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From: Catrike Ryder <Soloman@old.bikers.org>
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Subject: Re: Riding a bike a protection and in general
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:18:22 -0400
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On Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:56:29 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:

>On 6/16/2025 5:00 AM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
>> On 16 Jun 2025 09:40:53 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Mark J cleary <mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> So we go ride out bikes out in the middle of nowhere. I am not a FOID
>>>> carry I have not guns but my brother suggest the Bryna? I myself
>>>> probably would not be taking it on a bike but who knows.
>>>>
>>>> My thought is I live alone and I sleep downstairs on the couch. I
>>>> sometimes keep the patio door open to let in all the cool night air. I
>>>> got thinking someone could just drop in although I leave the outside
>>>> lights one.
>>>>
>>>> But if I had a Bryna I could just take aim and it is about 15 feet away
>>>> to disable someone. Frankly in my days as a long distance runner with
>>>> dogs I would have used one at least 3 times in the past. I came upon a
>>>> dog that attacked me. On a bike in unfamiliar territory it might we
>>>> worth it certainly if you are touring across country.
>>>
>>> Is it a real risk? Let alone the difficulties of awaking and hitting a
>>> target with a handgun, or on the bike being again in a position to hit a
>>> person.
>>>
>>> A shot gun would seem certainly for home defence a more useful firearm but
>>> I think you’re massively overthinking the risks.
>>>
>>> Roger Merriman
>> 
>> In my opinion, a person should evaluate the risks and difficulties of
>> self-defense,(and most everything else) based on their own situation
>> rather than group thinking it.
>> 
>> The world is full of people who erroneously believe they're qualified
>> to advise others on what to think and do.
>> 
>> --
>> C'est bon
>> Soloman
>
>+1
>
>The limiting factor in that decision is frequently 
>psychological, not tactical. I've talked several people out 
>of acquiring a firearm.


Good work.. I've talked people out of riding a horse, too.

--
C'est bon
Soloman