Practical Self Defense Theory

[12GA00buck]

Practical Self Defense Theory:

1. Invest in quality proven hardware that fits your unique needs. Devote the rest of your time and energy developing skill, i.e. marksmanship, weapons handling and small arms tactics.

2. Pick an established martial art that suits your physical abilities: train long enough and hard enough until you become proficient.

3. Stay in shape, to the extent your physiology will allow. This should include cardiovascular exercise and strength training.

4. Cultivate a proper mind set, e.g. Jeff Cooper’s Color Code

5. Understand the legal policy regarding self-defense in your location.

Shall we move away from gadgetry and hype and discuss a sound self defense theory that people in every niche will be able to apply; any thoughts or idea’s? I’ve seen a lot of very sound advice concerning self-defense. Unfortunately there’s so much nonsense on both the hardware and software market, it is hard to no what to trust. I look for things that have been around for a while; tools and techniques that have been extensively field-tested. For firearms this might include the venerable old 1911 with 230 grain jacketed hollow points. For martial arts, Krav Magna, Karate, and Western boxing have all been used effectively in the real world. The methods of fire and movement, used by western militaries and law enforcement, have proven effective.

I thought this would make for interesting conversation,
Regards

 

[Fred Fuller]

Software trumps hardware. With that philosophy, you'll get no argument out of me.

Kinda makes for short conversations though.

lpl/nc

 

[TallPine]

Yeah, but not all of us are super secret special forces wall-climbing ninja concealed weapon wielders .....

 

[sacp81170a]

Where can I get one of these "super secret special forces wall-climbing ninja concealed weapons"? Now THAT'S what I wanna wield. I also want the one with the "bottomless magazine" that has heat-seeking, armor penetrating bullets that doesn't malfunction while I'm doing slow motion cartwheels in my long leather coat.

12GA00buck:

Good points. I don't think you'll be getting any arguments.

 

[mljdeckard]

I do my best to be a well-rounded warrior poet. My 85 year old grandmother has diminished options, but she can still outshoot me.

 

[Brian@ITC]

I look for things that have been around for a while...Unfortunately there’s so much nonsense on both the hardware and software market, it is hard to no what to trust.

Just because something has been around for a while, does not mean it is valid for self-defense purposes. People teach things they are taught totally unaware of its unlessness in a real world confrontation because they have taken the word of someone who has "credentials". People tend to follow people blindly which is a huge mistake.

You should NEVER take someone's word for anything when it could cost you a lot of money, time, or even your life. You should ALWAYS research WHY it is or is not true! If it is a technique, figure out what makes it valid or invalid! Of course, everything has weaknesses.

There is A LOT of information out there regarding "martial arts" (or so called self-defense systems) and firearms training that can get people seriously injured or killed. However, it is up to YOU to figure out what works and what doesn't. And, unfortunately, a good amount of people will not find out until it is too late because they take the word of the "experts" instead of doing the dirt time to figure things out.

We always encourage people to research things we tell them because it is THEIR life on the line.