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And being able to stand and move is NOT a requirement, you can defend yourself without being able to get up.

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At Paris Island the Drill Instructor said, you can always pick up a rock or a brick, there are weapons everywhere.

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You are correct. If in danger, any object within reach can become a tool (weapon) and if none at hand, you can be the weapon out of survival necessity. Nothing has changed since our ancestors slept in trees for safety.

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Absolutely agree. Breaking a hard plastic, a tray in my example and to use it to cut/stab, I have mentioned to others. I once told my daughter, rather asked her, are you willing to burst a rapist's eye to defend herself? Not looking for an answer but wanting her to think in those terms during a conversation. Masterlock mating a belt I have not thought of, in particular. Ever thought of having a credit card with a sharpened edge?

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