"The pen is mightier than the sword" In the street this is so true as it can be used like a knife and you are allowed to carry it, rather than a knife which would land you in deep *cough* over here in the UK.
Most practical street weapon is the Army Boots on your feet, even a size 8 will knock an attackers rib out
A sharp mind ! by KATA-KID. This is the very best post of this thread. Now this goes only towards USA posters...... The word is evolution. I live in Florida. Buying a gun here is easy as to buy a pack of cigarettes. There are way too many gun related deaths here. Gangs, muggers, thugs, punks, good guys, housewives, pizza delivery guys & gals, kids all have access to firearms. You don't have to believe me, Ask a Law enforcement officer here. I asked one of our family friend his opinion, happens to be a sherrifs deputy, about best defensive weapon. Here is his answer.. "Get a concealed weapons permit. Buy a good gun.(HK P7M8). Get training.(LF1). And don't even think about going out without your gun". I have yet to hear a mugging, home invasion, gang wars, carjacking, gas station robbing were done with anything other then guns here. as for the bar fights, if you win a bar fight here, you have to wait for the police to escort you out to your car. Because the loser likes to wait for you outside with his 9mm by the car. You get into a school yard fight here. You pray next day that you don't have to face a muzzle of a saturday night special. I personaly hate any kind of firearms. I practice what Kata-Kid said. That keeps me out of trouble. But if you are having a night out in town, not having a equalizer(Gun) with you is unthinkable. It's not just bad guys. I am talking about road rage, drunks with guns, stupid college frat guys etc. Go ahead. Bring on the blast.
Typically carry some projectiles - pens, pencils, coins (2p's - dont want to spend too much on them) etc. Pens can also double up as puncture weapons. Others which are inconspicuous and legal include a sweater, a rolled magazine and a torch (small, metal - can be used to strike but most effective to disorientate). All the above are legal, useful, everyday items.
TROLLEY POLE PEOPLE!!!! im sure you all know what it is, but for those who dont, its the inside metal pole inside the trolley handle. I guess its not easyily accessible cause you have to take it out. But if you planning a fight later on, its a great weapon.
THE BEST WEAPON ON ANY TURF ISSSSSSSSSS..... YOUR BRAIN!!!! *applause* thankyou thankyou, no really I couldn't have done it without you....
No, no, no. You are all wrong. It's so obvious. The single weapon clearly most appropriate for use on the street is...a car!
Even better than a car, a 432 armoured personel carrier. It's street legal in the UK, Road tax exempt, MOT exempt and congestion charge exempt. You can drive it on a car licence and "L" plates. It only costs about £4500 in good condition. The only drawbacks.... It ain't fast, you can't take it on the motorway and fuel doesn't last long, but HELL when you're in one you don't get into a lot of street fights. I am saving my pennies!
The correct answer: What you have on you when it hits the fan. More complicated answer: It all depends on the situation, your capabilities, local laws, the kind of attack and so on. A hand grenade is perfect for some things but doesn't work well in a phone booth.
Between the middle fingers is a good way to cut yourself. Best way to carry the keys is so they get you into your car ASAP - and make it a habit to lock the door as soon as it's closed. I would say it's not just the brain, it's also the habits you develop. Awareness, posture, locking doors, etc. For ladies, I would second the "purse" suggestion, seeing as we don't usually go far without them. Or bookbags, backpacks, etc. In my schoolboy fight, IIRC, it was bookbag in one hand, clarinet case in the other. I just spun around, and the two of them couldn't get close. When I was road-tripping a lot (alone) between internship and campus, I used to keep one of the big (~3-4 D-cell) Maglights in my little pickup. I wouldn't go for carrying them on the "street", normal walking around. But if the car breaks down at night, a flashlight is a good thing to have. The flip side of this is that anything you carry with you, could also be used against you. I have heard rumors that in Texas, a baseball/softball bat in the trunk had better be accompanied by a ball and/or glove.
Personally i would try to find a pole or stick of some sort about 30 inches long... two of the would be even better...
How about a box of matches? http://www.metacafe.com/watch/443468/the_matchbox_knockout/ Make sure they're not strike anywhere matches though, or they'll take your hand off!
Easy! The mind. Lose your wits on the street and all the neat weapons and tecniques go out the window. The mind is, was, and always will your most dangerous weapon.