By JULIAN VIGIL
Staff Writer
There is a lot of crime in Visalia California but above all the most committed crime is property damage. Property damage is 87% of all crime that is committed in Visalia California. Larceny is the most committed crime and the best way to defend your items from being stolen is to carry around a sword and defend your items with brute force. Bladed weapons show that theft rates of people owning bladed/blunt weapons decrease your chances of becoming a victim of property damage or theft by 39%. Guns can increase it by an estimated above 70% but may increase your chances if you own 4+ by 27%. Over 85% of criminals who have committed property damage and theft have stated that they would not break into someone’s house if they had bladed/blunt weapons, or guns. Owning a sword that is must cheaper than a gun will decrease your chances of becoming a victim of the most committed crime and will increase your chances of keeping your belongings. Many may argue that the statistics say that guns will be a better choice but many cannot afford guns but they can afford a sword. A high-quality sword that will serve its purpose could cost anywhere from 120$+ to 1500$+. There is a sword or bladed weapon like that in everyone’s budget. You should buy a sword or blunt weapon to defend your belongings because it is much more affordable than a gun and it still decreases your chances by a large amount.
