Pepper Spray

[blueefficacy]

Weapons like tasers, pepper spray or even knives and guns do no good unless you are experienced using them in a real situation. Otherwise they will just escalate things further, increasing the risk of a tragedy.
Keep your eyes open and stay out of unsafe places, this is all that prevention you will need in most circumstances.
If you play for high stakes at a place that you can play at rated, get a check from the cage instead of cash for large amounts.
A "give up" wallet is a good idea.
The conceal-carry folk/gun nuts are well intentioned but really, unless you are absolutely 100% positive you could use it without flinching in a situation, weapons will make the outcome far more likely to be tragic, and not necessarily for the perp. Which is to say nothing about the potential legal ramifications.
Lastly, if you feel somebody might be in the vicinity, start muttering angrily about the casino, as if to say they bilked you out of your last dollar. Most criminals won't take the risk of going after someone who is A: angry to start, and B: broke from the casino.

[shadroch]

Just a thought, but with the wind blowing off the ocean on the Ac boardwalk, I'd be very careful discharging any sort of pepper spray.

[Bushido]

Just a thought, but with the wind blowing off the ocean on the Ac boardwalk, I'd be very careful discharging any sort of pepper spray.

I guess this would be about the same as pissing into the wind...LOL

[Slacker13]

whoops

[Norm]

Gun discussions are extremely political and not allowed.

[Slacker13]

Gun discussions are extremely political and not allowed.

I apologize Norm. I respect your forum and am thankful that you provide an outlet for all of us to discuss our trials and tribulations.

[Roscoe]

[QUOTE=21forme;39819]In AC, I always make it a point to park near the elevator, even if it means going up 4-5 levels. Showboat is one garage I never park in. There are just too many dark corners. There's a surface lot across the street from the casino I prefer.

Another tip re parking garages - If you have trouble remembering where you park, take a cell phone pic of the floor number by the elevator or location if marked on the concrete support poles.

Late at night, late for me, I pulled into a brightly marked Ceasers parking garage: bright red neon letters: parked on the roof, way up. Hours later, discovered and personally visited multiple roof tops attached to a variety of buildings and garage towers. And it was getting later and later. And one garage rooftop looked the same as another. And finally retraced all of my casino steps and found the car. What great advice! Cell phone picture!

[alwayssplitaces]

Why are you walking in areas you don't feel safe in? That's the most important question. If you want to casino hop in AC, use the jitney.
Where in Vegas are you walking off-strip? Any place you can walk to in Vegas, you can get there for $5 in a cab.

For example, the walk from Treasure Island to Riviera or Resorts to Bally's is long with no casinos in between, and deserted at night. I'm big, I look like I can fight, and I don't dress like I'm rich. I won't give up $5000 easily. First thing I'd do if a robber tries to rob me is kick them in the balls, then pepper spray directly at their face. They won't expect someone to immediately fight back.

[shadroch]

In both cases, you are talking about a cab ride of under $10, including a tip. Why would you put yourself in an uncomfortable position for that?

[Norm]

$10 seems pretty cheap, particularly since it increases overall hands/hour. But, even considering the high crime rate in Las Vegas, if you just look at ease, don't make eye contact, the odds of an attack seem slim. Remember, street criminals are looking for easy marks. Tourists. But, there are far more iffy casino locations. And if attacked, pull out your backup wallet. In such environs, I carry cash in multiple places. And, I don't mean one dollar. The guy will probably take $50 for a half-buy of coke or crank, if you aren't wearing expensive clothing. If he's messed up looking, maybe much less for a quick hit of smack So, give him $100 in small bills. Or, risk your life or spend a week replacing the non-cash contents of your wallet: emergency phone numbers, credit cards, license, insurance id, etc.