Steamy non-firearm weaponry

[Owen_Stagg]

Well, I've been known to walk about with a sturdy cane from time to time when out "after hours", so to speak, but after a summer spent working security, my preferred carry item is a simple Mag-Lite, as it serves the dual purpose of illumination in those darker areas. Plus, you can honestly say that you carry it because you need a light, and the things are impossible to break (which is honestly 93% of the reason for carrying one).

Now I just need to steam-punk it up a bit...

[clockwork creation]

i think for the purpose of abiding the law i shall put my brass plated cricket bat in a glass case when its finished, possibly with a little hammer and 'break glass in case of invasion of moon men' on a plauqe

[dman762000]

Ill see if my dad will let me take some pics of his tankerman's tools. Think about a boxed end wrench about as long as your leg with a pry bar for the other end. The shaft would be about 1 1/2 inches thick.

[Matt_Splicer]

not sure about the colonies, but in UK any blade over 3" is illegal, and concealable weapons are banned as part of the dangerous weapons act (I think it's covered in section 5). Sword canes are illegal unless antique (There is an official age for this, and it's not 100years). Basically is your in public and it's an offesive item which you have no reason for (Carrying a wrench just in case won't wash) Expect to get stopped by the old bill.

[Lady Penelope]

A friend of mine managed to stop a carjacker by cold-cocking the guy with a can of creamed corn that just happened to be in a grocery sack on the seat beside him when his attacker came up from the back seat floorboard and threatened him with a knife. 

I don't suppose the police would have much to say about someone driving around with a sack of canned goods on the seat beside them?   

[akumabito]

...going for a sort of adventurer look, it's all too easy to transform yourself in yet another Indiana Jones clone - looking for some alternatives to some of his iconic props, I think I may have found something suitably diffeent from his whip - Boleadoras. they probably won't be of much use trying to traverse a river, but they're excellent for catching animals! therefore, by extension, they should be good for tangling up armed foes..

[Dr. Munro]

You'd get away with that probably because nobody will even recognise what they're for

[Marrock]

Well, I've been known to walk about with a sturdy cane from time to time when out "after hours", so to speak, but after a summer spent working security, my preferred carry item is a simple Mag-Lite, as it serves the dual purpose of illumination in those darker areas. Plus, you can honestly say that you carry it because you need a light, and the things are impossible to break (which is honestly 93% of the reason for carrying one).

Now I just need to steam-punk it up a bit...

Actually... I once managed to bend one over someone's head without killing him.

Drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, with any luck the concussion helped him learn that lesson.

[Owen_Stagg]

Thankfully, I never had to use my Mag for its alternative purpose. Though it has saved my skin when the power went out while I was in the middle of a large construction site.

[Albrecht]

Swordcane or any kind of cavalry saber will do nicely.

[tombshroud]

Depending on the laws where you're at you may be able to use a 'escrima' stick - you can google it to see all of the different variances of this item but it is essentially a short tube which can be made from almost any material - from about 6 inches long and maybe 1/4 inch thick - big enough to have an inch or so sticking out each end when in hand.  It's a rather effective nonlethal self defense tool.

I'm thinking a steamy mod would be to make it out of brass and possibly hollowed out to either hold a pen (thus giving you a reasonable excuse to carry one should the need to explain yourself present itself).  A suitably steamy mod would be to have a screw off cap covering a screw driver head.

Just my $.02

[clockwork creation]

well chaps there goes my plan of carrying a broad sword , dam law

[Frentraken]

I used to have a copy of an old law from around these parts from back when gentlemen did carry swords on their hip. The law is still technically valid, and states the sword can be carried on your hip as long as it is not drawn for anything other than self defense. This law last I checked was never over ridden here, and unless recently changed still valid. :-p I do like the cane idea perhaps in the rubber end cap you could build in a taser which might turn on by twisting say a glass sphere you might have on the other end.

[rovingjack]

I've always wanted to make a hammer head out of a piston and affix it to som sort of cane/walking stick.

[Albrecht]

well chaps there goes my plan of carrying a broad sword , dam law

Hang on, if you are a member of a reenactment club you should be allowed to carry one. In Germany you can get a licience to do so. (Although carrying a sword while wearing a suit might push the definition of "reenactment" just a little bit...)

[Engineer]

Hang on, if you are a member of a reenactment club you should be allowed to carry one. In Germany you can get a licience to do so. (Although carrying a sword while wearing a suit might push the definition of "reenactment" just a little bit...)

In the UK you must still demonstrate reasonable cause for carrying a re-enactment weapon - in other words you can only carry the weapon in public while actually taking part in an official event or when travelling to an from the event (in which case if it should still not be on obvious display if at all practicable - so no wearing the sword on your belt is unfortunately definately out).

Dave

[Dr. Oliver Cross]

I believe that in Oregon, carrying a blade is perfectly legal, provided that said blade is peacebound.  Of course, if your blade is peacebound, 'tisn't all that functional a defensive device, is it?

[Tiny5th]

I Am currently toying with the Giant wrench / mole grips idea.

One idea came to me while passing through the toy department of my local woolworths though.

The power rangers "Drive lance" looks rather like an adjustment tool to me if steamed up and modded nicely:

[Matt_Splicer]

am currently working on a chainsaw bladed dagger and a steam powered cestus.

I shall crush the moon men beneath my armoured fist. Mwu ha ha 

[Marrock]

Guess I'll need to rig up some sort of holster for my notebook... OF DOOM!

[A.G.Morgan]

I believe that in Oregon, carrying a blade is perfectly legal, provided that said blade is peacebound.  Of course, if your blade is peacebound, 'tisn't all that functional a defensive device, is it?

This brought to my mind something I heard not to long ago. I hear tell that in Oregon, like in many other states, blackpowder firearms are not considered 'firearms' legaly speaking. I know that this thread is for 'non-firearm weaponry', but if one was to put a monster bayonet on a singleshot pistol perhaps it would be counted as a blackpowder firearm instead of a blade.

[Albrecht]

Haha! I shall develop the mind-control-steam-ipod! *evil-laugh*

[akumabito]

I hear tell that in Oregon, like in many other states, blackpowder firearms are not considered 'firearms' legaly speaking.

US Federal law does not classify a ball and cap revolver or a muzzleloader as a firearm. Nor is any projectile launcher that has the propellant and projectile separated (in other words; loose powder loads are ok, cartridges are a no-no). However, state laws and county ordinances may prohibit the sale/possesion/use of black powder weapons anyhow - so better check with local law enforcement officials first..

That's my understanding of US law on the subject anyhow

[Mr Peter Harrow, Esq]

Pleased to see people are checking their local laws, but remember to check those of any jurisdiction you are passing through as well. 

I would expect a gentleman carrying a cricket bat to wear the proper apparel in any event, and pehaps have a proper equipment bag (accessorising correctly), that should provide suitable camouflage and perhaps even get a game. One could go as far as steaming pads, cup, wicket keepers gloves and helmet as well creating a partial armour to accompany the bat. Players (not gentlemen, obviously) have experimented with metal cricket bats. The problem however in adapting such implements may be that they become so aesthetically pleasing that one becomes unwilling to use them for the purpose for which they were created for fear of damaging them.

[Guyver]

How about a simple blade?

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