What would you do if you was attacked by a man with a knife at Night

[Sunnierhawk0]

Wow Im so glad your ok! I would probably start making as much noise as possible and run away LOL. Flight or fight, and if there was a way to get away, I'd take it, no lie. But if there was no way, I would fight Im sure. Take the knife away LOL. But honestly, until your in that position, you never know what your going to do. Your subconcious takes over, the "survivalist" in you, if you will.

*how does every thread turn into the US health care system?!*

 

[Dizzy]

Well done Davey Boy, always did feel safe out with you (2)

 

[mrose_s]

I would fight back like all hell.
Mum wouldn't let my sister and I go out alone till she could grab us and we could fight her off. She's bloody strong to, basically I wouldn't go quietly. kick him as hard as you can you know where, scream like a banshee. I did a couple of years of martial arts, its not much now but its still pretty interesting.

I also don't go out at night unless I have Buzzy with me, you'd have to be an idiot to come near someone with a blue dog.

 

[lewak]

I see a lot of people are saying they would use a gun. In England its Illegal to use a Fire arm as a defencive weapon, or carry it with you.

We are aloud to own them with a licence but we must have them secure at all times and can only use them on a range.

I kinda agree with blowing his brains out but then i would be done for murder. As self defence is classed as using the same level of protection as your attacker. If he droppes the knife i would drop mine and it would ba hand to hand combat. (as an example)

 

[Puckstop31]

I see a lot of people are saying they would use a gun. In England its Illegal to use a Fire arm as a defencive weapon, or carry it with you.

We are aloud to own them with a licence but we must have them secure at all times and can only use them on a range.

I kinda agree with blowing his brains out but then i would be done for murder. As self defence is classed as using the same level of protection as your attacker. If he droppes the knife i would drop mine and it would ba hand to hand combat. (as an example)

Yeah... Hows that working out for ya then? Keeping a gun locked up is like trying to use a comdom before taking it out of the wrapper.

 

[MelissaCato]

As self defence is classed as using the same level of protection as your attacker. If he droppes the knife i would drop mine and it would ba hand to hand combat.

That's why I said the kneecap before the brains. I couldn't kill an attempt rape on me even with a knife. I'd have to make a criple outta him for rememberence. If the first shot doesn't kill ... it's not murder and if ya cripple it's self defence.

Ya know the saying when your house is intruded .... same applies on the streets.

 

[puppydog]

Yeah... Hows that working out for ya then? Keeping a gun locked up is like trying to use a comdom before taking it out of the wrapper.

Yeah, cos Dave makes the rules and can change them when he likes.

Glad you are ok man! It is a mine field out there!

 

[Claybuster]

claybuster, did you knwo you come across as a jackass?! ...

Did you know you come across like an immature teenager who still has a lot of growing up to do?

Why is it liberals all seem to be rude and arrogant? They love to call people idiots, morons, narrow minded, jackass, etc. Guess that is all they have really, resort to name calling and such because they certainly can't debate. I think it is part of their nature. If things don't go their way, stomp your feet and cry. I don't want to work and have no work ethic. I want everything handed to me. If I can't have it, you can't have it....If I want it and can't afford it, than just let someone else pay for it, let the taxpayers provide for me. I don't trust myself with a handgun, I may go crazy and shoot someone, therefore no one should be allowed to have a gun. I want free health care, let the taxpayers provide for me...I want handout programs, free stuff from the government...gimme gimme gimme.

 

[GipsyQueen]

Did you know you come across like an immature teenager who still has a lot of growing up to do?

Why is it liberals all seem to be rude and arrogant? They love to call people idiots, morons, narrow minded, jackass, etc. Guess that is all they have really, resort to name calling and such because they certainly can't debate. I think it is part of their nature. If things don't go their way, stomp your feet and cry. I don't want to work and have no work ethic. I want everything handed to me. If I can't have it, you can't have it....If I want it and can't afford it, than just let someone else pay for it, let the taxpayers provide for me. I don't trust myself with a handgun, I may go crazy and shoot someone, therefore no one should be allowed to have a gun. I want free health care, let the taxpayers provide for me...I want handout programs, free stuff from the government...gimme gimme gimme.

Not ALL liberals are like that... Personally, I'm liberal, I can debate without calling anyone a jackass, narrow minded or anything of that sort. :-/

 

[puppydog]

She didn't call anyone a jackass. She said you come across as a jackass. Big difference. And you do come across as a jackass.

 

[FoxyWench]

LOL

thanks puppydog

and thanks lewak! thats what i was trying to say that aparently turned this into yet another post about how the uk helath system is evil and gun debate...

and as a side note, it might not be a good idea to assume my political alighnment or make comments that essentially turn into a group bashing of liberals.
for your knowledge i work (untill the company was outsourced to india) but dont qualify for cobra, i pay rent, i pay bills and taxes, i dont expect handouts, i dont care if you own a gun.
i personally feel if i am paying taxes from my paychecks which i work just as hard as you to earn then i sould have some benefits form that...but i dont qualify for medicade...
the americans are paying healthcare taxes just like those in the uk, the difference being everyne can use those taxes, in the us, only those that qualify can benefit from the taxes comming out of my payckeck....

so dont make assumptions based on your own personal problems with "liberals"

and as a side not, in every one of clays posts there is some mention about guns or how bad the uk health system is (or how much brits are snobs) doesnt seem to matter what the topic is, guns and uk health gets brought in...
noone was debating guns,
and as has already been said, just like in the uk in the us you can spend 5 hours in the ER wiating room to see a dr...

ive sat there for 3 hours in the uk waiting to see a dr
and ive sat there 3 hrs in the us waiting to see a dr (when i had insurance)
and each was for something semi serious...

and the comment about you comming across as a jackass was 100% based on the fact that you bashed on a mother who had obviously been worried abotu her child, basing that the dr made her wait cause it was just a rash...
THAT was being a jackass...

 

[lewak]

Sounds like i have not made myself clear. In England even if you shot someone with a gun in the knee you would still be arrested. I know its different in other places like America or Affrica, but in england Guns are a no no. but i do agrea if we were aloud guns Knee first would work best. just watch them suffer

 

[puppydog]

Well, here in Africa, if you shot a criminal, you would go down for murder, or if he didn't die, attempted murder. Horaay for out justice system. But then again, look at some of the idiots we have running this country!

 

[FoxyWench]

i do belive in equal force and feel there needs to definatly be better laws and protection in place for self defense cases

 

[Dirk]

If you have no choice but to fight, another option is to hit him with your open palm just under his nose and with an upward motion. You are driving his nose up and into his head sort of. At the very least, it will hurt like heck and it could even kill if done at the correct angle and force.

I googled: self defense and several websites came up. This is definitely a subject worth researching as there are so many variables and you only have a split second to decide what to do. Maybe the guy wants to just beat the crap out of you but if you inflict a lot of pain, maybe he will go into a rage and kill you. Real tough call, so research and knowledge maybe will help you make the right decision.

 

[Puckstop31]

She didn't call anyone a jackass. She said you come across as a jackass. Big difference. And you do come across as a jackass.

BIG difference? If you really think so, you should be a politician or a reporter.

 

[Puckstop31]

i do belive in equal force and feel there needs to definatly be better laws and protection in place for self defense cases

Thats one of the few things I like about PA. We are a "make my day" state. If you are on my property and I "feel" you are threatening me, my family OR MY STUFF, I am allowed to use lethal force.

My house should have a sign that says "Beware of OWNER".

 

[greatcountysky]

:yikes:Yikes, that sounds harrowing! Yeah, it was mighty dumb to defend yourself - next time just lye there and get stabbed like a regular person! The police want a murder scene - not an attempted murder scene. That's so boring!

Anyway, I would've done the same thing you did - I would hope anyway. I guess one never knows what they'd do in that situation until it happens to them. I certainly wouldn't want to put that to the test! I'm just glad you managed to come out of it alright! :hail:

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[Jules]

Thats one of the few things I like about PA. We are a "make my day" state. If you are on my property and I "feel" you are threatening me, my family OR MY STUFF, I am allowed to use lethal force.

My house should have a sign that says "Beware of OWNER".

Not to jump in on a gun discussion... but are you serious?? I you "feel" you are threatened you are allowed to use lethal force? Wow.

 

[Puckstop31]

Not to jump in on a gun discussion... but are you serious?? I you "feel" you are threatened you are allowed to use lethal force? Wow.

On my property, yes.

Tell me... What would YOU feel if you found a uninvited intruder on your property or in your home? Don't you think you would feel a bit threatened?

Personally, if the intruder is outside the house but on the property, they just get to see me, with my weapon and a stern order to get off my property. But if they are in the house, they are seconds away from a meeting with God. No WAY am I taking any chances with my wife and daughter in the house.