vacation in DC

[BKeen]

Going on vacation to DC with my family ( wife and Kids) . Question is what kind of protection can I carry , in and out of the museums ? I want to protect my family and still see the sites . Any help ????

[fingers80002]

Stay out of DC.............

[1861]

the police should protect you

[Philbert]

Going on vacation to DC with my family ( wife and Kids) . Question is what kind of protection can I carry , in and out of the museums ? I want to protect my family and still see the sites . Any help ????

As I understand it, pepper spray must be registered with the local police. You might be able to carry a knife according to the info I found here.

[BKeen]

Thanks , Just want to show my family the constitution before Obama rewrites it.

[fingers80002]

Thanks , Just want to show my family the constitution before Obama rewrites it.

I would be cautious of taking ANYTHING to the museums, that is fed property.

As I understand......I could be wrong.

[Pa. Patriot]

. Question is what kind of protection can I carry ,?

A cell phone w/911 programmed.

Good luck!

[imperialism2024]

A cell phone w/911 programmed.

Good luck!

Are you sure that's legal?

I thought the only form of self-defense allowed in DC was saying politely, "Please make it quick!"

[Captain Tuttle]

Nah. Just say "I voted for Obama". That's all the protection you'll need.

[shermdo]

Obviously no firearms at all but you already knew that part. I believe that a knife may be legal but who the heck really knows there. I used to go to DC pretty often with my job a couple of years ago. I used to ALWAYS carry my tactical older and my E2C light (day or night).

I know that this will sound strange because DC has very high crime statistics but I actually felt relatively safe in what I call the "Federal area" of the city. I always stayed within a few blocks of the White House and my office was near there as well. We used to walk around a good amount at night and there are police of many type all over the darn place.

I am DEFINITELY not saying that you shouldn't stay alert and in condition yellow the entire time you that you are there.

I went up the Washington Monument a few years ago and the new security is very much like what the TSA has at the airports including metal detectors and x-ray for all bags, purses fanny packs, etc. The knife and possibly the E2C light are definitely an issue there.

Have a great trip with your family and Stay Safe.