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Re: Another machete attack
Reply #45 - Mar 16^th, 2026 at 9:06pm

Sophia wrote on Mar 16^th, 2026 at 2:38pm:

Sir Eoin O Fada wrote on Mar 16^th, 2026 at 10:18am:

Sophia wrote on Mar 11^th, 2026 at 6:11pm:

Well… not far from where we refuse (couple towns away) a grandfather in Croydon was chopped up badly with machete wielding creeps while he was defending his family.
Family called the police but the response was none can be sent as no units are manned. Or something like that.
Now Mooroolbark police station is only open 3 days a week up to 10 pm.
I always thought it was bigger and better than that?
Then there’s that HUGE new building in Lilydale…. What happened there?
Oooohh kaaay I get it….don’t rely on police or help from them….looks like we will have to defend ourselves in any way possible …. got it Wink

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When your life is in danger and you need immediate help the police are only a phone call and 10 kilometres away.
Generally one may not keep anything for the purpose of self defence but there are many things that may be kept for other legitimate purposes.

I think to myself, (taking responsibility for my own safety) I know my place better than any would be intruder. I know hiding spots.
What would be the attraction here? My old 17 year old car?
My new big 85 inch tv is way to big to take and probably the only thing worth taking as we’ve lived here 34 years and furniture is basically mid century. Well apart from toaster and kettle, they get renewed when needed. Oh and my 5 year old Thermomix.
Anyone intruder would be very disappointed in my house Grin

Unless they like cooking then I have nice pots and cookbooks Grin

But basically I would hide. Not worth worrying about stuff compared to my life.

Re: carrying something in the car as a legal use of self defence, what about this little beauty, it’s a meat tenderiser that looks like a knuckle duster!

What would be the excuse for having it
in the car?
You could legitimately have it in the kitchen but having it in the car one day after purchase would probably see you charged for possession of a weapon.
The various Australian Governments do not condone self defence.

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Re: Another machete attack
Reply #46 - Mar 16^th, 2026 at 9:20pm

Jasin wrote on Mar 16^th, 2026 at 6:16pm:

You can beat any dog into submission Aqua, if you're armed with pizza 🍕
Trust me, it's worked plenty of times for me.

If you’re willing to take a bite on your weak arm, when he fastens onto you, put the strong arm over his neck, then pulling him into you throw the whole weight of your body forward and you should break his necK; the weak arm will need medical attention, but better your arm than your throat.

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Re: Another machete attack
Reply #47 - Mar 16^th, 2026 at 10:08pm

Sophia wrote on Mar 16^th, 2026 at 2:38pm:

Sir Eoin O Fada wrote on Mar 16^th, 2026 at 10:18am:

Sophia wrote on Mar 11^th, 2026 at 6:11pm:

Well… not far from where we refuse (couple towns away) a grandfather in Croydon was chopped up badly with machete wielding creeps while he was defending his family.
Family called the police but the response was none can be sent as no units are manned. Or something like that.
Now Mooroolbark police station is only open 3 days a week up to 10 pm.
I always thought it was bigger and better than that?
Then there’s that HUGE new building in Lilydale…. What happened there?
Oooohh kaaay I get it….don’t rely on police or help from them….looks like we will have to defend ourselves in any way possible …. got it Wink

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14VpfztqyCz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

When your life is in danger and you need immediate help the police are only a phone call and 10 kilometres away.
Generally one may not keep anything for the purpose of self defence but there are many things that may be kept for other legitimate purposes.

I think to myself, (taking responsibility for my own safety) I know my place better than any would be intruder. I know hiding spots.
What would be the attraction here? My old 17 year old car?
My new big 85 inch tv is way to big to take and probably the only thing worth taking as we’ve lived here 34 years and furniture is basically mid century. Well apart from toaster and kettle, they get renewed when needed. Oh and my 5 year old Thermomix.
Anyone intruder would be very disappointed in my house Grin

Unless they like cooking then I have nice pots and cookbooks Grin

But basically I would hide. Not worth worrying about stuff compared to my life.

Re: carrying something in the car as a legal use of self defence, what about this little beauty, it’s a meat tenderiser that looks like a knuckle duster!

The attraction could be you, rapists have been known to rape females of any age, from babies to women over 90 years of age.
People who hide can be found.
As it is natural to fear fire, a fire extinguisher may be kept in any room of your house; in the garage or any out building and in/on your motor vehicles.

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Frank Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 57309 Gender:	Re: Another machete attack Reply #48 - Yesterday at 10:01am On the Buses in London. Soon in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth? Cultural eenrichment and vibrant diversity, innit. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq6qjzjvdqro
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Jasin Gold Member Online Posts: 56063 Gender:	Re: Another machete attack Reply #49 - Yesterday at 12:10pm Take taxi drivers of old. They always had some sort of metal rod or baton in their cabs. The cops all knew. A case of sure, but you'll be charged as well. Better to be charged than dead. These days though, it's the Musso and currie drivers that assault the passengers
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tallowood Gold Member Online Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7261 Gender:	Re: Another machete attack Reply #50 - Yesterday at 1:44pm Quote: Rechargeable Stock prod Cattle prodder Flexi Shaft 9000V 105cm Car Charger Product Name: Rechargeable Flexi Shaft Stock prod Stock No.: T1143 A stock prod is a handheld tool... $139.99 https://handbwarehouse.com.au/products/rechargeable-stock-prod-cattle-prodder-fl exi-shaft-9000v-105cm-car-charger
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Re: Another machete attack
Reply #51 - Yesterday at 10:29pm

tallowood wrote Yesterday at 1:44pm:

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Rechargeable Stock prod Cattle prodder Flexi Shaft 9000V 105cm Car Charger
Product Name: Rechargeable Flexi Shaft Stock prod Stock No.: T1143 A stock prod is a handheld tool...

$139.99

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And if you have one in your vehicle or in the home and you are not engaged in the industry
it can be considered a weapon.
Reasonable excuse???

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Re: Another machete attack
Reply #52 - Yesterday at 10:45pm

Sir Eoin O Fada wrote Yesterday at 10:29pm:

tallowood wrote Yesterday at 1:44pm:

[quote]
Rechargeable Stock prod Cattle prodder Flexi Shaft 9000V 105cm Car Charger
Product Name: Rechargeable Flexi Shaft Stock prod Stock No.: T1143 A stock prod is a handheld tool...

$139.99

https://handbwarehouse.com.au/products/rechargeable-stock-prod-cattle-prodder-fl
exi-shaft-9000v-105cm-car-charger

And if you have one in your vehicle or in the home and you are not engaged in the industry
it can be considered a weapon.
Reasonable excuse???[/quote]

Cow poo on boots Wink

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Re: Another machete attack
Reply #53 - Today at 7:55am

Sir Eoin O Fada wrote on Mar 16^th, 2026 at 9:06pm:

Sophia wrote on Mar 16^th, 2026 at 2:38pm:

Sir Eoin O Fada wrote on Mar 16^th, 2026 at 10:18am:

Sophia wrote on Mar 11^th, 2026 at 6:11pm:

Well… not far from where we refuse (couple towns away) a grandfather in Croydon was chopped up badly with machete wielding creeps while he was defending his family.
Family called the police but the response was none can be sent as no units are manned. Or something like that.
Now Mooroolbark police station is only open 3 days a week up to 10 pm.
I always thought it was bigger and better than that?
Then there’s that HUGE new building in Lilydale…. What happened there?
Oooohh kaaay I get it….don’t rely on police or help from them….looks like we will have to defend ourselves in any way possible …. got it Wink

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14VpfztqyCz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

When your life is in danger and you need immediate help the police are only a phone call and 10 kilometres away.
Generally one may not keep anything for the purpose of self defence but there are many things that may be kept for other legitimate purposes.

I think to myself, (taking responsibility for my own safety) I know my place better than any would be intruder. I know hiding spots.
What would be the attraction here? My old 17 year old car?
My new big 85 inch tv is way to big to take and probably the only thing worth taking as we’ve lived here 34 years and furniture is basically mid century. Well apart from toaster and kettle, they get renewed when needed. Oh and my 5 year old Thermomix.
Anyone intruder would be very disappointed in my house Grin

Unless they like cooking then I have nice pots and cookbooks Grin

But basically I would hide. Not worth worrying about stuff compared to my life.

Re: carrying something in the car as a legal use of self defence, what about this little beauty, it’s a meat tenderiser that looks like a knuckle duster!

What would be the excuse for having it
in the car?
You could legitimately have it in the kitchen but having it in the car one day after purchase would probably see you charged for possession of a weapon.
The various Australian Governments do not condone self defence.

Travelling cook! Along with my ladle, wooden spoon, sharp chopping knife, big pot, an vintage thicker CUB beer bottle filled with home made passata sauce oh…and an apron

Hubby and son have an amazing array of mechanical tools/items in their vehicles as both are tradies Wink

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