Is Mexico Safe? - Page 324

PirateJohn · 10-05-2011, 07:44 PM

This is a pretty eclectic bunch. In the same thread we have discussed architectural treasures, politics, attractive Latin women, and firearms. Can't beat that.

tricepilot · 10-05-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

This is a pretty eclectic bunch. In the same thread we have discussed architectural treasures, politics, attractive Latin women, and firearms. Can't beat that.

_cy_ · 10-05-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

This is a pretty eclectic bunch. In the same thread we have discussed architectural treasures, politics, attractive Latin women, and firearms. Can't beat that.

what is legal in Mexico in terms of self defense tools?

tricepilot · 10-05-2011, 08:27 PM

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speaking of firearms... what is legal in Mexico in terms of self defense tools?

Well, nothing that rhymes with "firearms"

Like world travel anywhere, or visiting the "other side of the tracks" where you're from, your best "tool" is....wait....guess now.....common sense.

Seriously, the only moto traveler I know of in Mexico, C.A. or S.A. to employ a "tool" is Max (Bananaman), who used pepper spray in a parking garage. OK well my bad, Glen (Striking Viking) used a key to draw blood. So there's that.

Your best tool is your brain. In Mexico or anywhere else on this planet.

Relax.

WeazyBuddha · 10-05-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

This is a pretty eclectic bunch. In the same thread we have discussed architectural treasures, politics, attractive Latin women, and firearms. Can't beat that.

And discerning as well. I was wondering if anybody would take the

troll bait on page 322. A big pat on the back to all the regulars for not taking it.

_cy_ · 10-05-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

Well, nothing that rhymes with "firearms"

Like world travel anywhere, or visiting the "other side of the tracks" where you're from, your best "tool" is....wait....guess now.....common sense.

Seriously, the only moto traveler I know of in Mexico, C.A. or S.A. to employ a "tool" is Max (Bananaman), who used pepper spray in a parking garage. OK well my bad, Glen (Striking Viking) used a key to draw blood. So there's that.

Your best tool is your brain. In Mexico or anywhere else on this planet.

Relax.

thanks... already assumed no firearms anywhere but in the good ole USA. what I really meant tools like.. pepper spray, knives, stun gun? what type of knives are allowed?

tricepilot · 10-05-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by _cy_

thanks... already assumed no firearms anywhere but in the good ole USA. what I really meant tools like.. pepper spray, knives, stun gun? what type of knives are allowed?

I'll try to phrase this best I can. If you're thinking you need to prepare for Mexico with this mindset, maybe now isn't the best time to be traveling for you. Seriously, and I don't mean this as an insult, if you go "all armed up" to your satisfaction, whatever that is, you'll be so tense you might have well stayed home in the first place.

SchizzMan · 10-05-2011, 09:18 PM

A big +1 for that advice.

I don't take anything down there that I can't walk away from if someone really wants it. Being targeted for violent crime is so unlikely, as is the chance of successfully defending yourself against those who do such things, that you really should concentrate on avoidance vs. defense. Bananaman was returning alone to his bike in a parking garage (at night, IIRC). You might avoid that scenario.

NB: in cease you don't know the story, Glen used the key on himself to cause a nose bleed as part of a ruse to deceive his captors in Colombia.

_cy_ · 10-05-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

I'll try to phrase this best I can. If you're thinking you need to prepare for Mexico with this mindset, maybe now isn't the best time to be traveling for you. Seriously, and I don't mean this as an insult, if you go "all armed up" to your satisfaction, whatever that is, you'll be so tense you might have well stayed home in the first place.

please don't blow this out of proportion... all I was try to do is find out what is legal to carry in Mexico.

nothing wrong with being prepared. this includes avoiding all dangerous areas and activities. especially at night.

SchizzMan · 10-05-2011, 11:32 PM

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please don't blow this out of proportion... all I was try to do is find out what is legal to carry in Mexico.

nothing wrong with being prepared. this includes avoiding all dangerous areas and activities. especially at night.

It might have been the "stun gun" question that sent it that way. Maybe.

Some riders report carrying large sheathed knives (over 4") when also carrying camping equipment and are not bothered about it. I only carry a pocket lock blade.

Hope that helps.

Bato · 10-06-2011, 02:57 AM

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speaking of firearms... what is legal in Mexico in terms of self defense tools?

It depends who you are and how you move the theory of legality is on the book, you don't want to confront a judge there. and if you get got with a tiny thin little join by the military you will lead the battalion to the crops. before they arrest you My guns in Mexico are on the safe box caring one, is asking to get shot people will smell it on you

_cy_ · 10-06-2011, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bato

It depends who you are and how you move the theory of legality is on the book, you don't want to confront a judge there. and if you get got with a tiny thin little join by the military you will lead the battalion to the crops. before they arrest you My guns in Mexico are on the safe box caring one, is asking to get shot people will smell it on you

again... should have clarified.. would not carry a firearm into mexico... just trying to find out what's legal?

MikeMike · 10-06-2011, 04:17 AM

What's legal?
Nothing if you are a gringo and everything if you are Mexican.
That is how it works. It is never going to change.
Deal with it.

mark883 · 10-06-2011, 04:42 AM

Machetes and cyanide pills?

Are those legal?

Looking for the good in people is your best weapon down there.

Sure I took a little cheap imitiation leatherman tool with me, but I would have had to unlock my saddlebag, dig thru it, find it, pull it out of the sheath, the flip it open to pinch the baddy's nose with it. Easier to run away...

SchizzMan · 10-06-2011, 05:30 AM

I carry a 4" lockblade that clips inside my pocket. I can draw it, open the spring-assisted blade, and accidentally nick myself all before you can say "cuidate!".

10-05-2011, 07:44 PM	#4846
PirateJohn Radical centrist Joined: Jul 2001 Location: full-time RV'er, north of Laredo, TX today Oddometer: 21,272	This is a pretty eclectic bunch. In the same thread we have discussed architectural treasures, politics, attractive Latin women, and firearms. Can't beat that. __________________ PirateJohn -- http://www.PirateJohn.com IBA #7552 - SS1K in 2000 and 50CC in 2002 In the Laredo, TX area and always willing to help travelers escaping into Mexico.

10-05-2011, 09:18 PM	#4853
SchizzMan del siglo XX Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, Tx. Oddometer: 5,848	A big +1 for that advice. I don't take anything down there that I can't walk away from if someone really wants it. Being targeted for violent crime is so unlikely, as is the chance of successfully defending yourself against those who do such things, that you really should concentrate on avoidance vs. defense. Bananaman was returning alone to his bike in a parking garage (at night, IIRC). You might avoid that scenario. NB: in cease you don't know the story, Glen used the key on himself to cause a nose bleed as part of a ruse to deceive his captors in Colombia. __________________ '09 WR250R, '12 R1200GSA "As long as there's a horizon and I can see it, then I want to know what's there, mentally, physically and visually" - rtwpaul SchizzMan screwed with this post 10-05-2011 at 09:31 PM

10-06-2011, 05:30 AM	#4860
SchizzMan del siglo XX Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, Tx. Oddometer: 5,848	I carry a 4" lockblade that clips inside my pocket. I can draw it, open the spring-assisted blade, and accidentally nick myself all before you can say "cuidate!". __________________ '09 WR250R, '12 R1200GSA "As long as there's a horizon and I can see it, then I want to know what's there, mentally, physically and visually" - rtwpaul

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10-06-2011, 04:17 AM	#4858
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,416	What's legal? Nothing if you are a gringo and everything if you are Mexican. That is how it works. It is never going to change. Deal with it.

10-06-2011, 04:42 AM	#4859
mark883 Holding up Michoagán Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Buckeyeland Oddometer: 1,391	Machetes and cyanide pills? Are those legal? Looking for the good in people is your best weapon down there. Sure I took a little cheap imitiation leatherman tool with me, but I would have had to unlock my saddlebag, dig thru it, find it, pull it out of the sheath, the flip it open to pinch the baddy's nose with it. Easier to run away...