You express noble sentiments, and I admire that.
However, extensive and authoritative studies have shown that, in actual cases, the flow of adrenaline is so overwhelming that one immediately goes on ‘auto-pilot.’
That is, if one isn’t rehearsed extensively in appropriate responses, one simply freezes. It’s not fear, necessarily, it’s simply neural paralysis brought about by an unfamiliar flood of hormones.
There won’t be time for creative thought. If anything, there will only be time to draw and fire - provided one has rehearsed it until it’s a rote response.
Given the violent nature of modern life, I always encourage anyone concerned to acquire a firearm and train in its use.
You don't know that for any particular scenario.
Mindless training scars is how Johannes Mehserle killed Oscar Grant.
**** “Given the violent nature of modern life...” ****
Up thread I suggested a Shovel, it is a multi-tasker, you can use it for more than it’s intended purpose.
I went to Dollar Store and bought 6 aluminum peewee size bats
(the kind that they use for T-Ball)
I have them scattered around where I will be ... they are good enough quality to get a single job done and unless I get carried away probably re-usable.
Still gonna need the shovel
“That is, if one isnt rehearsed extensively in appropriate responses, one simply freezes. Its not fear, necessarily, its simply neural paralysis brought about by an unfamiliar flood of hormones.”
“Fight or Flight” discredited now?
Then I guess I’d better work more on being ready, because if I just freeze, 50 people could die. Those are the stakes nowadays.