Let the GSA fall over as you hand it over...
Mr Bear decided this was the correct approach hence him practicing on his driveway
Let the GSA fall over as you hand it over...
Seriously?
There's some properly paranoid people on here these days.
My tactics are chosen based on the level of threat these days. I have avoided being bike jacked twice in the last 18 months that I know of and on one of those occasions was actually chased until I drew up alongside plod and stopped. I will continue with my paranoia and allow others to keep their heads in the sand. Live and let live and all that.
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My tactics are chosen based on the level of threat these days. I have avoided being bike jacked twice in the last 18 months that I know of and on one of those occasions was actually chased until I drew up alongside plod and stopped. I will continue with my paranoia and allow others to keep their heads in the sand. Live and let live and all that.
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My tactics are chosen based on the level of threat these days. I have avoided being bike jacked twice in the last 18 months that I know of and on one of those occasions was actually chased until I drew up alongside plod and stopped. I will continue with my paranoia and allow others to keep their heads in the sand. Live and let live and all that.
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1) So tactical observation.
In peoples experience, what are the danger signs? pinch points? typical M.O.
He is wrong in some respects.
There are certain weapons outlawed, firearms (CS spray is in the category).
All other things depends on its intended use. So a baseball bat in the car is a no no, unless a ball and glove is there as well
Same as my extendable torch, have it in a place where a torch would be, and carry it like a torch, no issues, hide it like a baton and there would be some hard questions to answer.
The police are not stupid, you are unlikely as a normal member of society to get locked up, if you have a reasonable excuse for having such an item. If you are a little twat with previous for burglary, then its probable you are up to no good.
So screw drivers on a bike, no problems, aerosols, well sweaty work riding.
So they 'maybe' doesnt mean they will be.
I've just been catching up on this thread and my sides hurt from laughing - more, please...
You wouldn't be arrested, there is a necessity test, you would have to have a chat, but not locked up.I think your comment should read "you are unlikely to be prosecuted" as I'd think that you would be arrested on suspicion of assault/offensive weapon etc and the police would let the CPS or a more senior officer make the decision once back at the police station. The end result is major inconvenience to the have-a-go-hero
On a practical note, I was stationary at roundabout waiting for a gap in the traffic when some west end of Newcastle flat faced mouth breathers ran up and simply pushed me. My GSA over balanced before I could stop it and I was unable to do anything other than lower it to the ground. What their intentions were isn't too clear (although I'll bet nicking the bike featured in their tiny minds). They were deterred by my make who circled the roundabout and charged over the footpath toward them.
My point is that despite all the bluster about defending yourself or fighting them off, it happens so quickly that you're at a great disadvantage.
...they are brazen and don't give up easily. https://youtu.be/HuTaxFXuZzk
but it's not much different from every day biking, what keeps you safe is observation, observation and observation
It is funny that UK Law has left us in a position of self sabotage and squirting lemon juice in an attempt to stop bike theft, or admit defeat and hand over your £17,000 property without resistance.
It is funny that even with Insurance 'No Claims Protection' it still won't protect you from sharp Insurance Premium increases or denial of Insurance all together, if you make a claim regardless of fault. A No Claims Bonus Reset, may actually put you out of motorcycling altogether financially.
It is funny how thieves are so confident now of their immunity they can steal in broad daylight, film the event and post it on public social media to taunt the owners and Police.
It is funny how a UK 'Dads Army', with Lemon Squeezers and spatulas are trying to fight machetes and acid attacks.
But thats our lot.
Without turning completely rogue what would you suggest?
The Police recommendation is do nothing. Call them, and they do as best they can, which under-resourced as they are is next to nothing (except the one plain clothed detective who literally chased bike thieves to a canal calling for backup, to save my mates stolen GS last weekend - Credit to him as he was a biker himself).
Makes me fucking sick to be honest we can't protect our stuff. Is it really all supposed to be just disposable. UK Law leaves our hands tied and left with the Insurance Companies who don't want to pay out, and do so reluctantly as a last resort.
If someone wants my bike enough that I have to risk my life or my eyesight to try to protect it, they can have it - that's why I have insurance. If you end up getting maimed protecting a piece of metal and plastic that you can replace with an insurance cheque, then you're a bloody fool. I would never let my possessions own me like that.
But I'm not your mother - keep on with your paranoid ravings - they are brilliantly entertaining and you've hooked a few other keyboard warriors in passing...
If someone wants my bike enough that I have to risk my life or my eyesight to try to protect it, they can have it - that's why I have insurance. If you end up getting maimed protecting a piece of metal and plastic that you can replace with an insurance cheque, then you're a bloody fool. I would never let my possessions own me like that.
But I'm not your mother - keep on with your paranoid ravings - they are brilliantly entertaining and you've hooked a few other keyboard warriors in passing...
I don't understand what you want people to do?
I don't understand what you want people to do?