It is noon on Monday and I have not asked a stupid question yet this week so here goes.
In 5 years, my wife and I will be moving to a country where I am not allowed to own firearms. So, my "last line of protection" for the first time in my life will not be a firearm. Yes, I know that there are many steps before you get to lethal force to take first. Yes I have several certificates for firearms self defense- just trying to say I am not really as dumb as this question may be taken.
In this country, police presence is SCARCE and locals frequently carry and use machetes. Help is not a call away, it shows up hours later and writes a report. This is fact. As folks there are well versed in the use of machetes, that is the threat I am likely to face IF EVER A THREAT at all.
Having been raised on adventure movies and shows, I have wanted a sword most of my life but could never say there was a practical use... now I am thinking proficiency with a sword might be an advantage VS a machete? Accepting the fact that a lot of practice and some training is going to be required, what type of sword might be recommended as relatively easy to learn and effective for home/property defense.
In this country, my wife's uncle was killed in a property line dispute, so the relevance is there.
I am thinking Arming sword? Something just under 30". or would a two hand sword allow better control?
Can't believe I am asking this out loud.
Bill
In 5 years, my wife and I will be moving to a country where I am not allowed to own firearms. So, my "last line of protection" for the first time in my life will not be a firearm. Yes, I know that there are many steps before you get to lethal force to take first. Yes I have several certificates for firearms self defense- just trying to say I am not really as dumb as this question may be taken.
In this country, police presence is SCARCE and locals frequently carry and use machetes. Help is not a call away, it shows up hours later and writes a report. This is fact. As folks there are well versed in the use of machetes, that is the threat I am likely to face IF EVER A THREAT at all.
Having been raised on adventure movies and shows, I have wanted a sword most of my life but could never say there was a practical use... now I am thinking proficiency with a sword might be an advantage VS a machete? Accepting the fact that a lot of practice and some training is going to be required, what type of sword might be recommended as relatively easy to learn and effective for home/property defense.
In this country, my wife's uncle was killed in a property line dispute, so the relevance is there.
I am thinking Arming sword? Something just under 30". or would a two hand sword allow better control?
Can't believe I am asking this out loud.
Bill