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Tactical Pen. Valuable addition or unnecessary?
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<blockquote data-quote="David_M" data-source="post: 2850108" data-attributes="member: 40461"><p>Hi All,</p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>However, after further thought, I've pretty much talked myself out of the purchase using the following reasoning:</p><p>- For life threatening situations, a pen isn't a great solution. That's what firearms are for.</p><p>- 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.</p><p>- 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. </p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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? </p><p></p><p>Thank you in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="David_M, post: 2850108, member: 40461"] 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! [/QUOTE]
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