Where not to wear a sgian dubh

[george7]

We had a where not to wear a kilt. There were few places that we would have absolutely ruled out. Now, where not to wear a sgian dubh.

[scotchmaster]

We had a where not to wear a kilt. There were few places that we would have absolutely ruled out. Now, where not to wear a sgian dubh.

Airport, public transportation and in a rough neighborhood after dark.

[Kerr the Walker]

Airport, public transportation and in a rough neighborhood after dark.

Agree whole heartedly on the first two. Seems though a rough neighborhood after dark would be on the top of the list of places to be prepared, no?

[ardchoille]

Agree whole heartedly on the first two. Seems though a rough neighborhood after dark would be on the top of the list of places to be prepared, no?

Speaking as someone who has served in law enforcement, the sgian dubh can easily be considered a deadly weapon - and is considered such in Seattle. Self defense can be tricky, using a deadly weapon to repel a "non-deadly force" threat can get one into trouble. Some would prefer to suffer broken bones rather than jump the gun and use deadly force when it wasn't necessary - prison time heals slower than broken bones. A law enforcement officer who knows what a sgian dubh is can lawfully walk up to you and ask to see it (probably cause), and Seattle that would result in an arrest.

So, I feel it's best to think about certain situations when carrying a sgian dubh.

[kiltimabar]

Self defense can be tricky, using a deadly weapon to repel a "non-deadly force" threat can get one into trouble. Some would prefer to suffer broken bones rather than jump the gun and use deadly force when it wasn't necessary - prison time heals slower than broken bones. A law enforcement officer who knows what a sgian dubh is can lawfully walk up to you and ask to see it (probably cause), and Seattle that would result in an arrest.

So, I feel it's best to think about certain situations when carrying a sgian dubh.

Oh, well, if it's only going to be a few broken bones, who wouldn't give a thug the go-ahead. I mean, it's not like he's actually going to HURT you, or might get carried away and do some REAL damage.

If I thought about such situations, I wouldn't just not carry a sgian dubh, I wouldn't go.

[Jack Daw]

Oh, well, if it's only going to be a few broken bones, who wouldn't give a thug the go-ahead. I mean, it's not like he's actually going to HURT you, or might get carried away and do some REAL damage.

If I thought about such situations, I wouldn't just not carry a sgian dubh, I wouldn't go.

You can die from a broken bone if the marrow gets into the bloodstream.

[george7]

Or best to try to avoid the neighborhood. But I've been there at night with my sgian. Sometimes it's hard to find your car downtown.

[Dirk Skene]

The only place I go where it might be a problem is flying & Amtrac. Given the blade length of most I have seen they are legal carry in Memphis. I have worn my out & about with no problems. I might tuck it in my sporran going down Beale Street though.

[mbhandy]

Aw come on. If your car was still there the neighborhood was not that rough.

MrBill

[davedove]

I would have to add schools to the list, since most have such a strict policy that you can be kicked out for carrying a screwdriver, let alone something with a blade.

You would probably avoid a lot of problems by not wearing one to certain government buildings as well.