[at-l] Using Poles for Defense---

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Take said pole and aim it below the breast bone.  It will incapacitate an attacker 
immediately.  Always aim for the l;argest part of the body, don't go for the head.  If 
the individual is running away from you aim for the kidneys.  I firmly believe that 
any male attacking a female should be left on the trail dying.  Otherwise I am a very 
peaceful person who would rather make love than war.  I did the latter and it ain't all 
it is cracked up to be.

Bob

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> On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 9:23 PM, Leslie Booher <lbooher at charter.net> wrote:
>     Shelly said: For example... Leki polecan be used like asoftball bat. 
> 
> If you're a reader of Louis L'Amour, you know not to do this. He says to use sticks and such as 
> lances, to poke with them. When used as bats, they're too easy to block. Poking is much harder 
> to defend against. Like I have so much experience.<G> a'bear 
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> This is true. A Leki is far too light to do any damage when swung like a bat. A short stick with a semi-sharp 
> end (i.e. a hiking stick) makes a decent defensive weapon when used like a spear -- stab into the middle of 
> the body. Short, sharp jabs, stepping forward and putting your weight into it. Hold it like a shovel -- use 
> both hands. Aim upward for the neck and face.
> 
> See? I may not like guns on the trail, but I'm all for violence... <grin>
> 
> --Ken 
>