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If you don't like guns or knives or pepper spray or tazers would a good sized screwdriver make a decent self-defense weapon?

Posted - February 28, 2018

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  • 22891
    i dont think so
      February 28, 2018 2:39 PM MST
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  • 17600
    I prefer a small crow bar.

      February 28, 2018 2:40 PM MST
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  • 5391
    Ask yourself, do you dislike being attacked just a bit more than you dislike pepper spray?
    Nearly anything can become a weapon, used properly. You should be aware of the chances of your weapon being turned against you.
    If you ask me, a screwdriver beats nothing, but not by much.  
      February 28, 2018 2:59 PM MST
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  • 46117
    I would be terrified to use it.  I am better at throwing things like a corrosive liquid at someone.   Maybe a blowtorch too.

    But never would I use something I need to stab someone with.  That is too risky.  And gross.

    I would prefer they didn't even know I was attacking like a nice poison.

      February 28, 2018 3:30 PM MST
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  • 666
    Wow!! This is supposed to be self defense. LoL!

      February 28, 2018 4:12 PM MST
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  • 16795
    Insect repellent in a pressure pack. Ever get that stuff in your eyes? WORSE than pepper spray.




    A big screwdriver is unwieldy, a little one is better - but unless you have a LOT of weight and muscle to put behind it, it won't be terribly effective. This post was edited by Slartibartfast at February 28, 2018 4:13 PM MST
      February 28, 2018 3:36 PM MST
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  • 666
    Thanks for the info.
    I'll take your word about the bug spray.
    I might as well grab a lighter while I'm at it.

    This post was edited by Summer at February 28, 2018 4:21 PM MST
      February 28, 2018 4:17 PM MST
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  • 34296
    Certainly. 
      February 28, 2018 3:40 PM MST
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  • 2327
    Nope. It would be a lot more brutal, a lot more harder to use, and way more dangerous to yourself if tried using that as a substitute. Guns, tazers and pepper spray are very common because they're very easy to use and very effective. Knifes are only good at close range. I would rather use a sword or a bat to have a bit of distance.    
      February 28, 2018 4:27 PM MST
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  • 5354
    Ann icepick would be a lot better, Screwdrivers usually get their tip filed blunt at the factory- That makes it quite difficult to make them penetrate muscle tissue.
      March 1, 2018 12:31 AM MST
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  • 5835
    FYI a tactical pen is a lethal weapon and you can carry it on an airplane. About twenty bux at Amazon.
      March 1, 2018 2:15 AM MST
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