Navy SEAL Lessons Learned From Aurora Colorado

sofrep.com/ ^ | 23 July, 2012 | Brandon Webb

[Red_Devil 232]

No Costco stores in my area but Amazon.com has that three pack for 20.90

http://www.amazon.com/Techlite-Lumen-Master-High-Intensity-Flashlight/dp/B0074D6PE6/ref=pd_cp_hi_0

[Vendome]

Yep. that is my current primary light in my car. It’s backed up a rechargeble 200 lumen Streamlight, which I’ve had for years.

And then then I have my new little buddy a cree 700 lumen.

Irate having only one tool only to lose it or have it become useless.

Backup backup backup.....

[rightly_dividing]

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[jboot]

The problem with the "sit with you back to the wall" advice is that everyone at the table can't do it. I once had an acquaintance who made a terrible scene when he couldn't sit with his back to the wall at a restaurant (he came late and others were already seated).

I always identify the exits and make a note of potential cover. Many restaurants have large mirrors that can allow you to monitor spaces behind you. It is possible to do all this and not be a boor. ;-)

[ichabod1]

Yeah, I just ordered the UAG 200 lumen model. Wall charger, car charger, lanyard. I can use my heavy maglite at home — suddenly realized it’s ALREADY LED, lol. One thing for me, I’ve kept pepper spray/CS gas around for non-lethal defense, and I always worry I’m going to open it accidentally, or that it’s going to be clogged or empty when I need it. Not to mention, what if I try to spray somebody and they’re upwind from me?

[jboot]

It takes a great deal of focus not to shield your eyes with your hands when a blinding light suddenly hits them. I've heard of special operations soldiers being trained to instantly shoot at any light that suddenly appears, but they would be a rare exception to the rule.

The point about smoke is well-taken. A bright light on a foggy night will disorient the user as well.

[clamper1797]

It’s also got good weight to it. I am sure if I hit someone over the head with it hard enough they’ed go down for the count and the light would continue to work.

Actually a slimmer one will work better as a yawara stick AKA bonebreaker). A little martial arts training will show you how to EASILY use a slim flashlight (2 AA's) or Sharpy pen as a deadly weapon. I carry my slim flashlight in my computer bag whenever I fly. TSA doesn't even blink at it.

[ModelBreaker]

“As I recall some Boy Scout campouts were almost like combat anyhow...everthing but live ammunition.”

LOL. It’s a lot tamer these days.

[FreedomPoster]

I’ve had that same 3-pack for 2-3 years now. They’ve held up well, are scattered around various places in my life. There are better lights out there (I have one or two), but you can’t beat these at the price.

When you’re there, get the Kirkland brand bulk packs of AA and AAA batteries. You’ll need 9 of the AAAs for these, and they’re just good things to have on the shelf in general.

[ichabod1]

I’ve seen a few places with signs by their spots saying “No Backing In.” As it was not in a great neighborhood, and at an “ethnic” liquor store, I assumed that “combat parking” could also be called “armed robbery parking.”

[CanuckYank]

Local, State and Federal Regulations covering the sale, possession and use of such “offensive” devices coming in 5....4...3...2....1...

[familyop]

"When at sporting events, concerts, and the movies, choose seats that give you a tactical advantage always. What do I mean? Choose seats that allow good and east vantage points and a hasty exit point."

Do anything and everything necessary to get in the seats closest to the exits. Your lives may depend on it. May the fittest survive.

[Little sardonic humor there.]

[cuban leaf]

—vWhen you’re there, get the Kirkland brand bulk packs of AA and AAA batteries.—

I’ve always got a couple packages of each in my freezer. :-)

[ichabod1]

The differences I think of are you have to pay careful attention to vehicles on your sides at angles that aren’t real great, and that you may find yourself kittywhompuss and have to pull out and back in. At least once. OTOH, your point about the pull through is well taken, and there isn’t ALWAYS a a car on the left and right.

I’m going to give it a try. I also take the point about avoiding crowds - I’ve been crowd averse for quite a number of years. Besides terrorist attack, I don’t like the feeling of being out of control that you get - just occurred to me that the out of control feeling is probably exactly what the occupiers and anarchists DO like about it. I don’t mind the symphony or the ballgame that much, but the idea of going to an all-day rock concert makes me throw up a little bit in the back of my mouth.

[FreedomPoster]

For anyone who has read much of LTC Jeff Cooper’s writings, he would term it being in Condition Yellow. You don’t want to stumble through life in Condition White, completely oblivious.

Scroll down a little more than halfway to see one of his expositions on the subject.
http://dvc.org.uk/jeff/jeff13_1.html

On a more local note, we have Squantos’ long time tagline, that he doesn’t seem to be using at the moment, which should be brought up in the context of this thread:

Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

A few pings.

[Nifster]

Fully concur. Love the tag line

[Newbomb Turk]

If attacked, this Streamlight works really good for popping someone on the forehead and starting a good river of blood into their eyes. Head woulds bleed profusely and perps get queezy when the see their own body fluids leaking.

[archy]

The best post theater shooting analyisis and advise that I have read.

Left out the part about defensive use of frag grenades and using the theatre patron next to you for cover/concealment.

[livius]

LOL! I know, you really can’t have everybody lined up in the restaurant with their backs to the wall; there’s only so much wall space.

As you suggest, a mirror is a good solution. But of course, most people don’t notice what’s going on around them anyway, so maybe the very first thing they need to learn is vigilance.

[BenLurkin]

I would have pulled my high lumens pocket flashlight and blinded this guy.

Well......you certainly would have attracted his attention.