Self protection for cyclists, runners etc

Hi,

I need weapons advice…

Recently while on a training ride I had a very ugly incident when a Wallaby hooped into me, at the time I was doing approximately 70km/h.

The result of this was not good, after a day in hospital, 40 stiches and weeks out of training I am one pissed little vegemite…

So I have decider to carry a gun whilst ridding…

My question may be best answered by the American people here (I think) …

What is the best type of weapon to carry on a bike?

Where can I get a carbon holster?

Is it possibly to get lightweight bullets?

Any other firearms information would be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

Glenn

Search the archives! It has been discussed at nauseum here on this forum in the past.

Adrialin–You fell for it.

I tend to ride with a bowie knife between my teeth, and then get off and chase down any offending fauna.

Good training for those quick transitions.

Adrialin–You fell for it.

Look, I understand some Aussie people here have not been towing the line recently, but I’m serious… In Australia we don’t have a great constitution like the U.S.A

Man, a constitution that allows its citizens to arm themselves …

WOW! U.S.A. ALL THE WAY…

The AU federal government has been progressively disarming the people in our wonderful country.

WELL I DON’T TRUST THE GOVERNMENT!

So please, some genuine advice re guns would help me a lot

Glenn

PS Are titanium bullets much lighter than normal bullets?

WELL I DON’T TRUST THE GOVERNMENT!
Just stay on the right side of the Rabbit Proof Fence and you should be fine.

This wasn’t even a partly well thought out troll. Please. Anybody in the US that knows anything about firearms knows two things…

  1. Don’t go bragging that you know.
  2. Aussies aren’t allowed to own handguns.

Where exactly were you riding???

  1. Aussies aren’t allowed to own handguns.

And to hell with the legislators that have taken away that most basic of rights…

But some laws are just WRONG!

I don’t care what the federal government says

I need a handgun on my bike

Where exactly were you riding???

I was riding this model racing bike near West Head

http://www.liegerad-leipzig.de/historisch/bilder/RinkBahn.jpg

That’s not me on the bike, its my Uncle Randy, he lives in Germany near a U.S. Army base

nice try but the questions was WHERE in Aus were you riding…perhaps Pitt St or Parramatta Park!!!

What is the best type of weapon to carry on a bike?

I think profile makes an M-Gun that mounts between the aerobars. It works for all kinds of things… Wallabies, deer, annoying competitors that are in your way. They are clip-on though so be careful that it is on good and tight.

Cheers Mate!

I cant find this ‘M-Gun’ on Weight Weenies

What does it weigh?

Glenn

I cant find this ‘M-Gun’ on Weight Weenies

What does it weigh?

Not sure. Last year’s model was a bit weighty, and I think there was a couple of issues with them in cyclecases at the airports. But the new model is carbon and should help in both cases.

Did you see that movie? “rabbit Proof fence?”

For those who haven’t seen the movie check out the trailer at http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/rabbit_proof_fence.html

hint: it’s not really about rabbits
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Hi,

I need weapons advice…

Recently while on a training ride I had a very ugly incident when a Wallaby hooped into me, at the time I was doing approximately 70km/h.

The result of this was not good, after a day in hospital, 40 stiches and weeks out of training I am one pissed little vegemite…

So I have decider to carry a gun whilst ridding…

My question may be best answered by the American people here (I think) …

What is the best type of weapon to carry on a bike?

Where can I get a carbon holster?

Is it possibly to get lightweight bullets?

Any other firearms information would be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

Glenn

Glenn,

Surely you jest. I’m wondering if you are still recovering from a blow to your head?

How fast can you draw, aim and shoot at 70 km/hr? Maybe because accuracy may be an issue with firearms and road vibration may negatively influence aiming and accuracy, you should consider a briefcase size small nuclear weapon? Much less accuracy required. Will be very effective at stopping most critters in near proximity.

Good luck.

No need for guns. When I lived in the mountains, where deer can be a problem with vehicles, many people swear by a little device that generates a ultrasonic vibration that is audible to deer but inaudible to humans. Check it out it may be equally effective with your wallaby problem.

http://www.deerwhistle.com

Two words: ROO BARS
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definately one of the best movies I have seen recently
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