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Self Defense Concealed Carry
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While everyone should have an opinion or method of dealing with attackers, I am of a mind that is you are attacking me I am not going to get all touchy feely in an attempt to deescalate something I didn't start. You never draw or use your weapon unless you are in fear for your life or limb or are protecting your family. I am currently 61 years old my days or rolling around on the ground with someone half my age or younger are over. Then again taking a chance that you will come out on top and not lose your weapon to an attacker by not using it is insane. The actual number of circumstances were you can fight off a lone attacker by using any type of self defense training is much less that stopping your attacker at maximum range with your weapon. I am not saying its is useless to try but I am in no condition to do twenty rounds with some youngster who may or may not have a few friends dog piling on me. No matter what you do you will be under the microscope after you do it or in the morgue if you fail.
I am a big fan of the Tueller Drill AKA 21 for rule.
I am a big fan of the Tueller Drill AKA 21 for rule.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
Great minds think alike ;^).
I pick on the CCDW "experts" too. If the guy claims that you have to carry a Glock 19 with 17 round magazine with 2 spares, I don't pay that guy much attention. My answer to what you should carry is whatever handgun you feel comfortable with AND is a size that you will routinely carry it. I own a double stack 45ACP and a 7 shot .357 Magnum, either which would be my choice if I knew I was going to get in a gunfight (assuming that carrying a rifle is out of the question). However, both of those are pretty large, not especially concealable and my current job makes carrying those problematic. However, a realistic view of the likely threat says I probably will never need that kind of firepower, so what I carry every day is an LCP in .380. If a 22 revolver is what you are comfortable carrying, it's a lot better choice than the SIG that you leave home because it's hard to conceal.
I pick on the CCDW "experts" too. If the guy claims that you have to carry a Glock 19 with 17 round magazine with 2 spares, I don't pay that guy much attention. My answer to what you should carry is whatever handgun you feel comfortable with AND is a size that you will routinely carry it. I own a double stack 45ACP and a 7 shot .357 Magnum, either which would be my choice if I knew I was going to get in a gunfight (assuming that carrying a rifle is out of the question). However, both of those are pretty large, not especially concealable and my current job makes carrying those problematic. However, a realistic view of the likely threat says I probably will never need that kind of firepower, so what I carry every day is an LCP in .380. If a 22 revolver is what you are comfortable carrying, it's a lot better choice than the SIG that you leave home because it's hard to conceal.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
PO1 Tony Holland - It's not really a strength advantage, it's an absence of pain response. There are a number of drugs that don't slow down the reaction times much, but override pain responses. It's amazing what you can do when you can ignore that dislocated shoulder and torn bicep.
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I have done martial arts most of my adult life. Here are the real facts. If you are not larger than your opponent and constantly training and in good physical condition, you are going to lose that grappling match. I made it to 3rd Degree Black Belt and was getting ready for my 4th Degree. I am under no illusion that it made me a superior fighter if my opponent was far larger than I and/or had a weapon. Add to that the fact that every serious "fight" I have ever been involved where I was the "winner", I was injured.
I think most of us Ex-Infantry types are used to dealing with pain. As are most high school and college athletes.
Like MSgt. Hoffman, my goal is never to allow a threat to get close enough to grapple with me. I'm 66 and don't plan on wrestling with a bad guy. While I think that the current style of fighting in MMA is highly effective compared to some of the traditional styles, it doesn't replace a weapon.
I think most of us Ex-Infantry types are used to dealing with pain. As are most high school and college athletes.
Like MSgt. Hoffman, my goal is never to allow a threat to get close enough to grapple with me. I'm 66 and don't plan on wrestling with a bad guy. While I think that the current style of fighting in MMA is highly effective compared to some of the traditional styles, it doesn't replace a weapon.
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MSgt Dale Johnson
I whole heartedly agree, I am 68, both shoulders rebuilt from injuries and bad knees, I am not grappling with anything other than keeping space enough between me and an attacker that I can easily apply some lead de-escalation salve and be done with it.
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