Protection for Seattle

[master jit]

So I travel alot to Seattle, and its really dangerous there i.e gangs, homeless people and criminals, especially when in buses, crazy people are in there, I wanted to know if there are any like knife or weapon sales in the budget of 100-120$ that i can use for protection, in case something happens, anyone got sales?

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[master jit]

So I travel alot to Seattle, and its really dangerous there i.e gangs, homeless people and criminals, especially when in buses, crazy people are in there, I wanted to know if there are any like knife or weapon sales in the budget of 100-120$ that i can use for protection, in case something happens, anyone got sales?

I know what people are going to say "just don't go there" but I'm a big fan of exploring cities and such and my family is there so kind've want to visit them

 

[Knobgoblin]

Last downtown Seattle trip I took, I brought along a naval cutlass. In the car . Basically to repel boarders.

Cheap enough to leave behind, weird enough to make a splash with the locals, and still effective in it's assigned role.
Didn't count on having to valet my vehicle at Virginia Mason. I assume that my choice of armament was either not noticed by the all Somali crew, or they appreciated it ( pirates, lol)

 

[quadrailgang]

Pepper spray is the only viable option in that price range. Knives are more likely to be used against you, and have legal regulations. $100-120 for a gun is not enough to get something I would trust my life to.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Pepper spray is the only viable option in that price range. Knives are more likely to be used against you, and have legal regulations. $100-120 for a gun is not enough to get something I would trust my life to.

Pardon me for not adding my disclaimer.
I have worked with knives professionally for over 20 years.

 

[FATAL125]

So I travel alot to Seattle, and its really dangerous there i.e gangs, homeless people and criminals, especially when in buses, crazy people are in there, I wanted to know if there are any like knife or weapon sales in the budget of 100-120$ that i can use for protection, in case something happens, anyone got sales?

Slightly over budget, but...

Great for zombies... a.k.a Seattle locals. Try to get them lined up before a shot and you may get two with a single bolt.

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[po18guy]

Pepper spray is the only viable option in that price range. Knives are more likely to be used against you, and have legal regulations. $100-120 for a gun is not enough to get something I would trust my life to.

Word! A knife is too little, too late. If it devolves into contact sports, you are likely to lose. A big canister of bear spray would be best, since others in the area may also turn on you. Yet, LEARN how and when to use OC as most deployments are screwed up and far less effective than they could be.

 

[edzz]

Training...

If your asking others advice I suspect most of what you choose could get you arrested or place you in the hospital with a proctologist preforming an emergency extraction.

Safest choice for untrained would be the previously suggested pepper spray. Do some research as they come in different "flavors".

 

[Nosferatu]

This sounds like a job for flaming hamsters.

 

[Savage Jav]

Last downtown Seattle trip I took, I brought along a naval cutlass. In the car . Basically to repel boarders.

Cheap enough to leave behind, weird enough to make a splash with the locals, and still effective in it's assigned role.
Didn't count on having to valet my vehicle at Virginia Mason. I assume that my choice of armament was either not noticed by the all Somali crew, or they appreciated it ( pirates, lol)

I mean you are old enough to be from the golden age of piracy so not surprised

 

[Caveman Jim]

Are ASP's illegal in Wa?

 

[Old Dog]

Yikes! Danger Will Robinson!

Unless you are actually trained in the use of blades for self-defense, just friggin' forget about taking a knife anywhere as a defensive weapon.

Buy a Mk 4 size canister of OC in at least 1.3% formulation. DefTech, Sabre, Fox, whatever. Buy the training canister with it, and practice how to spray OC effectively.

And when you're perambulating about greater Seattle, keep your stupid smartphone in a pocket and your head on a swivel.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

In Seattle you're gonna need the Kurgan's sword for sure.

 

[Stomper]

Pepper spray is the only viable option in that price range. Knives are more likely to be used against you, and have legal regulations. $100-120 for a gun is not enough to get something I would trust my life to.

Word! A knife is too little, too late. If it devolves into contact sports, you are likely to lose. A big canister of bear spray would be best, since others in the area may also turn on you. Yet, LEARN how and when to use OC as most deployments are screwed up and far less effective than they could be.

Wrong…. The answer is:

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I always thought one of these Swiss Army knives on your belt would be a good way to "put a bit of stick about". 11.75" blade.

 

[po18guy]

Wrong…. The answer is:

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A knife with a plastic handle???

 

[Alexx1401]

So I travel alot to Seattle, and its really dangerous there i.e gangs, homeless people and criminals, especially when in buses, crazy people are in there, I wanted to know if there are any like knife or weapon sales in the budget of 100-120$ that i can use for protection, in case something happens, anyone got sales?

As mentioned best thing in your budget is some defensive spray. This place makes one that beats OC by a mile but its not easy to buy:

Defense Spray | Reflex Protect Tactical | United States

Reflex Protect Tactical helps LE and tactical professionals who want an immediate and safe take-down measure and an effective and fast-acting decon solution that immediately puts officers back in the field. Less lethal OC spray can serve and protect civilians and officers alike.

www.reflexprotecttactical.com

You have to jump through some hoops to get them to sell to you as an individual but they will. When I first saw it demonstrated I thought it was hype till I got to hear it from some LEO's who do not work for them. They found a way to stabilize the old CS Tear Gas and the stuff is devastating to the person sprayed while not gassing everyone around including you. It was originally designed and sold for health care.

 

[quneur]

Dye your hair purple and wear copiousness amount of make-up. The Seattle police will bend over backwards for your safety.

Aside from that, homicides has doubled since 2019 in Seattle (story here ). That was more than during the 'Summer of Love'. A knife is better then a spoon when nothing else is available but note they, the criminals, have firearms. That said, stay away from certain areas at night and stay safe.

 

[ron]

Last downtown Seattle trip I took, I brought along a naval cutlass. In the car . Basically to repel boarders.

Cheap enough to leave behind, weird enough to make a splash with the locals, and still effective in it's assigned role.
Didn't count on having to valet my vehicle at Virginia Mason. I assume that my choice of armament was either not noticed by the all Somali crew, or they appreciated it ( pirates, lol)

Naval Cutlass you say?

Training available at Fort Vancouver?

19th Century Saber Training Program - Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

www.nps.gov

 

[Stomper]

Naval Cutlass you say?
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Training available at Fort Vancouver?

19th Century Saber Training Program - Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

www.nps.gov

If you want a Cutlass, get an Oldsmobile.