starting strength gym
Page 1 of 8 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 78

Thread: Open carry - A cane

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Los Alamos, NM
    Posts
    3,239

    Default Open carry - A cane

    • starting strength seminar april 2024
    • starting strength seminar jume 2024
    • starting strength seminar august 2024
    I think a walking cane is perfectly legal including air travel. I’m sure I qualify from a medical standard.

    There seems to be a minor community advising people to carry them. They are under $20 on Amazon so not a big investment. But there are works of art that are wickedly light and ferociously strong. Heirloom quality.

    Are these an invitation to become a victim or is there a deterrence factor?I’m not sure I can sell the “dandy” factor.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    North Texas
    Posts
    53,557

    Default

    If you find a high-quality sword-cane, let me know.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Mar 2015
    Location
    Indianapolis, IN
    Posts
    2,266

    Default

    It doesn't even need to be a sword. I'm not interested in getting into a fight with a guy with a three-foot oak dowel.

    Polearm is a dominant martial weapon.
    Starting Strength Indianapolis is up and running. Sign up for a free 30-minute coaching session.
    I answer all my emails: ALewis@StartingStrengthGyms.com

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    North Texas
    Posts
    53,557

    Default

    But if I want it to be a sword, is it okay?

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Location
    Manhattan Beach, CA
    Posts
    547

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    But if I want it to be a sword, is it okay?
    I'm sure the legality of a sword cane would vary from state to state. I'd make sure. Killing someone with a sword cane may be hard to defend in court. Best to be absolutely certain they're legal in your jurisdiction.

    Just my layperson 2 cents worth.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Murphysboro, IL
    Posts
    726

    Default

    Blunt force trauma. So simple, even a caveman could do it.

    Swordcanes seem to be legal in many states with California and Arkansas being definite exceptions.

    BUDK has swordcanes ranging from schlock to moderately expensive. Most of them look a touch flashy.

    One good thing about canes and similar blunt force trauma inflictors in general is that they are the most sure way to block an attack with a blade.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Aug 2014
    Posts
    523

    Default

    not on a airplane

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    North Texas
    Posts
    53,557

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by neilc1 View Post
    not on a airplane
    i wont ever be on an airplane so i dont care

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Mar 2015
    Location
    Indianapolis, IN
    Posts
    2,266

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    But if I want it to be a sword, is it okay?
    I'll allow it.
    Starting Strength Indianapolis is up and running. Sign up for a free 30-minute coaching session.
    I answer all my emails: ALewis@StartingStrengthGyms.com

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jun 2021
    Location
    Australia
    Posts
    620

    Default

    starting strength coach development program
    Quote Originally Posted by Mark E. Hurling View Post
    Blunt force trauma. So simple, even a caveman could do it.

    Swordcanes seem to be legal in many states with California and Arkansas being definite exceptions.
    California is obvious, but what on Earth made Arkansas ban sword canes?

Page 1 of 8 123 ... LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •