Cell Phones - Page 3

joker581 · January 6th, 2006, 08:33 AM

I hate mine.

I almost never use it, but I don't walk out the door without it if I am carrying. If, God forbid, I do ever have to shoot someone, I want to be able to communicate with someone (a) immediatly, and (b) without moving.

Without a phone, you open yourself up to all kinds of problems. Everything from witnesses calling first and giving bad information like "A guy just got murdered in the parking lot at Walmart", "There is a guy at the mall walking around shooting people", or "He just killed that guy for no reason". All could create a potentially dangerous situation for me by causing the police to respond thinking that I am the aggressor.

Nevermind what it looks like to witnesses if you draw a gun, shoot someone, and then sprint off to find a phone and dial 911.

Kompact9 · January 6th, 2006, 10:22 AM

Yes, cellphones are convenient/necessary tool these days. I don't know about your cellphone, but when I receive a call, one of the buttons is designated "ignore"...I seem to be in an area of poor service on some occasions.

One of the previous posters said something about "ICE"ing your cell phone. My wife, an RN, completed an advanced cardiac course recently where this was taught. I checked with a couple of EMT/paramedics and they all were on board with this also. In Case of Emergency (ICE) is being taught on a regular basis now to first responders and medical professionals.

Simply input ICE as the "name" and whoever's phone number you want contacted first if you're injured. If we're on the wrong end of an attack...

Betty · January 6th, 2006, 12:23 PM

I like having my cell phone - you never know when you'll need it. A co-worker called the highway patrol with his when a road rage driver started flashing a gun at him. (A nice truck driver saw the incident and used his semi to block the road rage guy and muscle him off an off-ramp. The guy landed in a ditch.)

I keep mine on vibrate so it's not disturbing anybody else.

The ICE idea sounds good.

Redneck Repairs · January 6th, 2006, 03:20 PM

I carry a " Dial a Prayer" device myself as i think all ccw should , its not a means of defense but is necessairy imho because if you eaver have to pull your weapon YOU dammed well better call the cops RIGHT NOW and file a report/complaint , i do know of folks not calling when they ( justifiably imho ) had to pull and later being charged with Felony Menacing , better to call it in and not take a chance of the BG or ( god save us from em ) some helpfull citizen calling inn the " man with a gun " on you

TonyW · January 6th, 2006, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Euclidean

As a way to deal with emergencies, sure it's a godsend. It really is a self defense tool.

However I would certainly not want it to be my only self defense tool, and I personally have lived for over 20 years without one. I'd rather have my knife, flashlight, money, pistol and multitool, etc. and no cell phone than have my cell phone.

The cell phone is wonderful and people should view it as another tool, but the problem is the sheeple get the idea that the phone is all that is necessary and the Brady Bunch spreads this lie in turn.

"You don't need a gun/light/first aid kit, just call 9-1-1, they'll get to you in about an hour assuming you have the signal strength to get through and the time to dial..."

+1

A cell phone is another tool for the tool box, but not a replacement for any of the other tools you carry. Especially if you live in a rural place like I do it could take the sheriff a good long while to get to you.

January 6th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#22
Kompact9 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 427	Yes, cellphones are convenient/necessary tool these days. I don't know about your cellphone, but when I receive a call, one of the buttons is designated "ignore"...I seem to be in an area of poor service on some occasions. One of the previous posters said something about "ICE"ing your cell phone. My wife, an RN, completed an advanced cardiac course recently where this was taught. I checked with a couple of EMT/paramedics and they all were on board with this also. In Case of Emergency (ICE) is being taught on a regular basis now to first responders and medical professionals. Simply input ICE as the "name" and whoever's phone number you want contacted first if you're injured. If we're on the wrong end of an attack... __________________ noli nothis permittere te terere...

January 6th, 2006, 12:23 PM	#23
Betty Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 2,761	I like having my cell phone - you never know when you'll need it. A co-worker called the highway patrol with his when a road rage driver started flashing a gun at him. (A nice truck driver saw the incident and used his semi to block the road rage guy and muscle him off an off-ramp. The guy landed in a ditch.) I keep mine on vibrate so it's not disturbing anybody else. The ICE idea sounds good. __________________ "Americans have the will to resist because you have weapons. If you don't have a gun, freedom of speech has no power." - Yoshimi Ishikawa

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January 6th, 2006, 08:33 AM	#21
joker581 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 46	I hate mine. I almost never use it, but I don't walk out the door without it if I am carrying. If, God forbid, I do ever have to shoot someone, I want to be able to communicate with someone (a) immediatly, and (b) without moving. Without a phone, you open yourself up to all kinds of problems. Everything from witnesses calling first and giving bad information like "A guy just got murdered in the parking lot at Walmart", "There is a guy at the mall walking around shooting people", or "He just killed that guy for no reason". All could create a potentially dangerous situation for me by causing the police to respond thinking that I am the aggressor. Nevermind what it looks like to witnesses if you draw a gun, shoot someone, and then sprint off to find a phone and dial 911.

January 6th, 2006, 03:20 PM	#24
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	I carry a " Dial a Prayer" device myself as i think all ccw should , its not a means of defense but is necessairy imho because if you eaver have to pull your weapon YOU dammed well better call the cops RIGHT NOW and file a report/complaint , i do know of folks not calling when they ( justifiably imho ) had to pull and later being charged with Felony Menacing , better to call it in and not take a chance of the BG or ( god save us from em ) some helpfull citizen calling inn the " man with a gun " on you