Beat Down In Portugal

I follow a variety of YouTube "drama channels" as a hobby, and one of them, a fellow named Ethan Ralph, has gone to Portugal twice -- only to get beaten up TWICE. The first time it was by muggers; the second time, it was by a pair of stalkers who knew about his channel and followed him there.

That got me to thinking: How would you arm yourself if you were traveling to a foreign country and dealing with airport security? Keep in mind that if you use any sort of weapon once you get there, you might well end up in a foreign prison. It's a daunting thought.

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    I follow a variety of YouTube “drama channels” as a hobby, and one of them, a fellow named Ethan Ralph, has gone to Portugal twice — only to get beaten up TWICE. The first time it was by muggers; the second time, it was by a pair of stalkers who knew about his channel and followed him there.

    That got me to thinking: How would you arm yourself if you were traveling to a foreign country and dealing with airport security? Keep in mind that if you use any sort of weapon once you get there, you might well end up in a foreign prison. It’s a daunting thought.

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    Last time I was in Portugal was many years ago. At that time, airport police openly carried submachine guns. I got into trouble trying to exit the country because I had flown into the country on an airline jump seat (air crew – non-revenue flight), and their customs officers failed to properly document my passport entry record. It was not fun. Foreign police – especially in airports are nothing to make light of. Back then, we’d leave our passports in hotel desk safe to avoid losing it to extremely talented local pickpockets. Best defensive weapon available (other than good empty hand defense skills) is likely a good, heavyweight flashlight – doesn’t arouse undue levels of attention and makes an excellent improvised impact weapon. High intensity LED lights available these days also allows you to illuminate darkened areas before you enter them. Just like being in the U.S. – your best defense is complete avoidance of any trouble in the first place!

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