My UK Self Defence loadout/EDC
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- My current UK self defence loadout/EDC is I was going somewhere that may be risky, all of the items shown in the video except for the larger Opinel are legal for EDC, every day carry.
A kevlar vest with a anti-stab layer will protect against knife stabs and slashes as well as pistols and shotguns.
A tactical pen can be used as a pen, emergency glass breaker and a self defence item if needed, a flashlight can be used to see in the dark and to temporarily blind and disorientate an attacker allowing you to escape.
Remember the UK has rules against items being used for self defence unless reasonable force was justified.
It is better to carry items with practical uses rather than saying you are carrying them only for self defence.
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I mean absolutely no disrespect but when citizens are having to whip out pens to defend themselves, there is a problem.
Yes there certainly is, I do not agree with the UK laws on self defence but have to follow them.
100% agree
The UK law favours the criminal element. You could be law abiding for 60 years then one day buy a knife to use for work. Get stopped on way home by police and charged. Then you are put in the criminal category.
Sitting ducks with our right to defend ourselves removed. I walked home with a lovely carving knife from asda recently. Am I a criminal?. I would have been if I was stopped and searched.
That's not offensive thats just bloody true.
Damn right !!!
"Self Defence is illegal"
w h a t
yeah man, carrying or owning anything for the purpose of self defence is illegal, as you intend to do harm with it. it's mental
Same thing in Canada. Only criminals are allowed to carry weapons
@@sammarsden1650 wrong not owning only carrying in a public place - see the prevention of crime act 1953
In germany not
You just have to learn the system and know how to play it. Do I carry a tactical pen to write with it? No, I don’t. I carry it in case I have to use it on a person, but I won’t ever tell the police that if such a situation occurs.
Dude just say "You cant attack me that's illegal" and they cant do anything
Oi bruv, you got your not getting killed permit?
No I just break the law by not getting killed.
hahaha, i absolutely love that, i'll be applying for my Not Getting Killed Permit tomorrow
I'm on the wating list
Stug God
You got your brain dead permit
Tim Heasman .... o.k
The mighty Western Civilisation has gotten to this point. People wearing kevlar on the street so that they don't get stabbed.
Great way to go UK
Another police vs public scenario. Cops can have things to keep them safe, but we cant carry the same to do the same. Police enforce laws they know to be ridiculous and we pay the price. Keep up the good work and stay safe!
yeah totally agree, like all the anti-gun politicians that have bodyguards with pistols.
Weaponsandstuff93 or the anti assault rifle jerks over here. When all politicians are protected by secret service with full auto MP5s
Rick Alwaysprepared police in America enforce the law. In the uk the police uphold the law there's a big difference
We the people, should have the same rights of protection as to what any current or ex Politician has, If they can have Armed protection, then so should we, If its okay for them, its okay for us.
I believe that the British police have no right to be better able to defend themselves than we do. We're told, "The State will protect (you)", but they're never there when we're attacked - our assailants make certain of that. So, if they're not there to protect us, we ought to be able to sue the State for huge sums of money. Or, if we're attacked and the State clearly hasn't protected us, at the very least...we should be able to get immediate and huge compensation.
IF THE POLICE ARE NOT THERE TO STOP THEM, THEY'RE ALSO NOT THERE TO STOP YOU! After you're finished with them, go home and watch TV! :) I'd sooner be judged by 12 of my countryfolk than carried in a wooden box by 6 of them!
Watching us in the UK try to defend ourselves is like watching home alone and the burgers
I just carry my Glock :)
I feel so much for you people in the UK. The US would happily take you in!
Sadly though actual US immigration laws make it quite difficult for Europeans to emigrate, an ideal system would be to swap people who like the idea of the constitution with Americans who hate it
Weaponsandstuff93 if American hate the constitution then they have the right to leave.
@@Weaponsandstuff93 omfg please :(
@@Weaponsandstuff93 Would gladly trade our home grown morons for some decent Europeans! So tired of these progressive clowns!
Self defense in 1890: Martini Henry pistol
I'm originally from the UK. It's a disgusting place with no rights for the people
Texas John did you move to Texas?
Well we have free health care
dumbass Free healthcare doesn’t help if you’re dead because you only have a pen to defend yourself
@@knobhead5756 You mean where you have to wait up to 8 hours in an emergency room and can't get cancer treating medication which you can easily get in other developed countries?...Yeah god bless the glorious NHS....
@@ballshippin3809 if you have any real emergency you'd don't have to wait
I personally think we should be aloud to carry batons as a defence weapon
Carry a cane
Carry an umbrella
Carry a 9mm smith&wesson
@@RB-vb9wy but its illegal
EPIC FAIL ANIMATION rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6
Good video, i wish you the best of luck. I’m from Texas, self defense is something we take seriously, it’s good that you’re prepare, just in case. Well done
Cheers
Well, it is mightier than the sword!
However if he used any of this and the police saw this video he would be prosecuted and probably found guilty and do time, because you cannot carry anything in the uk for the purpose of self defense, rather weirdly using things for self defense is not illegal.
"Who cares about your chest, bin that vest!"
This is how they live in modern day Britain.
The best self defence method in the uk is to move to the us and carry a gun.
How about acquiring a monkey fist in your arsenal?
Love the elder scrolls map wall you got there
Cheers, Morrowind, oblivion and Skyrim maps are there.
Good for you Bud
Good to see you have the right mindset even though you are restricted on your personal self defense weapon choices
I’ve got a torch with a knife, scissors, bottle opener, glass breaker and a seatbelt cutter built in it was like £12 from some shop. Great video by the way 😃
Sounds good
When you pulled out your tactical pen and dropped it, made me think about putting a small lanyard on it. Also there are some places in America where these videos are very helpful. You can't carry a gun in some of the bigger cities or states like NY and California. Knife laws vary in different municipalities. UK laws....coming to America soon.
Sadly if the gun grabbers get there way then yes, a lanyard would be a good idea mate, I will try and make one with para-cord soon.
Very informative post mate, keeping quiet about your body armour is very important, nasty people can quite often be smart too and would stab in from the armpits and such like, We live in dangerous times my friend. I live in Glasgow and it is a hellish place, I also lived in LA and felt way safer there. I used to like to take all night walks around Silverlake, and never felt in any danger at all. In Glasgow I don't trust very many people at all.
You could carry a cutlass if you can convince them you're a collector. I actually did this once,and that was the advice I was given! It worked too!
I found that having a good walking stick isn't illegal and yet a good thwack from one dissuades the majority people, Mate! Heck, the mere threat of being twatted with a cane dissuades 90% of people!
After all, as Teddy Roosevelt said "walk softly and carry a big stick!"
Yeah I know a couple of people on here who have some very nice walking sticks for that reason.
That sounds great if one person is threatening you, any more than that and you have the issue of it being grabbed which instantly disarms your ability to use it or defend at all
He also carried a Bowie knife to finish the job.
I would suggest a couple more:
- unbreakable umbrella
- steel capped boots
- armoured gloves (with hardened knuckles)
The sad thing too is that people don't realize that banning guns will just make stabbings more common, and then knives will be illegal too.
On top of the fact that criminals wouldn't turn in their guns, because they DON'T follow the law.
Exactly
Reducing poverty also reduces crime.
The best self defence weapon is the one between your ears. Awareness of where you are, the people around you and the time of day.
Sadly nobody in the uk has those
that will only get you so far
@@geezerp1982 that controls everything. But yh Carry defends tools
I have a very bright 260 lumens flashlight that I have used to see around the house in the dark...it has a 12ga. shotgun attached to it too! 😃👍🏻
Yeah the shotgun attachment probably is a bit more scary lol
we can have shotguns and rifles here as well ! with flash lights attached as well
If I had a gun then ill put my 1600 lumen /41K CD flashlight on it
Great video mate, all stuff i would use and wear. i would love a bomber jacket or overcoat with built in full stab protection, might have to see if i can make one one day, shouldn't be too hard with a sewing machine.
Flashlights - got to be one of the best self defence items available - totally legal, multiple self defence uses and useful in normal situations anyway.
Cheers, yeah already had to block some troll in the comments on this video saying anyone who wears a stab vest is paranoid because honest people would never be attacked.
Ive got all the parts for that stab proof panel, im making and filming it very soon.
Fools aren't they really
you'll have to let us know when you've finished it Kalum sounded interesting
WeaponCollector will send you the video and let you decide if its good nuff for your channel if you want. But i cant edit it.
Going against a buff looking Lumberjack would be a deterrent by itself
I was thinking, another good option would be if you had a chain on your neck, or some sort of strong-material necklace, and you can always rap it around your fist, so that when you punch someone you exert more power, kinda like a weaker brass knuckle.
Self defense is legal in the UK. It's not, however, a legal justification for doing anything you want, like carrying illegal weapons, shooting a fleeing person in the back etc..
Move to the USA my friend, my state is about to pass Constitutional Carry, meaning you carry guns and knives without needing a permit anymore. We also got stand your ground laws and defense of self and one properties is perfectly legal. Long Live the USA!
People need to stand up for the constitution in the US though, lots of people there want to tear it up.
You must be a Texan.
@@Weaponsandstuff93 I see more people outside the USA say this, then when I say it to co workers or family I get laughed at...
For the flashlight. Last week i was playing airsoft at night. The enemy had a very strong flashlight so i could image where the stood. But when i came around one of them i saw he was standing in quite a different pose. So yeah flashlights are good expressly if they are stong.
Yeah you can't always tell distance etc when someone is shining a light.
Yea I have a TK-22 flashlight and if it's dark and I shine it at someone at max settings then you'll go blind for 15+ seconds. I've not tested blinding range but you can clearly see that flashlight 600M away and will probably blind people at least 30M away
that map of Vvardenfell is something I can respect
a good comfy pair of steal toe caps too , and if you are massively in danger where you live you can also get cut resistant gloves , not suitable for summer though
Yeah I have a few pairs of steel toe boots, depends on what I'm wearing on the day then.
davidboi277 run faster in trainers
St George ^This^
"My UK Self Defence loadout/EDC"
Okay, cool. Maybe a pocket knife, some kind of deodrant or hair spray.
"This is my level 2 kevlar with a stab layer on the front and backside"
Holy Sh-.....
a lighter and bbq
Self-defense is a natural human right, and in some cases, especially for men, it is also a duty.
tactical pen type of tool is a lot more effective than most people realise and once you get practicing with it and are comfortable with it in your hand they're so easy to use and very adaptable to any situation and you won't get in trouble if you are caught carrying one as long as you keep it concealed in public
Give the U.K a Second Amendment!
What are they amending? That makes no sense.
Solid stainless steel yoyo, with paracord string. "Just walking the dog, Officer".
So a monkey fist?
My man's strapped
UK government needs to reconsider its Gun laws.
For sure the relaxation in Gun laws like US may be a problem but if UK Government just allows Civilian ownership of .22lr revolvers then it could greatly improve the ability of UK citizens to protect themselves.
Allowing ownership of Normal or Pocket revolvers should doesn't means that every Citizen can own as Prize & other rules & regulations must be developed very carefully.
As the present Gun laws of owning Double Barrel Shot guns are enough for UK Citizens to protect themselves, their families, homes & Neighbourhoods in case of Riots.
Similarly there is a need to equip all the On-field Police Officers with Pistols.
Since their is an uneasiness within the Police for own Pistols then either Equip them with Compact pistols like Glock 19 or Glock43 with only One extra magazine.
Skyrim and Morrowind maps in the background👌🏻
A note on the vest, another good reason to "hide" that you have one on is: if you can see that someone has a vest on, you literally have a target as to where not to stab them. Good video, as a security guard in the uk our self defense rules are screwed but we got to make the most out of the situation
Here in Indiana I carry my Glock 42 and my Benchmade Osborne folding fighting knive.
Small zoomable torch,p38 can opener,spork.
Deodorant n zippo!.use U.V.torch or I.R. and small shop bought pepper in film canister.
Damn, from what I saw in this video, UK is pretty dangerous!
Love your content!
Chers
Rocks are perfectly legal to carry :)
Dunno if a Copper would take kindly to them if they found a load in your pockets randomly.
@Clorox Bleach Ye gut yer reck cowlecter's loicens m8?
@@Weaponsandstuff93 it's unfair.
I think I have the same flashlight! They are very good quality, and I really like it.
Ever thought about having a dog such as a German shepherd? as self defence?
Couldn't afford the vet bills for a dog otherwise I would get one no doubt about it.
Ah, I see good reason.
that can also get you into trouble actually...
The other issue with a big dog for self defense is that Britain technically has a list of breeds of supposedly dangerous dogs, if you have one of these breeds then you have to have a muzzle on them when in a public place
Please be considerate of the dog
Man, move to the US, we'll get you fixed up with a CCW permit and you can carry just about any guns and knives you want. We have many states where you can carry fully automatic knives of any size. A weapons fan like yourself would love it here.
You can also get big industrial flashlights that is long and has a lot of weight to it
Self defense is illegal in the UK? WTF is this world coming to? Unbelievable!!! What about tactical gloves with the kevlar knuckles. legal to carry & wear in the UK?
@@deadly-roblox3101 nope they're not
Ik:self defense is illegal
American: *pulls out sad-21 lmg*
Great video. I would recommend also carrying a can opener to defend yourself against terminators, since mugging by T800 cyborgs is a common occurrence in the inner cities 😂
You could use a hydraulic press as well.
Weaponsandstuff93 "It is very dangerous and could attack at any time, so we must deal with it." 😊
I have been stabbed in the UK ,it took the police 45 minutes to respond, so basically what they expect us to do is keep running with blood pouring out of you for 45 minutes or more,then just do nothing because they are so busy with the rich people who lost their cats
sucks you guys cant conceal carry :-/
Indeed
In some EU states you can carry concealed guns that fire blanks and pepper gas. Of course, can't take it out in any other situation unless it's a case of emergency.
@@jpxyUA You think that's bad - It sucks that for most situations carrying lock knives is illegal. We have to put ourselves at risk of self-injury with tiny friction folding knives.
Like matey says, convert armour is better because the police are likely to arrest you for ‘causing fear’ by wearing an overt vest.
Those statistics from New York were misleading. The New York PD revised their numbers and surprise surprise they were higher.
If you personally ever have to use any of these in self defence and you hurt someone, this video can now be used against you as evidence to show intent (Mens Rea) and up your sentence.
If the Police see this video and they can now stop you and charge you for carrying these items as an offensive weapons.
In the UK an offensive weapon can be items not made or adapted, but merely intended to be used as offensive weapon even if they have some other legitimate use. Basically saying that you are carrying ANYTHING in the UK for the purposes of self defence makes that item an offensive weapon.
Be careful - as you know the UK law in this are gives the authorities a lot of power and discretion to bring charges against you.
I agree to a point, but if it was used in a reasonable, and proportionate way (like if he was threatened with a machete of something) theres a good chance he would be fine, and the video would actually help him, as he comes across as responsible and knowledgeable.
I was arrested for kicking a mugger in the balls and sitting on them till the police arrived, the copper said i used excessive force .
hahaha ridiculous
Were you prosecuted?
Not sure who would dislike this. I live in London and IV been robbed just once and someone tried to mug me once but then didn't turn out too well... For them
I had some guy insulting me who I blocked saying nobody needs a stab vest because innocent people won't be attacked, so probably that idiot.
Weaponsandstuff93 well that's rather smart isn't it
From an American point of view, this is just absolutely absurd. Unbelievable how I’m able to openly carry my AR-15 and conceal or open carry a pistol. Man, I feel for you guys. You can’t even properly defend yourselves.
Sadly you get labelled as a crazy/maniac here if you point out that the strict weapon control laws only hurt law abiding people.
Weaponsandstuff93 I understand. There are some who consider you crazy for having a lot of guns here in the states. I fear that soon we will not have our rights
@@AQS521 Very, very soon! I think thats Biden's job, to disarm us before he goes.
1. Move here
2. Get some guns
3. Hurry
I always carry a pepper spray. You are allowed to purchase pepper spray and carry it without license but at time of purchase you need to be made aware of correct disposal and how to use it correctly. Also you need to show you ID but that's about it. I think under Swiss law you could also carry a tazer but the law is a bit vague so I wouldn't recommend that. You can also get c spray but you need a license to carry it and purchase it. The license to purchase it is pretty easy to acquire. And if you have a reason you can get a gun carry permit. You can also carry knives but there are some restrictions on length and type. But I think a good quality pepper spray is good enough. Especially if the pepper spray is sticky. Overall I finde it worrying how far the laws in Britain go. Pepper spray should be legal. At least that.
Yes Pepper Spray unless someone has a horrible allergic reaction will never be fatal it is purely defensive, sure a criminal could use it to attack people but they are quite happy to use acid, knives and guns.
Weaponsandstuff93 guns and acid aren't a problem here. Guns are the 3rd most used weapon in murders. 1st are knives and second are blunt weapons. Guns here are only a problem when you take suicide into consideration. Acid isn't even listed on the statistics as far as I know. Knives are only loosely restricted. Like you can't carry a bayonet except if you are in the military. And concidering we have a militia army, there are quite a lot of those. But even if you carry something. More often than not its on a case to case basis. Like if you carry around a machete but you can prove that it is for gardening or for your job, you get away with a fine or a warning
There is a good point to be made here, because the police over here (Norway) says pepperspray has to be illegal because "criminals will use it". Well I'd hate to get robbed and peppersprayed in stead of robbed and stabbed, that would be a shame now wouldn't it.
@@ThePreparedNorseman LOL
Nice big heavy torch and motorcycle gloves.
Chainmail protects best against slashes
In the UK if a thug tries to attack you but you stab him in the eye with your pen, should you just run away since if you call the police you will have done self defence which is illegal?
Awesome video! Thank you for the great ideas!
Cheers
I too have a flashlight as part of my EDC, useful in a variety of situations one might not expect. Probably not applicable for the slide zoom types such as yours but with fixed flashlights the bezel if edged can be useful to dissuade further attack.
Yeah old maglites used to be used as batons by security guards.
Smart guy
Bunch of Keys on the end of about 12” of dog lead chain makes a very effective “Lawful/Legal” Flail...
Yeah lots of inventive things like that, same as some sort of bike locks.
I don't understand why self defence is illegal lol. The laws here are ridiculous. It allows criminals to go about armed and civilians to be defenceless.
Spyderco squeak,2.5 inch n690c steel,razor sharp and completely UK legal,small enough to go on a keyring and large enough to do massive amounts of soft tissue damage if you slash with it
Self-defense is illegal in the UK? What are you supposed to do if someone attacks you? Run lmao? Here in the US if someone attacks you, you are well within your rights to shoot them. I guess the upside is you don't have to worry about mass shootings over there but still...you guys have it pretty rough over there across the pond.
We still do have to worry about mass shootings because there are firearms on the black market.
in Finland, its illegal to self-defense too.
@@raskolnikov7049 well we all know the world is fucked if there is crime in Finland...
dominique johnson Self defence is perfectly legal in the UK under Common Law and Section 3 Criminal Law 1977. This guy is spreading fake news which allows criminals to pursue their game.
@sophisticated B Absolute nonsense, stop spreading fake news. Research self defence at Common Law and self defence under Section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1977. Only last year an OAP stabbed an intruder to death in London and was able to claim self defence. You say you know people who are serving life in prison for defending themselves? Well clearly the evidence in court and the jury did not believe their claim of self defence and/or they had a poor defence barrister.
Knew he wouldn’t know what’s he’s talking about when he starts off saying self defence is illegal in the uk.
How good does Kevlar protect you from explosions?
Sack TV as far as I know a Kevlar west will protect you from shrapnel. But the Shockwave would fuck you up. That's why those eod 9 suits, the bomb defuse suits, have multiple layers the first layer absorbs heat and shock, and underneath that they have a Kevlar layer that catches shrapnel.
Ok so it’s not the explosion that kills you it’s shrapnel
The vest stops shrapnel
Just imagine little bullets
If the explosion is big enough yes it will kill you but at that point your dead anyway
The over pressure can easily kill you if close enough.
The heat can seriously wound you or kill you.
The shrapnel can seriously maim or kill you.
A Kevlar vest is better than nothing, but it's not optimal, even wearing an EOD suit the wearer is still incredibly vulnerable to physics.
Off rip here I like that stab vest I have a question. And I'm not trying to get all political here. you may have mentioned this before But are plate carriers legal in the United Kingdom? That something I always wondered. I use my carrier to running to help with resistance something to give me a better workout as silly as that may sound.
Yes they are legal but quite expensive to get and fill with ceramic panels, also not practical for walking around with daily.
I have a weight vest I use for cardio, think it is about 15kg.
@@Weaponsandstuff93 I have a double lined military cevlar vest with these ceramic plates, it's not something I'd want to walk around public places with lol
Last year there was 50.000 knife incidents in the UK and a record number of murders in london and we are not allowed to protect ourselves. How long until we have to make the decision to ignore the laws and make sure our lifes our protected.
You are allowed to defend yourself. People need to stop spreading misinformation. The UK is overly restrictive on knives and carrying things with the intent of using them as weapons (which is unlikely to effect you unless you're a dodgy character with a history of crime), but very liberal on the steps you can take to defend yourself or your property.
In terms of self defence, you can take any steps available to you to remove said threat, and use any tools to hand. You can even chase people and perform a citizens arrest or recover property.
Tactical man
In theaters winter 2020
On the roads, Winter 2020
Good luck mate,
Your this prepared but what do you do when you get acid poured over you (as it's becoming the most frequent attack)
Would a thin layer of chain mail type stab proof vest be better as it is low profile and you aren’t likely to get shot
Am I correct in thinking that if for example you are being attacked by an armed attacker and you find a weapon/improvised weapon nearby in your home I.e. a multitool, kitchen knife or hammer etc. Using that for self defense is ok as you didn't have it in your possession for the purpose of harming someone because it was just lying around nearby
I know it's a year old video but with that being said, I would carry a roll of quarters with me.
Respect for this video
Thanks
Run away he's got a flash light lol
Great info! Thanks bud
Dude, I agree that it will stop small caliber pistols and maybe small gauge shotguns, but if someone shoots you with a 12 gauge, that's gonna hurt a whole lot. I totally agree with your recommendations though.
Paul Harrell did a very good video on body armour and impact injuries, I'd advise you watch it.
Could you do a video on DIY wearable defence? Like create your own stab-proof vest in the event where it would be 'impossible' to buy one? I was thinking about using shin guards on forearms, maybe to protect yourself from like a bite but I'm sure there are probably better things you could use.
Cool yeah I could do something like that, weapon collector did a good video on it that I'd advise watching.
Can't believe you can't use the the term self defence in this country
Self defence is legal in the UK - you are allowed to use "reasonable force". Use of any weapon often is held to be unreasonable force but it entirely depends upon the circumstances.
Ahh, Mr Loophole.
they don't mock you now.
I think a lot of the current streetwear trends look like angling gear and you could get away with wearing kevlar jackets at London fashion week or something
How about a walking stick/staff? Seen some up to 1.3m. Could do some damage with one of those if you had too, and good range at keeping someone away from you with over a metre in length.
in Australia, we aren't even allowed vests.
Good, sensible info. Thanks.
So basicly ur telling me that if I go out and someone punches me and tries to beat me to death I can't attempt to knock them out and call the police? (I don't know cuz iv only been England for 3 years)
Why did you say "verboten" at 11:19?
Because verboten is a word associated with the STASI and the East German regime.
And verboten is the German word for forbidden.
@@Weaponsandstuff93 it's just forbidden in germany... It's what the officials in germany say if you want to carry a self defence gun ;-)
Love the skyrim map in the background 😂
I carry a super bright flashlight for self defense everyday. If the blinding light isn't enough to deter them, it still has roughly the same functionality as a tactical pen
Cool
What lumen/CD?
Ik self defence law dictates you need to use resnable force
I believe it would be very easy to prove a tactical pen was bought for the purpose of self defence and therefore not a legal carry
Why it's simply a very robust pen?
@@Weaponsandstuff93 well it falls in that grey area. The problem is they are advertised and sold as self defence items.