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BlueThruAndThru_rivals115784

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Definitely ban them.

Maybe build this to keep 'em out:
 
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The only thing that'll stop a bad guy with a baseball bat, is a good guy with a baseball bat.
 
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Years ago one of the liberal states (can't remember which one) tried to enact a law requiring a motorist to have a baseball or softball in the car if he also carried a baseball/softball bat. If not, it could have been perceived a as a motorist carrying a deadly weapon. This was years ago and needless to say it didn't pass.
 
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Catscratch81 said:
Years ago one of the liberal states (can't remember which one) tried to enact a law requiring a motorist to have a baseball or softball in the car if he also carried a baseball/softball bat. If not, it could have been perceived a as a motorist carrying a deadly weapon. This was years ago and needless to say it didn't pass.
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Sounds like a law Illinois passed a few years ago. Basically, it says that anyone carrying a box-cutter in their car must also have a cardboard box in either the front or back seat, i.e. the box cannot be kept in the trunk.

Dumb, I know -- but hey... it's Illinois.
 
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_Zardoz_ said:
Sounds like a law Illinois passed a few years ago. Basically, it says that anyone carrying a box-cutter in their car must also have a cardboard box in either the front or back seat, i.e. the box cannot be kept in the trunk.

Dumb, I know -- but hey... it's Illinois.
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Sounds pretty similar. Stupidity knows no bounds sometimes.
 
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IF WE BAN BASEBALL BATS ONLY CRIMINALS WILL HAVE BASEBALL BATS.

Want my TPX with the wide barrel you commie scum?
COME N' TAKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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MegaBlue05 said:
IF WE BAN BASEBALL BATS ONLY CRIMINALS WILL HAVE BASEBALL BATS.

Want my TPX with the wide barrel you commie scum?
COME N' TAKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The irony of this is that statistically, the baseball bat is used in assaults far more than other weapons.
 
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Catscratch81 said:
The irony of this is that statistically, the baseball bat is used in assaults far more than other weapons.
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Are we talking assaults that don't include shootings, as in punching, kicking, brass knucks, lead pipes, beer bottles, shovels, hammers, knives, etc.?

If so, I could see the baseball bat being the blunt instrument of choice. (I find the tire iron to be excellent). The bat is a solid weapon, doesn't leave much ballistic evidence, allows its user to establish some space between them and their assailant/victim (depending on situations). There's aluminum for those who want a lighter instrument with a harder surface or wooden for assailants who enjoy delivering a nostalgic beating without that annoying "ping" sound.
 
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MegaBlue05 said:
Are we talking assaults that don't include shootings, as in punching, kicking, brass knucks, lead pipes, beer bottles, shovels, hammers, knives, etc.?

If so, I could see the baseball bat being the blunt instrument of choice. (I find the tire iron to be excellent). The bat is a solid weapon, doesn't leave much ballistic evidence, allows its user to establish some space between them and their assailant/victim (depending on situations). There's aluminum for those who want a lighter instrument with a harder surface or wooden for assailants who enjoy delivering a nostalgic beating without that annoying "ping" sound.
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A little OT, but I used a machete for the first time to clear some brush... that would be some kind of weapon.
 
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MegaBlue05 said:
Are we talking assaults that don't include shootings, as in punching, kicking, brass knucks, lead pipes, beer bottles, shovels, hammers, knives, etc.?

If so, I could see the baseball bat being the blunt instrument of choice. (I find the tire iron to be excellent). The bat is a solid weapon, doesn't leave much ballistic evidence, allows its user to establish some space between them and their assailant/victim (depending on situations). There's aluminum for those who want a lighter instrument with a harder surface or wooden for assailants who enjoy delivering a nostalgic beating without that annoying "ping" sound.
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At one time the baseball bat was the preferred weapon of choice; it was followed by knives, bottles and handguns. So yes, it did include all assaults with varied weapons.
 
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BlueThruAndThru said:
A little OT, but I used a machete for the first time to clear some brush... that would be some kind of weapon.
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I used one to help my dad and uncle clear a bunch of brush on my uncle's farm as a 10-year-old. Felt like a badass ninja with that thing. I fought off dozens of brier bush enemies. That's probably illegal now or something stupid like that.
 
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What's the best bat to keep around for self defense?
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One that won't break, as in metal. I have an old 38 ounce Tennessee Thumper that I've had for about 30+ years in my bedroom just for that reason. It's just as solid today as it was when I bought it. Today's metal bats are lightweight because everyone wants additional bat speed but the one I have is like a metal pipe.
 
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One that won't break, as in metal. I have an old 38 ounce Tennessee Thumper that I've had for about 30+ years in my bedroom just for that reason. It's just as solid today as it was when I bought it. Today's metal bats are lightweight because everyone wants additional bat speed but the one I have is like a metal pipe.
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Does it do a good job cracking skulls open?
 
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Does it do a good job cracking skulls open?
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I think it would crack almost anything open. This is one of those old, throwback bats from the '80's which were made differently. This thing is as solid as a lead pipe.
 
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I think it would crack almost anything open. This is one of those old, throwback bats from the '80's which were made differently. This thing is as solid as a lead pipe.
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Sounds like I need to get one of those. There are heads out there that need to be busted.
 
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Sounds like I need to get one of those. There are heads out there that need to be busted.
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For that particular model, which is over 30 years old, you may be able to find one at an estate sale. No kidding; this thing is an absolute club.
 
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