steel body, point and ... well it is all steel. It is a pen but can be a nice stabby weapon ;) __________________ I am sworn to protect the Constitution of the U.S.A. from all threats both foreign and domestic.

February 26th, 2009, 04:36 AM	#98
cockedlocked01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. California Posts: 966	A flashlight, a solid pen, & I take a cane with me nowadays (I have enough scars to show a need for it, lol). __________________ "Use human means as though divine ones didn't exist, and divine means as though there were no human ones." Baltasar Gracian Integrated Close Combat NRA Member Glock 19, Kahr P45, Kel-Tec P-32, S&W 442, & Dan Wesson 14-2

February 27th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#99
Sixgunner Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 47	I just picked up a Tuffwriter Tactical pen and carry that all the time.

February 28th, 2009, 11:51 PM	#100
TapRackBang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 208	The odds of a terrorist trying to take a plane are the stimulis plan (2 trillion) to one. The rules changed and they know it. They can stand up and yell with a machine gun and the rest of the plane will still stand up and stomp them. A problem on the plane will be with a Adam Henry passenger or and intoxicated one. Requiring restraint not stabbing them in the neck with a Bic. And for anyone not familiar with a Brachial stun, here is a sample. This works I've used it real world. YouTube - pimp knocked out by karate instructor __________________ "Arms in the hands of individual citizens may be used at individual discretion..in private self defense." John Adams

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