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As I see it, men are worse than women- many men don't know what to do in an emergency, but are programmed to pretend they do, and often do more harm than good trying to emulate crap they see in the movies and on TV. Things like first aid kits are useless, no matter how much $$ you spend on them if you have no idea how to use any of the stuff in it, and that is sadly the same for a lot of things- guns, cars, knives, pepper spray, water filters etc.While it might be a traditional gender issue, I would rather have women around who don't know what to do but might be interested in listening and learning than men who decide they already know and would rather get into a smurf swinging contest than admit they don't know what they are doing.Def
yes, but if women can protect themselves, then they will have no use for us
We MTOers all walk around more than prepared while our counterparts are not.
QuoteWe MTOers all walk around more than prepared while our counterparts are not.Well, we certainly spend more money on stuff we like to leave in drawers at home I don't disagree with the overall sentiment, but it still sounds weird to say it Maybe it's a cultural thing - Everyone I know seems to know what they need to know. Maybe I only associate with resourceful people Maybe "Have that talk with the children in your lives"
Trust me, that's an exception.
QuoteTrust me, that's an exception.Exception for Europe and USA.By the posts in this thread, Canadians and Australians seem to have it licked
My girlfriend is a better shot than I am.
Teaching our kids is very important. The ladies we have here seem to be the exception. I'm sure there are many others out in this great big world as well. For those of you who have them in your life, great. However I recently watched a video where a guy was talking about how security was HIS responsibility. He said it was for him to take care of. I don't see how that makes any sense. Same goes for those of us who enjoy the outdoors. Why be the only one who knows what to do in an emergency? I'll take it just a small step forward, what about basic vehicle stuff? Do the females in your life know how to jump a car battery? Change a tire? Add oil, water. air? This is not meant to belittle women at all. I have daughters and take great pride in what I've taught them as well as my son. I made no distinction when I was raising them in that regard. My reason for starting this topic was to engage those in your life that may rely on you while they know little or nothing. There are plenty of guys who carry their weapons even when in the house. Do your wives or gf also carry? I'd love to know what your wife or gf carries as part of an EDC?
Quote from: Aloha007 on November 23, 2016, 07:55:02 AMTeaching our kids is very important. The ladies we have here seem to be the exception. I'm sure there are many others out in this great big world as well. For those of you who have them in your life, great. However I recently watched a video where a guy was talking about how security was HIS responsibility. He said it was for him to take care of. I don't see how that makes any sense. Same goes for those of us who enjoy the outdoors. Why be the only one who knows what to do in an emergency? I'll take it just a small step forward, what about basic vehicle stuff? Do the females in your life know how to jump a car battery? Change a tire? Add oil, water. air? This is not meant to belittle women at all. I have daughters and take great pride in what I've taught them as well as my son. I made no distinction when I was raising them in that regard. My reason for starting this topic was to engage those in your life that may rely on you while they know little or nothing. There are plenty of guys who carry their weapons even when in the house. Do your wives or gf also carry? I'd love to know what your wife or gf carries as part of an EDC?Security is the man's responsibility.It is also the woman's responsibility.Security is everyone's responsibility, and people need to take ownership of that. There are no "safe spaces"in the world except those you make safe yourself, and that is something that is each and every person's responsibility. I am certain, in the video you are talking about, it was a manly man saying that security is his responsibility and meaning it is no one else's, and I agree that is wrong, however, I also believe that if everyone took it upon themselves to worry about their own protection (and that of their loved ones) then we'd have a lot less victims. Men, women, children- it doesn't matter. their safety is ultimately up to them, because the people who claim to be their protectors won't always be around.Self reliance is the goal, but you also need to learn to appreciate the help of those around you willing to help.Def