You could be stopped by hundreds who know they probably won’t be charged no matter what they do.
In ‘prepper literature’ WROL (Without the Rule Of Law) has been a thing for years, although its usgae has kinda declined. TEOTWAWKI , now politely called The New Normal ;-) has also declined in usage.
But WROL is a thing.
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“The mind is the weapon. Everything else is accessories.”
Be willing to use your “weapon” when you need to.
Learn the laws surrounding the use of deadly force in your state — PERIOD. Most clearly discuss situations associated with automobile scenarios. In FL they are clearly specified.
Yes. Your vehicle is a certain instrument of defense. I would also recommend a carry weapon and a couple magazines ready to swap out if necessary. I carry 2 pistols and 2 additional magazines for each one.
I too only go into the city a couple of times a year. I have no plans to do so normally unless work takes me there. As a business owner I’ve chosen my territory and am kept busy enough to not need business in the urban areas.
This is a key consideration too many people new to the idea of self-defense (particularly firearms for self defense) fail to take into account. You have to be clear and committed to knowing what circumstances you are willing to begin taking "active measures" for your self defense.
Sure, we all practice good op-sec - stay alert and aware of our surroundings, exit routes, who/what is nearby, how many... You're not walking around with your head buried in your phone, or even worse, headphones in and tuned out to your surroundings....right?
But you have got to know ahead of time under what general circumstances and maybe even a few very specific edge cases - when you would employ deadly force. When will you draw your firearm? When will you go to escape mode where traffic laws, the well-being of your vehicle, and the safety of those who would stop you no longer matter? If it comes to a fight, are you prepared to strike genitalia, eye-gouge, throat-punch - blows intended to end the fight quickly but that might have long-term even deadly consequences? It gets real personal, real fast. When it is life and death, there is no such thing as a "fair fight." You fight to win, period.
The fact that you consider these kinds of things ahead of time does not make you bloodthirsty, does not mean you're out looking for a fight. It means you are prepared to live another day and ensure your loved ones and even innocent bystanders live to see another day.
My mother became fearless as she aged.
My friend in DC has a traffic app on his cell phone.
A mob surrounds my car and I’m stepping on the gas period.
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In Portland there was a murder where you could see the SMOKING GUN and yet no arrest yet!
I’m an old fart and not in good shape, but I learned how to pack a serious punch long ago.
With the left promoting violence, I live in a pretty tame area, but I still carry, legally, keep a sturdy walking cane in thd car, and a 3 cell mag light, and if it gets rough, I’ll start to bring the shotgun along. I also have one of those hickory sticks truckers use to check tires, need to find it...great head knocker too.
A couple of things that might help many in a physical, up close confrontation. A knee to the crotch is dirty pool, but it works, and will get an attacker of any size off you quick.
If you’re up close and face to face, pull him in. Yep, real close...then raise your foot, feel for the shin with your heel and stomp straight down HARD. You’ll hit the arch of the foot, probably break some bones, and he’ll be too busy screaming in pain to fight much.
Use your knees and elbows as much as possible. Knuckles are too easily damaged and your elbow is a much better weapon. Also, not many people know how to deal with a person THAT close...they are expecting the typical arm’s length fist fight. Grab the shirt at the top button, yank him in, slam the elbow into his face. Not hard to break the nose, even the jaw if you hit it right. Most people can’t deal with you when you get in that close. No room for a good punch...great for elbows though...
Knee to the side - Kidneys are on the side. (right side? can’t remember) but either side will work, ribs are there too and not hard to break. And a hard blow to the side is painful, and distracting. If you watch boxers, they love to pound an opponent’s sides. Hurts and wears you down.
Eye gouge. Hey, it’s highly likely you are in a life or death situation. Poke your finger into the corner of the eye. Or both fingers to both eyes. Remember Moe of the 3 stooges? That was all carefully faked, if it’s done for real, you can blind a person. He’s sure to stop the attack though.
Grab the right wrist with your right hand, push against the elbow with your left. Very painful, not hard to break the elbow. Try to use this as a hold, while using the knee to pound away at the side and stomach. And face if you can make him double over with a kick to the belly.
Point is, you are not defenseless, if you know what to do. These tips are especially helpful for women facing a potential rapist. Don’t run, let him pull you in close. Right where YOU WANT HIM...then your foot stomps down on his, and he forgets all about sex...your knee has easy access to his testicles. He forgets about sex.
From behind, ram your knee into the back of his knee, chances are he’ll fall down. Kick the side of the head, try for the ear. Then run...screaming...if you feel brave, beat the crap outta the guy but do not let him get up. You can also kick his foot sideways and he’ll go down. Done to me several times as a kid by school bullies just for fun. Works from front or back or side. Be quick.
Open palm to the ear HARD is also useful. It creates intense pain, and can damage the ear drum. Just a HARD, open palm slap, directly to the ear, cupping your hand. It creates a sudden increase in air pressure, similar to a mini explosion...inside the ear..
And then there’s a good hickory walking cane...