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[Ibid Straydrink]

I am in need of some of that good, old-fashioned Life Advice. To condense a long story, an acquaintance of mine (the friend of a friend) is staying with her biological father in Arizona for the week, who has reportedly begun to outright proposition her for sex. Needless to say, she is not very comfortable staying there.

Lacking a vehicle, my friend in question has asked that I set out with from him Los Angeles in my 1993 T-Bird XL to rescue the maiden, claiming he will reimburse me for the gasoline in cash. Said fraid is very trustworthy, but financially unreliable. Nonetheless, I feel obliged to help a friend in need and will probably accept his request.

That said,

- Are there any basic traffic laws and regulations a traveler from CA should know about AZ?
- Should I bring any personal documents, other than my CA ID?
- While I am not anticipating nor looking for trouble, I can readily imagine how a situation like this could get messy, considering the father's character. Does anyone know where I could find some the arms laws and regulations in brief, especially in regards to vehiclular carrying? (By arms, really  I mean any personal defense contraband- p. spray, mace)

Thank you so much,

Ibid

[Strife26]

Alright, I'm no expert on these matter but I'll do my best to help.

Firstly, I think that going on such a white knight quest is both admirable and I'd totally try to help more if I wasn't overseas and leaving my current location wasn't a felony.

As far as I know, there aren't any major trafficy things to worry about, don't go much faster than prevailing traffic and make sure that you know how red arrow lights work (I have a great uncle who got in a wreck in AZ because he didn't understand turning traffic lights).

For personal documents, a Drivers license, some cash, and some plastic should be enough. If you have a second form of ID, I'd bring it along just in case, but you shouldn't need it that much. Make sure that your buddy has an ID too.

I've got no clue about the arms laws in AZ or CA (and I have neither the time nor the bandwidth to find them right now) but personal safety-type weapons (smallish fixed blade knives, mace, ect.) are usually not regulated in your private vehicle, just be sure to answer truthfully if you get asked about them.

Good luck.

[Aqizzar]

There is absolutely nothing you need to worry about in traveling across state lines, that's why we have the Federalism Clause.  Except for firearms obviously.  I would just take a can of pepper spray, they're not expensive, and it probably won't be as necessary as you think.

I would say that you should make absolutely certain of your car's condition.  A 1993 T-bird (I'm going to assume with a million miles on it) isn't unreliable, but you're going to be looking at some long, long stretches of highway with no service stations.

[Gearskull1]

So, I don't know about the first two things, but I know something about improvised weapons xD

1.Mace seems like the best tool for the situation you are in. You can end a confrontation right there, and exit quickly. If you cant afford/get mace you can always walk in with a cup of boiling hot coffee.

2.5 Do you have a padlock? if so it can double as an effective brass knuckle. Get the round kind though, the square ones will make your hands bleed.

2. A knife is not illegal, and it's good to have even if you are not going to use it. Pulling a knife can stop the confrontation.

3. If you are involved in a fight, aim for the eyes, groin, throat. Ripping earlobes is also very effective if you have the chance. Hit, grab your madien and GTFO. The majority of fights I've seen have been someone throwing a punch, looking shocked that the guy did not drop like in the movies, and then having their ass kicked. If you have to take a beating, cover your face as a priority. Get off the ground as fast as possible if you drop, you do not want to be getting stomped.

4.I've been doing various martial arts, boxing, brazillian jujitsu, and getting into drunken fights for years. And this is my ultimate advice -> It's better to avoid confrontation if at all possible. Give peace a chance.

Good Luck!

[Tellemurius]

i can hook you up with a place to lay low when you grab her

[Zrk2]

I think Bay12 is the most epic forum in the world. Honestly, pepper spray and a small knife should be all you ever need. If something else is needed, you're in too much shit already.

Also, why go confrontational? She could just go for a walk or something and you could pick her up...

[Nadaka]

I hate to say this, but if you don't pass for white, you need to bring proof of citizenship.

[Vector]

Also, why go confrontational? She could just go for a walk or something and you could pick her up...

Need to prepare for all eventualities, man.  "Just being able to go for a walk" doesn't always happen.

[Zrk2]

I know, I was just making sure he had considered alternatives to a confrontation, because it didn't sound like it. But yeah, 'Expect the worst, all your surprises will be happy.' -Someone clever

[Moogie]

Good luck on your quest, Ibid. It is a very noble and brave thing you're doing. I hope all goes well for you and the girl.

[Dwarf]

who has reportedly begun to outright proposition her for sex. Needless to say, she is not very comfortable staying there.

[scriver]

who has reportedly begun to outright proposition her for sex. Needless to say, she is not very comfortable staying there.

...what are you implying, if you don't mind me asking?

[ChairmanPoo]

who has reportedly begun to outright proposition her for sex. Needless to say, she is not very comfortable staying there.

...what are you implying, if you don't mind me asking?

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[scriver]

I was asking dwarf. I don't understand what the smiley is supposed to mean. To me, it comes of as if he doesn't believe that some guy could "proposition" his daughter. I thought it best to ask him what he meant, rather than acting on my assumption.

[MetalSlimeHunt]

My only advice is that you embark on your rescue now. If he's sick enough to proposition her, it might not be long untill he doesn't even bother with the asking part. In short, I have the greatest respect for you that you'd help someone like this, and you should get to it post haste.