Garrote

[peterock]

Also, is a rear naked choke not an option due to physical limitations? A paracord garrote seems like you better be ready for a rough ride even if you get it securely around their neck, especially if said aggressor is mad and able to get a hand on the cord or you at all. I know if someone manages to get paracord around my neck I’m going ape ****.

 

[fjw2]

You still need to make decisions.

Is the garrote killer a threat or not?
Do you let the killer approach or flank you?
Do you let them out of your sight?
Do you let them see your firearm or not?

Back to the same question...

What's the likelihood of being shot while strangling someone?

The someone in your scenario is violently attacking someone. The lethal force applied to him is immediately necessary. Choose whatever decision you want as the third party and be able to articulate it later. It all stems from the original necessary action.

 

[flyingsquirrel]

How about a 1/2" X 18" HD ziplock. Have it looped already, lasso and zip. They would have plenty to think about besides attacking

 

[BigRed]

Being a disabled veteran, I've been using a cane since 2009. I have trained some on using it as a makeshift defensive weapon. I haven't went to any good classes, but have watched a crap ton of cane fighting videos on the subject. Some made sense, and some were stupid as hell, but I'm sure that having had the thing in my hands so long would give me some sort of a leg up on an aggressor should I need to use it to defend myself. I think the biggest advantage is the fact that most criminals would find such stern resistance unexpected from what they see as just another fat old cripple.

Of course I'd also be hoping my service dog would help me. Her being a 93 pound German Shepherd... I'm pretty sure she could hold her own.

There is little that is like a good dog.

 

[bwframe]

The someone in your scenario is violently attacking someone. The lethal force applied to him is immediately necessary. Choose whatever decision you want as the third party and be able to articulate it later. It all stems from the original necessary action.

You are assuming that everyone sees the whole situation. That hardly ever happens.

What people do is react to noise or commotion. If the initial sighting is of you, with a cord around someone's neck, then you are the bad guy in most people's mind.

 

[BigRed]

You are assuming that everyone sees the whole situation. That hardly ever happens.

What people do is react to noise or commotion. If the initial sighting is of you, with a cord around someone's neck, then you are the bad guy in most people's mind.

Amongst the benefits of a proper garrote is that there is little noise or commotion...and certainly not enough for most to give any attention.

Is another tool or option better? Maybe...maybe not.

It is simply another tool...nothing more...nothing less.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

With two handles and the paracord, you are 3/4 the way to nunchucks.

Nunchucks are pretty awesome too.

 

[BigRed]

With two handles and the paracord, you are 3/4 the way to nunchucks.

Nunchucks are pretty awesome too.

But do not carry as easily.

 

[Biggredchev]

After hearing some interesting prison stories from my father in law, Id rather have a rock in a tube sock than a piece of paracord. Defensively speaking.

 

[mark40sw]

Can't believe some would doubt the usefulness of a garrote as a defensive weapon. All you have to do is raise your arm, point behind the aggressor, and yell "look over there". When aggressor turns around distracted, use garrote. Should work every time.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Also, is a rear naked choke not an option due to physical limitations?

Well, unless you're wearing tear-away clothing, you're going to lose a lot of time while you get naked. And besides, that just sounds icky.

 

[grillak]

If you are in a defensive situation you are likely facing the aggressor and a garrotte is probably not the weapon to employ; if you don't have the use of a firearm use a knife or your hands. There are techniques that can ensure a closed casket ceremony.

In the defense of others it could work.

With the garrotte in your hands come behind the felon and grab the left collar, with your right hand wrap the paracord around their neck and pull hard, force your knee or elbows into their back...then ride the bull. Paracord will not be as quickly effective as more lethal devices.

I always thought one of those chain hand saws might be effective but have never tried one; it would allow you a reasonable explanation for why you are carrying it. One advantage of paracord is you could get it on an airplane.

bre...i'd hate to see playdates at your house

"no kids...twist to port..."

 

[peterock]

Well, unless you're wearing tear-away clothing, you're going to lose a lot of time while you get naked. And besides, that just sounds icky.

We can call it a dogpile cuddle choke for you.

 

[BugI02]

The guy being strangled might be dangerous, the guy carrying a strangulation device might be dangerous AND crazy

Either stay in character as the gray man until it sorts out or shoot them both

 

[fjw2]

Anti gunners call gun owners dangerous and crazy. And a gun owner calls me crazy for having a piece of string in my pocket.

 

[Tactically Fat]

And a gun owner calls me crazy for having a piece of string in my pocket.

That's not it and you know it.

You're being called crazy because you're wanting this certain length of paracord in your pocket to be utilized as a makeshift garotte AS A DEFENSIVE USE WEAPON.

Yuuuuuuuuuuge difference.

Also a point of clarification from me: I'm not calling you crazy. But I do think that carrying a length of paracord on your person to be somehow miraculously used as some kind of defensive garotte is at the utmost highest derp level.

 

[peterock]

Get a bike chain and wear it as a necklace if you have to go through security (not TSA).

Watch Message From The King clip: Bike Chain Online | Vimeo On Demand

Don't mess with the King.

vimeo.com

 

[fjw2]

That's not it and you know it.

You're being called crazy because you're wanting this certain length of paracord in your pocket to be utilized as a makeshift garotte AS A DEFENSIVE USE WEAPON.

Yuuuuuuuuuuge difference.

Also a point of clarification from me: I'm not calling you crazy. But I do think that carrying a length of paracord on your person to be somehow miraculously used as some kind of defensive garotte is at the utmost highest derp level.

The inference was clearly obvious. As for your clarification, duly noted.

 

[Double T]

In the amount of time it would take for you to deploy it, they'd be stacking your corpse next to the others.

 

[bwframe]

Might be worth a little study into which self-defense experts and instructors are training the use of the garrote?

Go ahead and post up any video you might find on it, please...