Hi All,
I'm brand new to the board and didn't see a lot of previous posts on tactical pens (my apologies if I missed them). I was just curious about some other perspectives.
When I first heard about tactical pens, it seemed like an interesting, non-lethal accessory. I shopped a lot of them and weeded out the ones that looked "too tactical" or read "Smith & Wesson" because it defeated the purpose in my mind to have a subtle, multi-purpose tool. I really liked the CRKT pen because it looks like a real pen but was still sleek and had a flat end for a better grip.
However, after further thought, I've pretty much talked myself out of the purchase using the following reasoning:
- For life threatening situations, a pen isn't a great solution. That's what firearms are for.
- For non-life threatening situations, I worry that the pen is too dangerous. Perhaps bringing it into an altercation escalates it into exactly what you're hoping to avoid.
- I would be very concerned about the legal ramifications of using that instrument. These pens are marketed as "tactical" instruments. Lawyers will definitely use that against you.
My personal "non-lethal" strategy is far more inline with "de-escalate and evade" which is why I typically prefer a flashlight and pepper spray. Light in the eyes, evade, pepper spray, evade, strike with the flashlight if necessary.
So, I guess what I'm asking for is just other perspectives. If you carry a tactical pen, how do you see the benefits or which situations do you see yourself reacting with such? Or if your anti-tactical pen, what is your preferred "non-lethal" protection strategy?
Thank you in advance!
I'm brand new to the board and didn't see a lot of previous posts on tactical pens (my apologies if I missed them). I was just curious about some other perspectives.
When I first heard about tactical pens, it seemed like an interesting, non-lethal accessory. I shopped a lot of them and weeded out the ones that looked "too tactical" or read "Smith & Wesson" because it defeated the purpose in my mind to have a subtle, multi-purpose tool. I really liked the CRKT pen because it looks like a real pen but was still sleek and had a flat end for a better grip.
However, after further thought, I've pretty much talked myself out of the purchase using the following reasoning:
- For life threatening situations, a pen isn't a great solution. That's what firearms are for.
- For non-life threatening situations, I worry that the pen is too dangerous. Perhaps bringing it into an altercation escalates it into exactly what you're hoping to avoid.
- I would be very concerned about the legal ramifications of using that instrument. These pens are marketed as "tactical" instruments. Lawyers will definitely use that against you.
My personal "non-lethal" strategy is far more inline with "de-escalate and evade" which is why I typically prefer a flashlight and pepper spray. Light in the eyes, evade, pepper spray, evade, strike with the flashlight if necessary.
So, I guess what I'm asking for is just other perspectives. If you carry a tactical pen, how do you see the benefits or which situations do you see yourself reacting with such? Or if your anti-tactical pen, what is your preferred "non-lethal" protection strategy?
Thank you in advance!
