[yankeedame]

P.S. Hey gang, there's no editorial motive with these first two pictures. According to their properities they're the same size as photo #3 but no matter how many times I transfered them for some reason they keep coming out HUGE. And finally I thought, "You know, life is too short to hassell with...." So, enjoy!

[labette]

[misterrob]

Other thoughts:

No such thing as a fair fight outside the ring

Stay off the ground if at all possible

Keep your hands and arms up

Be unorthodox

If he can't see you, he can't hurt you

Distance is a good thing

[Thermalseeker]

I'll take my Glock 26 over any of these “self defense tricks”...like my American Express card, I don't leave home without it.....nor does my wife.....

[damondonion]

In medieval times people wore armor. Kicking somebody with armor on would simply have you talking to the foot doctor; on the other hand, getting picked up and slammed into the ground, the suit of armor would just make it worse....

[CodeToad]

I carry. Works great. Yes, I played in the arts for years but nothing beats a firearm when confronted by a mob or a gang other than making sure to stay out of those types of areas. Self defense techniques are for when you can’t get to your firearm. If you don’t need a firearm then you don’t neeed to fight. Walk away.

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

Another thing to remember (hat tip to my sensei) and especially to the women that might be depending on the groin kick:

More than once! Continue to kick the groin until the attacker is incapacitated; when he throws-up, kick him again!

[Domandred]

What you need are simple techniques that you can easily use during a fight.

Draw, point, shoot.

[SpinnerWebb]

-bflv-

[Kid Shelleen]

Just hang a bar of soap around your neck. That will scare them off.

[Apercu]

Good advice if you don't carry.I prefer a Kimber Utra Carry with laser grips, 2 shots center mass,1 to the head. Practice, practice, practice dry fire & at the range. None of this advice is any good if you don't practice in all different types of situations.

[Oatka]

A friend of mine got into a fight with some big guy, and got his nose broken in the process. He blew the blood into his hand and threw it in the big guy’s face, temporarily blinding him. My friend took advantage and beat Hell out of the guy.

Lesson One: Use ANYTHING you have in a fight.

Lesson Two: Don’t pick a fight with my friend.

[Gandalf_The_Gray]

I've always heard that a punch with a closed fist is not a good idea for non-boxers. You are likely to cause as much damage to your hand as the other guy's face. Instead, curl your finger tips in toward the palm, keep you thumb straight and cock your wrist back so that your palm is presented as a striking surface at the end of your forearm. Jab upward, aiming for your attacker's chin.

You are much less likely to damage your hand doing this and you can knock a large man out by snapping his head back. As a bonus, he may have his tongue between his teeth when you strike and biting the end of your tongue off will take the fight out of most anybody.

Regards,
GtG

PS This is a "last ditch" tactic, save it for when things get "up close and personal", when you're close enough to smell him. He who resorts to fighting dirty first will win.

PPS Rule number one - There are no rules!

[Righter-than-Rush]

They forgot the most important rule of self-defense: Do not enter situations where self-defense may be necessary. Ladies, don’t show skin or tight clothes in places where you will get unwanted attention (you know exactly what I mean, don’t play fashion with me). Men, don’t push conversations where someone is obviously looking for confrontation (come on, we are egocentric creatures).

If the aggressor(s) stand up, you sit down or back away. If they close, defend yourself. If they flash weapon(s) and close in on you, or follow you, pull your concealed .45ACP and empty your clip into the armed aggressor. Reload and retreat. The goal is escape, not to ‘kill em all.’. Hopefully, the unarmed aggressors will be sober and clear enough to not want to also be full of holes. Which would be good for you, since you only carry two full clips.

[Turbopilot]

What you need are simple techniques that you can easily use during a fight.

Front sight, squeeze. Front sight, squeeze. Repeat as nececssary.

[wastedyears]

The part of “everything can be a weapon” comes from Krav Maga. And yes indeed, anything and everything can be a weapon.

[stevio]

Be polite, be courteous, but always have a plan to kill the people you meet.

[Niteranger68]

Those of you so intent on using your firearm might want to recheck your state laws. In my state (NC) you can only defend with equal force and can not use deadly force unless there is danger of death or great bodily harm. So, if someone smaller than you attacks you with body punches, you do not necessarily have the right to retaliate with a firearm. Yea, I know the whole argument to do whatever it takes to protect yourself, but jail time and/or a civil judgment could make you wish you were dead. I'm not saying the law is fair, but it is the law. The suggestions in this post are good info for those times where you don't have or can't legally use your firearm.

[archy]

"P.S. Hey gang, there's no editorial motive with these first two pictures. According to their properities they're the same size as photo #3 but no matter how many times I transfered them for some reason they keep coming out HUGE. And finally I thought, "You know, life is too short to hassell with...." So, enjoy!">

Okay! I'm enjoying myself!

[Bat_Chemist]

Nice article! I especially like the headbutting advice.

My rules for my two kids (now 23 and 15) are simple:

1. Avoid fights, if at all possible. Talk your way out.

2. If you can’t avoid the fight, there is no “honor” in losing by fighting cleanly. Make sure that the other person, and everyone watching, will never, ever come after you again. After all, if you tame a wild badass, the rest will leave you alone.

[Arrowhead1952]

When all else fails, just pull a Nolan Ryan.