#3 Don't use a bat for self protection, especially if there is a chance someone might grab it from you. Further, unless you've got a big house, there'll be no room to swing.
Harman, in most states you don't have the right to attack your attacker. you must find a way to retreat if it's available or the criminal could sue you.
Not sure about the US and different state laws but in The Netherlands there is no stand your ground rule. Even if the burgler is treating you and you hurt him in defence while you had a way to flee you could get sued. It makes absolutely no sense. One of the exceptions where US law is better :p.
If you find yourself in a situation where you absolutely have to fight, hit first. Of course, you'll likely be found at fault, but at least you might not get your @$$ kicked.
Reynold, People who pull out into the intersection while waiting for a gap in oncoming traffic. Their eagerness to take advantage of that has them turning their wheels in anticipation. Seriously. See it all the time. Because they no longer teach it.
Who is this "they"? Nearly everyone I know has got their driver license by having a parent or sibling teach them techniques and laws from a small booklet. There is no "teach" unless they are forced to by a court (for bad driving) or to to get a CDL (Although classes are not required either just another booklet, and practice before driving test). Solo who is "they"?
Cyrus, there was a time when Driver's Education was an elective course in public high schools in major cities. There are private driving schools, also. There's your "they".
"Assume other drivers are out to kill you... healthy paranoia when paying attention to other drivers is a great basis for successful defensive driving"
#3 Don't use a bat for self protection, especially if there is a chance someone might grab it from you. Further, unless you've got a big house, there'll be no room to swing.
Harman, in most states you don't have the right to attack your attacker. you must find a way to retreat if it's available or the criminal could sue you.
Not sure about the US and different state laws but in The Netherlands there is no stand your ground rule. Even if the burgler is treating you and you hurt him in defence while you had a way to flee you could get sued. It makes absolutely no sense. One of the exceptions where US law is better :p.
If you find yourself in a situation where you absolutely have to fight, hit first. Of course, you'll likely be found at fault, but at least you might not get your @$$ kicked.
Reynold, People who pull out into the intersection while waiting for a gap in oncoming traffic. Their eagerness to take advantage of that has them turning their wheels in anticipation. Seriously. See it all the time. Because they no longer teach it.
Who is this "they"? Nearly everyone I know has got their driver license by having a parent or sibling teach them techniques and laws from a small booklet. There is no "teach" unless they are forced to by a court (for bad driving) or to to get a CDL (Although classes are not required either just another booklet, and practice before driving test). Solo who is "they"?
Cyrus, there was a time when Driver's Education was an elective course in public high schools in major cities. There are private driving schools, also. There's your "they".
#3 Don't use a bat for self protection, especially if there is a chance someone might grab it from you. Further, unless you've got a big house, there'll be no room to swing.
in most states you don't have the right to attack your attacker. you must find a way to retreat if it's available or the criminal could sue you.
Not sure about the US and different state laws but in The Netherlands there is no stand your ground rule. Even if the burgler is treating you and you hurt him in defence while you had a way to flee you could get sued. It makes absolutely no sense. One of the exceptions where US law is better :p.
I guess Midge never heard of stand your ground or the castle doctrine. Good thing people don't come here for legal advice.
This method works only one's hit
People who pull out into the intersection while waiting for a gap in oncoming traffic. Their eagerness to take advantage of that has them turning their wheels in anticipation.
Seriously. See it all the time. Because they no longer teach it.
Who is this "they"? Nearly everyone I know has got their driver license by having a parent or sibling teach them techniques and laws from a small booklet. There is no "teach" unless they are forced to by a court (for bad driving) or to to get a CDL (Although classes are not required either just another booklet, and practice before driving test). Solo who is "they"?