Prepping for vacation? - Page 2

emt1581 · 05-11-2012, 17:26

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Originally Posted by racerford

I did not say that I carried there or got away with it. However, as I said if caught you could be thrown out and your tickets forfeited. That would leave you out a lot of money. It is not illegal to carry there. However; if caught and asked to leave, don't argue, leave. It is a felony tresspass if you fail to leave. At that point forfeiting tickets will be the least of your worries.

I have found the parks safe, but like anywhere else that has a lot of youths things can happen and IIRC there have been shootings. Pepper spray may be a better option, but it may be considered a "weapon" as well since that is not a defined term. Perhaps bring a non-weapon that could be used defensively.

Have fun it is the happiest place on earth.

Completely agree with that first paragraph.

As far as pepper spray, I'd only agree if it were ILLEGAL to carry, and in that case, I'd probably avoid the parks altogether.

-Emt1581

emt1581 · 05-11-2012, 17:27

Seems like this thread has really focused on guns.

Do yall take any OTHER S&P gear with you on vacation??

Thanks

-Emt1581

17119jfkioe · 05-11-2012, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by emt1581

Seems like this thread has really focused on guns.

Do yall take any OTHER S&P gear with you on vacation??

Thanks

-Emt1581

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gotplastic · 05-11-2012, 18:31

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Originally Posted by Aceman

I seriously think shipping to a local FFA would be faster, cheaper, easier, and safer. Go get it when you get there.

How could it possible be cheaper since airlines dont charge a fee for a firearm?

malleable · 05-11-2012, 20:08

It's a vacation! Try to relax and have fun. Yes, something can happen anywhere but unless your taking the family to Compton for a week, enjoy.

Batesmotel · 05-12-2012, 04:56

Spare Rx glasses and sun glasses.
Spare meds in needed
Photo copy of ID
List of phone numbers in wallet if phone is lost
Copy of credit card numbers, insurance numbers Etc
Lots of extra cash.

Lone Kimono · 05-12-2012, 12:22

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Originally Posted by emt1581

Tickets are definitely expensive. And when you put it like that, I suppose it's ok to compromise my family's safety in exchange for some rides and overpriced food...

-Emt1581

You'll be safe there, if not there will be plenty of foreigners to use for cover

Hope you have a great trip!

Cali-Glock · 05-12-2012, 15:29

GHB, walking shoes & pistol.

emt1581 · 05-12-2012, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Lone Kimono

You'll be safe there, if not there will be plenty of foreigners to use for cover

Hope you have a great trip!

Last time I was there the foreigners were running in to me. Seriously! A group of Brazillians (or so their shirts said) were spread 5 wide, arms interlocked, and they were singing and skipping through the street... bastards plowed right into us with not so much as a sorry or a look back!!

Now sure that was a situational awareness error on my part and in my defense I was 12 at the time and this was pre-carry/S&P mentality...and no that is not something even remotely calling for a gun...but dammit was that aggrivating!

-Emt1581

Lone Kimono · 05-13-2012, 09:48

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Originally Posted by emt1581

Last time I was there the foreigners were running in to me. Seriously! A group of Brazillians (or so their shirts said) were spread 5 wide, arms interlocked, and they were singing and skipping through the street... bastards plowed right into us with not so much as a sorry or a look back!!

Now sure that was a situational awareness error on my part and in my defense I was 12 at the time and this was pre-carry/S&P mentality...and no that is not something even remotely calling for a gun...but dammit was that aggrivating!

-Emt1581

Yeah, that had to have been upsetting. Hope this time is different for you.

RatDrall · 05-14-2012, 04:33

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Originally Posted by emt1581

Seems like this thread has really focused on guns.

Do yall take any OTHER S&P gear with you on vacation??

Thanks

-Emt1581

At least one person addressed this earlier in the thread.

You should always have at least a small BoB, with whatever you'd need if you had to ditch wherever you are staying, wherever you go. Especially when you go to a place where you have little support (nearby friends and family).

In the small BoB (backpack or versipack or messenger bag) you should have at least the bare minimum for water (and the ability to collect and purify it), warmth, shelter (GI poncho or any hiking tarp/poncho), first aid, defense, and food. Maps of the area, since you are not familiar, are important.

It doesn't take up much space to pack a small backpack like a Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon.

Tvov · 05-14-2012, 05:47

The big preparedness issue I ran into in our camper vacations up and down the east coast was.... remembering to call the credit card companies! I don't travel much out of state. We were down in Disney World 4 years ago, and when I went to gas up my truck getting ready to tow home the next morning, my card was denied. I used another card with no problem, but it was a reminder to call them next time. When I got home there was a message from Capital One reporting a security issue, that my card was being used out of state. I called them back, told them everything was fine, and thanked them for their security program.

Last year when we went again to DW, I called the credit card companies and had no problems. Tell them roughly where you'll be going, and give them a time frame.

Tvov · 05-14-2012, 05:48

Oh, as to other preparedness stuff, we are usually towing a small house behind us, with pretty much everything we need.