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@Azad-Kashmiri that TT which you say is junk of a pistol has spilled more than its share of blood
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@Azad-Kashmiri that TT which you say is junk of a pistol has spilled more than its share of blood
which comment is surprising ?Not so difficult here in A.K. I've got licenses for 9mm and AK. The rest of you comment is surprising, what city are you talking about? A.K is really safe even though i carry a side-arm for just exercising my freedom.
which comment is surprising ?
In India it's almost impossible to get a licence for any kind of semiautomatic pistol or revolver forget automatic rifles, and to mention here 9mm bore is prohibited for civilians. Even somehow if you get the licence, the price for acquiring any revolver or pistol is sky high. Prices starts from 1500 USD for a substandard govt made revolver/ pistol. Import of any kind of small arms for civilian is ban since 1987. You can only purchase a second hand foreign gun(imported before 1987) and that too in poor condition pricing from 8000$ to 50000$. Usually 12 bore single barrel licences are given with strict control on yearly ammunition quota, and you have to renew your licence in every 3 years with strong valid reason for extension.
The rest of the post about the need for personal security, vigilance, etc. Like i asked what city are you talking about? Here in Azad Kashmir, its really peaceful and the only people who have personal security are the sayasdan, not the rich. I agree about being vigilant as that's common sense, but sounds like almost paronia with the check list you gave. That must be for high profile, not for the common folk.
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Having maids/servants for house and kids is a trend. Having a guard isnt a trend as such.
If driving a car:
1. lock all doors
2. keep an eye if being followed by a suspicious bike or car for a certain distance, try changing route to be sure.
3. choose roads wisely knowing the amount of traffic at certain times of the day
4. stop the car at red light with distance of one car from next car (and pray the bikers dont fit in that gap isntantly)
5. better to have a second seater
6. Install DASH CAM (best for insurance purposes and law cases involving accidents)
7. Dont park car in isolated places. park car near banks or shops with security cameras.
8. better to have an accompanying friend or relative if possible.
9. Go out of house only if necessary.
10. Avoid ATM's at places notorious for mugging. Better to use cheque in bank timings or in emergency ask a friend for cash at hand.
11. Make all business transactions or private (like selling car/house etc) inside the bank
12. Use familiar roads and tell family truthfully where you are off to before you leave home.
13. Dont draw down windows of car to beggars.
14. If a stranger approaches car and wants to talk, dont pull down window, dont unlock car.
15. Dont give hails.
16. Report suspicious activity or accidents to police. dont make car an ambulance and carry off injured people. call an ambulance. The paramedics and ambulance are paid by state to do their jobs. you are not.
17. Dont listen to songs loudly that distract your concentration.
18. make use of high beam where necessary in darkness or to check something/someone at a distance.
19. Dont smoke as you may need to open windows.
20. Be courteous and polite following road rules but firm.
21. Avoid Road Rage. Road belongs to everyone. Dont instigate a situation.
Now he is soon going to launch weapon training school to earn money.....
Zaid Hamid advising on self defence is the ultimate oxymoron.
Anything .40 or larger for interiors. 9mm over penetrates a bit too much for my liking for home defense duties where family and neighbors are a concern.
I carry a Sig 226 at work.
Compact, but hits like a sledge hammer.
I you could get a permit for one in either India or Pakistan, it's an expensive (1200 USD) but quality choice.