Can a bullwhip be a weapon?
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Can a bullwhip be a weapon?
I'm just curious. No need to post. All I ask for is a vote.
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YES!
I think that a bullwhip would be a fine weapon. There are many things you could do with it. You could wrap their legs and pull them to the ground, Disarm their weapon (knife),Wrap their head and pull them to the ground, and the last thing if attacked by multiple people- swing the whip around your head to hit them in the eyes.
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ecwhips said it.
You can cause formidable damage with virtually anything: a key, a fire extinguisher, a ballpoint pen, even a computer mouse can be used as a weapon (so next time your significant other says "Get off of COW", tell her you are training in the event of home invasion! Touch wood, of course, that the need never arises, for any of us)
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You can cause formidable damage with virtually anything: a key, a fire extinguisher, a ballpoint pen, even a computer mouse can be used as a weapon (so next time your significant other says "Get off of COW", tell her you are training in the event of home invasion! Touch wood, of course, that the need never arises, for any of us)
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yes a whip is a weapon. I was talking today to my Social Studies teacher, he got a scar and now he looks just like harrison ford, and he loves indy. But i was talking whips with him. He was telling me some of the history of a whip. Way back, when weapons were used to round up cows and stuff, the driver of a carriarge like thing, the driver could whip any flies that were bugging the ox's , like if a fly was bugging it , the driver could take the whip and kill the fly with out hitting the ox's ear. I was also talking to this dude who jobs is to teach adults to use karate. Well he's a expert at this karate so much he makes the matrix look real, i could barf. He was practicing with a whip and how to defend youself. Well evidently he said he was practicing with a student who was at his house and the student missed the item he was suppose to be attacking and it hit the master's hand and ripped off all of his flesh, went throu the muscules and you could see some of his bones. YUCK! whips are very dangerous. I would no doubt, consider it a weaponl. Yes maybe not as powerful as a gun but a whip is ferious.
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Well, the information that comes with most bullwhips state that a whip is not a toy. And since the opposite of toy is weapon, so I would have to say... YES!
In the right hands, the whip can be a deadly and effective weapon, and the best thing about it - it's a dissarming weapon (as Indy's shown us time after time). Quite a useful tool. A sort of 'Gerber Multi-Tool' of it's time.
Cleaver poll, Edge.
In the right hands, the whip can be a deadly and effective weapon, and the best thing about it - it's a dissarming weapon (as Indy's shown us time after time). Quite a useful tool. A sort of 'Gerber Multi-Tool' of it's time.
Cleaver poll, Edge.
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Can a bullwhip be carried and used as a weapon? Well, duh!
Is it carried daily? Of course not. Indy didn't carry a whipunless he was on his adventures. He didn't carry it to class, or to his meetings while in his business attire.
Did he use it as a weapon? Sure he did. Not always. Sometimes he used his fists or last resort the gun.
Have I ever used a whip as a weapon? Sure, against some wild, feral dogs that were running the neighborhoods. I would've rather shot them, but I didn't have my shotgun, so I used my Colt .45
Another thing here in Texas we have a concealed gun permit law now. It is proven to cut down on crime in Texas as well as other states.
I think this has been a silly and trivial topic. I don't care how good of a whipcracker someone might be if all he has is a whip and he's threatening me and I have nothing but my wits and fists, then I will be very determined to kick his butt one or another. Like the guy/vampire in the Underworld movie that was attacking the werewolf with his two bullwhips. He was getting a few good shots in but finally one of his whips got tangled in something and the next thing you know he is killed by the werewolf.
Now, if were going to choose whips in a whipboxing duel/tournament, then that would be fun as long as we had some pads on. Now that would be some kind of show if it was any protective gear. C'mon you gladiators!
Just think the next level of WWF but now with whips. Pay-per-view!! The public would go craazy for it!
I cahllenge anyone here to a whip duel. C'mon! HAHAHAHA
Is it carried daily? Of course not. Indy didn't carry a whipunless he was on his adventures. He didn't carry it to class, or to his meetings while in his business attire.
Did he use it as a weapon? Sure he did. Not always. Sometimes he used his fists or last resort the gun.
Have I ever used a whip as a weapon? Sure, against some wild, feral dogs that were running the neighborhoods. I would've rather shot them, but I didn't have my shotgun, so I used my Colt .45
Another thing here in Texas we have a concealed gun permit law now. It is proven to cut down on crime in Texas as well as other states.
I think this has been a silly and trivial topic. I don't care how good of a whipcracker someone might be if all he has is a whip and he's threatening me and I have nothing but my wits and fists, then I will be very determined to kick his butt one or another. Like the guy/vampire in the Underworld movie that was attacking the werewolf with his two bullwhips. He was getting a few good shots in but finally one of his whips got tangled in something and the next thing you know he is killed by the werewolf.
Now, if were going to choose whips in a whipboxing duel/tournament, then that would be fun as long as we had some pads on. Now that would be some kind of show if it was any protective gear. C'mon you gladiators!
Just think the next level of WWF but now with whips. Pay-per-view!! The public would go craazy for it!
I cahllenge anyone here to a whip duel. C'mon! HAHAHAHA
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With that statement alone I like you. Try arguing that point with a gun grabber though. Facts scare them.Robert Duke wrote: Another thing here in Texas we have a concealed gun permit law now. It is proven to cut down on crime in Texas as well as other states.
Nothing wrong with trivial topics every now and then. Besides, it can't be that silly or trivial or you wouldn't have chimed in.Robert Duke wrote:I think this has been a silly and trivial topic.
Excellent point there, Robert. In any survival situation a man's wits are his most valuable tool and weapon.Robert Duke wrote:I don't care how good of a whipcracker someone might be if all he has is a whip and he's threatening me and I have nothing but my wits and fists, then I will be very determined to kick his butt one or another.
Haven't seen it. Vampires **** though. (Boooo, bad joke.)Robert Duke wrote:Like the guy/vampire in the Underworld movie that was attacking the werewolf with his two bullwhips. He was getting a few good shots in but finally one of his whips got tangled in something and the next thing you know he is killed by the werewolf.
I would totally take you up on that challenge. If we ever get the chance, you're on.Robert Duke wrote: I cahllenge anyone here to a whip duel. C'mon! HAHAHAHA
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Kyle. You wrote:
I would totally take you up on that challenge. If we ever get the chance, you're on.
<going over the top> I'm game!. Now we should get a hold of Don King the promoter and do it up BIG. Pay-per-view I get 80% win lose or draw and you get 10% muhahaha Winner is decided by loser saying he quits and gives up..
Choose your whip(s). I'm going in with 2 whips.
I would totally take you up on that challenge. If we ever get the chance, you're on.
<going over the top> I'm game!. Now we should get a hold of Don King the promoter and do it up BIG. Pay-per-view I get 80% win lose or draw and you get 10% muhahaha Winner is decided by loser saying he quits and gives up..
Choose your whip(s). I'm going in with 2 whips.
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OK, I am fearing that this is going to be more of the same from the last thread. Let's save the testosterone for those street fights off this forum. You guys will need every gram of it just from all the reading I am doing on these 2 threads. I will contribute my frequent flier miles to the "fight club", but I won't care to referee for the matches. But do please post back the results (with pictures)...
Many opinions have been shared to the point of nausea. The poll numbers so far are interesting, but my duties as the moderator here have been called into action. Let's moving along guys....
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Many opinions have been shared to the point of nausea. The poll numbers so far are interesting, but my duties as the moderator here have been called into action. Let's moving along guys....
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Sergei,
I was being serious about taking Robert up on the whip boxing thing. I think it would be a blast. There was no animosity meant by it if that is what you are worried about. Just having some fun.
Robert,
I'm all for the promotion of the bout but I think we need to discuss the numbers a bit more. I'm not sure how you getting an ### kicking is worth 80%.
I'd be going in with one whip and it would be my seven foot hiker. If you truly feel the need to have two whips then I would have my Pocket Bull on hand for back up.
Ladys and Gentlemen!!! Leeet's get ready fooor CRACKING!!!
All right, I'm done with this topic ... for now.
I was being serious about taking Robert up on the whip boxing thing. I think it would be a blast. There was no animosity meant by it if that is what you are worried about. Just having some fun.
Robert,
I'm all for the promotion of the bout but I think we need to discuss the numbers a bit more. I'm not sure how you getting an ### kicking is worth 80%.
I'd be going in with one whip and it would be my seven foot hiker. If you truly feel the need to have two whips then I would have my Pocket Bull on hand for back up.
Ladys and Gentlemen!!! Leeet's get ready fooor CRACKING!!!
All right, I'm done with this topic ... for now.
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Sergei,
We weren't talking about street fighting and I considered this between the Edge and me as very good natured fun.
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I'm all for the promotion of the bout but I think we need to discuss the numbers a bit more. I'm not sure how you getting an ### kicking is worth 80%.
Aaaaand...., I want a guaranteed take of $30 million from Don King, plus 20% of the take on the pay per views.
On taking your pocket bull in also is not a bad idea. Why not have an aresenal of whips in your corner along with your band-aids, gauze, tape, ice and water? 10 2-minute rounds.
If Don King or no promoter wants to do it, let's make a movie about it.
We weren't talking about street fighting and I considered this between the Edge and me as very good natured fun.
The_Edge wrote:
I'm all for the promotion of the bout but I think we need to discuss the numbers a bit more. I'm not sure how you getting an ### kicking is worth 80%.
Aaaaand...., I want a guaranteed take of $30 million from Don King, plus 20% of the take on the pay per views.
On taking your pocket bull in also is not a bad idea. Why not have an aresenal of whips in your corner along with your band-aids, gauze, tape, ice and water? 10 2-minute rounds.
If Don King or no promoter wants to do it, let's make a movie about it.
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I’ve been kind of avoiding posting on this topic, It sure has been a fun read though. I just get a little uncomfortable when people start putting the whip in a weapon category. Can it be used as a weapon? You better believe it! Yet it's still a tool, like a shovel or a pickaxe or a sharpened mason trowel for digging in the dirt.
I feel strongly that classifying whips as weapon casts another negitive shadow on whips and whipcrackers, thus making it harder for us enthusiasts to get out a positive image of whip cracking and sport cracking. Well thats my 2 cents for what its worth.
All the Best
Dan
I feel strongly that classifying whips as weapon casts another negitive shadow on whips and whipcrackers, thus making it harder for us enthusiasts to get out a positive image of whip cracking and sport cracking. Well thats my 2 cents for what its worth.
All the Best
Dan
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Man it's scary on how you and me think alike here Dan. Those were my thoughts exactly whenever a ranger or the police walks over to me. Once they start hinting at a weapon, I immediately switch gears that a whip is officially designated as an agricultural tool and not a weapon. They quickly back down after that, because that is the truth in most counties. I then show them my credentials and then we start talking shop. I always get a positive response. And it also helps to tone down on the attitude.BullWhipBorton wrote:I’ve been kind of avoiding posting on this topic, It sure has been a fun read though. I just get a little uncomfortable when people start putting the whip in a weapon category. Can it be used as a weapon? You better believe it! Yet it's still a tool, like a shovel or a pickaxe or a sharpened mason trowel for digging in the dirt.
I feel strongly that classifying whips as weapon casts another negitive shadow on whips and whipcrackers, thus making it harder for us enthusiasts to get out a positive image of whip cracking and sport cracking. Well thats my 2 cents for what its worth.
All the Best
Dan
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Sergei wrote:
Man it's scary on how you and me think alike here Dan. Those were my thoughts exactly whenever a ranger or the police walks over to me. Once they start hinting at a weapon, I immediately switch gears that a whip is officially designated as an agricultural tool and not a weapon. They quickly back down after that, because that is the truth in most counties. I then show them my credentials and then we start talking shop. I always get a positive response. And it also helps to tone down on the attitude.
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Scary indeed!. Now what’s that ol saying about great minds.
Seriously though that’s a great example of how to handle those types of situations, knowledge and a good attitude! The credentials to back it up don’t hurt either. All the best
Dan
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As my training has always taught, any object guided by the wrong intent is a weapon and as such must be regarded with respect and dealt with accordingly, either in an offensive or defensive mode. This respect and understanding provides us with the inner sensitivity that martial arts cultivates.
Weapons begin in the mind. Directing the whip to be one is no exception.
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Weapons begin in the mind. Directing the whip to be one is no exception.
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Well im back again its been two years since i last posted here, maybe some technical problems, i was attracted by the topic i always asked my self about this, well i dont think that a whip can be used as a considered weapon its too hard to be used in a fight, or to threaten a punch of lost dogs in a camp.
Any of you saw The Rundown movie? the last fight scene was incredible when the 3 guys attacked The Rock with there whips that was , but do you think that it can be in real?
Greetings Q8Indy
Any of you saw The Rundown movie? the last fight scene was incredible when the 3 guys attacked The Rock with there whips that was , but do you think that it can be in real?
Greetings Q8Indy
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Robert Duke wrote:Another thing here in Texas we have a concealed gun permit law now. It is proven to cut down on crime in Texas as well as other states.
You two make me feel RIGHT at home!The_Edge wrote: With that statement alone I like you. Try arguing that point with a gun grabber though. Facts scare them.
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A bullwhip is mainly a tool, I agree.
Used as a weapon it is a poor tool. In a fight You´ll proberly
only have one crack, and thats it.
(Edit: unless You can do the "Sergei-never-ending-over-the-head-crack",
but again at one time You´ll have to stop...but anyway - You propperly can´t do that crack-trick )
If I was against a guy with a bullwhip I´ll just move in as close and as quickly as possible. I might get hit once, but not twice. From there
is would be a "normal" fight.
So... picking up the bullwhip for a fight... You´d choose badly
Best regards
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Used as a weapon it is a poor tool. In a fight You´ll proberly
only have one crack, and thats it.
(Edit: unless You can do the "Sergei-never-ending-over-the-head-crack",
but again at one time You´ll have to stop...but anyway - You propperly can´t do that crack-trick )
If I was against a guy with a bullwhip I´ll just move in as close and as quickly as possible. I might get hit once, but not twice. From there
is would be a "normal" fight.
So... picking up the bullwhip for a fight... You´d choose badly
Best regards
JAN
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As someone said earlier~anything can be used as a weapon. Anthony DeLongis teaches the martial art use of whips. I agree though, that should a whip be employed as a weapon, it be only for self-defense purposes. In fact, on some occasions I carry a 5-footer when out hiking w/ my dog. There are many wooded and hill-type areas out here, and them coyotes & fox would love to snack on my small dog.
I wonder though, just what that karate master's hand really did look like~ w/ the flesh "ripped off."
I wonder though, just what that karate master's hand really did look like~ w/ the flesh "ripped off."
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Darn tootin! We'll get along fine.RandallFlagg wrote:Robert Duke wrote:Another thing here in Texas we have a concealed gun permit law now. It is proven to cut down on crime in Texas as well as other states.You two make me feel RIGHT at home!The_Edge wrote: With that statement alone I like you. Try arguing that point with a gun grabber though. Facts scare them.
I know we stay away from politics around here, but I'm glad to see the government is taking steps to protect our gun manafacturers from these insane lawsuits. At least the chaps running this country aren't completely asleep at the switch.
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check out
www.whipboxing.com
This is a 'sport' in Australia. Part of me wants to try it, but the other part of me likes all of my body parts just the way they are.
-Adam, www.winrichwhips.com
www.whipboxing.com
This is a 'sport' in Australia. Part of me wants to try it, but the other part of me likes all of my body parts just the way they are.
-Adam, www.winrichwhips.com
That is awesome.winrichwhips wrote:check out
www.whipboxing.com
This is a 'sport' in Australia. Part of me wants to try it, but the other part of me likes all of my body parts just the way they are.
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LOL!! I have a mental video playing Monty Python's "Fish Dance," in my head now...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Fish ... _Dance.png
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Fish ... _Dance.png
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I say., let's bring it on. Folks love to watch a good fight.winrichwhips wrote:check out
www.whipboxing.com
This is a 'sport' in Australia. Part of me wants to try it,
Its all part of the show - Danger - Fear - Excitement
winrichwhips wrote:check out
www.whipboxing.com
This is a 'sport' in Australia. Part of me wants to try it, but the other part of me likes all of my body parts just the way they are.
-Adam, www.winrichwhips.com
http://www.whipboxing.com/whipb_2l.htm
That one is awesome! I love the Aussie ref guy yelling, 'Whoa!! Whoa!!!"
I say we invest in COW fencing masks and trench coats and go at it for the QM this year.
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This may sounds nuts, but for me it depends on what part of the house I'm in.RandallFlagg wrote:If you are a user of the weapons you collect, you'll reach for the most comfortable weapon for what the situation requires.
For me, it's my old Beretta 92F.
I guess if I had my choice it would be my riot shotgun or Colt Anaconda.
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Sorry I have to ask but what are kitanas?IllinoisJones wrote:I am a collector of many thing, I have many kitanas, at least one glaive, at least one straight sword. All within reach, but when I hear noises, and go to ckeck them out I grab my whip, I don't know why. Especially because this is an alomost completly destroyed one. Illinois
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Anything can be a weapon. I could blind or kill someone with a paper clip if I was so inclined. A bullwhip would make a wonderful defensive weapon for close range. I would probably choose it over a knife if my opponent didn't have a gun. I think it would be fun to use a whip for fighting, but that's just me.
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