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Normally in civilian clothes (I'm NG) I carry a KA-BAR everywhere I go. Is it okay to carry it while in OCP during drill weekends and AT? Thanks!
Posted 6 y ago
Responses: 19
You will never have a need or practical use for a fixed blade that size and shouldn't be using your part time job in uniform to justify such. If you really are in threat, buy a cheap wheel gun and a secondary. It's unlikely you're in such a threat though. Just listen to your NCOs and try to grow yourself first, frivolous issues are a waste of time and if you escalate it, you're going to make everyone look bad.
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I can tell you that a full sized, fixed blade knife is very useful when used in the field. In garrison, not as much. Consult your chain of command, but expect a no answer.
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Depends on your local laws and what the chain of command states.
If I was your supervisor, I would permit a K-bar during field training not in a garrison setting. I’ve had little patience with some of my knife enthusiast soldiers that are not concentrating on their actual soldier tasks.
If I was your supervisor, I would permit a K-bar during field training not in a garrison setting. I’ve had little patience with some of my knife enthusiast soldiers that are not concentrating on their actual soldier tasks.
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I would like to ask? Why are you so hell bent in carrying such a weapon. Are you paranoid? Has someone threaten you? Or is it. You like to show off to others, that you are well protected. Do yourself a favor. Take advise from an old (72) Nam Vet. Don't invite trouble where it's not needed. Put the damn thing in a safe place, and forget it.
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I have an M-8 bayonet from Vietnam. It is still a potent weapon. Long/sharp blade sharpens when inserting and existing the M-10 Sheath. Sorry I didn't bring my M-14, that the M-8 bayonet fits.
The M-16's were just coming to Nam in the mid 60's. M-16 at the time were the biggest piece of garbage. Danger to all that used them.
The M-16's were just coming to Nam in the mid 60's. M-16 at the time were the biggest piece of garbage. Danger to all that used them.
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Not sure the question is CAN you, but rather, SHOULD you. Short Answer is no. As a soldier you're an expert and a professional, simply carrying a 3 inch knife or a Gerber is being prepared for the duty day therefore professional. A Kabar is overkill and to be quite honest do you ever use it? Has there been a scenario where a regular pocket knife wouldn't work? Anyways, just my advice.
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