Choosing The Best Home Defense Weapon (Besides Guns)

[@hard2hurt]

What about weapons in the car? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWXShX-bfdODnM0

[@aceface4669]

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.

[@getmerolling]

Pretty expensive flashlight, but nice

[@cat108gbo]

if you have a dog he can alert you better than eney alarm, and he can also attack and scare away the intruders.

[@franciscusvdlouw5436]

Wonder what your thoughts on the tonfa are for homedefence though

[@mellonhead9568]

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

[@HonestOutlawReviews]

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

[@hard2hurt]

Lots of guys voted sword... I'm gonna have to look into it.

[@derpatrizier]

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.

[@CRVNBrewer]

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.

[@freneticfanatic]

A gladius would probably work well.

[@CRVNBrewer]

@@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.

[@Metalalbumreviewers]

Storing a weapon by the front door is basically giving the intruder an ammo drop for a raid mission.

[@starofalltime]

Lmaoooo I was thinking the same thing!

[@blammblamm]

Nope. Not if it's concealed. Not it your door is reinforced.

[@gayretard3816]

Du that’s why mine is under my pillow

[@aninterviewwith...1702]

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.

[@Metalalbumreviewers]

@@blammblamm because everyone owns their own house, and has the money and time to install something to specifically conceal a weapon by the door. Apartments exist, and many people rent homes and don't have the option to make changes to the dwelling. Come off the tactical fortress pedestal and join us in reality, where leaving your shotgun by the front door is just a bad idea. Keep your defensive tools within reach or on you at all times. Personally, I just carry a little .38 around my place, and have a can of pepper spray in ever room,, so my tools are always on me when I'm at home. I'll take that over concealing it under a table by my door any day, because I can immediately react to a threat, as opposed to needing to get to a specific location to retrieve my defensive tools.

[@BaoNguyen-bh2rk]

I'm Canadian so my home defense is hockey stick based. Unfortunately, the home invader would also have a hockey stick.

[@fulanodetal7570]

I thought canadians' home defense was politely asking the burglar to leave

[@2WARDEN2]

Then it is in even fight.

[@rondecaro]

The first one to control the shirt wins

[@mugensamurai]

HOCKEY FIGHT!

[@maxcady360]

So basically every house break-in in Canada turns into a normal NFL match

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

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.

[@skynotaname2229]

pitchfork

[@matturner6890]

I think it's short-sighted for a regular person to think they'll be ready to kill someone by stabbing them, literally one of the most horrific and traumatizing ways to do so for both parties. Also you *really* don't want to have the "impossible to block" (lol) weapon taken from you and used against you.

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

@@matturner6890 You’re narrowing the circumstances to fit your narrative. Of course you wouldn’t attack the Schwan man ringing your doorbell at 8pm. But if someone like the Idaho killer is in your home, masked, weapon in hand, or you’re in a wilderness area and confronted by killers who escaped from a Max Prison, with the need to defend your family-you should do something other than wet your pants. The topic was “Choosing The Best Home Defense Weapon (besides a gun). My suggestions are better than looking for your putter or a Louisville Slugger. Experience in the field…..

[@PetriJuuhansson-wh4zp]

I allways raid houses with a Shield on my other hand, just in case of a spear or sword attack.

[@yournumberonepal]

Yeah, something pointy and being thrust is better than a slashing weapon. Most deaths are caused by thrusts, not slashes as well, a rapier is one of the deadliest swords for that reason.

[@jimathybindlenim6359]

Horse head mask, Viagra, no pants, machete, start crying and screaming its dinner time! They die from shock

[@unkwn1157]

Yes

[@atomkid1221]

Lol

[@Boomerchill]

or from laughing themselves to death

[@andrewlaw239]

Hahahab gold

[@SimpStonks]

Best response!

[@TM-rh7zs]

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.

[@PregnantWhale3000]

If you don't mind me asking but whereabouts do you live?

[@kelvinwilliams6999]

Maybe an assegai spear because of the short length.

[@lb4581]

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

[@lb4581]

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.

[@samward9294]

l b yeah of course if you’re down a hallway, but houses aren’t just massive hallways, they have loads of rooms and turns, a spear is most likely gonna get caught or banged on those doorways and corners. I could see a shorter spear working though, maybe 4 feet long

[@4naans790]

This video is the entire conversation I have with myself as I'm going to sleep

[@4nhk066]

3am thoughts ay?

[@yvyibree3754]

You’re my kind of person

[@4nhk066]

@@yvyibree3754 no homo*

[@cardo92w]

Honestly, everyone should.

[@hauntingattiffanys2537]

Me too!

[@hickeyskustomresto]

For the majority of ppl let's be real. Unless you have a past involving a lot of street fights, mma, or military service experience, you'll likely get whooped by your own weapon. You'd be better off running than going hand to hand weapon or not. It's gun or run, maybe to a panic room. A violent criminal will take a few hits and just keep comming while only becoming more angry, they've likely been there before and have way more experience than you do. Think it through.

[@toddgardner6355]

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.

[@marcusbrown7817]

Yep

[@sirreginaldfishingtonxvii6149]

And a small army of them is even better. Cover the invader in angry dog bodies.

[@Maxbotz11]

I have 4 dogs including a husky, I’m all set

[@jaylewis2315]

My corso is all I need

[@michaelburke6552]

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!

[@michaelwolejszo6445]

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.

[@magistrumartium]

Same here. That flashlight was solid and hefty.

[@alittax]

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?

[@breastmeatonly]

​@@alittaxThrust it quickly!😂

[@mjp152]

I had one of those a while back - you could beat a horse to death with those things...

[@magistrumartium]

@@alittax A walking stick is antiquated and very conspicuous.

[@westonknight7474]

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.

[@jaycoy59]

I got a dog, but he frickin thinks everyone is his friend. He'd probably help the robbers pick out what to steal.

[@nickwilliams8302]

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.

[@internetexplorer7143]

My dog would probably sleep and just let the robber steal things

[@willg37]

give my dog a treat and BAM...robber has a new best friend.

[@jayn8392]

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.

[@TheMainsheet]

Jay Coy hell buddy my dog would hold the flashlight for anyone that wanted to break in!

[@maxsoderstam1482]

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.

[@gorillagrizzly304]

If your opponent has a knife, run to stay alive. It's as simple as that you can only loose trying to defend yourself

[@XRinger]

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. 🤓

[@jonp3197]

@@XRinger what happened to the co worker exactly? Belly got sliced up bad? Did he almost die?

[@kennethh2430]

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...

[@XRinger]

@@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.

[@blazingkitsune9020]

Medieval armor and waving a sword while screaming "Have at thee!!!" is the best defense

[@insuchaway]

Also good for road rage.

[@youngstrategistgaming]

yes i would wear roman armor and carry a gladius or a bow and arrow and shoot with arrows from upstairs

[@theofficialgreenkane]

ONLY in a British accent

[@helloperson9445]

Or an axe and yell charge like a viking

[@kirbyjoe7484]

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.

[@Adam-id1th]

The Debra in me feels called out

[@hadenough2857]

My two Rottweilers would help but I can't keep calling my daughter's that.

[@nickhousman6222]

Lol

[@_M_D_M_]

Haha

[@cris-vv1pn]

Dude that's so funny thank you for my laugh off the day

[@Stuckin_ATX]

😂😂

[@syteanric]

😂

[@matthewettsen8060]

Being a geologist, I have a lot of rocks lying around.

[@loganricard8713]

Why would I throw my precious rocks at them? I'd be guarding the rocks while intruder stares at me protecting my granite

[@matthewettsen8060]

@@loganricard8713 you are right. No idea what I was thinking when I wrote that comment.

[@bimisikocheng]

As a minecraft player i would craft a stone sword

[@Kris10000]

Hi, Mr Flinstone 😀😀

[@roddanlives2650]

Yeah, but did you play baseball?

[@HighSierraBob]

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.

[@HighSierraBob]

@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.

[@beckerqueiroz]

Good idea, but I wouldn't want to rely too much on tech for defense. Unless you have a pretty good plan B.

[@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena]

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

[@HighSierraBob]

@@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!

[@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena]

@@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

[@Wolfyjinny]

We can't have guns in the UK for self-defence and we can't have "Self-defence weapons", I wish I could tell you what my go-to is but I don't want to spoil the surprise for anyone who decides they want to hurt my family in my home

[@fabio1160]

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"

[@Exsyting]

Bruh I literally have a gladius that first one killed me

[@assassinmanx6128]

You forgot to mention to have a 2 minute talk with krohm(spell check)? Before burglars enter lol.

[@skaruts]

*Me:* _"THIS! IS! SPAAARTAA!"_ *Bandits:* _"Wut? Are we in the right place?"_

[@jooot_6850]

*INCREDIBLIS*

[@ericdpeerik3928]

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.

[@clydeneedham3284]

I agree,spent over 20 yes in prison, your right.

[@mitchellr1234]

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.

[@reddbendd]

you should also get into wrestling if you plan on carrying a knife, it helped me a lot

[@reddbendd]

a kerambit is the best option right next to a dagger

[@EugeneSSmith]

I am never emotional while stabbing.

[@nikitanosov8159]

what is going on here? Is this Home Alone 30 years later?

[@burnerjack01]

(slap slap) AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@erikstark3250]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@YukonDemon]

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.

[@theirishbastard1260]

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

[@josebermudez7139]

"You have to have a weapon in every room" *Pulls out RPG from under son's bed*

[@JannikSohn]

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.

[@hydrolito]

They would need to be out of sight or burglar would have the weapons.

[@BasedInBrazil]

Ever been hit in the head with d20, those dice hurt.

[@mimszanadunstedt441]

*breaks wall for emergency turkey roast*

[@JustinNathanson]

howd you know?

[@Itscoltonmartin]

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!

[@SuperWhatapain]

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👍

[@M357.]

@@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

[@benjaminreade8447]

PLEASE get a target..... most trees are way too tough for practicing, you'd need power plus accuracy for it to stick.

[@garychandler4296]

Yeah toss that at me and miss. Thank you for the weapon I didn't have a second ago...!

[@julietfischer5056]

@@garychandler4296- Throwing axes have existed. Usually thrown at people who also have weapons.

[@radracer713]

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

[@Minsang1st]

Ikr? He navigated through that with class

[@digiphot2]

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!

[@TC2642]

@@digiphot2 No way that I can get a gun in the UK.

[@TheTrueDoomSlayer]

Lol "rare"

[@christirogers2305]

@@TC2642 move to America bro. Just dont vote democrat

[@hlalakar4156]

I'm in my living room right now. I have a Glock 32 on my hip, but if I couldn't use that for some reason I would use my M48 Talon short spear. It's short enough to use 1 or 2 handed as needed, it's used for thrusting forward so you don't need a lot of room to swing it, and because it's a relatively long thrusting weapon you can keep an intruder at a distance without wrecking the shit in your house. Spears have been used by all peoples on earth, from prehistoric sticks with crude stone points, up to bayonets that are still used by modern militaries. The oldest known spear is 400,000 years old, and they are still used in armies today. That makes it a winner in my book.

[@cameronmackay9666]

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.

[@rog991]

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.

[@cameronmackay9666]

@@rog991 I like your tactics. You are on!

[@derpatrizier]

Don´t forget the bayonet charge

[@xxnonstopdancingxx]

MATILDA! RELOAD!

[@Durmomo0]

AFFIX BAYONETS!

[@BigDominoakaGerard]

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.

[@TON-vz3pe]

The best one is chemical weapons.

[@Ethan.YT.]

​@@TON-vz3pe yeah fbi, Thats why I have mustard gas in my house

[@ACE_1921]

@@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

[@ACE_1921]

@@TON-vz3pe wrong the real best one is to duck tape a m18 claymore to a roomba

[@magnusryder]

​@@TON-vz3pe boiling hot sugar water

[@manlyadvice1789]

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.

[@solomonstello]

If he wasn't before..

[@legallyfree2955]

@@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.

[@VendettasRevolution]

Good. Now I have a better defense in a court case. 😂

[@wawawuu1514]

Intruders usually don't enter through the main door, I think. But yeah, I agree in spirit.

[@giantcocgaming9884]

Gotta make the fight even

[@capitancoolo1]

Icy Mike: "I don't care if you're a level 8 dwarven barbarian, like me"

[@robbiehrouda8195]

Best line ever.

[@rubylee4704]

Lmao

[@DanTheManIOM]

Good to see a man take his work seriously and enjoy it at the same time.

[@barbedienne1407]

When your wife/girlfriend asks you what your thinking about.

[@deleteduser3455]

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

[@faraday9234]

You're *

[@BackBeater]

No

[@timhaugen6410]

If I wanted you to know, I'd be talking.

[@lamda5692]

Yeah true 🤣

[@rickengle7208]

As a tradie, I find the idea of facing a carpenter armed with their favorite hammer terrifying.

[@johnwade1095]

Trades tend to use their tools effectively

[@j1derli]

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.

[@johnwade1095]

@James Wunderli get a 32oz ball pein. Easier to swing.

[@pmac5934]

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.

[@lossurfistos]

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.

[@BigHossHackworth]

Cutlass in my bedroom. The last thing they'll hear is "Avast scallywag!".

[@S.Grenier]

The very same, cutlass in the bedroom. The truly discerning home defender appreciates a modicum of hand protection on their weapon of choice.

[@BigHossHackworth]

@@S.Grenier Indeed. It cuts, it thrusts and its not too long.

[@mkjcb]

BWAhahahaha

[@Spartan120]

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.

[@hard2hurt]

Aarrrr

[@johnsmith-i1n]

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..

[@grsimpson3957]

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.

[@bumblorsanchez8982]

That’s some metal gear shit right there

[@GeeZA215]

That’s dastardly. I like it.

[@grsimpson3957]

@@bumblorsanchez8982 It should have been something in Peace Walker

[@williamm9435]

Fortunate Son starts blasting over the previously installed in house speaker

[@hard2hurt]

Roomba? Pfft... more like BOOM-ba... amirite?

[@thecjwolfpack]

All the dislikes are dudes who are 6'4 and black belts in 3 different martial arts

[@sanderson9338]

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.

[@Supernaught00]

@@sanderson9338 what's the b.s.?

[@jonathanwessner3456]

Well, i am 6'6" and not a black belt in any. :P

[@Supernaught00]

@@jonathanwessner3456 lol wtf you're almost an entire foot taller than me.

[@jonathanwessner3456]

@@Supernaught00 my parents didn't believe in spanking, they used the rack....I am also the tallest in my family...

[@jamesnicol7077]

Rule number 1, never bring a knife to a pan fight

[@srobeck77]

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.

[@Angelwolfs9]

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!

[@mr.meowgi9876]

Bonk

[@deleteduser3455]

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

[@k.v.7681]

@@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.

[@craigbailey7558]

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.

[@whitechris720]

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.

[@garychandler4296]

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.

[@ironwoodsmithy]

those people felt the burn from that thing

[@coryc1904]

Chris White, your Dad is awesome.

[@whitechris720]

@@coryc1904 in that situation, he was. On the day to day basis he is a awful person. Very violent drunk.

[@F15ElectricEagle]

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.

[@BriggsADA]

I collect swords. Not for self defence purposes, but it was the first thing I grabbed in a bad situation.

[@insert_clickbait]

Good stuff funny anime man, good stuff

[@SCP-pe9wd]

I choose a brownie. It is much better.

[@kevinlove4930]

@@SCP-pe9wd never saw a brownie that could cut your arm off

[@SCP-pe9wd]

@@kevinlove4930 I am talking about that your opponent would love a brownie more than to fight you. So if you give him a brownie, that is what he will prefer more.

[@kevinlove4930]

@@SCP-pe9wd oh ok because I get a lot of hate because Im sure that i could defend myself with a Katana. I am proficient with it and has a 0% fail rate.. Even if i take a gun shot if not placed in the right spot or high enough caliber Im still gonna get a swing in and that is all Im gonna need to take most people out

[@jakewilliamson1475]

"I dont think you would be able to stab this into someone" *Laughs in butcher*

[@reclutacontramontina5354]

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...

[@jakewilliamson1475]

@Redgren Grumbholdt yeah wouldn't take long at all

[@tomaszgaluba1459]

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.

[@reclutacontramontina5354]

@@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?

[@tomaszgaluba1459]

@@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.

[@VoidRigRS]

Army veteran but felon, I'm in the living room, on my hip I have a .177 pellet pistol semi auto with 30 rd mag. Above me is a 22 caliber pcp air assault rifle with 30 rd mag, which is loaded with 10 hollowpoint slugs 10 piercing pellets, 10 tannerite explosive pellets, which has a red dot scope, and a spare mag attached to it via velcro, with the same ammo setup in the 2nd mag.

[@VoidRigRS]

Also have a 3.5 inch assisted folding knife in my pocket and a 15 inch tactical knife in sheath on my hip

[@deltafour1212]

I never heard of a .177 pellet semi auto. I will have to check it out.

[@ctstalker]

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.

[@kysapsvp]

My name is Kyle and I was like what type KZbin advertising software is he using 😂

[@robertvezina3669]

Oh I laughed at that!

[@leonardkellum6984]

use bug spray, bear spray, a crossbow, and then...

[@josephjostar1069]

The Truman show was based on you Debra

[@danielmeecham464]

Hahahahaha. That is hilarious!

[@mariebee3146]

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.

[@musashidanmcgrath]

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. 🤣

[@lindalinda2515]

Yes! Done

[@BTboxing]

too expensive to be practical

[@drakke125Channel]

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.

[@leojamesclune1730]

What kind of Home Alone idea is that? I mean, it worked, so i can't make too much fun​@musashidanmcgrath

[@davidmarquez9269]

My house so small though as they break in they be breaking out

[@mizzdannful]

Hahahahahahha

[@davidmarquez9269]

Patient 0 😂 still bigger than mine

[@fleds8517]

Hohoho...that was funny.

[@MrShlong50x]

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.

[@samrussell9264]

The best reason Not to choose an edged weapon for home defence: It's YOUR house: YOU'LL have to clean up the mess.

[@phillipanselmo8540]

actually if you murder someone the police does all the work for you

[@daviddiaz5815]

@@phillipanselmo8540 seriously?

[@k.v.7681]

@@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...

[@reaganoliver956]

@@k.v.7681 they may not get rid of the stain but it’ll be sanitized for sure

[@ChiTownGuerrilla]

@@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.

[@aang4540]

When he said DEBRA and looked at the camera I LOST IT. You are so funny dude,

[@23695angel]

Hahahahahah

[@scottmacgregor3444]

Where I am right now: Computer desk in bedroom What I'd use as a weapon right now: Within arm's reach: Heirloom Scottish Dirk. 12'' thrusting blade with a very secure grip and little way for an enemy to grab to take it from me other than very sharp blade. Within 3 steps: Baryonyx Kingfisher sword/machete in closet. 23" blade. Maneuverable single handed weapon good for cutting, thrusting, and punching with the D guard. A decent stand in for a dussack. (alternatively there's a clawhammer in the junk drawer just beside closet). For the record I train HEMA for fitness and fun, so I am trained in how to use them, up to and including grappling based techniques. I even have other swords and knives, but those are the ones I'd choose for self defense purposes. Could I chop up another human being even in self defense? I don't know. Never been in that sort of situation, and I hope never to find out.

[@danieldionne9709]

Great answer. People with HEMA experience definitely have an edge (pun intended) when it comes to selecting a weapon. I'm not familiar with the Baryonyx but I'll have to look it up. My choice would've been langes messer or dussack -- slash or thrust, it does all the things, and it's maneuverable in tight spaces. If the Baryonyx is similar, that sounds ideal.

[@jkirk6418]

I'd just use a hammer

[@GlidingZephyr]

Very well said, my friend. I think my favorite purpose built weapons are my Cold Steel "Polish Mace" and a 14 gauge thick, 9 inch buckler shield. Can I use them? Sure. Would I want to? Like you, I hope not to find out.

[@Outland9000]

IBM model M... The big fucker. Swing that at someones face they wont like it.

[@daveburklund2295]

I'd grab my cutlass. I have one in the living room and one in the bedroom. Cut and thrust weapon purpose built for fighting in close quarters and I do know how to use it. If the intruder has a gun, I'm screwed.

[@robinthrush9672]

It's weird when you say you don't like edged weapons, but keep picking up axes.

[@Blackhawk4208]

Y’all know that the best self-defense weapon is a 1885 cannon loaded with grape shot that is strategically placed apon the stairs

[@ThatTallGuy0]

@@Blackhawk4208 the roughians won’t be expecting that

[@Blackhawk4208]

Let’s just hope I don’t hit the neighbors dog

[@wes4192]

I’d prefer to fight a guy with a frypan over a guy with a knife personally

[@beypazarbagmls6791]

@@Blackhawk4208 don't forget shouting "tally ho, lads"

[@buttmanY]

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.

[@jackiec498]

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 😝

[@randyfocht737]

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.

[@kungfutroosers]

Petrol chainsaw. That would put any intruder off when they hear that starting up.

[@cafenightster4548]

Don't you mean, "Try and Start up". I don't think any chainsaw ive used started on the first pull or third.

[@user-pq9gy3fq1q]

@@cafenightster4548 how about electric chainsaws. They dont make as much sound, but either way, a chainsaw is a chainsaw.

[@germanshepherdlover2613]

My barstard chainsaw probably wouldn't start, the robber would say "is the choke fully out? here give me a try" LOL

[@cafenightster4548]

@@user-pq9gy3fq1q yeaahh, an electric chainsaw is nothing compared to a gas chainsaw, those things are loud...i mean loud asf.

[@user-pq9gy3fq1q]

@@cafenightster4548 yeah, and i believe they have higher torque, so it makes, _cleaner_ cuts.

[@blackhand9581]

One thing that alot of people forget about home defense is the defense aspect. Sure, you've got the perfect wweapon. What if you get shot or stabbed? What's there to defend against that? My home got invaded once. The attacker was adamant with leaving with whatever valuable he could grab so he wasn't leaving even with my crossbow pointed at him. He lunged at me and tried to stab me. You know what saved me? I wrapped a bunch of magazines and taped it around me as some sort of improvised anti-stab armor when I knew the attacker wasn't going to leave. Since then, I've been investing time and money on body armor that's maneuverable and able to protect me. I haven't found much other than steel plates. Protect your home, property, and family. But above all else, protect yourself. You can't defend your home, property, and family if you can't protect yourself.

[@tonynasaofficial]

Best response ngl no one talks about the defense aspect just the offense

[@smashlee6181]

What if body armor is illegal!? (Australia is fcked lol)

[@JCRule69]

Your delivery is exceptional, this a serious topic, i was laughing all the way. But seriously, i need a better plan

[@Commonmischief]

Especially the closing line! 😂

[@baqikenny]

there's no plan

[@Sceadusawol]

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.

[@whowawoo]

Cricket bat is most effective

[@williamserasinghe9071]

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

[@highsnburgers4862]

The best weapon can be your best friend, a light-sleeping guard dog.

[@Andyhaucqog1]

@Theonlyonestanding You can but pretty sure that dog will get you first

[@ZamWeazle]

@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?

[@Phaminator525]

@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.

[@SailorRob]

Yeah, my dog would be snoring under the covers as I got strangled to death.

[@bca-biciclindcuaxel7527]

The best weapon it is me ! I am the one that guards the dogs lmao .

[@TalmageL-pn2pv]

I have a TAVOR TS12, and several other options, however a CAN OF "WASP NEST SPRAY ", has a good reach and is FLAMMABLE... I always carry a concealed weapon, however, EVERYTHING I SEE IS A WAEPON ,,EVERYTHING.

[@PillsforSleep]

"I don't think knives are self defense weapons" Doug Marcaida: "But they will keel"

[@ChuckJacksontampaphotographer]

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...

[@jacobreynolds3917]

Forged In Fire, nice

[@andrewdodds3007]

Ask OJ Simpson lol

[@jamesbunda806]

@@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

[@reclutacontramontina5354]

@@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.

[@mrjohndownzz2392]

Leave a note saying "shoes off" then throw Lego down the stairs

[@vwluvin9164]

You sicko

[@realPromotememedia]

D4 caltrops

[@joescola7498]

F-ing maniac!

[@deleteduser3455]

Lmao

[@idkanymore5922]

Are you crazy? A Lego is way too lethal

[@tajmears7459]

Mike picking up a machete and immediately taping it on his head while he’s explaining self defence is hilarious

[@LadyViolet1]

1:39 Unfortunately I'm in my bedroom and the best thing I have near me is a big glass hot sauce bottle

[@xBeauGaming]

Pick up and throw my office chair at the front door area. Would hurt like hell and buy me time.

[@androoloo1697]

throwing my trombone 😂

[@seansilvas4532]

Throwing one of two pugs that sleep with me!

[@nozecone]

Throwing my wife. Then kids.

[@lystic9392]

@@seansilvas4532 Dual wielding pugs.

[@seansilvas4532]

@@lystic9392 I'm assuming this is funny ha ha

[@PhantomSavage]

If you don't have gun, its bow and arrow time boys. Also, yes, if somebody wanders into my kitchen uninvited and have put themselves within stabbing distance, I will assume I've already told them to go away at that point and if they try to grapple me I will ABSOLUTELY stab them. I don't know who you are or where you come from, stranger, but I warned you to leave my spinach puffs alone.

[@jhowardsupporter]

Yeah I though about that. Bow and arrow will take a long time to reload. But it's quiet.

[@jhowardsupporter]

I would also like to become a vigilante and hunt neighbourhood dogs that hurt cats with a bow and arrow. It's barely legal. I'd be like a super hero. I would need a cape!

[@jhowardsupporter]

@big cheese Family friend woke up to the guy in his bedroom took his knife off him, did him and left the room. There was a second guy around the corner who stabbed him 13 times in the back. He was special forces so idk why he didn't check his corners. He already did so many people in Iraq so it wasn't a huge story. I won't talk about other things that happens cos war can be very brutal. But yeah you can wake up to Jihadist in the middle of Baghdad.

[@Dark.Paradise]

@@jhowardsupporter wait he did him wtf?

[@jhowardsupporter]

@@Dark.Paradise I saw this Canadian comment "Sometimes it feels we are living in an apartment above a meth addict"

[@ChrisChronos]

Here in Spain plenty of people have a half sized baseball bat. I've seen them in bars, offices, and people's homes. It seems like a good defence tool because its small enough to use, but also still sturdy enough to deal damage

[@dynaflow666]

Yes. There are some nice ones from Cold Steel that don`t break.

[@pmac5934]

It's called a ' rounders bat ' in Old English ( circa 1975 ) and is particularly good for defending oneself against mildly annoyed geography teachers. Honestly, assuming no firearms or blades , for speed at close quarter use a flexible cosh. At distance use a sling. In extremis , bash their heads against the surface of the planet for a bit until they've had enough. Works every time for me .

[@nabcunion]

It's not, though. Unless you train with it. Same with any weapon.

[@mjh5437]

@@pmac5934 Yeah,I have a few 18" Rounders bats stashed around the house too.

[@velzaresp8623]

Hahahaha "porras de madera" they have a leather strap to attach to your wrist. They are funny you can put some phrases or quotes, like "quitamanos" (hand remover), "quiero ser útil" (I wanna be useful) "anestecia rápida" (quick anesthesia) "seguro obligatorio" (Obligatory insurance)

[@rohitkothari3890]

A 2 sided machete, throwable small axe/tomahawk r best after a firearm.

[@MauGeez]

Someone getting poked with scissors or getting beat with a ps4 controller 😂😂😂

[@danielbenavides8287]

Living room, dual candle holder

[@angelvalle9963]

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.

[@dsauce223]

Classic , lol.

[@dlowfresh]

You went from 100 to zero with that lol

[@dadocta8355]

@@dlowfresh Lol

[@Hamburger_helper]

When I was a kid my dad gave me a mini bat, its like maybe 24 inches, like small baton kinda size, it small enough to handle but its dense and I kept it stuffed between my box spring and mattress. Always felt like it would be decently useful

[@salis5918]

"What are you gonna do with it Debrah" I felt that..

[@mobutter2879]

Me too..hahahah!

[@ImaJWalker]

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...

[@Symbiote-Man]

Wife comes home after he filmed this: "Honey, where did all the pans go?"

[@URMyNewTV]

~Just manly things

[@Papercut337]

I support open carry of swords

[@slendermanproxies666]

Same

[@rexromana]

We can do it on Texas 😁

[@guimecast8100]

Sim

[@donflamingo795]

Honorable duels to settle our problems

[@jooot_6850]

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

[@Hexatomb]

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.

[@My_Naginta]

I've always thought a caddle prod would be effective. Long, slim and painful lol

[@nakkadu]

Where do you live to be that worried someone's going to break in?

[@Hexatomb]

@@nakkadu I don't live in a great neighborhood.

[@nakkadu]

@@Hexatomb ah, hope you don't need your stun gun but if you do hopefully it keeps you safe!

[@Hexatomb]

@@nakkadu me too!

[@FrederickCiggs]

Great video my guy informative yet funny as hell I subscribed immediately

[@MrBellsBlues]

"I know you think you're a level 8 Dwarven Barbarian but..." Me: :(

[@paulwells8359]

Bwaahahahaa😂

[@Langor]

We know you multiclassed.

[@NorthWriter]

And he basically then goes on to say "You will be rolling with disadvantage if you do this."

[@CLEBLUED]

"What are you going to do with this, DEBORAH?!"

[@jimme.1707]

Grannies can choose a better improvise weapon: The Roller Pin

[@BobcatWolfenstein]

Bowie knives have heft, a back point, sharp belly and were considered very useful for self defense or offense at one time

[@LowDoughTech]

I keep a big wire brush in my kitchen and livingroom window sill. For exactly why you mentioned about people putting their arms out. Also, a wire brush just looks so wicked no one wants to get hit with it. It's lightweight, easy to swing, and will rend flesh with little effort. Luckily I've never needed to use it, and I hope I never do. Ideally, Mister Pew Pew would be my go-to. Great video, by the way!

[@Coulterculture]

Never keep your weapon next to the door. This means you have to run toward a home invader while unarmed, get past them, arm yourself, and then attack. Weapons should be next to your bed, be it fire arms or melee weapons

[@mb-watches]

Living in Germany. What I noticed living in Mexico and the U.S.: Your doors really are bad. I mean, no offence but here we have solid doors with 3 bolts in the top, middle and bottom. These are already not easy to kick in. I myself have a baton and a strong flash light beside my bed. I just don’t like the idea having to come close to an invader or burglar. Anyways, best safety is to relay on reinforced doors and windows, plus a strong flashlight which you could use for hitting too...

[@Rabauke2.0]

Absolut. Die Türen und Fenster in den meisten Häusern von Ottonormalverbraucher in den USA sind ein Witz.

[@dravez]

People on the US leaves the windows open or have no protection at all on them. I wont even think about door security with those windows

[@mb-watches]

paulsan2112 thanks Buddy That and maybe a furry friend who makes noise in the first place can work already the trick

[@derpatrizier]

Als Polizist eines Nachbarlandes von Deutschland gebe ich Ihnen absolut recht, was Türen angeht, weise aber darauf hin, dass 95% ALLER Eindringlinge über ein Fenster oder Balkontüre oder Terrassentüre kommen.

[@papadeltavictor664]

Wir im Elsass, haben zwar einen einfacheren Zugang zu Waffen als in Deutschland aber das Hauptproblem bleibt : man muss bereit sein bevor die bösen Buben an der Bettkante stehen… Meine Wohnungstür wurde in diesem Sinn verstärkt und mein Waffenschrank lässt sich binnen 1 Sekunde per Fingerabdruck öffnen... Dafür wird es draußen zunehmend gefährlicher.

[@X-Gen-001]

I've had to repel an attempted home invasion once before and all I had with me at the time was a chrome support leg for a portable BBQ. I had a little time to grab it while they were kicking the window in. It worked but the experience made me paranoid about intruders lol. So now I have hidden weapons stashed all over the place in my house. Hammers, knives, bayonets, a machete, a big old meat cleaver, a cold steel Brooklyn Smasher baseball bat, a katana, an M48 zombie apocalypse spear and other fun surprises. Chance favours the prepared :) Somebody tries coming in again, they'll wish they hadn't real quick.

[@LG-universe]

"other fun surprises" 😆😆😆

[@Jsssddfgffghshdhdhusjsjd]

The katana sounds like fun to wield.

[@oblivionnpc8688]

*Australians furiously taking notes

[@TheAurickle]

Y'all are going to laugh but I'm in the middle of watching this video when my sliding glass door opens. I'm expecting my girlfriend so I don't even look up. But then I remembered that she's in the bedroom so I look up from my laptop as I'm sitting on my couch in the living room. There's a LARGE older gentleman walking into my living room carrying a shopping bag. He looks at me. I look at him. I say "hello". He says "Oh, I'm sorry" and meekly walks backwards and shuts the glass door behind him. This all happened in less than 3 seconds. Take what you will out of my anecdote. My takeaway was that, like Mike, I think a lot about self defense and situational awareness. My apartment is so small that I came to the conclusion long ago that a home invasion would be catastrophic. There's no place to run and hide if soemeone was motivated enough to come in, take my stuff, and/or hurt me. The best thing I could do would be to barricade myself in a room and crawl out a window and call for help. If this man had wanted to hurt me, I'd have had no time to find a weapon. He was 7 feet away from me. Sometimes hand to hand combat is your only and best recourse. Remember what Mike says at the begininning of the video: "Congratulations, you've won the crime lottery" Home invasions are so rare that you are more likely to win the lottery depending on what part of the world you live in. Great content Mike. Keep making these great, common sense, reality check videos.

[@ty2115]

Not tryna to be a dick, I know most people don’t research this, but home invasions happen fairly often. In the US each year 30,000 are assaulted in there homes by an intruder, 15,000 are robbed, 6,000 are raped, and 100 are killed. So your as likely to die from a car crash as you are to be viciously attacked in your own home

[@justinbass4033]

I read this whole story waiting to see that the home invader was indeed an 8 stories tall crustacean from the paleozoic era

[@spaceracer23]

Glad you're okay and that it was an honest mistake. Hope both you and the GF started checking the locks to the apt.

[@johnpotter4750]

As a Re-enactor I do get involved in what turns out to be good natured grappling, as an NCO you are a target, it quite wounding, when you're 'still' lying on top of 'their' NCO, totally immobile, and your musket block start laughing !! after returning from clubbing up the opposition (Royalist withdrawn in some confusion).

[@TheAurickle]

@@ty2115 good point. To be fair, most police depts and even national institutions disagree on what a home invasion is. They usually record what the eventual crime is without specifying the context. So for example a burglary may be recorded but they may not record whether the victim was home or not. That's why I covered my statement with "depending on where you live". In my entire life (42 years) I've only known 1 friend whose home was broken into. It happened TWICE! She lived in a rough part of town and luckily the perpetrator ran as soon as he was seen. The other instance her laptop and other small things were taken. So is she the unluckiest friend I have? Or did she just live in a neighborhood with high crime density in an apartment that was easy to sneak into unnoticed? Anecdotally, I'd say 1 out of 3 of my friends have been in a car accident at some point in their life. I'm sure if my friends all took the bus to work I wouldn't know anyone who'd been in a car accident. Point is, data is muddy. And there's nothing wrong with having a home defense plan even if you never use it.

[@johnnyboy2247]

You forgot my weapon of choice: the small cactus on my windowsill

[@golddiggerdave]

A Gladius (Roman short sword) is a very effective it can be used in very confined spaces, intimidating as hell and almost impossible to defend against fast short thrusts.

[@isaacmai7961]

Legit. Full legionary weaponry, including a gladius, dagger, shield and javelin is remarkably similar to what I would use personally if I had the choice (besides firearms), only substituting the traditional large rectangular shield for a circular shield with a diameter just larger than my forearm and exchanging the long javelin for a 4-5 foot spear. It has incredible versatility, and with a shortened spear and downsized shield, it is very powerful in confined spaces.

[@solomonstello]

I was just looking at Wakazashis and Tantos earlier...

[@patricklondon6006]

I was going to say the same thing.

[@shockwave6213]

@@solomonstello Out of any Japanese sword, the Wakizashi is definitely the one to use in the confines of the home. Even the Chisa-Katana is a bit too long.

[@TerenceOneil211]

@@isaacmai7961 if i broke into a house and a guy is staring me down with a spear id just leave

[@jussy1287]

Katana is the best non-firing self defence weapons, period!

[@powdertrax9742]

I found from watching videos, news footage, and live situations that intruders/thugs don’t back down from bats/batons so that was the reason I switched to a machete and a can of wasp spray, I still have the wooden little league bat with drywall screws screwed into it as a backup to my backup to my guns

[@tsrenis]

@@itsirish9582 Not as intimidating

[@nicholas_obert]

I like the wasp spray idea. I got one that can hit from 5 meters away, enough to scare them away or impede their vision while still keeping your distance

[@pedro_claro]

@@nicholas_obert that's toxic and will cause serious damage...

[@dawnstar7187]

I have always carried a can of hornet spray with a 30 ft reach in my car. It's perfectly legal and so easy to use if needed. If they don't get to an ER soon, they will die. I'm not trying to intimidate, I'm trying to get away.

[@kalannorman3275]

I'm not 6'4, and definitely no black belt, I am however a carpenter and if I hit someone with one of my 22oz framing hammers, they would have at minimum, a TBI, but most likely killed. But just like you, I'll do whatever is necessary to protect my family. Great video man. Great information and it really gets people thinking.

[@josephcoleman57]

been using a 22oz Stanley for decades

[@armadillotoe]

Not only is that a great weapon, but it also is something you have used for years and is like an extension of your body.

[@justinjackson4073]

I'm a roofer and like you the hammer is my go to weapon for inside the house defense or if there's multiple attackers. I can take a baseball bat from most folks because it's to long and most folks don't know how to actually use one. They just swing and hope for the best usually. Bats are terrible for inside close quarters combat.

[@ScienceBitch123]

Would be pretty difficult to bludgeon someone with a hammer unless you're a cold blooded killer. You also have to get very close and a moving target trying to grab your hammer is not a nail, you'll likely not be effective

[@AuthenticHD]

I'm lying in bed, there's a buck knife in between my mattress and boxspring with the handle sticking out

[@uppitywhiteman6797]

Long butcher knife. Have one on a loop of thread in the toilet.

[@SaltyOldBaldurian]

I keep a can of Hot Shot wasp spray on top of the fridge. But downstairs, someone's getting a bucket of Legos to the face.

[@Quurax]

"you gonna stick that knife into a person?" *swings the axe*

[@cargosquid]

You noticed that too? The women I know would be MUCH more comfortable with a nice simple stab than hacking away at someone.

[@Quurax]

@@cargosquid of course they do.i mean this guy is just stupid with all of is argueing.

[@gladius2489]

I agree. Few people have the ruthlessness to do that.

[@k.v.7681]

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.

[@DeathProof132]

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.

[@j-don5228]

My thing with the knife is that intimidation is always a factor. Most intruders (if its say a robbery) don't want smoke, they just want your shit and to leave. Even if they were willing to fight, if you pull a knife on them, they very much don't want to be cut

[@SuperSushidog]

And if they have a gun, by escalating the situation, they will feel they are forced to shoot you from across the room, because like you said, they don't want to be cut. If you want to intimidate the intruder with the least likely hood of actually having to use your weapon, it should be the biggest, baddest looking gun available, like a 12 ga shotgun or a big black scary looking battle rifle with a huge magazine. A laser sight with a bright red dot centered on their chest is very intimidating is well. If there's a reason you can't use a lethal weapon, they make large bore paint ball guns that look like the real thing and can unleash lots of large diameter rubber bullets that will hurt like heck and probably dissuade an aggressor. Some are even fully automatic and can launch tear gas and pepper ball projectiles intended for self-defense. As a side benefit paint balls will mark the perp with paint for later identification by the police.

[@tesmith47]

You right, most home robbery is when no one is at home!!

[@PlutoTheGod]

It’s pretty crazy to me he said he’d rather have a pan than a knife. If you can bring yourself to go to work on someone with a knife they’re not going to be fighting you for long. A pot or pan will break long before the fights over, a knife will lacerate the fuck out of tendons, arteries & disable people very quickly.

[@jacksonsmiler6327]

@@SuperSushidog they make full auto .177 caliber bb guns that look and feel like the real thing, my lil cousin has one I don't think I'd want to be on the other end of it

[@SuperSushidog]

@@jacksonsmiler6327 That would be like being stung by a swarm of bees! I'd run too.

[@DaedricNZ]

Man I never considered a flashlight in terms of blinding someone, I've only ever thought of using the big ones as clubs. Being able to blind someone seems like it would work really well. Maybe a strong flashlight in one hand and some kind of bludgeoner in the other, or even a flashlight paired with pepper spray.

[@Troy_Sent_A_Message]

The best 18650 flashlight is NOT going to "blind" someone. I had a property invader, flashlight full blast in their face. It keeps them from seeing what you are doing, and it's annoying to them, but don't kid yourself, you aren't going to "blind" anyone (if you are lucky it gives you 1-2 seconds of their eyes needing to adjust after high powered flashlight blast to the eyes, but then again if someone is getting flashlight to the face they don't stand and stare "into the light" like a deer or something). Buy one and have someone try it on you, doesn't work. But most small tac flashlights are made to be used as a weapon as last line of defense if need be.

[@assassinmanx6128]

@putalawea equisde not to everyone. Some people been sprayed and can handle it. As well it’s not an instant blinder like movies. Once someone is sprayed? They can still punch, stab etc for a few seconds until they start coughing, sneezing, and spewing fluids everywhere lol.

[@garychandler4296]

@@Troy_Sent_A_Message My flashlight comes with an 8 million volt stinger, if an attacker gets too close. I wouldn't even give a warning buzz, because I'll WANT to use it on him/her. Pepper spray at close quarters? Problematic, I believe.

[@tomaszwlodarczyk5805]

The baseball by the door is for when you have to grab something and run outside

[@NeuroPulse]

Man, imagine throwing a tomahawk at an armed home invader and it sticks him in the head. Legendary.

[@robertculliver9120]

Why would you throw your only weapon away

[@d-fens5866]

Robert Culliver for the KillCam Robert.

[@burnerjack01]

Neighborhood kids would be talking about you for the next 100 years.

[@zzxcx5123]

@@d-fens5866 match it with a cctv for an awesome replay

[@isaacd.kempton5672]

Mw2 level up sound chimes*

[@Dukekhalel]

Living room: my wife's imposing yankee candle selection, chunk them as hard I can.

[@CinoXL]

10 years ago at a keg party my buddy got hit from behind with a large yankee candle jar some scumbag him with. It broke into pieces but he took it. He turned to the guy and laughed and that scumbag turned 100 shades of white realizing he just fucked up...... It Took 5 of us to peel him off the guy. One of the craziest things I’ve ever seen.

[@CinoXL]

200 sutures, a ct scan and a story we still tell to this day.

[@hard2hurt]

Those would really hurt

[@mikeemanuele1765]

Bro! Lol Same and same! I thought it was gonna be funny and original but It’s even funnier seeing that I’m not the first to drop this in the comments

[@176bammm]

....Would a particular scent add effectiveness..? Maybe Sandalwood &, Frankincense...How about Fresh Linen, No- maybe cotton candy 🍬!

[@revolvertaco7493]

Holds up kitchen kife: Your gonna stick this in a person? Jokes on you! I stuck people with way smaller things! Now excuse while I go cry in the corner.

[@eliastzanis7711]

🤣🤣🤣

[@B.V.Luminous]

😆😆😆😆

[@kanekopoint4273]

Bruh did you make a dick joke 😂