Throwing knives / Spikes
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Throwing knives / Spikes
I am trying to get creative here. A local movie theater has recently changed ownership and the new owners posted 30.06 signage (old owners just had 30.07). I'm thinking they might want to look in a computer bag for food and whatnot so my Sub 2000 might not work. And the kids really like this particular theater.
Is it legal to possess throwing knives and / or throwing spikes in Texas if I am not carrying a handgun with my LTC?
Is it possible to learn to use these effectively for typical SD distances inside a theater (approx. 25 yards max)?
I could just rely on my EDC knife (not thowing), but the seats close to the entrances are not the best.
Is it legal to possess throwing knives and / or throwing spikes in Texas if I am not carrying a handgun with my LTC?
Is it possible to learn to use these effectively for typical SD distances inside a theater (approx. 25 yards max)?
I could just rely on my EDC knife (not thowing), but the seats close to the entrances are not the best.
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Redbox.....forget the Kung Foo crap.
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Soccerdad1995 wrote:I am trying to get creative here. A local movie theater has recently changed ownership and the new owners posted 30.06 signage (old owners just had 30.07). I'm thinking they might want to look in a computer bag for food and whatnot so my Sub 2000 might not work. And the kids really like this particular theater.
Is it legal to possess throwing knives and / or throwing spikes in Texas if I am not carrying a handgun with my LTC?
Is it possible to learn to use these effectively for typical SD distances inside a theater (approx. 25 yards max)?
I could just rely on my EDC knife (not thowing), but the seats close to the entrances are not the best.
Do they check women's purses, for "food and whatnot"? A backpack, or computer bag should be no different (sexual discrimination and all that)
If you are dead set on going to a theater, who wants to set up criminal friendly environments, I suggest the Sub 2000, over any type of fantasy throwing knives, or stars. They work great in Bruce Lee movies, but they can't be very effective at stopping a threat armed with a firearm. My kids, would have to start liking another theater. JMHO
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Any thought to contacting the new owners in an attempt to educate them as to why their posting of 30.06 is not a good idea?Soccerdad1995 wrote:I am trying to get creative here. A local movie theater has recently changed ownership and the new owners posted 30.06 signage (old owners just had 30.07). I'm thinking they might want to look in a computer bag for food and whatnot so my Sub 2000 might not work. And the kids really like this particular theater.
Is it legal to possess throwing knives and / or throwing spikes in Texas if I am not carrying a handgun with my LTC?
Is it possible to learn to use these effectively for typical SD distances inside a theater (approx. 25 yards max)?
I could just rely on my EDC knife (not thowing), but the seats close to the entrances are not the best.
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Excellent suggestion. Perhaps reminding them that James Holmes targeted the theater he did because he knew that there would be little to no resistance from disarmed good guys.Bitter Clinger wrote:Any thought to contacting the new owners in an attempt to educate them as to why their posting of 30.06 is not a good idea?
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Unless you're on screen in the movies, I think golf balls would do more damage than most throwing knives.
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HA!WTR wrote:Redbox.....forget the Kung Foo crap.
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Get a red cross first aid card so you can ignore the 30.06 sign at the movies AND help people who hurt themselves with throwing knives.
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Hahahahahahahaha! that made me laugh out loud!!!!!!!ninjabread wrote:Get a red cross first aid card so you can ignore the 30.06 sign at the movies AND help people who hurt themselves with throwing knives.
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I could be wrong, but I don't think I have ever seen an actual report of someone being successfully attacked by throwing stars, whether they came from the good guy or the bad guy.
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If you're concerned to the extent you seem to be, why go there?
Kids being kids adapt quickly to going elsewhere.
Kids being kids adapt quickly to going elsewhere.
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The new owners are Regal Cinemas, so probably not worth the effort. But I will probably send them an e-mail. In the mean time, the last two movies were at a different theater that does not have any 30.06 signage.Bitter Clinger wrote:Any thought to contacting the new owners in an attempt to educate them as to why their posting of 30.06 is not a good idea?Soccerdad1995 wrote:I am trying to get creative here. A local movie theater has recently changed ownership and the new owners posted 30.06 signage (old owners just had 30.07). I'm thinking they might want to look in a computer bag for food and whatnot so my Sub 2000 might not work. And the kids really like this particular theater.
Is it legal to possess throwing knives and / or throwing spikes in Texas if I am not carrying a handgun with my LTC?
Is it possible to learn to use these effectively for typical SD distances inside a theater (approx. 25 yards max)?
I could just rely on my EDC knife (not thowing), but the seats close to the entrances are not the best.
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Throwing knives are currently illegal in Texas. I think they will be legal September 1st under the new knife laws.
As someone who has taken the time to learn to throw knives pretty well, I can tell you that it takes a great deal of practice and is still not something you would want to rely on for self defense, even once you get pretty proficient. A lot of it comes down to judging distance to target, and a moving target, particularly moving toward you, would be very hard to hit reliably.
As someone who has taken the time to learn to throw knives pretty well, I can tell you that it takes a great deal of practice and is still not something you would want to rely on for self defense, even once you get pretty proficient. A lot of it comes down to judging distance to target, and a moving target, particularly moving toward you, would be very hard to hit reliably.
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I would rather carry one of those little 22 LR mini-revolvers than throwing knives. But I guess you were looking for an alternative for walking past a 30.06 sign.
Just carry a replica black powder revolver and explain that it isn't a firearm by the govt definition.
Just carry a replica black powder revolver and explain that it isn't a firearm by the govt definition.
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I didn't get to do everything I wanted to as a kid, and it was actually good for me.Soccerdad1995 wrote:And the kids really like this particular theater.
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