i still have a few of these "Executive Letter Openers" for places i can't carry, the back side is concave and a piece of Scotch tape keeps it on the inside forearm no problem and it goes through metal detectors too 
Posted on 11/15/2015 2:22:19 PM PST by conservativejoy
In light of Friday's terrorist attacks, it seems only a matter of time before similar incidents occur in the U.S. The question many people are asking is "What would I do if suddenly in a situation like Paris??" To help answer that concern, Bearing Arms will offer a list of ten things you can do to avoid becoming a casualty in the "War on Terror."
1.Realize it WILL happen here : This isn't a paranoid statement: it is a simple unpleasant fact based upon intelligence gathering efforts, expert opinion, and common sense. At some point, it is likely there will be a coordinated, Paris type attack in the U.S. on schools, shopping malls, sporting events, or other mass gathering areas. And, don't think it would happen only in New York, Chicago or Los Angeles because what would be better to create fear (the ultimate goal of terrorist action) than by killing dozens or hundreds of people at a school in rural Mississippi or a shopping mall in Montana?
2.Always carry a concealed firearm where legal : Carrying a firearm is a lifestyle habit, not something you should do only occasionally or when you feel it is likely there will be trouble. Odds are, you won't correctly guess the date, time and place of life threatening violence. A concealed firearm in the hands of a responsible and trained individual is statistically one of the best tools available to stop mass killings.
3.Improvised weapons are within reach : If you cannot or choose not to carry a firearm, there are always effective weapons within your immediate area so learn to use them. Whenever unarmed in a public area, make it a habit (or game) to choose three nearby items that would make a good weapon if things turn dire.
4.Know where exits are located : Many people die during all types of emergencies because they don't know where exits are located. This should be the first thing you do, above all else, whenever situated in a public place.
5.Act decisively : The "immediate action drill" during an attack is either fight or flee. Don't mill around, waiting for instruction or to gain a better idea of what is happening. Flee the area when you have an opportunity or instantly attack a threat if one presents itself. The old chestnut is still true: "To Ponder is to Perish."
6.Be alert to people and unusual circumstances : Most folks wouldn't see a large pink gorilla wandering down the hallway and certainly won't see a suspicious individual fiddling with wires under a long trench coat on a hot day. You don't have to glare at every passerby but simply maintain a loose focus for unusual patterns of activity within your surroundings. This is also known as "Maintaining Condition Yellow."
7."If you see something, say something." : Cops everywhere have stories of witnesses who said after a crime, 'I wasn't sure what was going on and I didn't want to make a big deal out of it.' If you see people or objects that look suspicious, notify the authorities immediately. There is no punishment for being mistaken but there are huge consequences to being correct but not sharing the information.
8.There is one more bomb/attack/assailant: Experience has shown that attackers are increasingly planning not only their initially assault, but follow up actions such as secondary or even tertiary explosives and attackers. Such actions not only increase the "shock and awe" of the incident but cause additional carnage and damage the emergency response system.
9.Have a basic understanding of trauma medical care: in the aftermath of a bombing or shooting incident, many people will be bleeding to death and you have two or three minutes to save lives. This means you need to understand mass-casualty triage principals and some basic tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) techniques. Be ready to provide aid such as tourniquets, spinal immobilization and safe patient evacuation from threatening circumstances. (See related article: Stop the Bleed)
10.Trust your intuition : If something 'feels' dangerous or simply makes you uneasy, trust your inner voices. This inner dialog might be wrong, but then again, you may have subconsciously picked up subtle environmental clues that you "can't quite put your finger on," but are real nonetheless. At the very least, move to a safer position or relocate to where you can more easily escape a potential kill zone.
It is not hyperbole to state that we are all now terrorism responders because the avowed goal of Daesh and other such groups is to bring death and destruction to Mainstreet U.S.A. However, with planning and preparation individual citizens can sometimes prevent, often shorten and effectively respond to mass killing incidents.
The "Tango's" are ready and merely waiting. Are you likewise?
I read #5 and immediately think of the guitarist from the band that was playing in the Paris concert hall. When the shots rang out one of his mates rushes offstage and the drummer ducks behind his kit. But this guy just stands like a statue in the middle of the stage going “Uh, what’s going on?”
Good for you! The Lord just may have been talking to you.
Well, I suppose if half the people in the hallway are wearing pink — and are the same size as a gorilla — then a pink gorilla just might pass unnoticed.
Our son is a professional musician and so we were pretty sure that the crew member who died was the sound tech. He’s the guy who is out in the middle of the audience running the sound board and listening to make sure all the instruments and mikes are balanced. We love our sound guys. So sad.
I want them all gone. Send them back to their countries of origin and if they still give us a problem, turn them into a sea of glass.
As I sat down in church this morning I felt the butt of my Sig Sauer P320 9mm Compact gently thump against the back of the pew. At the same time I was also aware of the spare 17 round magazine (from the full size P320 that fits the compact, too) pressing on the small cargo pocket designed for such supplies on the front of my left thigh. I carefully looked around for strangers that represented a potential threat and seeing none, I began speaking to my Lord and Savior in earnest prayer.
i still have a few of these "Executive Letter Openers" for places i can't carry, the back side is concave and a piece of Scotch tape keeps it on the inside forearm no problem and it goes through metal detectors too
Yes, it is certainly good for travel to larger cities, but given that I have two Muslim training camps within sixty miles of my home, I think I’ll stay vigilant. Look at the map of where the Syrian refugees are being located. That doesn’t include the ones who are already here.
The only one I have a problem with is “If you see something,say something”.
Say something to whom?
The way things are today if a police officer goes near someone without a good reason there would be outrage,riots,protests,violence and all of that good stuff.
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1. Carry. The inconvenience fades to nothing if you ever need the weapon.
2. Situational awareness. There are no public places less than Threat Yellow.
3. Mental set. Make up your mind to resist.
4. Watch your six. People at restaurant tables in Paris with their backs to the window got shot in the back.
5. If you are accompanied by children or loved ones, you can't help them if you don't know where they are.
6. Use your resources. A flashlight or a hot cup of coffee to an attacker's eyes might just buy enough time to escape. Pepper spray can often go where firearms are prohibited. The chair you're sitting on may be a weapon.
7. If you have to run, be a gazelle. If you have to fight, be a lion. But whatever else, don't be a sheep.
There may be less of that outrage if we suffer an attack like happened in Paris. I think it will happen soon.
If I wasn’t half blind, I’d learn to shoot. But with my poor eyesight, I’d probably shoot the cat.
These are dangerous times. So for those who can, I agree. Learn to shoot and keep a loaded firearm with you at all times.
William Forsyth,Day of Wrath
My amp head has a false front that is attached with velcro. I’ve always carried a .45 inside. I’ve never felt the need to retrieve it, even when there was a shooting outside in the parking lot. But I’ve always been more comfortable knowing it was there.
Excellent list BTD!
God Bless you, sir. Thank you for your service. We are all safer for brave men like you.
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