Trip to Chicago, what to do without a firearm?

[The Beaver]

Gentleman, and possible lades, I am visiting Chicago in about a month. What have any of you taken to Chicago in the past as a defensive measure? What is ROT with knives and conceal-ability?

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[slimplmbr]

My advice, avoid Chicago.

 

[cobber]

My advice, avoid Chicago.

They have guns, you have a knife. Good luck.

 

[dom1104]

Chicago doesnt allow guns? Did not know that.....slipped my mind somehow...

 

[Justin Case]

Here is my recommendation.

 

[darkkevin]

Gentleman, and possible lades, I am visiting Chicago in about a month. What have any of you taken to Chicago in the past as a defensive measure? What is ROT with knives and conceal-ability?

Any advice would be appreciated.

where ya headed? downtown or burbs? we visit semi-frequently. how long you staying?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Chicago proper has a knife-length restriction as well as a restriction on autos. 2.5" max length.

-J-

 

[the1kidd03]

I was in the same situation a week or so ago. Here's what I learned. https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...f_defense/232357-chicago_defense_options.html



PS The search feature is your friend.

 

[cesna250]

Whoops!!! I guess i have broken the law more than once in the state of ILLIqueer.

 

[jgreiner]

Gentleman, and possible lades, I am visiting Chicago in about a month. What have any of you taken to Chicago in the past as a defensive measure? What is ROT with knives and conceal-ability?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Either don't go, or go buy a GOOD Louisville Slugger and carry it over your shoulder.

 

[cesna250]

Does a chainsaw count as a blade???

 

[KJQ6945]

An ASP and a can of wasp spray of course! Weapons are bad, but these are just innocent tools.

 

[mikerccie]

I am forced to visit Kalifornia regularly and I always carry my United Cutlery Tactical pen. I toss it in my carry-on and once through security clip it to the neck of my polo shirt. It makes a nice pen too.

 

[youngda9]

Afghanistan is safer this time of year, any time of year actually...

 

[melensdad]

Gentleman, and possible lades, I am visiting Chicago in about a month. What have any of you taken to Chicago in the past as a defensive measure? What is ROT with knives and conceal-ability?

Any advice would be appreciated.

If you have any specific questions or want to share with me where you SPECIFICALLY where you will be, please send me a PM and I'll do my best to give you more specific information.

Stay in all white neighborhoods, predominantly white neighborhoods or in Chinatown. The crime is primarily gang crime and primarily is occurring in black and hispanic neighborhoods, mostly on the south and west sides of the city. In EVERY area, park in public parking lots, well lit areas, etc. In EVERY area be alert to your surroundings. Don't leave anything of value VISIBLE in your parked car. You can drive through unsafe neighborhoods in the daytime but its not recommended to take public transport through the unsafe neighborhoods.

"Near North" is very safe as is Chinatown during the daylight hours. Ditto for "Lincoln Park" and the surrounding areas. Ditto for the "Gold Coast" area between Lincoln Park and the Near North area. Both "Greektown" and "Downtown" are not havens for violent crime during the day but watch for pickpockets and petty thieves. Greektown in the evening is fine if you park in a well lit parking lot.

I'm in Illinois almost every day and in Chicago on a very regular basis with my family. I've NEVER had a problem in the city other than one stolen sports car that was parked on a side street in a changing neighborhood. Despite what all the comments say above mine in this thread, I actually like spending time in the city with my family and have never felt threatened...but I know the city and many of its neighborhoods.

 

[Excalibur]

Every time I go to Chicago to visit family, I keep my gun in the trunk of the car, ammo separate. Legally, I am not a resident and visiting, so I don't need any card or permission. Of course I can't take the gun out or anything, but it's only for SHTF situations

 

[Kagnew]

Here is my recommendation.

That would get car-jacked going through Gary.

 

[StuBob]

Pepper spray.

 

[Valvestate]

You do what I did last night. You duck and hide...

 

[VN Vet]

When I go to Chicago, I don't. I take my Grandpa's advice: I don't but say that I did.

Works great for me.