Been there, done that-more times than I can count, B.
But then I knew what I was getting into before I fired 'er up.
Where I'm from, the state doesn't require helmets. They figure we're smart enough to decide for ourselves what we need. I do get a kick outta the ATGATT guys, though....All bundled up in layers of safety gear. If yer so afraid of crashing-Why ride atall? Where's the freedom in that?
Hell, I'd ride naked on some of these hot days if I could get away with it.
I use the bible for a reference now and again, but mostly I just use common sense. If the shoe fits.....
You say: "If you disarm your opponent and then shoot at will, not much of a fair fight"
Well....Fights aren't fair. If they were, they would be called "games."
The problem I see here when the believers run outta talent is pretty much:
LOL! For some reason, I DO believe you have "been there done that" on your head...several times...
To late for a helmet now.