Another bump in the night
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CommonKnowledge
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If I deliberately ignore what he says then I'm going to break my contract. I need written consent so that I'm covered if he decides to "forget" that he said it was okay verbally let alone that he said it wasn't. That pretty much covers all physical modifications from fitting a new lock on the window to putting up a shelf.
I picked up a motion activated lamp on my way back from work today and set it up in the window. If I had one to spare I'd also set up a motion activated camera to see what sets it off.
NickyJ
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If he's trying to stab you to a pulp, I would think that there would be at least some sort of justification to it.
Could you set up a motion activated spotlight pointed at the window? I have a relative who set one up for a raccoon that was getting in her bird feeder, so it should work for your purposes too.
Quackers
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Would it be "excessive force" to beat his brains in if he's got a knife as he's approaching you? Or would it get you in trouble to give the poor guy a booboo?
Gotta love good 'ol government!
Tut-tut Nicky you have it all wrong.
In the few seconds the criminal wielding a knife has in your dwelling you should be able to phone the police and recieve a police officer in your home who can stop the criminal, it's common sense :rollseyes:
If not you deserve to get stabbed.
Piercing attacks are really bad at pulping someone, slashing is much more effective, and blunt would be the best.
NickyJ
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You know what, you're right! And you better have a cup of tea prepared for both of them!
In fact, I think that if you struggle to much while the guy is trying to strangle you, and accidentally hurt his wrist, then you should be thrown in jail! And then stabbed! I mean, you used excessive force and hurt him! You should not only be stabbed and in jail, but also be ashamed!
This is why the English need to legalize personal firearms. I have at least 3 or 4 within arms reach while I sleep to include a 9mm pistol under my pillow while I sleep. Never-mind the other non-firearm type weapons I have around lol. Legalized firearms is the only answer to ensure your own safety.
Wow. I keep mine locked up in my closet. Do you live in a warzone neighborhood or something? Just curious, mind you, it's your business what you do with your guns.
Old Hippy
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its hard to compare the UK with the US... BUT here is a list of all deaths since 1900
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_British_police_officers_killed_in_the_line_of_duty
and here is an article on US police deaths in 2011
http://articles.cnn.com/2011-12-28/us/us_law-enforcement-deaths_1_law-enforcement-deaths-law-enforcement-officers-officer-deaths?_s=PM:US
Skwink
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Thanks, but that doesn't answer my question at all.
Old Hippy
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well I imagine its the same as the US you get shot...
I assume the rationale for it being banned here is that a little bit of spray isn't going to stop a dropbear, so its only remaining use would be against humans.
What's really funny is what the cops would do once they arrived...
(image property of the Gun Control Network parody site.)
which reminds me of some movie lines:
Squad Leader: Maniac has responded with a scornful remark.
automated assistant: Approach, and repeat ultimatum in an even firmer tone of voice. Add the words, "or else".
If they know he has an illegal firearm, they'll call for armed or taser-equipped (actually, some forces are now routinely giving patrol offices tasers) backup; I spent a few years as an AFO and later as an AVRO, so it was essentially my job to provide said backup. The overwhelming majority of the time, the arrival of several heavily-armed men shouting loudly and aggressively at a suspect is enough to make him rapidly reconsider his options. If not - well, things get a bit tricky, but the strictness of firearms laws in the UK means that it's very, very unlikely that they will find that sort of thing. Above all we value our 'policing by consensus' role; not carrying firearms makes it far easier for the public to see the police as the good guys (which they overwhelmingly do, perhaps in contrast to America) and also avoids the escalation of situations - if a policeman is armed, then any fight in which he gets involved is automatically much higher-stakes: much better to keep it to truncheons. When I first did my training as an AFO, my job would be to do normal plain-clothes policing, often involving minor drug dealers, but I would have a concealed pistol on me. I can remember that one of the first things I was told in training was 'don't get that out until you absolutely have to; once you do you have very few choices, and they're all bad ones'.
LucyDuke
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Your only concern is bodily harm, right? I can't imagine a common burglar would go out of his way to attack you, especially if you put an obstacle in the way. What exactly is the problem with the bathroom? I'd figure bed close to the bathroom, cellphone, pepper spray, and maybe a knife inside the bathroom near the door.
If pepper spray is an issue, go with another sort of aerosol. Spraypaint in the eyes also stings and would be great help to the po tracking him down if he ran off afterwards. If he didn't run off it'd still give you a moment to get the door between the two of you.
Crazy how in some parts of America you can legally just shoot them.
Did someone put a hit on you or something? WTH dude
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