I was trained in using handguns in ICPO and before that the Tokyo police squad. We did use wooden practice swords when we were practicing martial arts during my Judo and Karate days, but we were learning how to avoid and block them not wield them. I guess I'll need to learn how to use one to defend myself with.

Sounds fair. I'm not the best chef, but I can fix myself something edible with whatever I've got.