This turns my stomach
This product, make because of a desperate situation, simply disturbs me. A product being sold by James McAdams of England is so wrong on so many levels.
It is reported that 50% of people in London are worried about security and sleep with some form of self-defence to hand, for use against intruders.
The ‘Safe Bedside Table’ has a removable leg that acts as a club and a top that doubles as a shield for self-defence. This is for people who are willing to take on an intruder, providing an extra sense of security whilst in bed.
This is what a criminal wants to see. While a club is better then nothing, it is sad they cannot meet the criminal with a nice .357 magnum.
So club and shield against yobs armed with a gun. GUESS WHO WINS?
[Boing Boing]
December 13th, 2005 at 6:14 pm
Too bad that the mere possession of that “table” would show prior intent, thus rendering moot any “self-defence” legal defense. That “table leg” is an OFFENSIVE WEAPON, don’tcha know? (There are, apparently, no DEFENSIVE weapons in the English lexicon anymore.)
December 13th, 2005 at 7:45 pm
I prefer the paperweight next to my bed that transforms into a .45 in mere seconds.
December 13th, 2005 at 8:06 pm
Kevin, I’m sure that there are some defensive weapons in England – the ones the government uses.
December 13th, 2005 at 9:06 pm
if the table was larger (like covered my whole body) and made of kevlar that would be fairly cool.
December 13th, 2005 at 9:21 pm
Well, capitalism is still alive in England, I guess. I wonder if they have testimonials?
‘Blimey, I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for this bloomin’ bed table.’
I’d buy one if it had a drawer for my .357…..
December 14th, 2005 at 3:13 pm
England has unfortunately descended into a barbarism in which the government has outlawed the means of armed self-defense and prosecutes those who dare to exericse it–even in their homes. When that occurs, then the people are living under an evil tryanny. There are many of the elite ruling class here that would like to do the same to Americans.
Thankfully, I have my .357 mag ready, available and loaded with some of the best personal defense ammo should uninvited guests impose themselves on my home.
December 14th, 2005 at 5:46 pm
Yeah, my bedside table is just your normal nightstand. But the .357 laying on top of it should be more than enough to dissuade any bad guys that need dissuaded.
December 14th, 2005 at 7:05 pm
It is my understanding that a homeowner in England that uses a firearm during a robery in their home is arrested immediately and charged, Even if the perp is violent. Anyone confirm this?
BT
December 14th, 2005 at 7:06 pm
Still, the table leg would be nicer on my ears than my .45, which is one of the main reasons I hope I never have to use a firearm in self defense. On the other hand, the table leg wouldn’t be any nicer on the bad guy’s ears, if things work out right.
December 14th, 2005 at 9:18 pm
I’m visualizing a similar table, with the top made from 3/16 ballistic steel, and the leg being about 6 or 7 inches in diameter, hollow, and big enough for whatever suits you.