Echo40
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Discussions on self-defense against all common manner of creatures has been discussed endlessly, from human beings with bad intentions roaming the streets to fierce wild animals prowling the wilderness who aren't necessarily quite so easily dissuaded from attacking as rational human beings.
However, one topic which is seldom seen is that of defense against Cryptids, creatures of folklore, legend, and myth whose existence hasn't yet been proven by science. Obviously, there's a good reason why such things aren't discussed. Because if modern science cannot prove the existence of such creatures, nor is their much in the way of credible physical evidence to suggest that they do exist, and thusly few people ever encounter such things, then why bother?
Well, here's one argument, folks often prepare for all manner of things, regardless of how likely they are to occur. Few folks ever even have to draw a firearm in self-defense, much less have to fire their weapon, and even less than that have to shoot someone more than 3 times to stop an attack one way or another, yet many folks carry firearms which hold much more than three rounds of ammunition plus spare ammunition to reload their weapon on a daily basis. Heck, many folks carry more than just one weapon, they'll often also carry a knife or even a backup gun.
Home Defense is often even more extreme, with folks using absolutely devastating weapons like Shotguns and High Powered Rifles to protect their homes from invasion.
So if you're going to base your choices around unlikely scenarios like being attacked by mythical creatures like the illusive 7ft tall, 300lb+ Meth Addict wearing 4 layers of heavy denim, wielding a car door as a shield who cannot feel pain nor fear and absolutely will not call off his relentless assault unless rendered completely physically incapacitated, then why not be prepared for other illusive creatures with inhuman fortitude?
Furthermore, if you're going to follow the latest trends regarding self-defense, figuratively wearing an onion on your belt at all times, then why not a bit of garlic as well?
Personally, as an insurance policy against the possibility that I may be attacked by a supernatural entity, my carry guns have been fitted with striker plates inscribed with scripture, which should hopefully render them effective at repelling attacks from a wide variety of evil entities. I also have some hard-hitting pistols such as my new H&K USP45 Elite loaded with 230gr .45 Super which could be be used against Sasquatch in a pinch should I encounter such a gargantuan creature in the wild.
Some may consider this silly, but is it anymore silly than the "Tactical Pontoon Trigger" or the "HoloSun Optic" you've installed on your carry gun? Frankly, I could see one making the argument that those who don't take the potential threat of Cryptids seriously aren't taking their self-defense seriously either.
And before anybody goes criticizing me for indulging in the concept of passive preparation against the forces of the unknown, consider this... Is it really so different than your preparation against outlaws, terrorists, foreign invaders, corrupt government agents, post-apocalyptic wasteland raiders, and all other such enemies which cannot be proven to exist outside of one's imagination?
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APRIL FOOLS
If it wasn't already abundantly clear, this was an April Fools Day thread which was largely satirical in nature and intended mainly for the sake of a bit of festive entertainment.
That being said, obviously folks are free to prepare for any perceived threat that they feel the need to defend themselves against, including paranormal threats, so if you choose to carry silver bullets, a crucifix, garlic, etc on your person as part of your EDC Loadout, then more power to you.
I was merely poking fun at the concept of preparation for otherwise highly unlikely scenarios, especially those of a specific nature.
I hope that everyone enjoyed this little distraction, you may now return to your regularly scheduled discussions, and I sincerely apologize to anyone who may have been upset by my making light of an otherwise serious subject.
However, one topic which is seldom seen is that of defense against Cryptids, creatures of folklore, legend, and myth whose existence hasn't yet been proven by science. Obviously, there's a good reason why such things aren't discussed. Because if modern science cannot prove the existence of such creatures, nor is their much in the way of credible physical evidence to suggest that they do exist, and thusly few people ever encounter such things, then why bother?
Well, here's one argument, folks often prepare for all manner of things, regardless of how likely they are to occur. Few folks ever even have to draw a firearm in self-defense, much less have to fire their weapon, and even less than that have to shoot someone more than 3 times to stop an attack one way or another, yet many folks carry firearms which hold much more than three rounds of ammunition plus spare ammunition to reload their weapon on a daily basis. Heck, many folks carry more than just one weapon, they'll often also carry a knife or even a backup gun.
Home Defense is often even more extreme, with folks using absolutely devastating weapons like Shotguns and High Powered Rifles to protect their homes from invasion.
So if you're going to base your choices around unlikely scenarios like being attacked by mythical creatures like the illusive 7ft tall, 300lb+ Meth Addict wearing 4 layers of heavy denim, wielding a car door as a shield who cannot feel pain nor fear and absolutely will not call off his relentless assault unless rendered completely physically incapacitated, then why not be prepared for other illusive creatures with inhuman fortitude?
Furthermore, if you're going to follow the latest trends regarding self-defense, figuratively wearing an onion on your belt at all times, then why not a bit of garlic as well?
Personally, as an insurance policy against the possibility that I may be attacked by a supernatural entity, my carry guns have been fitted with striker plates inscribed with scripture, which should hopefully render them effective at repelling attacks from a wide variety of evil entities. I also have some hard-hitting pistols such as my new H&K USP45 Elite loaded with 230gr .45 Super which could be be used against Sasquatch in a pinch should I encounter such a gargantuan creature in the wild.
Some may consider this silly, but is it anymore silly than the "Tactical Pontoon Trigger" or the "HoloSun Optic" you've installed on your carry gun? Frankly, I could see one making the argument that those who don't take the potential threat of Cryptids seriously aren't taking their self-defense seriously either.
And before anybody goes criticizing me for indulging in the concept of passive preparation against the forces of the unknown, consider this... Is it really so different than your preparation against outlaws, terrorists, foreign invaders, corrupt government agents, post-apocalyptic wasteland raiders, and all other such enemies which cannot be proven to exist outside of one's imagination?
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APRIL FOOLS
If it wasn't already abundantly clear, this was an April Fools Day thread which was largely satirical in nature and intended mainly for the sake of a bit of festive entertainment.
That being said, obviously folks are free to prepare for any perceived threat that they feel the need to defend themselves against, including paranormal threats, so if you choose to carry silver bullets, a crucifix, garlic, etc on your person as part of your EDC Loadout, then more power to you.
I was merely poking fun at the concept of preparation for otherwise highly unlikely scenarios, especially those of a specific nature.
I hope that everyone enjoyed this little distraction, you may now return to your regularly scheduled discussions, and I sincerely apologize to anyone who may have been upset by my making light of an otherwise serious subject.
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