[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by erickonphoenix

1 am might have been the issue.
When I worked nights at the airport my lunch was at 2 am, since I lived close by I would drive home to eat sometimes. I drove a white C5 Corvette at the time and got pulled over for various things like no front plate, speeding, not stopping completely for right turns on red. The only thing as common as not being ticketed only warned was being asked "where have you been tonight?"

It was a drunk check.

Night of the Superbowl, that too in the same metropolis the game was played. You're probably right.

[UncleWede]

Checking all local officers: you weren't involved this afternoon ?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Checking all local officers: you weren't involved this afternoon ?

Are you referring to the Azusa P.D. shooting? Thankfully no, I wasn't involved.

[rebekahb]

I need a taser. Any recommendations?

[upstatedoc]

Originally Posted by rebekahb

I need a taser. Any recommendations?

They had a bunch of them at the gun show I was just at. Had I known…

[rebekahb]

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

They had a bunch of them at the gun show I was just at. Had I known…

It's like WW3 down here in Nola right now. The car jackings and robberies are out of control. I've got a weapons instructor who is going to teach me to shoot but I want something in the meantime. The cops won't even show up to car break ins anymore. File a report online.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by rebekahb

I need a taser. Any recommendations?

I would spend the money and buy the Taser brand option for civilians. It's similar to what we use, except it's not limited to a 5-second ride per trigger pull.

[rebekahb]

@Sedan_Clan this one?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by rebekahb

@Sedan_Clan this one?

That is the one.

[upstatedoc]

Originally Posted by rebekahb

@Sedan_Clan this one?

Just make sure you don't bring it to Greece.

[vreihen16]

In the mean time, go and pick up a few cans of bear spray at your nearest sporting goods shop. One can never have enough bear spray.....

[rebekahb]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

In the mean time, go and pick up a few cans of bear spray at your nearest sporting goods shop. One can never have enough bear spray.....

I keep hearing about wasp spray the most but have heard bear spray a few times.

[jsf721]

Can you educate me on the ramifications of using the tazer in a situation you feel threatened in ? I know that not using it could be worse.

I’m in NY so it may vary.

Also carrying one concealed is that an issue as it is a weapon is a permit required ? Can you buy dummy rounds to practice. Not sure how far they shook and what the drop per foot would be on this. Ideally I’d like not to be to close to use it.

I’d also be concerned that an officer may see this and think it’s a handgun and start a situation.


Sorry for the rapid fire questions.

I was recently denied a permit CCW as not a needed circumstance. My place was broken into while I was there and I was behind a locked door as a druggie with a knife was pounding I just want cash. Called police and he fled before police arrived. I had camera footage but they did not catch him. Really not sure how hard they tied bc I had footage from a neighbor that they never came to take.

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

That is the one.

[cmyx6go]

This rise in crime is nuts. I have also been thinking about personal safety. I got used to having an armed SO by my side. Although we split a while ago, I now think about it. Car jackings are out of control and I imagine an old lady in a high performance vehicle is a perfect target. I am very aware of my surroundings and am vigilant but what if? I should look into the legality of tasers here. In the mean time, any issues keeping pepper, bear, or wasp spray in my center console due to temps if it gets too hot?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by jsf721

Can you educate me on the ramifications of using the tazer in a situation you feel threatened in ? I know that not using it could be worse.

I'm in NY so it may vary.

Also carrying one concealed is that an issue as it is a weapon is a permit required ? Can you buy dummy rounds to practice. Not sure how far they shook and what the drop per foot would be on this. Ideally I'd like not to be to close to use it.

I'd also be concerned that an officer may see this and think it's a handgun and start a situation.


Sorry for the rapid fire questions.

I was recently denied a permit CCW as not a needed circumstance. My place was broken into while I was there and I was behind a locked door as a druggie with a knife was pounding I just want cash. Called police and he fled before police arrived. I had camera footage but they did not catch him. Really not sure how hard they tied bc I had footage from a neighbor that they never came to take.

Articulation is everything. There's no permit required to own the taser and if you needed to use it, just be able to articulate why you used it.

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

This rise in crime is nuts. I have also been thinking about personal safety. I got used to having an armed SO by my side. Although we split a while ago, I now think about it. Car jackings are out of control and I imagine an old lady in a high performance vehicle is a perfect target. I am very aware of my surroundings and am vigilant but what if? I should look into the legality of tasers here. In the mean time, any issues keeping pepper, bear, or wasp spray in my center console due to temps if it gets too hot?

Keep your car doors locked. You'd be surprised how many people drive around with unlocked doors. Secondly, keep bear spray and a knife with you.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Articulation is everything. There's no permit required to own the taser and if you needed to use it, just be able to articulate why you used it.





Keep your car doors locked. You'd be surprised how many people drive around with unlocked doors. Secondly, keep bear spray and a knife with you.

My doors are always locked! I always know my surroundings. I don’t sit in the car in a lot la de da and clueless. I’ve been swarmed on the highway where I thought it was a block me in accident set up thing. I’m not comfortable with a knife or any weapon I’m not good with that could be used against me. I guess I’ll get some spray.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

My doors are always locked! I always know my surroundings. I don't sit in the car in a lot la de da and clueless. I've been swarmed on the highway where I thought it was a block me in accident set up thing. I'm not comfortable with a knife or any weapon I'm not good with that could be used against me. I guess I'll get some spray.

Be mindful of how spray will affect you as well, especially considering you'll be spraying outside and be subjected to wind shifts. There's always blowback!

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I should look into the legality of tasers here.

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Articulation is everything. There's no permit required to own the taser and if you needed to use it, just be able to articulate why you used it.

In New York State, NYS Penal Code § 265.01 (heh, heh, heh, he said PENAL) says it's illegal to possess an electronic dart gun, stun gun, many types of knives, clubs, and even Kung-Fu throwing stars. I didn't look at NYC's laws, but can't imagine that they would be any more permissive than the state's laws when NYC doesn't even honor the state's pistol permits.

Bears are seriously a major problem in many parts of NY State due to restrictions in hunting them. I always recommend carrying a can or ten if you travel in NYC or live in one of the counties where obtaining an unrestricted CCW permit is difficult/impossible.....

[bucketfoot]

Hey Sedan, I don't know when it is due to arrive, but I hope your Porsche isn't on the ship that's on fire!

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by bucketfoot

Hey Sedan, I don't know when it is due to arrive, but I hope your Porsche isn't on the ship that's on fire!

No, mine is at the port in Emden awaiting a west coast vessel. The Felicity Ace was carrying Porsches bound for the east coast.

[UncleWede]

Divided road. School bus stopped on other side. Lights flashing but no stop sign deployed. Do I have to wait?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Divided road. School bus stopped on other side. Lights flashing but no stop sign deployed. Do I have to wait?

Divided road as in opposing directions of travel? You would need to stop.