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I've seen many people on this forum and many others talk about carrying not only a weapon, but the attitude to use it. I thought maybe this story might be a good example of the attitude that will get you out of a tight spot.

Last night my uncle, who is in his mid-60's and on his fourth bout with stomach cancer, was leaving a bar downtown. He passed an alley, and two Hispanic men came out of the alley and demanded his money. He refused to hand it over, and they threatened him, telling him if he didn't hand it over they would beat him. He warned them that it would be a bad idea to try. Now keep in mind, he is in his mid-60's and has cancer, and as this is WI he was unarmed, but he is a Vietnam vet and a very tough man. Long story short, both of those men who jumped him are in the hospital, and my uncle looks no worse than he did before.

THAT is the kind of attitude and toughness that should be carried around with or without a weapon.
 
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Long story short, both of those men who jumped him are in the hospital, and my uncle looks no worse than he did before.
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Who said the story had to be short? Details, I require details!
 
I agree awesome story, but more details and possibly a link to a newspaper article. I want to share the story.
 
I'll see if I can find a newspaper article or something, I didn't get any details besides what I posted here. It was something that was mentioned to me in passing by my aunt (not his wife), but I'll try to find more out if I can.
 
I think "attitude" is the biggest factor, even over 'brains.' As I have said, the most dangerous man I know is 63 yeas old.

Last night they played "The Titanic" on cable for about the fiftieth time. People like the baker and Moly Brown--both actual people--survived not by skills, but by tenacity. And no matter what you think of the series, "Man vs Wild," the best advice they give is to keep trying anything to survive.

To this day, I seat myself to the wall in restaurants, watch people's hands, and scan loudmouths for a 'soft spot' to stick a knife. While it drives my wife nuts--if she catches me--the worst I've ever been hurt is a broken nose.

I hope your uncle continues in good health.
 
Thank you for your prayers.

Unfortunately, a lot of bad things have been happening in the state in the past few days, with a deranged man killing 3 people, and a drunk driver plowing into a parade. The paper has been mostly covering these events, along with the whole Brett Favre fiasco, and some other things so I'm not too surprised they haven't covered something like this. I'll keep looking though, hopefully I can find something.
 
No, but if you aren't mentally tough enough to use what you have, it doesn't matter what type of hardware you have.
 
One thing that helps develop that attitude is weight or conditioning training. You have to have a certain toughness to push yourself. You gain pain tolerance. These are aside from the fitness advantages.
 
Glad he prevailed.

Apparently the two miscreants have never heard the phrase "Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he's too old to fight he'll just kill you." Lucky for them he's not too old to fight. The toughest people I've known don't really have an "attitude" per se. It's often the loud arrogant ones that end up in the hospital when they finally push the wrong quiet confident ones.
 
Mindset & mental toughness...

Guy I used to work/hang out with was in metal leg braces & crutches...One night, at a "saloon", couple of street toughs thought my friend would be "ez-pikins"....They jumped him coming out of restroom. Before I could get over there, both were out cold on the floor.

Long-deceased great uncle was about 75 then, got jumped by some young punk...Well, Uncle Elmo played quite a tune on him with a hickory stick...his cane. Cops were laughing so hard they could barely cuff the guy.
 
My grandfather was a WWII veteran. He survived the beaches of Normandy, liberated a concentration camp and I'm sure other nasty things he never talked about. He was one tough SOB but one of the nicest guys I've ever known. He had a typical German attitude which I suppose came from his upbringing, He was quiet, a bit cold if he didn't know you and had a stare that could freeze a stock tank on a Summer day here in Texas. I can imagine not to many people would mess with him. I am sure he had the ability to fight and the mental attitude to back it up.

Well anyway It helps to be well balanced. Attitude is a good thing just be carefull of what your attitude is. If you go around looking like you want to fight you probably will. When I was young and dumb and knew everything I had the wrong attitude and got into my share of fights as well. I can honestly say I've never picked a fight but probably didn't do much to prevent one either.

I guess your attitude and your aptitude go hand in hand.
 
Well anyway It helps to be well balanced. Attitude is a good thing just be carefull of what your attitude is. If you go around looking like you want to fight you probably will.
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Reminds me of a story a martial artist told in a documentary I saw. When he was younger, his sensei had taken him aside and told him:
"Listen to me now. You've become a very good fighter. But dont go throwing your weight around now, you hear me.?
Because there are lots of good fighters out there, even better than you are. If you go throwing your weight around, you *will* meet those guys. But if you don't, chances are you never will..."

I always thought there were a lot of wisdom in that.
 
I think alot of the time attitude and skills can keep you from having to use your skills. A perp looks for easy pickings and confidence is one thing that communicates itself to those around you.
 
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