I had no idea. We hear of these deaths, but in UK 4,000-plus in one year? Of course, many of those would be of better circles than the stereotypical 'street druggie'. I am more than flabbergasted. In contrast, there were 1,872 UK road deaths for the same year.
Of course Nigel, drugs have NO social barriers and are as rife in the well off as they are in those selling their bodies / souls / grannies to get their next fix. One of the reasons I left the health service way back I saw way too many of them
I get fed up watching the police camera action type programmes where scum with e.g. no insurance/on their mobile and get a measly fine and a couple of points. For no insurance the minimum fine should be say £1000 which is probably what it would have cost to take out full insurance in the first place and for phones 6 point and £1000 as a deterrent. I considered applying to be a magistrate but the max age limit is 65 so thats a no starter
The lastest crime is just to come into your house even while you in it and just do it over.....I even lock the back door when I am in , also if in garage lock up and now taking car keys , mobile wallet etc to bed complete with baseball bat and large kitchen knife ...also butt car up to garage door....push bikes all on locks ..,
I'm no expert but having the bat can be a bit sticky (no pun intended), and considered premeditated should it ever be used in anger...a large Maglite with 5 D size batteries however is a practical and explainable addition to the bedside cabinet - and as good as any bat
There's not really an issue with having a baseball bat in a bedroom. Its sports equipment and keeping it layed under a bed isn't a problem. It's the way in which you use it that's the problem. If someone comes into your house and threatens you or your family then grabbing a bat that you keep under the bed is fine. Hit them with it until the threat to your life is removed. However if they aren't endangering your life i.e they're creeping around just stealing things then you can't go at them. If it was me though, anyone in my house would be getting the bat whatever the situation and I'd take my chances.
This situation will always remind me of the sad outcome of Tony Martin who, in 1999, shot and killed a burglar. Older members will recall this travesty coined as 'A man has a right to defend his castle' case: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Martin_(farmer)
I prefer to think of this case.....https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-london-48134851
