Choosing The Best Home Defense Weapon (Besides Guns)
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I think the problem is about size. You should look for small staff, a personally have at home a bunch of tactycal penknifes you can operate one handed. Also check gel and foam self defense sprays, specially designed for indoors.
Pretty expensive flashlight, but nice
if you have a dog he can alert you better than eney alarm, and he can also attack and scare away the intruders.
Wonder what your thoughts on the tonfa are for homedefence though
I just wish i had those Blade gauntlets batman has to defend against melee weapons but id only use fisticuffs for attack..... Mehn that shite can be real practical
I'm Canadian so my home defense is hockey stick based. Unfortunately, the home invader would also have a hockey stick.
I thought canadians' home defense was politely asking the burglar to leave
Then it is in even fight.
The first one to control the shirt wins
HOCKEY FIGHT!
So basically every house break-in in Canada turns into a normal NFL match
Storing a weapon by the front door is basically giving the intruder an ammo drop for a raid mission.
Lmaoooo I was thinking the same thing!
Nope. Not if it's concealed. Not it your door is reinforced.
@@starofalltime Far better to give him a flash drive drop, with some Hippie, Maxrist, and mindfulness propaganda on it...after the grapeshot canister cannon smoke clears he will be curious...look on the flash drive..and change his life for the bettter....a BIG if...if it works on phone scammers to get one lucrative bite out of a thousand...it might help him find Our Lord and Savior Charles Darwin, and covert to science and rational thinking.
Du that’s why mine is under my pillow
I think an intruder would be so pumped up they probably wouldnt notice a weapon by the door. So much adrenaline they probably wouldnt even remember what wallpaper you had.
When I was a teenager and working security jobs we weren't allowed any "weapons" but every company gave us foot long maglite metal flashlights that held 4 C batteries and could easily knock someone out. Best thing is at night you could also blind them.
Same here. That flashlight was solid and hefty.
That's a good tip. What about a walking stick? You could thrust it quickly like a spear, which means quick damage, easy to use in crowded places, hard to take away from you. Plus, the police can't say you've had it lying around just to hurt someone. Just remove the rubbery end. What do you think?
@@alittaxThrust it quickly!😂
I had one of those a while back - you could beat a horse to death with those things...
@@alittax A walking stick is antiquated and very conspicuous.
I once found myself in a friend's appartment as 3 guys started breaking down the door. There were 4 of us in the couch at the time, we had all done some martial arts and in the room with us were a sword, an executioner's axe from the 1600's with actual souls in it, a baseball bat and a hammer. We were loaded! And what happened when the door started braking down is exactly what mike said would happen. Everybodys eyes got really big really fast and everyone was just staring for a considerable amount of time before we sprang into action and grabbed the weapons. However, when we realized that these guys had brought guns it took only about a microsecond for me to teleport to the balcony and jump. Everyone else landed injured but man i landed running, and i kept running for a considerable amount of time!
"an executioner's axe from the 1600's with actual souls in it" LOL
how many of those souls you think were laughing at yall bailing?
@@CornyBum most likely every one and their grandmother! 😅
Feed the axe, poor homie gotta clean 4 long trails of blood splatter
Yeah not true
@@austineleo5839 like you know anything about anything. Mike probably made up everything about him being a cop too right? We probably don't even need cops cause crime as a whole is probably just not true... 😂
If you don't have a gun use what people used before guns. Imagine kicking in a door and seeing a guy holding a long sword.... I bet you back up and close the door
Lots of guys voted sword... I'm gonna have to look into it.
The problem with a longsword is the same as with the club, you cannot swing it indoors. A short sword (a Gladius, a Cutlass) and a buckler shield, or a short word and a strong flashlight is much more effective in my humble opinion.
I really do have a one and a half hand Bastard Sword hanging on my Wall. Have trained to use it in full contact Battles for 6 years too :'D. But I also should get a one handed fighting axe seems way more practical, though I would opt for the historical Viking version since I am already trained with that.
A gladius would probably work well.
@@freneticfanatic Yeah a gladius could be cool but I would opt for something with a smaller less heavy blade like a sax or a long dagger. A Gladius does inflict massiv damage but is a definetly on the slow side of one handed weapons through its thick head heavy blade, there is a reason why it was used in combinatiion with a shield.
Horse head mask, Viagra, no pants, machete, start crying and screaming its dinner time!
They die from shock
Yes
Lol
or from laughing themselves to death
Hahahab gold
Best response!
A high intensity flashlight shone in the eyes, and a 2 foot long sharp instrument (sharpened dandelion picker, lance, pitchfork) that can be handled with one hand, thrust point forward into vital area, is lethal, and impossible to block.
I’ve recently bought a micro pick axe/mattock tool from my local hardware for gardening. It’s smaller than a normal size pick axe and is perfect for one hand self defence use. It’s still got enough weight to cause considerable damage and has a flat chisel side for blunt force trauma or a sharp pick side for a death blow. Add a tactical flashlight and whoever’s coming into my home uninvited may not be leaving.
This video is the entire conversation I have with myself as I'm going to sleep
3am thoughts ay?
You’re my kind of person
@@yvyibree3754 no homo*
Honestly, everyone should.
Me too!
One tip to add: Leaving a weapon sitting by the door is the same thing as offering it to an intruder. He's now an armed intruder.
If he wasn't before..
@@solomonstello I was going to say, he is probably already an armed intruder and your front door probably should be locked so you should get at least a few seconds before he can get through it.
Good. Now I have a better defense in a court case. 😂
Intruders usually don't enter through the main door, I think. But yeah, I agree in spirit.
Gotta make the fight even
Was a foil fencer for several years on and off so one of my favorite home defense weapons is my colichemarde. It is definitely not my first pick for a good practical weapon but it is my favorite, especially since its the only weapon I'm well trained to use.
I am someone who cannot legally own a firearm . My 4foot oak closet rod, i keep by my door is my weapon of choice, and it has served me well. I spent 3 years of my life studying traditional Wah Lum Kungfu, including specifically staff and spear drills, so this little piece of closet rod is the weapon I am most proficient in.
I have already used it during a home invasion, to great effect. I am very very aware things could have gone poorly for me ,but as far as my options go, this is my best one.
Can you own black powder guns? I don't believe they are classified as firearms and can actually be ordered through the mail in most states. Some of those cap and ball revolvers would absolutely work for self defense, just as they did when they were new technology. You could get the barrel shortened and use it for your ccw too. There are vids showing the effectiveness of these.
When your wife/girlfriend asks you what your thinking about.
I don’t have a gf I’m too weird lol but as for where I am and what weapon I’d use well i got a homemade bat upstairs but likely I’d use the flashlight I have on me at all times also as for pepper spray because hard to hurt was talking about it. My issues with it is one it’s illegal where I live and 2 unlike say a axe which will most likely drop someone regardless of how scary dangerous they are. I can’t imagine pepper spray being effective. When I think of self defence I imagine me going force on force with someone significantly stronger than me
You're *
No
If I wanted you to know, I'd be talking.
Yeah true 🤣
The best melee weapon for home-defence in my opinion is a spear. In my country guns are very hard to get and it is illegal to get a license for self-defence so alot of people rely on melee weapons. People make their own spears with a broom handle, kitchen knife and duct tape then place it beside them when they sleep. The spear is a perfect and unusual home defence weapon in my opinion because it is easy to thrust a spear in a hallway but it is difficult to swing a machete or a bat. It creates great distance which would he hard to close and it has been proven as one of the most effective weapons through history.
If you don't mind me asking but whereabouts do you live?
Nah man, way too big and unwieldy for inside a house
Maybe an assegai spear because of the short length.
The spear was the main military weapon for almost all of human history by every army for a reason. It works well... like really well. With virtually no training
Sam Ward if you’re in a hallway, and someone else is down the hall with a spear, you aren’t getting close to them and staying alive.
Sir, I've watched many of your wonderful and well thought out videos, and I am absolutely a fan of your work. My background is Taekwondo many-many years ago and later in my life (what I've come to believe is the more effective systems of Kali and Silat). From years of learning about anatomy and physiology and combining this knowledge with Kali and Silat, and understanding that the blade does not have to be large at all (however a very pointy and very sharp blade is always a good thing), and placement is also an extremely important thing. Combining knowledge, commitment to the defense, and training can absolutely be a devastating combination. There are many places on the human body where the puncture [with a jagged cut] does not have to be very-very deep at all to cause sufficient permanent damage to cause the attacker to stop what he is doing and wonder where his next breath is coming from, or wait....wait...I'm loosing consciousness due to blood loss...um...what...and then the lights go dark type of thing. I absolutely understand that no one is just going to let you do these things, but all I am saying is, if they are in your house and are going to kill you anyway, you absolutely have to do the things that you have been training to do for years and years, and you cannot hesitate, or your loved ones will absolutely be next. This mindset (from a front-line type of theater...I believe) is extremely necessary because these types of intruders in ones home ABSOLUTELY mean you harm (permanent harm), and I truly believe that hesitation can be the end of you and your loved ones. Commitment to an explosive defense (even if I am killed in the defense of my family) is super-super important. After all, what is the alternative, the annihilation of my family??? With these types of things in mind, my training over the many-many years has been very-very realistic and NOT point based.....at all...because in the real world, I'm well aware of the fact that you get ONE chance, and one chance only to save your loved ones (and this is NOT a [macho man] garbage thing ....at all). Peace, love, and happiness to you and your family, my brother. I love your videos, and may you always be well, sir.
There is an automotive tire tool, with a pry bar one side, and a large rubber (mallet) knob on the opposite. This would be my go to on a one handed close in fighting item to wield.
swinging an axe screaming " I have got Aids and covid" should stun any intruder.
Until they're like "Me too!"
Bonus points if you start coughing
Plot twist: the actual home defense weapons are actually to hurt yourself. Pros know that the best way to deal with a home intruder is stabbing yourself in the arm and start swinging at them
what about talking like some crazy cannibal happy for having another victim ? or anything else as crazy
José Garza only if you’re Anthony Hopkins
Your number one home defense object, even before a gun; a barky dog that gives you early warning. Those few seconds allowing you to react make all the difference.
Yep
And a small army of them is even better. Cover the invader in angry dog bodies.
I have 4 dogs including a husky, I’m all set
My corso is all I need
I agree but my beloved dog has died & I can't bring myself to get another so I now have video & alarm bell's for early warning!
1:34 Bro... I'm in the bath with a sponge. What am I supposed to do?
Stand up, the intruder might die laughing. Haha just messing.
I mean, you *have* to throw the sponge. They might not want random person's shower sponge on them, who knows?
Bar of soap as a projectile?
A nice ash or hickory axe handle. Available in different lengths. I keep one that's midway between a hatchet handle and a full size axe handle. Can be used with one hand. Light but very hard.
You bet and this is why police carry batons, very effective at disabling people. The wrists and collar bone are very vulnerable targets and can easily be broken by even a moderate blow.
I've actually yelled "Police freeze!" and had a eight armed assailant with a weapon run off.
Reported for impersonating an officer
MustangWriter i don’t believe you.
@@MustangWriter ha you checked the guy beat you and he very well beat me damn your 14 subs
That's my plan B in all situations. "Police get on the ground" "Police drop your weapon". Buy me time to attack. I also want a DEA jacket to wear around but I want it in really high quality. I might start my own clothing line with that jacket later, it's legal in other countries.
@@MustangWriter dyummmm dat was a violation
I have a civil war era musket in every room in my house, my whole family of 5 are trained to use them in a variety of formations with the 2 girls firing first while the boys fire second as the girls are reloading for the volley. Challenging all comers.
Are you and your family okay? Also, I feel like all that smoke would make great cover for a bayonet charge, if you're feeling up for it.
@@rog991 I like your tactics. You are on!
Don´t forget the bayonet charge
MATILDA! RELOAD!
AFFIX BAYONETS!
Bedroom, a sleep, and the only option is a knife, large Mag-light and my hands given Australia’s legislation.
The choice comes down to the situation and situational awareness.
The Mag-light’s mass means that it is more unwieldy than a bladed weapon. However, if it’s dark, the light-blindness can allow an initial advantage.
One item not raised is that it’s always beneficial to have options, akin to the phrase, “different horses for different courses”.
Think of it like Rock-Paper-Scissors. You don’t know in-advance what your adversary might have, and you’ll have a split second to determine and acquire what is your best option given the circumstances.
Aluminum bat, machete, crow bar, axe, large hammer (sledge), golf club, sword, bow, crossbow, spears, kitchen knives, the choices are almost endless. My personal choice next to a great shotgun, is the crossbow silent great range, easy to use, & most importantly very quiet. Next spear, sword, axe, crow bar, or aluminum bat does maximum damage without getting to close. Obviously these are backups for handguns, assault rifles, shotguns, & high power sniper rifles, and maybe even hand grenades. Believe me when I say it pays to be prepared..
Practicing knife fighting has only convinced me that I don’t want to be in a knife fight. You will not make it out unharmed period.
If your opponent has a knife, run to stay alive.
It's as simple as that you can only loose trying to defend yourself
A coworker who lived in Boston, went out to stop a thug breaking into his car, ended up almost disemboweled. Got a month off work. The fresh scar made an impression on me. My scars from being knifed are tiny. 🤓
@@XRinger what happened to the co worker exactly? Belly got sliced up bad? Did he almost die?
The only time I can see myself going toe to toe against someone who has an edged weapon if I were unarmed, is if there is absolutely no other option or in the extreme situation I'm the only 'meat shield' between those I love. I'd run away, fuk trying to win a knife engagement. Even if you do "win", chances are you're going to bleed out and die soon after.
A person I knew years ago, who is a badass brawler, was in a "fist fight" with someone. Thankfully my buddy quickly realized his arms were bleeding profusely and GTFO while he could. The other person had at one, if not two straight razors and was going to work with them.
This is why I enjoy regulated fighting. People are usually friendly, their pals aren't going to jump in, you're probably not going to get shot or stabbed by someone, etc...
@@jonp3197 He had one long diagonal cut across his abdomen. The thug cut and ran. My friend went to his knees and used both hands to keep his guts off the sidewalk. He got infected and was in serious condition for two weeks. It took months to fully recover.
I got a dog, but he frickin thinks everyone is his friend. He'd probably help the robbers pick out what to steal.
Does he make noises when he meets these "new friends"? 'Cause if he does, he's working just fine. A family dog is a warning system, not a weapon.
My dog would probably sleep and just let the robber steal things
give my dog a treat and BAM...robber has a new best friend.
Mine are nice but loud as hell. They hear any noise at all that could be a person and they freak out barking. Good guard dogs bad attack dogs.
Jay Coy hell buddy my dog would hold the flashlight for anyone that wanted to break in!
I keep a small camping shovel by my bed, tbh the shovel is a mean tool and give you a lot of options
In WW's soldiers used their entrenching tool to defend themselves.
The Debra in me feels called out
My house so small though as they break in they be breaking out
Hahahahahahha
Patient 0 😂 still bigger than mine
Hohoho...that was funny.
You're right, most people don't realise how close and personal it is to use a knife on someone, and you have to persist at it. Stabbing someone is very emotional. It's nothing like the speed and distance of coldly shooting someone with a nice handgun.
What you should remember with any weapon is, if you fail to use it, they will likely use it on you.
I agree,spent over 20 yes in prison, your right.
Did a self defense course that focused alot on knives. There are no good options for both attacker and defender when a knife is, its a high chance both knife user and unarmed person will be hurt. The distances are just too close.
you should also get into wrestling if you plan on carrying a knife, it helped me a lot
a kerambit is the best option right next to a dagger
I am never emotional while stabbing.
Here in the UK we are not allowed to defend ourselves using weapons. I have found that the most effective way to defend from an external attack is to keep a box of sugar cubes by the doors. Use 2 cubes and place 1 in each…….Read more
Good to see a man take his work seriously and enjoy it at the same time.
Rule number 1, never bring a knife to a pan fight
ill take my odds deflecting several pan strikes with my forearms vs several knife strikes that cause my arms to bleed out and is followed up by inevitable stabs to vital organs.
That's why you should always buy cast iron, not those flimsy stainless steel "Walmart" pans! You can break a person's wrist or forearm fairly easy with a good cast iron fry pan!
Bonk
One sorta dumb thing was the pepper spray like if the person doesn’t care about pepper spray you have no stopping power and with an axe or a gun even if that doesn’t stop them with pain it stops them with damage like an axe is extremely effective a two handed baseball bat isn’t even close to as effective as an axe as a weapon two handed axes have been used for thousands of years to kill people they do insanely high amounts of damage that it doesn’t really matter because sure you may have to strike more than once but how long is someone going to fight for after you chop off their arm or remove a chunk of their skull or something two handed axes are unbelievably deadly
@@srobeck77 That's because you have shit pans. I have pretty decent kitchen supplies given that I cook a lot, and I'd rather take a clean cut on the forearm than a whack of my sauce pan. My partner had a broken foot after letting my smallest one drop on it. And it's two times smaller than the one he had in the video.
Being a geologist, I have a lot of rocks lying around.
Why would I throw my precious rocks at them? I'd be guarding the rocks while intruder stares at me protecting my granite
@@loganricard8713 you are right. No idea what I was thinking when I wrote that comment.
As a minecraft player i would craft a stone sword
Hi, Mr Flinstone 😀😀
Yeah, but did you play baseball?
Excellent information! Thank you so much!
Imagine being this terrified all the time. Sad.
Medieval armor and waving a sword while screaming "Have at thee!!!" is the best defense
Also good for road rage.
yes i would wear roman armor and carry a gladius or a bow and arrow and shoot with arrows from upstairs
ONLY in a British accent
Or an axe and yell charge like a viking
Nobody wants to mess with crazy. Crazy is scary. Crazy does stuff like making homemade claymore mines filled with feces-coated nails. Crazy will make people back off fast.
My two Rottweilers would help but I can't keep calling my daughter's that.
Lol
Haha
Dude that's so funny thank you for my laugh off the day
😂😂
😂
you’re f’n awesome man. glad to know im not the only one whos thinking like this
A classmate of mine in College who originally from Malaysia told me his uncle in Malaysia had a decoration Japanese Sword that he "illegally" sharpened it. His uncle used that sword and slashed at the back of a fleeing home intruder when he attempt to climb on the wall and flee after seeing his uncle waving that sword around.
"You have to have a weapon in every room"
*Pulls out RPG from under son's bed*
That part is idiotic. You need to have limited really well hidden or only accessable by you. Or none. If you have a weapon in every room you get one, the intruder gets another, now you are equally equipped again and its a shootout. Equal footing no guns is far better, if you having a gun and the intruder not is better or worse depends on wether you are an empathy cripple and able to turn off your head.
They would need to be out of sight or burglar would have the weapons.
Ever been hit in the head with d20, those dice hurt.
*breaks wall for emergency turkey roast*
howd you know?
All the dislikes are dudes who are 6'4 and black belts in 3 different martial arts
Nope its people who have confidence in their own home defence plans. Anyone who fails to plan plans to fail. There is some good info here but some bs too.
@@sanderson9338 what's the b.s.?
Well, i am 6'6" and not a black belt in any. :P
@@jonathanwessner3456 lol wtf you're almost an entire foot taller than me.
@@Supernaught00 my parents didn't believe in spanking, they used the rack....I am also the tallest in my family...
Gerber- black one-handed machete/saw combo.... works GREAT. Impossible to approach and disarm as the double side prevents any disarm approach. ( Important.) You want "something" that CANNOT be grabbed at, or taken from you during encounter...
The baseball by the door is for when you have to grab something and run outside
The best reason Not to choose an edged weapon for home defence:
It's YOUR house: YOU'LL have to clean up the mess.
actually if you murder someone the police does all the work for you
@@phillipanselmo8540 seriously?
@@daviddiaz5815 Crime scenes are cleaned. Of blood and debris anyway. Sure they won't dust the chimney mantle, but you're unlikely to come back home walking in dry blood...
@@k.v.7681 they may not get rid of the stain but it’ll be sanitized for sure
@@phillipanselmo8540 False. Usually the home owner pays specialized cleaning companies that deal with cleaing biohazards. There's a company on Instagram that films clean ups.
what is going on here?
Is this Home Alone 30 years later?
(slap slap) AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
An initial quality check for any piece of cookware you’re considering for your kitchen is to imagine you have to fend off an attacker with that pot or pan so you bash the attacker on the head with it; what will give first, the attacker’s head or the pot or pan? If the cookware seems like it might not hold up, find something that will prevail. Well made cookware with a heavy bottom cooks better, lasts longer, and is safer.
Always nice to see others who think of a tomahawk, when a gun might not be a viable option. Most people don't consider the issue of missed shots, and the walls they will penetrate. If you have loved ones on the other side, that can be extremely problematic. Not everyone is a sure shot, just like not everyone has necessarily trained with their weapon of choice.
I was trained to shoot in the military. I actually think if I had access to a firearm, I would not hesitate to shoot center mass. Something would click.
I'm more afraid of what comes next. I think it would screw up my head later. During the invasion, I think I would become more automatic and respond to the level of threat.
Leave a note saying "shoes off" then throw Lego down the stairs
You sicko
D4 caltrops
F-ing maniac!
Lmao
Are you crazy? A Lego is way too lethal
Cutlass in my bedroom. The last thing they'll hear is "Avast scallywag!".
The very same, cutlass in the bedroom. The truly discerning home defender appreciates a modicum of hand protection on their weapon of choice.
@@S.Grenier Indeed. It cuts, it thrusts and its not too long.
BWAhahahaha
Cutlass here too. Pirates used them because they were equally effective on open ship decks and cramped hull quarters. They slice, chop, and stab at all ranges and can still pummel up close with the hand guard. I only wish there were more (reliable) cutlasses available on the market.
Aarrrr
I share the same opinion with you on knives. I am really not comfortable using knives and seeing too much blood with it, I feel like a murderer and that's why I prefer Baseball Bats or even a Combat Axe.
My improvised weapon would be a 1.5' long metal pipe that links my tricep dip station into one solid piece. It's not as great as a gun or knife, but it's solid, and I can swing it hard as shit. I certainly wouldn't want to be hit by it.
So I found this on the internet. You take a Roomba, and attach a Claymore mine, and for the psychological warfare, you start playing some 60s Vietnam era music.
That’s some metal gear shit right there
That’s dastardly. I like it.
@@bumblorsanchez8982 It should have been something in Peace Walker
Fortunate Son starts blasting over the previously installed in house speaker
Roomba? Pfft... more like BOOM-ba... amirite?
As a tradie, I find the idea of facing a carpenter armed with their favorite hammer terrifying.
Trades tend to use their tools effectively
I'm a truck driver and I use a 3 Lb. sledge everyday, tire thumper, I could do some damage with that thing. A good idea, I didn't think about that before now.
@James Wunderli get a 32oz ball pein. Easier to swing.
I don't. Most tradesmen around here couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo never mind a nail with a hammer. I'm actually more worried for my safety when their genuine intention is to build something.
Unless you’re a window dresser like I was….. here I come with a mannequin arm, aaaarrrggghhhh! Ok maybe scary now that I think about it.
The thing with edged weapons is they take practice. If it's a slicing weapon you have to get the edge aligned with the target and actually slice. If it's a stabbing weapon you have to know enough anatomy to actually disable someone with a stab. Lots of cases of people getting stabbed multiple times and living long enough to beat their attacker to death.
That said, they take less strength to use because the force is concentrated on a smaller area. And if you're already a proficient wrestler it's not very hard to add use of a dagger. Most of the holds and manipulations you might attempt bare-handed can also be done with a dagger as a lever, and in addition to gaining control of limbs to make it harder for them to hurt you, you can try to sever things and poke holes in things at the same time.
Longer than a dagger, and there's a whole additional set of skills to master related to maintaining enough space around your weapon to use it effectively. But that's the same as with a bat or other longer weapon.
But any weapon requires the resolve to use it, so a pot you can bring yourself to hit someone with will work better than a knife that you can't. And if you're strong enough to use a blunt weapon effectively, it has the advantage of not making as much of a mess on your carpet...
Tire thumpers are a useful alternate to a bat.
Burglar breaks into house
Me: "Alexa, play ancient Roman-themed playlist"
Alexa: * plays The Gladiator soundtrack *
Me: Roma Invicta! * rhythmically bashes gladius on tower shield while marching forward *
Several burglars break into house
Me: "Alexa, play quote from Conan the Barbarian "
Alexa: "Chush yoa enemies, watch zem flee, listen to ze cries of thea women"
Me: * Unsheaths runic sword *
Exactly two burglars break into house
Me: "Alexa, play Home Alone soundtrack"
Burglars: "... shit we're outta here"
Bruh I literally have a gladius that first one killed me
You forgot to mention to have a 2 minute talk with krohm(spell check)? Before burglars enter lol.
*Me:* _"THIS! IS! SPAAARTAA!"_
*Bandits:* _"Wut? Are we in the right place?"_
*INCREDIBLIS*
Just want to say, huge kudos to acknowledging that some people just aren’t going to have a gun in their home and saying it respectfully. That is quite rare in this conversation space
Ikr? He navigated through that with class
Not having a gun does not a smart person make! was Oliver Cromwell's directions to his troops! If you have kids then keep it where they can't get to it! Six feet off the deck works for me, and should do for the safety of your family, because home intruders will not show you any respect, with or without a cross on your wall! And God does not forgive Stupid! And crosses are not bullet proof!
@@digiphot2 Unfortunately that's the reality many people live in, the government in that country doesn't allow people to have guns to defend themselves.
@@digiphot2 No way that I can get a gun in the UK.
Lol "rare"
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Metal water bottle (toss)
Box cutter (slice)
Hunting knife (slice / stab)
Something worth noting with axes, weapon axes and tool axes have very different heads - weapon axes always have much smaller, lighter heads, for more speed, and will still deal some serious damage.
Tool axes with larger heads are able to have larger ones, because they don't need to be used with any real speed or sense of urgency. Sure, it'd really suck to get hit by one, if you survived, but a weapon axe is ready to swing again before you've even stopped the swing of a splitter or something like that
Petrol chainsaw. That would put any intruder off when they hear that starting up.
Don't you mean, "Try and Start up". I don't think any chainsaw ive used started on the first pull or third.
@@cafenightster4548 how about electric chainsaws. They dont make as much sound, but either way, a chainsaw is a chainsaw.
My barstard chainsaw probably wouldn't start, the robber would say "is the choke fully out? here give me a try" LOL
@@user-pq9gy3fq1q yeaahh, an electric chainsaw is nothing compared to a gas chainsaw, those things are loud...i mean loud asf.
@@cafenightster4548 yeah, and i believe they have higher torque, so it makes, _cleaner_ cuts.
Physical conditioning is probably the most important in self defense. Even if you have a weapon you will need to be strong enough to strike with enough force to defend yourself.
The best one is chemical weapons.
@@TON-vz3pe yeah fbi, Thats why I have mustard gas in my house
@@Ethan.YT. yeah fbi that’s why I’ve made a mixture of C,4 H,4 CI,2S in a Coca-Cola can filled with sugar and sodium chlorite
@@TON-vz3pe wrong the real best one is to duck tape a m18 claymore to a roomba
@@TON-vz3pe boiling hot sugar water
At a yard sale I picked up a very small gardening shovel. It is long enough for me to stay away from an attacker. It is now sharp enough to shave with. I image I could swing it, but a thrust to the neck , leg or anywhere, would work well. It is in my bedroom. I also have a roofing hammer, similar to the small hand axe shown. I should sharpen it and keep handy.
Good home defense plan: Have effective exterior perimeter security/alert system to detect the presence of an intruder... BEFORE he gets to your front door or other entry point.
@Pony Faced Dog Soldier - that's why you want to have motion sensors around your property in strategic positions to know that the zombies are there BEFORE they get to your front door. IF they come through your door, well... you gotta take care of business.
Good idea, but I wouldn't want to rely too much on tech for defense. Unless you have a pretty good plan B.
Ok but what's the plan past that if they get to a entry point and not caring about the system? as the system would serve as a extra reaction time so you can get your flamethrower ready
@@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena - put your defense plan into place. Maybe that's a bat, a knife or a gun... that's up to you. The point is, just have a plan BEFORE something bad goes down!
@@HighSierraBob the best plan is the one where you have to use the least amount of energy such as using a gun however since most people find that scary and rather die than to kill might as well go with a flamethrower as everyone has that one family member that leaves their perfume everywhere and everyone should have a lighter so everyone basically has a flame thrower or fireball spitter if it is not a constant stream of Axe body spray
Then again i am the type of person that has to explain to law enforcement why the intruder is laying there with napalm burns which napalm itself is not illegal to have or make and not hard at all just a stop to your local dollar store for ingredients...and using it on people well that one would probably be harder than using a Gun to define as self defense surprisingly and if not then that's just sad. Anyways chemistry class can be dangerous accidently especially if you did not intend for the finished product to be napalm
I will just tell you now don't go to any sites to buy napalm it is better if you just make it yourself as 1 it's cheaper and 2 you actually know what you are getting. And for the love of god do not play mad scientist and find out a different way to make it as at that point you need to ask if you should not if you can and its crazy how 1 google search would tell you how to make the stuff and how a banana peel could make a nuclear reactor go critical
Someone getting poked with scissors or getting beat with a ps4 controller 😂😂😂
Living room, dual candle holder
Scissors saved my life ! I Was attacked by 2 guys lucky for me I was able to reach the scissors on a table and fight back.
Classic , lol.
You went from 100 to zero with that lol
@@dlowfresh Lol
for me its either a big ass cleaver or a sledgehammer hack and smash
A real sword I have it next to me now
My name is debra, and I'm spooked and sitting here home alone in my house being like "OK, I'D GRAB A KITCHEN KNIFE mr. Tactical man!!" And I felt so called out at 6:51. How did he know?!? I had to pause and question my reality for a second.
My name is Kyle and I was like what type CZcams advertising software is he using 😂
Oh I laughed at that!
use bug spray, bear spray, a crossbow, and then...
The Truman show was based on you Debra
Hahahahaha. That is hilarious!
Icy Mike: "I don't care if you're a level 8 dwarven barbarian, like me"
Best line ever.
Lmao
Great video, tons of information!
I keep a 14 inch bowie knife, a eastwood framing hammer and no lights. Always learn your house in the dark. Know all creaking floors and doors. Do night drills till you have a 3 plan strategy on attacks.
"I don't think knives are self defense weapons"
Doug Marcaida: "But they will keel"
A trained knife fighter can do some REAL damage with a knife. Methinks his comments are for the untrained as it relates to knives and home defense...
Forged In Fire, nice
Ask OJ Simpson lol
@@ChuckJacksontampaphotographer yes. Your inviting people the other person to use that knife as well if you don’t know how to thrust it and retract it properly. From da hip
@@jamesbunda806 I mean you can say the same about guns... I don't know why this guy thinks a gun is instantly the best weapon for self defense after saying "I think you can't kill someone" "I think you'll freeze". Then what's the damn point? You think you can shoot someone? If he gets too close that he can take your gun and point it at you, what will you do?
A knife is far better (as long as you're not dealing with someone with a gun) because you can decide how lethal you want/can be with it. A misplaced gun shot can instantly kill a person that maybe was only drunk and got into the wrong house. Then you go to jail.
Both the firearm and the knife are threatening, but only one tells you "I cannot hurt you if you don't get close, so please don't come close", the other instantly tells the other guy "I can kill you right now, what will you do?". If the other guy has a gun and sees you reaching for your gun, what do you think he will do? Sing a happy song while you take your gun and point it a him? He'll most likely kill you before you can react.
So no, the best home defense weapon would always be a knife, but the best defense of all would be to hide your family and if you can and let the bad guys room to leave.
No possession or money in the world is worth your life.
It's weird when you say you don't like edged weapons, but keep picking up axes.
Y’all know that the best self-defense weapon is a 1885 cannon loaded with grape shot that is strategically placed apon the stairs
@@Blackhawk4208 the roughians won’t be expecting that
Let’s just hope I don’t hit the neighbors dog
I’d prefer to fight a guy with a frypan over a guy with a knife personally
@@Blackhawk4208 don't forget shouting "tally ho, lads"
Among other things, two primaries for me are an aluminum Pee-Wee league baseball bat (easy to wield even in a hallway), and an old, heavy, 2-foot long, with wood handle, shoe horn that can quickly stop someone if necessary. My brothers and I love to joke about it as the best self-defense weapon that no one would notice.
Oh, I see you know about the bat.
A Tire thumper with large bolt screwed into top for added weight is also perfect to help small and Maneuverable
The best weapon can be your best friend, a light-sleeping guard dog.
@Theonlyonestanding You can but pretty sure that dog will get you first
@Theonlyonestanding That's no good! It only works on bears!
And when you say bears, do you mean the wild animal variety or a large, hairy gay man?
@Theonlyonestanding But a guard dog takes out the element of surprise.... even if a invader has a gun you can get ready behind a corner or get your own gun out 😂. If an invader is halfway through your house then you're fucked. A dog will let you know by the time hes on your front porch or backyard. Use your head buddy.
Yeah, my dog would be snoring under the covers as I got strangled to death.
The best weapon it is me ! I am the one that guards the dogs lmao .
A few weeks ago I decided to practice throwing an axe with my brother… for self defense. I have the same throwing tomahawk you have, the black one. I threw it at a tree and it ricocheted and hit my leg, very close to an artery. Long story short, I wasn’t as dangerous as I thought i was. Loved this video and all the tips!
Ooh thx for sharing. I've seen people doing that but didn't think about it ricocheting. I'll pass on trying that. Glad you weren't hurt👍
@@SuperWhatapain yeah tomahawks are very dangerous when they come back i nearly hit my head 2 times for my luck i have good reflexes and have got it with my hand before it stuck in my head luckily it was just small cuts in my hand not so bad
PLEASE get a target..... most trees are way too tough for practicing, you'd need power plus accuracy for it to stick.
Yeah toss that at me and miss. Thank you for the weapon I didn't have a second ago...!
@@garychandler4296- Throwing axes have existed. Usually thrown at people who also have weapons.
The WW2 Smatchet knife, the Anelace dagger, the Cinquedea dagger…
Lots of people saying gladius I see also which would be a little longer, but indoors or tight areas, I’d go with one of those three instead, even gladius could be a little tougher if you get into wrestling. The three daggers I mentioned are short enough you could still stab with any position and long enough to have reach over a ka-bar.
The smatchet may be outreached by a longer machete, but it’s beastly thrusting power and purposeful design for trenches, alleys, and bunkers make it crazy powerful.
I live in Canada, so though we're (sort of) allowed to own guns, the storage regulations make them somewhat impractical for home defense. I have a 16" length of 1/4" by 2 1/4" aluminum bar stock. I narrowed it down on one end and wrapped up a comfy handle with hockey tape. It weighs next to nothing, is very nimble, and if you were struck with it, even on the forearm or body it would hurt like the hell. If someone was holding a pistol and they were hit on the wrist with this thing, they would not be holding a pistol anymore. Plus its thin and easy to stash under the mattress without making any weird lumps.
Do what I’m doing when I get my Colt 1911 buy the bed safe it’s a safe that is screwed in to the bed frame between the frame and the end table and is small enough to hold 1 hand gun finger print lock quick access
I'm in the UK.
In the event of a home invasion, I have to be careful not to bleed on them, as that would be a breach of social distancing.
Cricket bat is most effective
my uncle got himself a fabarm over and under double barrel shot gun he was always a clay piegeon shooter he just joined a club in leads and within 3 months he got a licence
As a carpenter the straight claw hammer is a favorite. Also when I was a kid our home was broken into while we were home my dad laid 3 guys out with a hot skillet (he was cooking at the time). So it definitely will work.
Roofers will sharpen their hammer blades to punch a roof to stop them from sliding off in a slip. They're light (fast) and grippy, good weapon if it's ON you. As a carpenter, I'd use the claw, not the face on an attacker.
those people felt the burn from that thing
Chris White, your Dad is awesome.
@@coryc1904 in that situation, he was. On the day to day basis he is a awful person. Very violent drunk.
A large hammer (such as a 22 oz. solid metal shaft framing hammer) makes a great weapon. However, my choice will be sold metal shaft rock pick since I'm not into carpentry, but I'm into geology.
I tested the pan idea at my last surprise party. I knew it was happening so I was well prepared. Thanks a lot, it worked brilliantly.
I feel pretty good in having a collapsible Baton at the ready like the police use. Can swing something like that lightning fast that's capable of cracking a concrete block into. The element of surprise is important using something like that.
8:30 So, I'm not the only crazy mofo that picks-up things out of the dishwasher and practices swinging them through the air on the way to the cupboard.
Lol I didn't know other people did this
I do it to
I assure you that I have pondered the self-defense capabilities of every knife on my large knife rack at length. After watching this video, I'm moving to pots and pans. I have a pretty solid ladle that I have my eye on. ;-)
@@estarriol7 If you are uncertain about driving a knife into the chest cavity of an enemy, cut him/her in the inside of the elbow, you don't even have to cut that deep to slash through major blood vessels and tendons. The enemy now has two choices, they can drop whatever is in their other hand and try to stop the bleeding or they can continue to fight and in under a minute fall on the floor out of blood. If they choose to put pressure on the wound you now have the choice of phoning for an ambulance and a police officer or making another hole in them.
Nope. No you aint.
"I dont think you would be able to stab this into someone"
*Laughs in butcher*
I don't think you can stab someone, what are you, a serial killer? Oh but I do think you can shoot someone dead, of course...
@Redgren Grumbholdt yeah wouldn't take long at all
I don't think that any "bad guy", even well trained, would be that willing to take the risk of approaching someone with the knife, even a complete amateur. Assuming that this "bad guy" is going with just bare hands, that is.
@@tomaszgaluba1459 Exactly. The knife is the right ammount of "Don't approach me, you'll lose more than you'll gain" and "I have more power in my hands than I can handle if I don't intend to kill you"
What can you do with a gun other than killing the intruder? Could someone live knowing they just killed someone that got into the wrong house?
@@reclutacontramontina5354 Well, both knife and a gun have the intimidating factor. The first of the two even more. The fear of being stabbed in the guts or "merely" having arms slashed is something one wouldn't ignore.
And if I remember well, just putting bayonettes on rifles was used as a scare tactic during WWII. I personally would rather be shot than take the frickin' bayonette between the ribs.
I keep a hickory axe handle next to the bed, next to the couch, and in my main hallway. Plus I have a rack with three sticks on it in the living room and one of those is a hickory axe handle as well.
Hoping that means I have a weapon at hand at all times.
So many variables to this, but basically - yes. Hook the thumb in the soup pot all the way. But remember that kitchens are realms of chaos, and what's available on the counter, stovetop, or sink will be different from day to day and hour to hour. So practice with all the implements. Home layout is crucial to consider. Knowing your best ambush spots is key. Remember that most attackers are right handed, so if they're armed, being inside a door to their right is a better bet. And if you've trained with something a lot, even if it's not the most practical choice, it might be a better option for you personally. It's also possible an intruder won't be alone, so practice for that too.
When I did a lot of kenjutsu, I practiced a technique where I would rotate the sword before a strike in order to deliver a bashing attack - that way I could threaten with the sword for intimidation, but still be able to strike if that didn't work. Now, I just keep a boken (wooden katana) in the back room. And I massively prefer it for home defense over a real sword. It's lighter and faster, can be used with sword techniques or as a short staff, and it has a tip for jabbing. Much better than a bat. The length gives you some range, too. Amazing home defense tool. It could easily incapacitate someone, but won't put their guts on the floor the way a real sword would. I keep it the bedroom where the family sleeps, and we're in a 3rd floor apartment, so it's guaranteed to be away from any intruders. And if the kiddo gets to it, he can't kill anyone with it.
Also worth noting - I live in Japan where no one has guns or swords, and violent crime is almost unheard of. But when it does happen, it's usually knives. A long stick like a boken giving you range on a knife wielder is a big plus. Also, my apartment is three big rooms and no hallway, so there's space to swing if need be.
As for guns as home defense tools (in the countries where they're allowed), the biggest problem is storing a firearm safely but still being able to get it loaded fast in a home defense scenario. Realistically, this probably won't happen. Though just racking an empty shotgun is known to deter folks a good deal of the time. That said, having an escape plan or a hide and ambush plan (or just a hide and wait it out plan) is probably more likely to yield success. But you've also gotta take into account other people in the house who will make noise (kids and spouses prone to panic). With an ambush plan, that can potentially be a benefit so long as you're somewhere between them and the intruder. But whatever the plan is, practice it with everyone.
Home invaded a while ago when a "visitor" knocked on the front door I didn't want to answer the door. Next thing he's shoulder barged the back door, fell on the floor, looked up at me, said sorry then ran off jumping over a 6 foot fence without issue.
Thieves want stuff easily without the fight usually.
Good home defence could be as easy as locking internal doors between rooms. My house was broken into but all the downstairs doors are locked. They got into the kitchen. They got nothing. But locking doors while you're in isn't ideal.
True.. but it heavily depends on motive.
Right now there are large groups of very angry & confused fuckers looking to cause extreme physical violence unto others and they are very motivated to do so.
Some if not many are not even looking for loot.
Which is good, as I have none LoL 😝
He knocked on your front door to see if anyone was home. Then, thinking no one was home, he broke down the back door...discovered you, and ran.
"you gonna stick that knife into a person?"
*swings the axe*
You noticed that too? The women I know would be MUCH more comfortable with a nice simple stab than hacking away at someone.
@@cargosquid of course they do.i mean this guy is just stupid with all of is argueing.
I agree. Few people have the ruthlessness to do that.
Yup. Most injuries occuring on aggressors in such cases are a single stab or cut. Most average people in panick don't become mauling beasts. It's stick and run.
If someone is not willing or able to stab an attacker with a knife in self defense then they're realistically not someone who's gonna do shit to defend themselves at all anyway so worrying about the weapon choice becomes completely irrelevant. Bonus tip: if you're defending yourself with a kitchen knife then use it for slashing rather than stabbing because they're made for cutting (not stabbing) and they will absolutely fucking wreck whatever soft tissue they come into contact with and create a bloody mess in a hurry.
Desk lamp is interesting. Its somewhat heavy and can be used to stun the attacker, and has a cable that you can use to disarm or choke them...
Basically anything that has some weight to it can be used as non-lethal weapon
--Bass guitar is heavy and can be used like spear to stun...
I'm in my bedroom, I have a stun gun next to my bed and a stun baton near the door. I've also seen Home Alone like 30 times.
I've always thought a caddle prod would be effective. Long, slim and painful lol
Where do you live to be that worried someone's going to break in?
@@nakkadu I don't live in a great neighborhood.
@@Hexatomb ah, hope you don't need your stun gun but if you do hopefully it keeps you safe!
@@nakkadu me too!
When he said DEBRA and looked at the camera I LOST IT. You are so funny dude,
Hahahahahah
I agree, kitchen knives are a bad idea, but it is because the handles are not designed for stabbing, your hand will slip forward up to the blade and sever your fingers badly, a common mistake.
I'm at my desk in my office. There are two knives on my desk and half a dozen in the draw. Closest to hand is a Petrified Fish Beluga.
The best way to protect yourself is to prep your house for an intruder. Safety film or bars on windows, door barricade, security locks on doors, good lock on the bedroom door, dogs and cameras. There's even inexpensive cameras out there that at least will notify your phone if a person is on your property. All of these things give you time to prepare or even escape another exit if the intruder is persistent and keeps trying to force his way in.
Haha! My old boss that I did my carpentry apprenticeship under had a holiday home that he only stayed in now and again. Under every single window in the house he had a square of plywood with 100s of 3 inch nails driven through. He knew they worked because one time he had a break in and nothing was stolen, but one of the plywood boards was soaked in blood. 🤣
Yes! Done
too expensive to be practical
unfortunately criminals are becoming tech savvy in disabling or hacking into wifi and/or disabling or fiddling with the security device at the front door so you won't be able to see or detect much of a breakin, but the indoor security might help. If they do anything to scramble your wireless internet or cut the power to the house, you're screwed, esp if you're away from home.
What kind of Home Alone idea is that? I mean, it worked, so i can't make too much fun@musashidanmcgrath
I support open carry of swords
Same
We can do it on Texas 😁
Sim
Honorable duels to settle our problems
Forget modern "fashion." I want fashion to be 20,000 dollar custom made battle ready gold hemmed plate armor and an accompanying blade fit for a king
Of all the examples used in the video, he very briefly mentioned but did not show the tool that I have long ago chosen for this task. I have also thought through the process about which I will use that tool. Nothing is 100%, but I think I have made an excellent choice.
Kitchen. Balisong. Heavy flashlight. Large dogs. Serrated bread knife.
"I know you think you're a level 8 Dwarven Barbarian but..."
Me: :(
Bwaahahahaa😂
We know you multiclassed.
And he basically then goes on to say "You will be rolling with disadvantage if you do this."