Be Prepared

[Squeeze]

This is REAL footage of REAL violence. Stay away from bad places will allow you to avoid bad people...however; that does not mean bad people won't come to you as it is seen in the below video. This video is exactly why I train, work-out, run, keep both my mind & body fit for survival.

/-_FMfhn3vu4 (http://youtu.be/-_FMfhn3vu4)

[DEAGLER]

Kicks to the head boils my blood. Unless some a-hole deserves it.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

Damn!!! Verry, Verry, good point. Every time I watch a video like this I get pissed. I may not be the most fit, the fastest, or strongest. But I always carry a few knives, I may carry a firearm? But you won't know it until its used!! Welcome to reality folks!

[crays]

Damn!!! Verry, Verry, good point. Every time I watch a video like this I get pissed. I may not be the most fit, the fastest, or strongest. But I always carry a few knives, I may carry a firearm? But you won't know it until its used!! Welcome to reality folks!

Where's the vid? Embedded, and can't see on tapatalk?

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[DSB OUTDOORS]

Where's the vid? Embedded, and can't see on tapatalk?

Sent via my Mobile Work Avoidance Device
How's this??


http://youtu.be/v_aTkQhRAnE

[ANADRILL]

Just got through watching "Crocodile Dundee",and I am now watching "Big Trouble in Little China".... Makes me want to start carrying s large knife now..

[DSB OUTDOORS]

Like I said. I carry a few knifes. Neck, hip, boot, pocket, any sign of potential trouble. Hand is on one for short notice. [Coffee]

[HoneyBadger]

Who says you don't ever need more than 15 rounds to defend yourself? [facepalm]





Kicks to the head boils my blood. Unless some a-hole deserves it.
Should be considered assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder. Guy curb-stomping the woman in the subway? fuck him...

[stoner01]

The Six Hazards of Approach by Robert Koga

1. Hands
2. Weapons
3. Friends and associates
4. Footing
5. Cover and Concealment
6. Escape routes

This just doesn't apply to me as LE but in everyday life.

[Beprepared]

Yes, I concur.

[mcjhr]

Funny, whenever I walk into a building I look for a way out. Growing up in a city Ive learned to check my 6. Reflective devices work well.

[rbeau30]

One thing I get that stands out at me is these people don't make personal space a priority.


Ugh I really gotta get myself into a training program... I'm wanting to get my family into Krav maga to learn to become more aware of situations and get out of situations.

[GunsRBadMMMMKay]

I shouldn't have watched that....now I'm all riled up lol. I really hate the videos with witnesses watching a group beat someone to death or scurrying away like rats. I'm guessing more then a few of those videos were from merry ol' England, where they don't worry about armed response.....but I just can't picture myself standing by and watching that crap go down even if it meant me waking up in the hospital. Definitely need to accept that violence is in our nature, and while one need not embrace it you should never completely forget it.

[Irving]

I got jumped and my head stomped into the concrete in a parking garage once. Never should have gotten out of my car. I don't know how I was expecting anything but a fight.

[Squeeze]

I'm glad everyone is taking something positive away from this. I also want to recommend a couple of books for those of you who are serious about following up a little more on this topic. Both books are by Rory Miller. 1. Meditations on Violence; 2. Facing Violence. Below are the book covers.

http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i445/TangoDownPro/MeditationsonViolence_zps6c885ec4.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/TangoDownPro/media/MeditationsonViolence_zps6c885ec4.jpg.html)


http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i445/TangoDownPro/FacingViolence_zps8cccd100.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/TangoDownPro/media/FacingViolence_zps8cccd100.jpg.html)

I own both these books and re-visit them often. Rory Miller is a great guy and really hits home the importance of how to deal with violent encounters.

[10mm-man]

This just doesn't apply to me as LE but in everyday life. I didn't know you were a cop? What city?


Good video! Stay aware, stay vigilant, stay alive. How many people think they could shoot there way out of a knife attack? I wonder this; as it takes very little time to close a short distance, and get a blade in ya. Knowing this, has me watching peoples hands more often than not.

[MrPrena]

Just watched the video, and it was horrible to watch. Thinking of carrying another less/non lethal option.

[Squeeze]

Just watched the video, and it was horrible to watch. Thinking of carrying another less/non lethal option.

Yep. In conjunction with my sidearm, I always carry a defensive flashlight. Great less-lethal option.

[Clint45]

Rory Miller, Marc MacYoung, and Peyton Quinn teach their students how to AVOID these situations by being aware of what's happening around them, identifying pre-attack indicators, and taking extra care in high risk areas such as parking garages. Predators tend to seek out victims who are unaware of their surroundings, respond predictably to the pre-attack interview, and appear to be a low risk target with something of value they want. A gun seems like an easy solution to problems like this, but someone unaccustomed to confrontation or violence is likely to hesitate, deny what is happening, or freeze up. A lot of people emphasis training for situations like this, but that training rarely involves awareness, avoidance, or de-escalation. If you present as a high risk/low reward target, most predators will pass you by and wait for someone easier and more profitable. I highly recommend both of Rory's books mentioned above.

[ZERO THEORY]

I'm wanting to get my family into Krav maga

Don't waste your time or money. Thai boxing and wrestling are cheaper, offer more places to learn, have legitimate Krus and coaches in any city, and are 100x more prudent.

[Great-Kazoo]

Ask yourself this . How many of you have outside lights on @ night, on motion sensors, or automatic on/off units. How many of you keep your garage , front, side, back doors open on hot days / nights? How many of you use the garage door opener, pull in to the garage, then get out before the door closes behind you? How many of you, Spouses incl, look in the back seat before getting in the vehicle ? How many answer the door for someone you don't recognize?
Based on past threads it's a lot.

Safe, secure, alert is all well and good outside the home, If you don't practice those same precautions at home, you've acomplished nothing.

Myself, i'm pitiful when it comes to being alert, sometimes. It's those times my brain says. You're lucky this time.

[HoneyBadger]

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[stoner01]

I didn't know you were a cop? What city?


Good video! Stay aware, stay vigilant, stay alive. How many people think they could shoot there way out of a knife attack? I wonder this; as it takes very little time to close a short distance, and get a blade in ya. Knowing this, has me watching peoples hands more often than not.

I was .mil LE. Currently applying with a couple civilian agencies.

[Trout Hunter]

One thing most people arent ready for when it comes to violence is the getting hit or hurt aspect of it. People need to work through scenarios mentally of what they would do and like has been mentioned is be aware of their surroundings.

[Persocon]

like Kelly said, disrupt their OODA loop

[Mick-Boy]

As an citizen, we probably won't get to decide the circumstances of the fight if it ever comes to us. Numbers, location, lighting, motivation, and level of force required will almost certainly be out of our hands when the fight starts.

Recognize the threat as soon as possible and react with the minimum level of force necessary to end the confrontation. That might be a smile and an apology for something that wasn't your fault. That might be lethal force.

If you decide that violence is the only viable option, don't ease into it. Go ugly early.

[HoneyBadger]

As an citizen, we probably won't get to decide the circumstances of the fight if it ever comes to us. Numbers, location, lighting, motivation, and level of force required will almost certainly be out of our hands when the fight starts.

Recognize the threat as soon as possible and react with the minimum level of force necessary to end the confrontation. That might be a smile and an apology for something that wasn't your fault. That might be lethal force.

If you decide that violence is the only viable option, don't ease into it. Go ugly early.


Fighting Rule #1: Always win. Cheat if it helps. Fight dirty if it means you get to live to see your family and friends again.

[Great-Kazoo]

Fighting Rule #1: Always win. Cheat if it helps. Fight dirty if it means you get to live to see your family and friends again.

There is no fighting dirty in a fight. You either walk away or take some lumps. no one comes out smelling like a rose. You also try to avoid going toe - toe. BUT, as mentioned. when, where and how many are not in the cards you're holding.

[Clint45]

Fighting dirty? You mean, like, cornering some random stranger in a parking garage with three of your friends and stomping on his head? If you're attacked by criminals you can worry about the "rules" later when you're talking to your attorney.