Please allow me to explain my scenario...
I live in Southern California. This means:
1) no concealed handguns, no daggers, no assisted opening knifes, no folding knives larger than 4" blade.
2) bobcats, coyotes, and mountain lions are common, and in my area, they are not afraid of people and there have been some incidents of coyotes jumping over a 6 ft brick wall to attack a toddler or small dog with adults just a few feet away.
I have already concluded the best weapon against these animals is a handgun. However, I cannot legally carry a concealed handgun, and to summarize, I'm unwilling to break the law. I'm looking for something I can use just as easily and legally in my own backyard as outside walking down the street.
What I am looking for, are *ALTERNATIVES* to firearms, for the sole purpose of self defense against bobcat, coyote, mountain lion.
Primarily, I would like to scare the animal away.
Co2 air horn?
If that doesn't work, and the animal gets close enough, what should I use as plan B?
Small axe?
Baseball bat?
Fighting stick?
Fighting knife?
I'm seriously considering both fighting stick and fighting knife.
Keep in mind that I'm not just concerned for my own safety, because if I'm in my backyard, I might also have 3 small poodles to protect. I could also be outside walking one of the dogs.
Your suggestions, both theoretical and from personal experiences, are welcome. Thanks.
I live in Southern California. This means:
1) no concealed handguns, no daggers, no assisted opening knifes, no folding knives larger than 4" blade.
2) bobcats, coyotes, and mountain lions are common, and in my area, they are not afraid of people and there have been some incidents of coyotes jumping over a 6 ft brick wall to attack a toddler or small dog with adults just a few feet away.
I have already concluded the best weapon against these animals is a handgun. However, I cannot legally carry a concealed handgun, and to summarize, I'm unwilling to break the law. I'm looking for something I can use just as easily and legally in my own backyard as outside walking down the street.
What I am looking for, are *ALTERNATIVES* to firearms, for the sole purpose of self defense against bobcat, coyote, mountain lion.
Primarily, I would like to scare the animal away.
Co2 air horn?
If that doesn't work, and the animal gets close enough, what should I use as plan B?
Small axe?
Baseball bat?
Fighting stick?
Fighting knife?
I'm seriously considering both fighting stick and fighting knife.
Keep in mind that I'm not just concerned for my own safety, because if I'm in my backyard, I might also have 3 small poodles to protect. I could also be outside walking one of the dogs.
Your suggestions, both theoretical and from personal experiences, are welcome. Thanks.
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