My wife and I walk our Akita dog twice a day, 365 days a year. We walk with Trekking poles with rubber tips on the carbide ends. I've use the poles to hit loose dogs on the chest to keep them away from our Akita, who can easily protect herself, but I don't want her hurting the other dog. It works every time. The attacking dog will look at you as if it say, "Hey, I was after the dog, not you." and they go ways or get back far enough for the owner to grab them. It is important to wack the loose dog befor it touches your dog. I also carry pepper spray. I share this because I see that many folks you interview have dogs with them.
I admit I am a little off, but when I see bears I start singing loudly and try to avoid them. I have a cabin in Pa and I have been out mountain biking in the forests, and turned a corner and saw a momma bear and 2 cubs.... My singing was enough for the cubs to run off after mama...
I appreciate you Bob, for how you do your very best to equip the houseless community in all the skills involved in continuing life on the fringe. Your heart is in the right place.
I like the cane idea. I'm prior Army so I train with weapons, sometimes alone but mostly with other veterans, but I've never thought of carrying a cane. I had a run in last week with a homeless guy who was breaking into cars in a parking lot. Thankfully I saw the exact moment his expression changed and he decided I was his next mark. After his first theft attempt didn't pan out, he started following me, and I ended up squaring up with him. I'm guessing my arm position told him I was not someone to play with so he got the message and went the other way. It was a scary situation. Prevention, defusion, and escape are always my first go too. I'll definitely be looking at adding a cane. PS It's always so strange to me that everybody is always worried about their safety on the road when we're all being attacked, robbed, and/or hurt in our stick and brick homes and the places we go to all the time while living in our stick and brick homes.
Glad you brought up the Cane. Anyone can carry this without looking out of place. Anyone can defend themselves with a Cane. The Cane defense videos are so doable too.
I watch a video of a gentleman who is hired by villages in the far north to keep polar bears away from village. He use loud sreaching air horns. He also used M-80s or 1/4 dynamite stiles. These are practical when defending a location but not in an attack! Thank you for another useful & practical video! Thank you Brian & Bob!
friend of mine screeched an air horn across a field at a grizzly and when said bear flinched she let it rip out the rest of the air... bear fled like a scared kitty she said
I have not started nomad life (soon, though), but I have been thinking about a fog horn for first line, bear spray second and prayer third. Maybe the prayer first.
Great information! I like the idea of the cane in particular- easy to get, useful in general. I need to practice my assertive voice now. "Get back-don't come one step closer!" .... I feel safer already.
I'm getting excited guys I plan on being in Quartzsite this January I've got some work to do and I have a little bit of time to do it but not much. See you soon
Love the spear for trekking! Seems like great combo with spray!! I found if you are camping and feel eyes upon you by four legged ones, banging to big rocks together can sound like a gunshot and scare them off. Thank you for these videos!
When I was stationed in DC, I used to carry a bat in my car that had both ends taped in black. In the dark, it made the bat appear much shorter. The idea was that if someone was bound and determined to come at me, they'd miscalculate how close they could get to me, which would put them squarely in my striking range. Thankfully, I never needed that, nor the double barrel Derringer I carried.
I was chased by a black bear in Florida recently. Im pretty sure it had cubs nearby. It was a split second decision to run and flee, I’m sure I could not have stood up to it it held my ground. What saved me were the two dogs I had with me. They went at the bear barking and snapping, so they diverted the bear off of me. I highly recommend having dogs with you if you’re out and about in an area with wildlife. Of course you need a dog who has a protective attitude. Not a dog who will run home and leave you. In this case it was a little Yorkie and a Golden Retriever. The a yorkie took the lead. Fearless little thing. Backed that bear right back to the woods while I ran to the house.
Overall great video and good trail advice, although I think the use of mace/sprays was overlooked, or I may have missed it. Its easier to beat or get away from a blind attacker. Somebody said to me "nobody wins a knife fight, someone just loses a little less." Good work Bob, from a longtime viewer.
I always have a gun with me no matter where i go. If a state does not recognize my license, I will just not go there. So far about 37 states do recognize it so that is plemty for my travels. When it comes to bear or mountain lions, like Bob said I am not leaving the decision of if I live or die up to them. Excellent series Bob, I hope people go and watch all of the other videos.
Your best weapon in defense is your capacity to be ruthless! Carrying some form of self defense equipment is only reassuring to the holder until it's required then your ability decides how useful it was. Take care everyone.
Thank you for another great video. I have found bears and mountain lions, both in wilderness areas were they don't associate people with easy food, just lifting a stick or trekking pole, they will move away or run away. With two legged predators, yes keep them at a distance. What I have done when I have had unwanted attention is do something socially unacceptable... I have noticed with age I don't seem to get the unwanted attention anymore... Thank you again for creating this video.
Pepper spray: Easy to carry with you and could work against bigger humans (at least long enough for you to get away). Backpacking in bear country the best advice I have heard was to attach a bell to your pack or something. I was once walking silently on a forest path in known bear country, came around a corner and startled a brown bear to where it stood up on two legs. I calmly said "I'm sorry Mr bear" (notice the emphasis on respect) kept my gaze down from his eyes (so he knew I wasn't challenging him) and slowly (so I didn't trigger his predator on prey instinct) wandered back (occasionally scuffing my boots or saying something calmly to make sound) waited 15 minutes and when I walked back up the trail he was gone.
Another bear story, as they are all over my neighborhood in Central Florida: the bear horn you can buy to scare off a black bear is USELESS. It doesn’t even phase them. One was in our garage when we opened the kitchen door. Blew the horn, it didn’t even look up, like it was not even annoyed by the sound. Just kept on doing what it was doing (pulling a bag of dog food out of a storage container ). The can with a horn is a waste of money.
I carry a length sched. 80 PVC, capped at both ends, with a long screw at one end. It's not as pretty as wood, but it's what I had on hand when I hit the road. I use it on every walk, and it's very handy if I need to steady myself, or have to poke something. I've considered many other options, but so far, this has sufficed.
I carry a small container of pepper spray in my pocket all the time. I am vigilant about my surroundings all the time. If I feel threatened I conceal the container in my hand with the safety off. I only used once on a very large aggressive dog in quartzsite, it worked as I thought it would. It allowed Me the time to extract myself from the danger. Great vid, I never considered my hiking poles as weapons so I learned something new.
One thing to do for mountain lines is to wear something like a face mask on the back of your head so they think you are looking at them. It has to look like a face for them to not want to attack. But it could keep you safe from big cats. I do not think a bear will care about it.
That's a popular method with locals in some parts of Asia where big cats are a danger. If they cat thinks you're looking at it, it knows it's already lost the element of surprise and will at least hesitate.
My dogs take care of unwanted attention and warn me way ahead of time even before I see the approach of both 2 and 4 legged beings. They’re not the cuddly type with others, they’re there to protect me and they will unless I give a command to relax because is ok. Love them.
I so appreciated this video!! I am nearing the point in my life where I could easily carry a cane and I would have never thought of a cane as a weapon of self defense!!! Thank you to both of you!!
Great video two thumbs up👍👍. When seconds count dealing with a bad guy.Most states, double edged, weapons are considered a felony dagger when searched. Something to ponder on Little sewing scissors, that are used in your micro first aid boo-boo kit. Makes an excellent punch dagger that will surprise the bad guy or he’ll think twice if noticed before he brawls. Another thought for the campsite a 1-2 heavy duty padlocks with a 1ft thin steel cable makes a excellent quasi monkey fist or garrotte. But of course, the legal reason is to lock down your portable, cheap barbecue, when the call of nature and toilet paper calls for you. Just remember, there’s always consequences in the court system. Example hitting someone with a beer mug is the same as having brass knuckles, which is a felony. Would hate to hear someone Legally compromised like a law, abiding citizen, lose their second amendment. After all, there are so many dictators, and Karen’s out there, wanting to Red flag to disarm the public.
I have a cedar cane with a brass knob handle that I walk with a lot for potential safety purposes I can swing it & hit someone with the knob and I also carry a knife
Like Bob said ,keep blade up, and if it leaps or charges, it will impale itself. What's better than Bob's way is practice planting your foot behind it!!! Get the base (bottom) again your foot so it doesn't slide
Ooh hope you guys are all ok. Here in Australia we have to watch out for crocs, funnel web spiders and taipan and brown snakes so good luck with you mountain lion😂
When at hospital parking lots or malls etc day or night I carry my keys in between my fingers with a fist made so if someone comes to attack I can punch and puncture at the same time
A bear or a dog will bite a walking staff in half and cougar will slap a walking staff and probably knock it out of your hands. You have know idea how fast and powerful they are.
For us women facing human predators, be prepared and take a self defense class. Also when faced with a mean off leash dogs coming after you and your ON leash dog, carry a stun gun, just the ozone smell alone is sometimes enough for them to run away. You can buy them attached to walking sticks too. I have had to yell at coyotes and in a mean strong voice told them to go home, and they took off. For Bears, it’s not like we can throw a picnic basket at Yoggie and BoBo and tell them to go home. So also practice using bear spray and saying a prayers. 😉
As a retired c-ptsd therapist, I can tell you a self-defense course is of minimal value. Human predators know how to disable the victim in milliseconds, before self-defense tactics can be employed. 120dB whistle is good. If there is time, tell a would-be rapist you have aids and herpes. A Rottweiler, Doberman, or GSD also helps.
@@priscillawrites6685 Luckily, most of us don't run into human predators, just dumb thugs. While weapons can be taken and used against you, your feet and hands are there. Self-defense courses teach confidence and common sense tactics. Never fight if you can talk your way out of a situation. Never try to finish a fight. Disable your attacker and escape. Jon in rural BC, Canada
@@JonTanOsbWell said Jon n I totally agree with you. Back when I was young n dumb n was traveling around the country, I had my knife taken away from me with bad results. I learned afterwards both how to protect myself as well as how to protect myself with a knife & a cane n thankfully I haven't had any problems since then. You're totally right that learning how to protect yourself helps with your self confidence. Happy New Year n Safe Travels....
Great information another great video thank you for taking your time to put these videos together lm really learning heaps and lm in a build atm so it's helping me remember the really important stuff,,kind regards Roy
Training is key for whatever you carry. Also keep in mind it can also be used against you if your not proficient. Situational awareness is a great start. Stay safe!
I love the idea of the cane, or walking stick, or hiking poles. Because they are something you can have hanging around, out in the open, and are so easy to “just happen” to have with you….ESPECIALLY if there are children around!!
Quick suggestion from a viking reenactor. Use a hardwood shaft whenever possible. That little pine broom handle will not hold up under serious use. And once it's broken you don't have a spear anymore. Secondly a longer shaft keeps you safer. Reason being is as your walking along you'll trip occasionally. A shorter shaft could put the blade point underneath you as you fall. It's better to be shown rather than described so I hope this isn't lost in translation. I would suggest a shaft as tall as the user is. Maybe a bit longer as range does help in a fight. Hope that helps :)
Thank you so much for this info. Yes I could walk with a cane & I do walk in the woods down south with a long stick for snakes but I think I'll get the knife & add that. 👍👍 THANKS.
I doubt I could cross the Canada/US border if I had any of those weapons. :) Most wild animals would rather run away than attack, unless you've got food on you and they're hungry. My sensi said that any weapon can be taken away and used against you. That said, I do walk with a cane and it has come in handy to keep a fist from reaching my face on an enclosed train platform when I pointed out the No Smoking sign to a belligerent fellow. Jon in rural BC, Canada
Im working on my ambulance and almost ready to hit the road. Self defense at 68yrs definitely on my mind. I have various methods but like these new ones you showed so thanks! Having worked with big cats for many years in the past I am less frightened of them and an imposing but not threatening attitude works best. Bears are a whole nother ball game tho. People are far more dangerous because many criminals also gave some degree of mental illness and that makes them hard to predict. You have to be intimidating but not present a interesting challenge because to them as a senior you look like an easy target. A cane is great but if you aren't real strong it might not help much. Thing is we who arent nomally violent arent sure how hard we need to hit back. If we arent serious about defending ourself as much as it takes we wont survive. You have to be prepared. If you knock an attacker down and they dont stay down long enough for you to get away safely then what? You just pissed them off even more. You dont do like the idiots in movies nudge a downed perp to see if they are alive ir not. Thats when the bad guy always gets you. You either run or get away as best you can or make sure if you put them down they dont get back up for a very long time so you can get away. These are all very tough judgement calls that we really dont know how we will handle unless we are post military or law enforcement. If you arent sure self defense classes designed for seniors might be a good idea. You can really trip up a perp with a cane if taught how to do it properly. Balance is everything. Now Im not an expert but I do want to live and dont want some idiots disturbing my peace. So I have various items handy. Now the info below is a story I recently posted in my page of something that happened recently and a good lesson about the products you get and may have to use. And as for your spears... like they say on GOT "Stick them with rhe pointy end!" Below my recent lesson about self defense: Ok so just a heads up.... when you get yourself a new stunner that looks like a very thick metal cylindrcal pen and the company designs it so both ends look exactly the same life can get real exciting real quick i will complain to them about not making the serious business end more obvious. On the plus side I can add some bright red and glow in the dark tape to the serious shit end to prevent anymore confusion. And I can say (from actual hands on experience now) anyone be it bear or human that might choose to be an arsehole and interfere in my future camping enjoyment is going to be very very sorry. Just the big blue spark and buzz alone would be a damn good deterrant! But i didnt get to see that pretty blue spark as my unsuspecting palm of my hand happened to be the star of the unplanned science experiment. Sure heard the buzz tho.... sure felt the consequences tho. Sure going to be reminded for a couple days when I pick something up how important design is. Yep some bright red tape and a band of glow in the dark tape ought to prevent anymore possible confusion. Lesson learned... gave my 89 yr old mom a good laugh as she wondered why she heard me yelp loudly and curse in my bedroom awhile back. Sheesh!
I have a cane since I was 28 yrs. old from a medical issue. I still have it and I am now 70. I camp, backpack, etc. and find this information valuable. We carry knives and whatever, but this is great information. Thank you.
when we went camping we were always bothered by whites.(black canyon lake near payson Arizona) one time were sleeping and they were trying to get in. my dad grabs his pump opens the door and blasted in the air. i will never forget that. so my uncle bought this giant camper and both families went for safety. luv your channel! thanx camping santa!
Brilliant video. I live in a country where there are no large wild animals, but your positive explanation on keeping safe has made me rethink the walking cane as more than an aid to walking. Thank you Bob.
Thank you for this nononesense self-preservation advise. I have been around and very near to Black, and Grizzly bears. Whenever I am walking or camping in bear country I make some noise. I pretty much always have a bear bell on my dogs harness. Not always anything to do with bears but so that I always know he is nearby. His body is mostly black. With all fours on the ground he is about the height of a bear cub. My worse fear is that some trigger happy nut will shoot my dog. I carry a hiking stick with a bear bell on it and a can of pepper spray. The ding-a-linging gives bears forewarning their someone/thing making noise. The peper spray is kinda a thing that makes my friends at home nag at me just a little bit less about going in the woods alone. LOL I will certainly practice your approach to warding off the two leggeds. Even though my dog generally does a pretty good job of that. He has great recall but he doesn't get friendly with a stranger unless I tell him it is okay. Great advise gentlemen. Thank you
Recommend building a defense against two legged human predators… gun, knife, mace. Then all of those options are sufficient against four legged predators.
I've already incorporated the walking stick idea, & I see that one of the sticks Brian displayed has the two leather loops on it, exactly where I placed mine (stole my idea?) Ha, neither here nor there, but I've learned to use that upper loop to retrieve items, & basically retain a secure grip on the stick. Because this one becomes a multi tool, It's my hiking tool of choice above all others.
Glad I don't have to worry about bears where I am, but I do hike with a stick and carry a knife for random stray dog encounters and possibly ward off oddball two-legged critters.
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On the walking stick you can securely tape a can of mace just below the handle so it always right there when you need it.
Soooo rad you’re doing this video. Met so many people out there who are completely unprepared in this area.
My wife and I walk our Akita dog twice a day, 365 days a year. We walk with Trekking poles with rubber tips on the carbide ends. I've use the poles to hit loose dogs on the chest to keep them away from our Akita, who can easily protect herself, but I don't want her hurting the other dog. It works every time. The attacking dog will look at you as if it say, "Hey, I was after the dog, not you." and they go ways or get back far enough for the owner to grab them. It is important to wack the loose dog befor it touches your dog. I also carry pepper spray. I share this because I see that many folks you interview have dogs with them.
don't forget to use the patented cesar millan "shh" and remain calm and assertive.
I admit I am a little off, but when I see bears I start singing loudly and try to avoid them. I have a cabin in Pa and I have been out mountain biking in the forests, and turned a corner and saw a momma bear and 2 cubs.... My singing was enough for the cubs to run off after mama...
literally my worse nightmare..
I appreciate you Bob, for how you do your very best to equip the houseless community in all the skills involved in continuing life on the fringe. Your heart is in the right place.
Always enjoy seeing Brian in the videos
I like the cane idea. I'm prior Army so I train with weapons, sometimes alone but mostly with other veterans, but I've never thought of carrying a cane. I had a run in last week with a homeless guy who was breaking into cars in a parking lot. Thankfully I saw the exact moment his expression changed and he decided I was his next mark. After his first theft attempt didn't pan out, he started following me, and I ended up squaring up with him. I'm guessing my arm position told him I was not someone to play with so he got the message and went the other way. It was a scary situation. Prevention, defusion, and escape are always my first go too. I'll definitely be looking at adding a cane.
PS It's always so strange to me that everybody is always worried about their safety on the road when we're all being attacked, robbed, and/or hurt in our stick and brick homes and the places we go to all the time while living in our stick and brick homes.
Glad you brought up the Cane. Anyone can carry this without looking out of place. Anyone can defend themselves with a Cane. The Cane defense videos are so doable too.
Great video, Bob and Brian. I bought a stun gun version of a hiking/walking stick on Amazon last year. Benefits of distance and voltage.
Ooooo sounds awesome. As a woman that would make me feel a little safer.
I watch a video of a gentleman who is hired by villages in the far north to keep polar bears away from village. He use loud sreaching air horns. He also used M-80s or 1/4 dynamite stiles. These are practical when defending a location but not in an attack! Thank you for another useful & practical video! Thank you Brian & Bob!
friend of mine screeched an air horn across a field at a grizzly and when said bear flinched she let it rip out the rest of the air... bear fled like a scared kitty she said
I have not started nomad life (soon, though), but I have been thinking about a fog horn for first line, bear spray second and prayer third. Maybe the prayer first.
Great information! I like the idea of the cane in particular- easy to get, useful in general. I need to practice my assertive voice now. "Get back-don't come one step closer!" .... I feel safer already.
I'm getting excited guys I plan on being in Quartzsite this January I've got some work to do and I have a little bit of time to do it but not much. See you soon
Love the spear for trekking! Seems like great combo with spray!! I found if you are camping and feel eyes upon you by four legged ones, banging to big rocks together can sound like a gunshot and scare them off. Thank you for these videos!
When I was stationed in DC, I used to carry a bat in my car that had both ends taped in black. In the dark, it made the bat appear much shorter. The idea was that if someone was bound and determined to come at me, they'd miscalculate how close they could get to me, which would put them squarely in my striking range. Thankfully, I never needed that, nor the double barrel Derringer I carried.
Great idea!
that sounds offensive more than defensive.
Thanks!
I was chased by a black bear in Florida recently. Im pretty sure it had cubs nearby. It was a split second decision to run and flee, I’m sure I could not have stood up to it it held my ground. What saved me were the two dogs I had with me. They went at the bear barking and snapping, so they diverted the bear off of me. I highly recommend having dogs with you if you’re out and about in an area with wildlife. Of course you need a dog who has a protective attitude. Not a dog who will run home and leave you. In this case it was a little Yorkie and a Golden Retriever. The a yorkie took the lead. Fearless little thing. Backed that bear right back to the woods while I ran to the house.
Overall great video and good trail advice, although I think the use of mace/sprays was overlooked, or I may have missed it. Its easier to beat or get away from a blind attacker. Somebody said to me "nobody wins a knife fight, someone just loses a little less."
Good work Bob, from a longtime viewer.
I always have a gun with me no matter where i go. If a state does not recognize my license, I will just not go there. So far about 37 states do recognize it so that is plemty for my travels. When it comes to bear or mountain lions, like Bob said I am not leaving the decision of if I live or die up to them. Excellent series Bob, I hope people go and watch all of the other videos.
I know that cane, Bob. I keep saying I'm going to order one from the Cane Master some day. I think that day has come. Good stuff, Bob. Thanks.
Your best weapon in defense is your capacity to be ruthless!
Carrying some form of self defense equipment is only reassuring to the holder until it's required then your ability decides how useful it was.
Take care everyone.
Many years ago I was given a wonderful hiking stick. It is Always with me when I hike and Is Ready.
Bob great video thank you!!
Thank you for another great video. I have found bears and mountain lions, both in wilderness areas were they don't associate people with easy food, just lifting a stick or trekking pole, they will move away or run away. With two legged predators, yes keep them at a distance. What I have done when I have had unwanted attention is do something socially unacceptable... I have noticed with age I don't seem to get the unwanted attention anymore... Thank you again for creating this video.
Yes, I totally agree, I have noticed not getting the unwanted attention with age as well.
Unfortunately, I no longer get any wanted attention, either!
There's too much ageism in many countries. We need to get back to valuing the voice of experience.
Pepper spray: Easy to carry with you and could work against bigger humans (at least long enough for you to get away). Backpacking in bear country the best advice I have heard was to attach a bell to your pack or something. I was once walking silently on a forest path in known bear country, came around a corner and startled a brown bear to where it stood up on two legs. I calmly said "I'm sorry Mr bear" (notice the emphasis on respect) kept my gaze down from his eyes (so he knew I wasn't challenging him) and slowly (so I didn't trigger his predator on prey instinct) wandered back (occasionally scuffing my boots or saying something calmly to make sound) waited 15 minutes and when I walked back up the trail he was gone.
As always I appreciate your informative videos.
Another bear story, as they are all over my neighborhood in Central Florida: the bear horn you can buy to scare off a black bear is USELESS. It doesn’t even phase them. One was in our garage when we opened the kitchen door. Blew the horn, it didn’t even look up, like it was not even annoyed by the sound. Just kept on doing what it was doing (pulling a bag of dog food out of a storage container ). The can with a horn is a waste of money.
Yes, the bear horns are useless. The animals evolve to no longer be afraid of sounds, especially if the bears start seeing humans as a source of food.
Bob this is really practical. Added to situational awareness I feel better prepared.
First here! Yay! Good day! Thanks again for your content and videos!
I carry a length sched. 80 PVC, capped at both ends, with a long screw at one end. It's not as pretty as wood, but it's what I had on hand when I hit the road. I use it on every walk, and it's very handy if I need to steady myself, or have to poke something.
I've considered many other options, but so far, this has sufficed.
Sabre makes a great pepper spray that comes in gel form, both for accuracy at longer distances and to eliminate blowback
I carry a small container of pepper spray in my pocket all the time. I am vigilant about my surroundings all the time. If I feel threatened I conceal the container in my hand with the safety off. I only used once on a very large aggressive dog in quartzsite, it worked as I thought it would. It allowed Me the time to extract myself from the danger. Great vid, I never considered my hiking poles as weapons so I learned something new.
Good stuff. Thank you.
Thank you both. This was great information and the emphasis on practicing be it mentally or physically is paramount!
One thing to do for mountain lines is to wear something like a face mask on the back of your head so they think you are looking at them. It has to look like a face for them to not want to attack. But it could keep you safe from big cats. I do not think a bear will care about it.
That's a popular method with locals in some parts of Asia where big cats are a danger. If they cat thinks you're looking at it, it knows it's already lost the element of surprise and will at least hesitate.
Thanks, Bob
Thanks! Awareness and knowing your surrounding. All you two have done and shared with us is priceless.
What about an umbrella? It has a pokey end and you could open it up to scare the animal and make yourself look bigger.
I like this idea! A big sturdy one can also be used as a cane-walking stick and will keep you dry if it rains. Multi-purpose!
My dogs take care of unwanted attention and warn me way ahead of time even before I see the approach of both 2 and 4 legged beings. They’re not the cuddly type with others, they’re there to protect me and they will unless I give a command to relax because is ok. Love them.
Thanks Bob. Hat pins! Hat pins are stealth.
Great tips ...... Bryan and Bob thanks so much truly for all you do for the community.
Thanks for all the safety tips..
Senior's need your video's! Thank you again. & again
I liked this. It was a good reminder to focus on where I am and what's around me at all times. Thank you.
Bear spray is as quick to deploy as a knife, but having a stick or staff in your hand is always ready.That's a $400 cane!
Great information. Thanks. I have carried a cane for years for protection & personal need.
I so appreciated this video!! I am nearing the point in my life where I could easily carry a cane and I would have never thought of a cane as a weapon of self defense!!! Thank you to both of you!!
Great video two thumbs up👍👍. When seconds count dealing with a bad guy.Most states, double edged, weapons are considered a felony dagger when searched. Something to ponder on Little sewing scissors, that are used in your micro first aid boo-boo kit. Makes an excellent punch dagger that will surprise the bad guy or he’ll think twice if noticed before he brawls. Another thought for the campsite a 1-2 heavy duty padlocks with a 1ft thin steel cable makes a excellent quasi monkey fist or garrotte. But of course, the legal reason is to lock down your portable, cheap barbecue, when the call of nature and toilet paper calls for you.
Just remember, there’s always consequences in the court system. Example hitting someone with a beer mug is the same as having brass knuckles, which is a felony. Would hate to hear someone Legally compromised like a law, abiding citizen, lose their second amendment. After all, there are so many dictators, and Karen’s out there, wanting to Red flag to disarm the public.
Great video Bob ! You are the master! Thoroughly enjoyed this one!
Thank you for this helpful video. I will definitely look for those knives online.
Always interesting information for all of us , thanks from Puerto Rico to both
Thank you for the advice Bob. As usual very informative
Great content!
I've been learning jiu-jitsu for self-defense, but that's a lst resort since its close-up "fighting "
I have a cedar cane with a brass knob handle that I walk with a lot for potential safety purposes I can swing it & hit someone with the knob and I also carry a knife
The cane sounds like a great way to help protect, thanks guys!
I always carry a snake grabber, but I use it more against stray dogs than snakes. 😮
Like Bob said ,keep blade up, and if it leaps or charges, it will impale itself. What's better than Bob's way is practice planting your foot behind it!!! Get the base (bottom) again your foot so it doesn't slide
Ooh hope you guys are all ok. Here in Australia we have to watch out for crocs, funnel web spiders and taipan and brown snakes so good luck with you mountain lion😂
When at hospital parking lots or malls etc day or night I carry my keys in between my fingers with a fist made so if someone comes to attack I can punch and puncture at the same time
A bear or a dog will bite a walking staff in half and cougar will slap a walking staff and probably knock it out of your hands. You have know idea how fast and powerful they are.
I have been face to face with a black bear . I let him have my lunch .
if it's brown lie down if it's black fight back. oddly enough this is the same for bears.
Love these demonstrations. Great job.
Good advice.
For us women facing human predators, be prepared and take a self defense class. Also when faced with a mean off leash dogs coming after you and your ON leash dog, carry a stun gun, just the ozone smell alone is sometimes enough for them to run away. You can buy them attached to walking sticks too. I have had to yell at coyotes and in a mean strong voice told them to go home, and they took off. For Bears, it’s not like we can throw a picnic basket at Yoggie and BoBo and tell them to go home. So also practice using bear spray and saying a prayers. 😉
As a retired c-ptsd therapist, I can tell you a self-defense course is of minimal value. Human predators know how to disable the victim in milliseconds, before self-defense tactics can be employed.
120dB whistle is good. If there is time, tell a would-be rapist you have aids and herpes.
A Rottweiler, Doberman, or GSD also helps.
I believe the most important thing you said was practice! Great tips, TY!
@@priscillawrites6685 Luckily, most of us don't run into human predators, just dumb thugs. While weapons can be taken and used against you, your feet and hands are there. Self-defense courses teach confidence and common sense tactics. Never fight if you can talk your way out of a situation. Never try to finish a fight. Disable your attacker and escape.
Jon in rural BC, Canada
@@JonTanOsbWell said Jon n I totally agree with you. Back when I was young n dumb n was traveling around the country, I had my knife taken away from me with bad results. I learned afterwards both how to protect myself as well as how to protect myself with a knife & a cane n thankfully I haven't had any problems since then. You're totally right that learning how to protect yourself helps with your self confidence. Happy New Year n Safe Travels....
Another good & useful video. Ty for sharing.
Good information and practical. Thanks!
Great information another great video thank you for taking your time to put these videos together lm really learning heaps and lm in a build atm so it's helping me remember the really important stuff,,kind regards Roy
Thank you
Great ideas!
Another valuable installation of the safety series! Much appreciated those spear options. Thanks!
Training is key for whatever you carry. Also keep in mind it can also be used against you if your not proficient. Situational awareness is a great start. Stay safe!
I love the idea of the cane, or walking stick, or hiking poles. Because they are something you can have hanging around, out in the open, and are so easy to “just happen” to have with you….ESPECIALLY if there are children around!!
You sure make me think about what would I be comfortable with. Thank you
Love it thanks guys thanks!!! I always have a walking stick and a knife when I go out in the woods and lots of prayers that I don't need either one.
Thanks for the info appreciated
Quick suggestion from a viking reenactor. Use a hardwood shaft whenever possible. That little pine broom handle will not hold up under serious use. And once it's broken you don't have a spear anymore.
Secondly a longer shaft keeps you safer. Reason being is as your walking along you'll trip occasionally. A shorter shaft could put the blade point underneath you as you fall. It's better to be shown rather than described so I hope this isn't lost in translation. I would suggest a shaft as tall as the user is. Maybe a bit longer as range does help in a fight.
Hope that helps :)
Thank you so much for this info. Yes I could walk with a cane & I do walk in the woods down south with a long stick for snakes but I think I'll get the knife & add that. 👍👍 THANKS.
I’ve never thought of using a cane for self defense. I’m going to look into that. I don’t need one yet but no one else knows that. Great video.
Deepy thank you for topic. I found helpful .
I doubt I could cross the Canada/US border if I had any of those weapons. :)
Most wild animals would rather run away than attack, unless you've got food on you and they're hungry.
My sensi said that any weapon can be taken away and used against you. That said, I do walk with a cane and it has come in handy to keep a fist from reaching my face on an enclosed train platform when I pointed out the No Smoking sign to a belligerent fellow.
Jon in rural BC, Canada
Im working on my ambulance and almost ready to hit the road. Self defense at 68yrs definitely on my mind. I have various methods but like these new ones you showed so thanks! Having worked with big cats for many years in the past I am less frightened of them and an imposing but not threatening attitude works best. Bears are a whole nother ball game tho. People are far more dangerous because many criminals also gave some degree of mental illness and that makes them hard to predict. You have to be intimidating but not present a interesting challenge because to them as a senior you look like an easy target. A cane is great but if you aren't real strong it might not help much. Thing is we who arent nomally violent arent sure how hard we need to hit back. If we arent serious about defending ourself as much as it takes we wont survive. You have to be prepared. If you knock an attacker down and they dont stay down long enough for you to get away safely then what? You just pissed them off even more. You dont do like the idiots in movies nudge a downed perp to see if they are alive ir not. Thats when the bad guy always gets you. You either run or get away as best you can or make sure if you put them down they dont get back up for a very long time so you can get away. These are all very tough judgement calls that we really dont know how we will handle unless we are post military or law enforcement. If you arent sure self defense classes designed for seniors might be a good idea. You can really trip up a perp with a cane if taught how to do it properly. Balance is everything. Now Im not an expert but I do want to live and dont want some idiots disturbing my peace. So I have various items handy. Now the info below is a story I recently posted in my page of something that happened recently and a good lesson about the products you get and may have to use. And as for your spears... like they say on GOT "Stick them with rhe pointy end!" Below my recent lesson about self defense:
Ok so just a heads up.... when you get yourself a new stunner that looks like a very thick metal cylindrcal pen and the company designs it so both ends look exactly the same life can get real exciting real quick i will complain to them about not making the serious business end more obvious. On the plus side I can add some bright red and glow in the dark tape to the serious shit end to prevent anymore confusion. And I can say (from actual hands on experience now) anyone be it bear or human that might choose to be an arsehole and interfere in my future camping enjoyment is going to be very very sorry. Just the big blue spark and buzz alone would be a damn good deterrant! But i didnt get to see that pretty blue spark as my unsuspecting palm of my hand happened to be the star of the unplanned science experiment. Sure heard the buzz tho.... sure felt the consequences tho. Sure going to be reminded for a couple days when I pick something up how important design is. Yep some bright red tape and a band of glow in the dark tape ought to prevent anymore possible confusion. Lesson learned... gave my 89 yr old mom a good laugh as she wondered why she heard me yelp loudly and curse in my bedroom awhile back. Sheesh!
Thank you so much for this video! ❤❤❤😊
Safety is the reason I’m not out there
I have a cane since I was 28 yrs. old from a medical issue. I still have it and I am now 70. I camp, backpack, etc. and find this information valuable. We carry knives and whatever, but this is great information. Thank you.
I could do that,thanks for the info. I have a good wooden cane but I like the spear better.
Thank you 😊
Good ideas! Thanks.
Good video. Check out the stun gun canes those could help someone I’m sure.
If you are going to walk with a spear type weapon, have one that is a little taller than you. This way if you fall you won't fall on the tip.
when we went camping we were always bothered by whites.(black canyon lake near payson Arizona) one time were sleeping and they were trying to get in. my dad grabs his pump opens the door and blasted in the air. i will never forget that. so my uncle bought this giant camper and both families went for safety. luv your channel! thanx camping santa!
Good tips. Been carrying all of these in one form or another for many many years.
Brilliant video. I live in a country where there are no large wild animals, but your positive explanation on keeping safe has made me rethink the walking cane as more than an aid to walking. Thank you Bob.
Thank you for this nononesense self-preservation advise.
I have been around and very near to Black, and Grizzly bears.
Whenever I am walking or camping in bear country I make some noise. I pretty much always have a bear bell on my dogs harness. Not always anything to do with bears but so that I always know he is nearby. His body is mostly black. With all fours on the ground he is about the height of a bear cub. My worse fear is that some trigger happy nut will shoot my dog.
I carry a hiking stick with a bear bell on it and a can of pepper spray.
The ding-a-linging gives bears forewarning their someone/thing making noise.
The peper spray is kinda a thing that makes my friends at home nag at me just a little bit less about going in the woods alone. LOL
I will certainly practice your approach to warding off the two leggeds. Even though my dog generally does a pretty good job of that. He has great recall but he doesn't get friendly with a stranger unless I tell him it is okay.
Great advise gentlemen. Thank you
Recommend building a defense against two legged human predators… gun, knife, mace. Then all of those options are sufficient against four legged predators.
Get one of those keychain high decibel alarm sirens.
Great video
Cold steel makes really strong canes and walking sticks 👌
I've already incorporated the walking stick idea, & I see that one of the sticks Brian displayed has the two leather loops on it, exactly where I placed mine (stole my idea?) Ha, neither here nor there, but I've learned to use that upper loop to retrieve items, & basically retain a secure grip on the stick.
Because this one becomes a multi tool, It's my hiking tool of choice above all others.
Glad I don't have to worry about bears where I am, but I do hike with a stick and carry a knife for random stray dog encounters and possibly ward off oddball two-legged critters.
So, now we know, don't mess with Bob!!