BOSTON move???? - Page 2

Jim Bellino · January 28th, 2005, 10:21 AM

UWO,
Harvard is actually in the city of Cambridge not Boston...been so long since I lived there I don't know what the laws are now.

Pyrolyzer · January 29th, 2005, 06:54 AM

When I make it into Harvard's School of Public Health campus, I wear a Surefire flashlight that can be pressed into service as an impact weapon. I also carry 2-3 needle-sharp #2 wooden pencils. You never know when you might need to write, right, or erase something. Skills are always more important than toolsand attitude is more important than skill. Attitude and skills become even more important when your tool selection is limited.

I found something out the hard way in Boston. China Town is a nice and touristy area with lots of interesting restaurants during daylight. If you come out of the restaurant after dark though, you're in a whole different neighborhood.

Chuck

ExSoldier · January 29th, 2005, 02:33 PM

Here's a thought for you: My Aikido sensei taught me this and having to work in an inner city school (no "weapons" allowed) I often take advantage of this. Take a section of newspaper and roll it up. It should just be to the thickness so that when the tube is folded in half, it fits comfortably and securely in your hand. When the tube is folded, the area where it creases will have a number of small bumps and ridges and it will be hard as a rock. Those bumps and ridges will rip and slash flesh on the face and head like small nails or tacks. THIS is your striking surface! You can whup the crap outta somebody or a bunch of somebody's and drop the now bloody paper in the nearest trash can and stroll from the area free and clear. A number of folks in my Aikido club here in South Florida have actually made use of this. I carry a rolled newspaper under my arm all the time. Try it, you'll see what I mean.

uwo · February 20th, 2005, 09:39 PM

well im her studying hard at Harvard. my new question is... does the same laws for Boston apply to Somerville? thats where im living now and i spend most my time in Somerville/Cambridge

:)

LenS · February 20th, 2005, 11:34 PM

uwo,

Most of what we told you was applicable everywhere in MA. Boston and Cambridge being big cities with a lot of political influence, allows them more flexibility in making their own laws (different from rest of state) under a special exemption called "home rule".

It's damn near impossible to really learn what the local laws are in Boston and Cambridge for this reason.

Somerville is less likely to make its own laws under "home rule" so you are probably safe to assume that what we told you about MGLs are all that you need to worry about.

Good luck in Harvard!

January 28th, 2005, 10:21 AM	#11
Jim Bellino Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cave Creek, Az. Posts: 29	UWO, Harvard is actually in the city of Cambridge not Boston...been so long since I lived there I don't know what the laws are now. __________________ Jim

January 29th, 2005, 06:54 AM	#12
Pyrolyzer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 72	When I make it into Harvard's School of Public Health campus, I wear a Surefire flashlight that can be pressed into service as an impact weapon. I also carry 2-3 needle-sharp #2 wooden pencils. You never know when you might need to write, right, or erase something. Skills are always more important than toolsand attitude is more important than skill. Attitude and skills become even more important when your tool selection is limited. I found something out the hard way in Boston. China Town is a nice and touristy area with lots of interesting restaurants during daylight. If you come out of the restaurant after dark though, you're in a whole different neighborhood. Chuck __________________ When it's time to stomp cockroaches, you don't want to be wearing your fuzzy bunny slippers.

January 29th, 2005, 02:33 PM	#13
ExSoldier VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 4,209	Here's a thought for you: My Aikido sensei taught me this and having to work in an inner city school (no "weapons" allowed) I often take advantage of this. Take a section of newspaper and roll it up. It should just be to the thickness so that when the tube is folded in half, it fits comfortably and securely in your hand. When the tube is folded, the area where it creases will have a number of small bumps and ridges and it will be hard as a rock. Those bumps and ridges will rip and slash flesh on the face and head like small nails or tacks. THIS is your striking surface! You can whup the crap outta somebody or a bunch of somebody's and drop the now bloody paper in the nearest trash can and stroll from the area free and clear. A number of folks in my Aikido club here in South Florida have actually made use of this. I carry a rolled newspaper under my arm all the time. Try it, you'll see what I mean. __________________ Former Infantry Captain; 20 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO. Last edited by ExSoldier; January 29th, 2005 at 02:35 PM. Reason: Forgot info

February 20th, 2005, 09:39 PM	#14
uwo New Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7	somerville well im her studying hard at Harvard. my new question is... does the same laws for Boston apply to Somerville? thats where im living now and i spend most my time in Somerville/Cambridge :)

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February 20th, 2005, 11:34 PM	#15
LenS Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,334	uwo, Most of what we told you was applicable everywhere in MA. Boston and Cambridge being big cities with a lot of political influence, allows them more flexibility in making their own laws (different from rest of state) under a special exemption called "home rule". It's damn near impossible to really learn what the local laws are in Boston and Cambridge for this reason. Somerville is less likely to make its own laws under "home rule" so you are probably safe to assume that what we told you about MGLs are all that you need to worry about. Good luck in Harvard!