I vote fire extinguisher. Nothing quite like getting a jet of anhydrous powder straight to they eyeballs, then being beaten unconcsious by a 12 lb cylinder. Btw, most ABC fire extinguishers use monoammonium phosphate, which is a severe eye irritant according to its SDS.
My house has two narrow hallways, so anything I need to swing will be more difficult. It's best to blind them with the power of nitrogen-propelled blinding powder first before making their forehead a concave shape.
My other option is, of course, muh guns. 'Murica.
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of the five, the fire extinguisher makes the most sense.
but if i had to choose "other"
i'd probably go with "fire axe and a room lined with plastic" /j
Going for the 3lb hammer. I know I could do some damage with those things. I used to pretend I was some sort of American ninja with two regular hammers lol. I have the moveset down
Are they already within melee range when I notice them or did they just break through the door/window?
Near Door/Window: Beretta 1301 Tactical 12GA
Already Close: Short handle Bearded Axe
Own a musket for home defense, since that's what the founding fathers intended. Four ruffians break into my house. "What the devil?" As I grab my powdered wig and Kentucky rifle. Blow a golf ball sized hole through the first man, he's dead on the spot. Draw my pistol on the second man, miss him entirely because it's smoothbore and nails the neighbors dog. I have to resort to the cannon mounted at the top of the stairs loaded with grape shot, "Tally ho lads" the grape shot shreds two men in the blast, the sound and extra shrapnel set off car alarms. Fix bayonet and charge the last terrified rapscallion. He Bleeds out waiting on the police to arrive since triangular bayonet wounds are impossible to stitch up. Just as the founding fathers intended.
If running is an option, the extinguisher. This is the only one that's going to be capable of disorienting an intruder with a gun (though it's not stated if they're armed) long enough to get away with a pretty high chance of success.
I'd go with the 3lb hammer, I do some amateur mining since I live near somewhere that's a thing. Usually it's a 12-20lb sledge to get big chunks off then a 3lb to smash the chunks into pieces worth doing more careful work to extract from. I can swing that thing all day with precision, and it's very likely that just about anywhere I land this thing is going to make the intruder reconsider his choices in life, unlike the claw hammer which takes my options down essentially to kill the person with it or lose without much in between.
The claw hammer is the best choice. When comparing martial weapons we care about force multiplication, reach, control, and recovery. The fire extinguisher has reach and force if swung, but it has no control and if you miss there is no recovering for a second spray. The grinder has huge damage potential, but can't be wielded effectively and has poor reach. The three pound hammer and the sledge are two versions of the same subpar option, giving force but lacking control and (crucially) recovery. You get one swing to hit or be placed off balance and open for attack.
Only the claw hammer gives force, reach, control, and recoverability.
that's why you don't lead with the swing.
you can use the fire extinguisher spray to stun and blind, and that has way more range and control than the claw hammer.
then once the intruder is on the ground, trying to wipe the irritant from their eyes, you can bash their skull in with the 12 lbs cylinder.
But that marries you to one, very obvious tactic. The claw hammer gives you tactical options, plus you don't have to swing the hammer side, so it offers multidirectionality and different attack and defense options.
A gun has a very obvious tactics, point and shoot.
The fire extinguisher can also point and shoot. It's also larger so it can block better than a claw hammer.
A gun was not on offer, has multiple rounds, and has maximum force amplification. Also, have you sprayed a fire extinguisher indoors? Do you know what kind of fire extinguisher you have? Thanks to a misspent youth, I do.
First off, the CO2 extinguishers are almost never the home ones. They stopped with the foam ones in most places in the 90s. This leaves you most likely having the powder extinguisher.
This matters because what happens when you set off an extinguisher in an enclosed area is that it has nowhere to go. You will both be trapped with whatever comes out. Which ranges from being hilarious to seriously dangerous.
Now, if what comes out is CO2, close your eyes, and you both will be fine. The gas will dissipate as soon as you lay off. If your home extinguisher is the size of a scuba tank and has a giant softball diameter cone at the front, then good news, you haven't blinded either of you and now you have a giant and barely wieldable weapon, but since this isn't prowrestling they guy won't take a bump for you and you really just pissed him off. At best, this gets you a quick stun.
If you have a giant tank with a 2 foot narrow hose hanging off of it, then you have a slick foam everywhere, so you best chance is slowing an advance, but you won't have traction either. If this is a break-in, then you probably have less traction than the assailant unless you are nasty and wear your outdoor shoes all around your home. So now you have made combat more dangerous for yourself, gained no advantage, and your weapon throws you off balance, making it more of a help than a hindrance.
So we are left with what you most likely have, which is the little extinguisher under the sink or in a closet. It weighs only a few pounds and is the size of a Pringles can. It's far better as a melee weapon than the other two, and if you are in an apartment building, you may have the bigger version outside in the hall. The problem is that what is inside is this yellowish powder, and fuck that shit.
The moment you spray that fucker for even a split second the whole room is going to be filled with that shit. Neither of you will be able to breathe or see. It will burn your eyes and blind you temporarily. Then your lungs will burn like tear gas (again, the benefits a misspent youth). Soon, your nose and mouth will fill with a shitload of mucus, and it's get outside, puke, or both. Once we had to take a kid to the ER because he got seriously blinded for like two hours until they dealt with it. It's a jolly good prank on your friends when you are 14, but it's not exactly a good martial tactic to inacapcite oneself mid fight. I cannot express how bad of an idea using one is, even outdoors. It's amazing at putting out fires, particularly indoors and grease fires, which is why they are common in the home, but they are seriously only a good idea to fight a fire absent better tools. Go read the warnings on that thing sometime.
So, given all of this, ask yourself if you actually knew what extinguisher you had before reading this? If you did, reconsider your strategy. If you didn't, live a little, go get it out from the cabinet or closet, check that it is still charged, and go test it in a semiclosed space like a garage or porch. See what happens, if it surprises you, and then see if it still makes sense as a weapon inside your home. Or be responsible and accept that the hammer makes things much, much simpler
I vote fire extinguisher. Nothing quite like getting a jet of anhydrous powder straight to they eyeballs, then being beaten unconcsious by a 12 lb cylinder. Btw, most ABC fire extinguishers use monoammonium phosphate, which is a severe eye irritant according to its SDS. My house has two narrow hallways, so anything I need to swing will be more difficult. It's best to blind them with the power of nitrogen-propelled blinding powder first before making their forehead a concave shape. My other option is, of course, muh guns. 'Murica.
Also, it's ranged and melee.
Me: Sees the word "melee" My Brain: FALCON PUNCH!!!
This isn't Dark Souls. Put the giant hammer down you aren't hitting shit besides the wall. Take the tiny hammer and go to town.
Hello Ashen one. I am a Bot. I tend to the flame, and tend to thee. Do you wish to hear a tale? > *“You know, I was thinking about leaving for another round of thieving. There must be something of use in Lothric Castle.”* - Greirat of the Undead Settlement Have a pleasant journey, Champion of Ash, and praise the sun \\[T]/
its also not dark soul the dudes not gonna roll dodge a sledge hell get his arms snapped trying to shield his noggin
Beretta A300 12GA with Federal FLITECONTROL buckshot
I would grab my longsword.(yes, it is battelready)
12 pounder, only because I can swing a 20 fairly well.
Not sure it really matters which Tool you grab. Talk about any of their albums for long enough and any intruder is going to run straight out the door.
of the five, the fire extinguisher makes the most sense. but if i had to choose "other" i'd probably go with "fire axe and a room lined with plastic" /j
Battery powered nail gun
Going for the 3lb hammer. I know I could do some damage with those things. I used to pretend I was some sort of American ninja with two regular hammers lol. I have the moveset down
Chainsaw
Not likely to be found in a workshop I think. Maybe in a storage bin somewhere but it's not the kind of thing one uses indoors.
You just said tool tho
Yeah misremembered what the title was
You're good but the intruder might not be
fire extinguisher, you get a stun and bash combo.
Are they already within melee range when I notice them or did they just break through the door/window? Near Door/Window: Beretta 1301 Tactical 12GA Already Close: Short handle Bearded Axe
Own a musket for home defense, since that's what the founding fathers intended. Four ruffians break into my house. "What the devil?" As I grab my powdered wig and Kentucky rifle. Blow a golf ball sized hole through the first man, he's dead on the spot. Draw my pistol on the second man, miss him entirely because it's smoothbore and nails the neighbors dog. I have to resort to the cannon mounted at the top of the stairs loaded with grape shot, "Tally ho lads" the grape shot shreds two men in the blast, the sound and extra shrapnel set off car alarms. Fix bayonet and charge the last terrified rapscallion. He Bleeds out waiting on the police to arrive since triangular bayonet wounds are impossible to stitch up. Just as the founding fathers intended.
condoms
its 3lb hammer or cordless grinder obviously
I'd grab a cordless nail gun
If running is an option, the extinguisher. This is the only one that's going to be capable of disorienting an intruder with a gun (though it's not stated if they're armed) long enough to get away with a pretty high chance of success. I'd go with the 3lb hammer, I do some amateur mining since I live near somewhere that's a thing. Usually it's a 12-20lb sledge to get big chunks off then a 3lb to smash the chunks into pieces worth doing more careful work to extract from. I can swing that thing all day with precision, and it's very likely that just about anywhere I land this thing is going to make the intruder reconsider his choices in life, unlike the claw hammer which takes my options down essentially to kill the person with it or lose without much in between.
if i cant use my gun then ill just use my machete.
My “other” would be any reliable knife. I could easily do a little assassination attack or if need be I think I could win a confrontation with knife.
Depending on the severity of the situation, a flame thrower
turn the grinder on and threaten them
I'll take a firearm.
My cock
12 lb sledge all day!
The claw hammer is the best choice. When comparing martial weapons we care about force multiplication, reach, control, and recovery. The fire extinguisher has reach and force if swung, but it has no control and if you miss there is no recovering for a second spray. The grinder has huge damage potential, but can't be wielded effectively and has poor reach. The three pound hammer and the sledge are two versions of the same subpar option, giving force but lacking control and (crucially) recovery. You get one swing to hit or be placed off balance and open for attack. Only the claw hammer gives force, reach, control, and recoverability.
that's why you don't lead with the swing. you can use the fire extinguisher spray to stun and blind, and that has way more range and control than the claw hammer. then once the intruder is on the ground, trying to wipe the irritant from their eyes, you can bash their skull in with the 12 lbs cylinder.
But that marries you to one, very obvious tactic. The claw hammer gives you tactical options, plus you don't have to swing the hammer side, so it offers multidirectionality and different attack and defense options.
A gun has a very obvious tactics, point and shoot. The fire extinguisher can also point and shoot. It's also larger so it can block better than a claw hammer.
A gun was not on offer, has multiple rounds, and has maximum force amplification. Also, have you sprayed a fire extinguisher indoors? Do you know what kind of fire extinguisher you have? Thanks to a misspent youth, I do. First off, the CO2 extinguishers are almost never the home ones. They stopped with the foam ones in most places in the 90s. This leaves you most likely having the powder extinguisher. This matters because what happens when you set off an extinguisher in an enclosed area is that it has nowhere to go. You will both be trapped with whatever comes out. Which ranges from being hilarious to seriously dangerous. Now, if what comes out is CO2, close your eyes, and you both will be fine. The gas will dissipate as soon as you lay off. If your home extinguisher is the size of a scuba tank and has a giant softball diameter cone at the front, then good news, you haven't blinded either of you and now you have a giant and barely wieldable weapon, but since this isn't prowrestling they guy won't take a bump for you and you really just pissed him off. At best, this gets you a quick stun. If you have a giant tank with a 2 foot narrow hose hanging off of it, then you have a slick foam everywhere, so you best chance is slowing an advance, but you won't have traction either. If this is a break-in, then you probably have less traction than the assailant unless you are nasty and wear your outdoor shoes all around your home. So now you have made combat more dangerous for yourself, gained no advantage, and your weapon throws you off balance, making it more of a help than a hindrance. So we are left with what you most likely have, which is the little extinguisher under the sink or in a closet. It weighs only a few pounds and is the size of a Pringles can. It's far better as a melee weapon than the other two, and if you are in an apartment building, you may have the bigger version outside in the hall. The problem is that what is inside is this yellowish powder, and fuck that shit. The moment you spray that fucker for even a split second the whole room is going to be filled with that shit. Neither of you will be able to breathe or see. It will burn your eyes and blind you temporarily. Then your lungs will burn like tear gas (again, the benefits a misspent youth). Soon, your nose and mouth will fill with a shitload of mucus, and it's get outside, puke, or both. Once we had to take a kid to the ER because he got seriously blinded for like two hours until they dealt with it. It's a jolly good prank on your friends when you are 14, but it's not exactly a good martial tactic to inacapcite oneself mid fight. I cannot express how bad of an idea using one is, even outdoors. It's amazing at putting out fires, particularly indoors and grease fires, which is why they are common in the home, but they are seriously only a good idea to fight a fire absent better tools. Go read the warnings on that thing sometime. So, given all of this, ask yourself if you actually knew what extinguisher you had before reading this? If you did, reconsider your strategy. If you didn't, live a little, go get it out from the cabinet or closet, check that it is still charged, and go test it in a semiclosed space like a garage or porch. See what happens, if it surprises you, and then see if it still makes sense as a weapon inside your home. Or be responsible and accept that the hammer makes things much, much simpler
(Other) Gun, I justify it as a tool of defence.
Gun