Quote Originally Posted by Torog
Howdy BlazinHaze,

That there boot-knife,looks more like a skinner knife with a gut-hook,it ain't all that good for actual combat,but it sure could wreak alot of damage !

I think that it would be best,if you went to a woman's self-defense class,they'll teach you how to avoid bad situations in the first place,doing such,is one of the best defenses that you can have-that and developing situational aware-ness. To improve yer odds,you need to be trained in the use of a knife or gun,before using them as your means of defense.

Does North Carolina,have concealed-carry available ? Your best means of defense,other than avoiding bad situations,would be to have a CCW permit and be trained in the use of a pistol in close-quarters,you would also need to mentally prepare yourself for inflicting injuries with lot's of blood and physical damage,which could be the hardest part of all. If you take the CCW route,I suggest a compact 45,as it's stopping power,is much superior to that of a 9mm.

You could also git some pepper-spray,but you need some rudimentary training for that as well. A taser would work good too,but I don't what the laws are in regards to that there in NC,it requires some training as well.

Have a good one !
Just read your post Torog...you are right in what you say but I have to add that even being trained in self defense and the area you are in does not always work..and yes the actual visual aftermath of shooting a person is not like what most people see on t.v. It is a memory that stays with you forever..thats why I really try to tell my g/fs to have a weapon that will kill..not piss a crack/meth head off..if I sound harsh I apologize to you but I firmly believe in using whatever methods available when being attacked...especially if someone were unlucky enough to even get in my home..I will tell whoever it may be even leo if someone makes the mistake of ever attacking me in my home they will not be a need for an ambulance and I mean that! Tasers and pepper spray are useful but I would want to stop the person before I had to come in that kind of close contact with them..but I do have my spray and I pray. And ladies when you are out alone..no matter the area..carry a HOT cup of coffee or liquid (TEA) in your hand and if attacked throw it right in your attackers eyes..try to blind them..because I have learned that much..if they can't see you then you have a chance...and carry your key in between your fingers and jab their eyes if you don't have anything else..right in the eye...there are no "fair fights" these days..do what it takes to live...don't let a punk take your life and/or affect your happy home...sorry Torog about how I feel but its the truth..sorry if it offends you.