x5rdman said:
If you don't feel safe riding in Texas without a weapon, move to a better location in Texas. I have never heard of someone being assulated while riding a bike, someplace that you really should be riding a bike. If you are planning on riding the alleys of some dark city, then don't.
Or do as everyone else, get a permit to caryy the gun. If someone jumps you and you have to dig out a knife or gun, forget it. Give up everything you have and try to safe your life, not the bike.
Well, there are certain trails along the Rio Grande that I wouldn't advise riding at night, unless
you're part of a fair sized group. :nono:
Be prepared to encounter representatives of various branches of law enforcement who are
staked out in the brush looking for smugglers.
Certainly whatever you carry needs to be easily/quickly accessible for it to be effective.
Some options I didn't see listed here are;
mace/pepper spray (you can claim it's dog repellent):thumbsup:
a u-lock and some chain worn over the shoulder can also be used as a
defensive weapon
hand-held electric stun devices (I'm assuming these are legal, but suspect
some cities may have ordinances pre-empting them)
