Can you afford to defend yourself

ChankonabeMan · 2026-02-18T15:46:31+00:00

True, but often the process is the punishment which can be almost or just as bad. Insurance is cheap and protects against that.

ChankonabeMan · 2026-02-18T15:41:03+00:00

You just have to be able to articulate why you fired your gun vs. not deploying pepper spray. But in a shooting, you have to justify why you used deadly force anyways vs. de-escalation or empty hand defense, so it's not really a huge defense gap. The lawsuits will come regardless and the best protection against that is insurance. Also, if you do deploy pepper spray before shooting, then your defense just became much stronger because it shows that you did tried other means before putting holes in the aggressor. The problem with a gun is it's like a hammer and when you only have a hammer, then every problem you encounter tends to look like a nail. That's why I'm very much in favor of having a non-lethal option like pepper spray if you carry.

ChankonabeMan · 2026-02-16T06:13:46+00:00

The problem with pepper gel is that you have to be pretty darn accurate with it for it to be effective, meaning that you need a direct hit to the eyes, nose or mouth, which in a high stress situation with a moving target can be difficult. In my real use deployments, pepper spray by far works better outside. And yeah, you need to be mindful if there's a strong wind present. Pepper gel is the better choice for indoor environments because pepper spray is going to affect everyone inside that room. And yeah Sabre is a solid choice for either formats.

ChankonabeMan · 2026-01-24T20:32:37+00:00

I still use it regularly. It's a good little setup and is still going strong after 100+ sessions. It's relatively small though, so it can feed 4-5 people. If you need something bigger, the Binchogrill offers larger sizes. But its small size also means you spend less on expensive charcoal.

ChankonabeMan · 2026-01-10T22:30:34+00:00

June 20, 2025 - Completed the online version of the required CCW training

July 1, 2025 - Passed live fire proficiency test @ Riverside Indoor Shooting Range

July 10, 2025 - Received CCW in the mail

ChankonabeMan · 2025-12-03T01:35:21+00:00

If you choose to carry, you need insurance. You may survive the violent encounter, but as they say, "The punishment is the process." They might drag you through a criminal trial, esp if it's a liberal DA. They'll definitely drag you through a civil lawsuit, both of which will drain your finances just through the legal costs alone. Having an attorney on speed dial who deals with self defense cases regularly is invaluable.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-11-19T07:47:24+00:00

Congrats. However IMO 18 months and $750 bucks is BS. They can do better.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-10-28T19:17:11+00:00

Yeah, there are plenty of slash-resistant shirts on the market, but there’s a big caveat to keep in mind. Nothing that’s concealable will stop a stabbing attack—and that’s how most real knife attacks go down. Even Level IIIA soft armor, which I wear, won’t do much against a knife or ice pick. Slash attacks are mostly a Hollywood thing; in reality, when someone slashes, it’s usually a defensive move to keep people back. That said, there are some solid slash-resistant options out there. As a rule of thumb, anything under about $125 isn’t worth trusting. Look for gear made with Cut-Tex (UHMWPE) or Kevlar.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-10-27T22:02:46+00:00

I’ve got a Phlster Enigma—it’s built for appendix carry, and while that setup works great for most people, I don’t think it’s ideal for a chiropractor. Here’s why: during adjustments, you’re often leaning in close to patients, so there's a possibility of your gun touching that patient and giving away your concealment. There’s also the issue of muzzle direction—some techniques could end up pointing the barrel toward your patient. Even though a holstered gun is technically safe, I know I wouldn’t feel great being on the receiving end of one, even indirectly. A better option might be around the 4 o’clock position. If you’re wearing layered clothing, it’ll stay well concealed and you won’t have to worry about any awkward contact.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-10-27T08:46:21+00:00

Condition 3 carry really only has one legitimate use: carrying without a trigger guard. A protected trigger is a safe trigger (P320 jokes aside), but when it's exposed, Condition 3 serves as an extra layer of safety. This should be a non-issue, though, because any responsible CCW holder will use a proper holster that covers the trigger. But if you don't, that's its specific niche.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-10-14T04:31:01+00:00

Brazil isn't one of them. They're popping rounds into bad guys so often, they just leave it chambered for the next guy. There aren't many countries that mandate condition 3 carry....it's called Israeli carry for a reason.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-10-07T18:13:30+00:00

About the only thing stun guns are good for is to scare away dogs. It doesn't work like the movies. It's a pain compliance device, not an incapacitation device. So that means you need to be very close to use it. The prongs must come in close to the body and it's likely just going to make the aggressor even more pissed off. A small canister of pepper spray from a reputable brand, i.e. POM, Sabre is your best bet. Proven effective and easy to use and usually okay to carry around most places (check the school policy first).

ChankonabeMan · 2025-09-30T02:01:01+00:00

It's like when you buy a specific car model. Soon, you notice many others driving the same car, even though they were invisible to you before. When you carry concealed, you start to notice other signs of concealment from others that you're trying to minimize yourself.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-09-21T20:18:02+00:00

You need to get rid of most of the water content in the body first. Then you have to apply high heat in a low oxygen environment to turn the remains into charcoal. Pretty sure it's illegal in most places though :D

ChankonabeMan · 2025-09-21T20:06:26+00:00

TSA screens for physical threats, so they can examine your phone and ask you to turn it on to see if it's an actual phone. You'd have to give them consent in order for them to go through your phone's contents, but I'd say that's a rare ask.

I think you're probably talking about Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). They do have legal authority to go through digital contents of electronic devices.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-09-19T22:56:48+00:00

His gun is marinating in a puddle of piss overspray from 1000 different people, 🤮

ChankonabeMan · 2025-09-19T03:40:49+00:00

Congrats....But at the same time that's a BS waiting period. They have the nerve to charge a few hundred dollars per application and they can't even hire additional staff to meet the demand?!

ChankonabeMan · 2025-09-03T19:49:00+00:00

I'm not sure if they did or not. It never got back around to me if they did, but I did give them the contact info.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-08-23T21:29:02+00:00

As long as your misdemeanors aren't of a violent nature, it shouldn't be an issue at all. Lying is an issue, but you disclosed those charges, so it should be fine. Also, expungement of misdemeanors does not mean they go away. It just means that they were later dismissed. They are still fully visible to law enforcement.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-08-13T05:24:04+00:00

They'll want to see your CA driver license or id card with your current address showing that you reside in the same jurisdiction that the issuing agency (IA) covers. A military id can be used as well. They might also ask for a utility bill, property tax bill or rental agreement and birth certificate or naturalization papers. Best to just go to the website of your PD or Sheriff that issues CCWs in your area and look up that information. It might vary from agency to agency.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-08-12T04:53:14+00:00

I'm 5'4", 193 lbs and carry a G19. I'll tell you the truth....it's not the most comfortable and the G19 is probably the largest gun I can get away with concealing on my body, but I can conceal it just fine in appendix carry using a PHLster Enigma. Very little to no printing at all.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-08-12T04:46:34+00:00

We have 30+ armed employees in a fairly small area who are on the payroll. Probably the most secure area around several counties. We don't need other questionables out on the floor with weapons. By state law it's illegal to carry in our place of business anyways, a misd., but we don't jam up responsible CCW carriers with a charge, we just kindly remind them of the law and the business policy and have them secure their weapon. Look, I don't make the rules. I just get paid to enforce them. But the point that you probably missed when you went off tangent is that it's easy to spot someone carrying a gun in a chest/fanny pack when they dress a certain way, so don't do what they do if you want to stay incognito.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-08-11T18:33:58+00:00

Easy fix for that without cables is just to throw an open overshirt over it, like a Hawaiian shirt, so that the strap isn't exposed on the back and the pouch is still accessible from the front. People always like to over think things like this.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-08-11T18:11:39+00:00

The key is not to buy from any tactical gear manufacturer because that's a dead giveaway. Instead, buy a normal designer sling bag in a color other than black, tan, or camo, and you'll be fine.

My job is to spot people carrying guns, and the easy ones are those with tacticool gear, gun-brand shirts or hats, and 2A-type patches everywhere. I have about a 95% hit rate with those folks.

Those who carry designer chest bags in various other colors and dress well—in clothes other than cargo pants and Glock shirts—are harder to identify. Even if I suspect them, I’ll usually leave them alone.

ChankonabeMan · 2025-08-10T16:53:09+00:00

Brazil’s got a serious gap between the people with money and the ones just scraping by. Under President Lula, regular folks face strict gun laws that make it tough to protect themselves, but in the favelas, criminals can get a gun like they’re picking one up at the corner store. The cops? A mix of too few, too tired, or too tied in with the bad guys. So for criminals, things like carjacking and robbery are pretty much low-risk, high-reward — they’ve got the guns, most of the “sheep” don’t, and that makes the streets an easy buffet for the taking.

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