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Navy SEAL Lessons Learned From Aurora Colorado
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| 23 July, 2012
| Brandon Webb
Posted on 07/23/2012 10:08:01 AM PDT by marktwain
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To: Mrs. P
See my post 11. And no, I don’t work for Costco. These are just the most amazing flashlights I’ve ever seen.
BTW, I used to use a $150 light for night commuting on my bicycle. These little gems are brighter on 3 watts and a snap to mount (using two hose clamps).
In fact, here they are:
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=218055
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:29:21 AM PDT
by
cuban leaf
(Were doomed! Details at eleven.)
To: marktwain
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:29:49 AM PDT
by
raybbr
(People who still support Obama are either a Marxist or a moron.)
To: marktwain
I would also add to run in a zig-zag fashion - as the odds of a direct hit on a moving target drop dramatically!
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:30:00 AM PDT
by
Titus-Maximus
(Light from Light)
To: marktwain
I have a family member who’s a police officer and she always complicates family seating arrangements at restaurants because she won’t sit with her back to the door or to the kitchen (or any door or entry point, in fact)! But it’s good advice if you’re armed and ready to respond, because one thing the creeps always rely on is the element of surprise.
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:30:44 AM PDT
by
livius
To: Paved Paradise
The flashlight is good advice in most situations. It would not have worked in Aurora. The theater was filled with smoke, so a bright light would not have blinded the perp and would only have pinpointed anyone carrying the light. As anyone who has driven a car through heavy fog can testify, using your brights just throws a wall of reflected light up in front of you, making it even more difficult to see.
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:31:07 AM PDT
by
ottbmare
(The OTTB Mare)
To: Mrs. P
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:32:05 AM PDT
by
mnehring
To: cuban leaf
I have an old, large mag lite that, even with fresh D cells in it is like a toy compared to one of these things. Im talking a tenth the brightness. Lowes sells LED replacement elements for the krypton(?) bulb in those old MagLights. It's a huge improvement, and those "D" cells will power a LED nearly forever.
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:32:05 AM PDT
by
ArrogantBustard
(Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
To: marktwain
Very good read. I'm ex- State Police. My head is always on a “swivel” when I ‘m in a city or somewhere unfamiliar.
It is second nature to me and should be for everyone especially those going to cities or areas they are not familiar with.
Check out the area. Does it look like someone is following you? You don't need to be paranoid. Just pay attention. My wife is good at this also. Men make sure wives learn this simple trick. A good hard stare can make many potential attackers move on to an easier target.
As the author says if you can find someone with experience pick their brain for advice.
WE live in dangerous times but we can avoid many instances of becoming a victim with a little training and a lot of common sense.
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:32:39 AM PDT
by
prof.h.mandingo
(Buck v. Bell (1927) An idea whose time has come (for extreme liberalism))
To: Nifster
I'm with you. BTW, please move a bit to the left.
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:33:10 AM PDT
by
cuban leaf
(Were doomed! Details at eleven.)
To: marktwain; neverdem; sickoflibs; LucyT; Fred Nerks; Liz
For close quarter combat drills wed draw a gun with someone over 20 feet away running at us. In most cases you can be on someone before they can draw and take a shot. Im not advocating running straight at someone but if you have the tactical advantage (jam, re-loading, distraction or the shooter isnt paying attention) then take the shooter down or get the hell out of there. Deal with the situation with your eyes wide open. You're right Mark - this is the best I've read too...
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:33:44 AM PDT
by
GOPJ
(Political correctness is simply George Orwell's Newspeak by a non-threatening name. FR- Bernard Marx)
To: Portcall24
“A major contractor in the Iraq war had many civilians driving vehicles in theater. If they caught you NOT combat parking they fired you immediately.”
Didn’t know it was called “combat parking.” I’ve always called it “Boy Scout Parking.” That’s the way you park when car camping. Quick exit.
To: marktwain
There’s a ton of good advice here. Thanks for posting.
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:38:35 AM PDT
by
mojito
To: marktwain
An excellent post
Thank You
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:41:06 AM PDT
by
TYVets
(Pure-Gas.org ..... ethanol free gasoline by state and city)
To: raybbr
This right here:
![](http://cdn.glockforum.com/forum/attachments/f23/8737d1338210520-best-tactical-light-money-image-3065660506.jpg)
$19.95 for a three pack at costco. machined aluminum body. 200 lumens. Brighter than most car headlights. About 5" long. Runs on three triple A's. I live on a 12 acre farm that is mostly field. These things give you a weird "power trip" feeling due to the incredible brightness. With a single light I can see anything anywhere on my property easily. And the thing can be used as a weapon as well. And did I mention $19 for a threepack.
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:41:06 AM PDT
by
cuban leaf
(Were doomed! Details at eleven.)
To: raybbr
One in the car console, one at home, and one in my pocket.
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:41:16 AM PDT
by
headsonpikes
(Mass murder and cannibalism are the twin sacraments of socialism - "Who-whom?"-Lenin)
To: marktwain
There's nothing wrong with being prepared for or anticipating dangerous situations.
That said, I'm not going to avoid sporting events, concerts, movie theaters, etc because, on very rare occasions, someone goes crazy or an incident happens.
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:41:29 AM PDT
by
gdani
To: marktwain
Avoid opening night and large crowds (e.g. go to Disney World during off-peak) that make easy targets.
Goes without question.
I don't know about other CCW holders, but I'm too busy working and taking care of my family to bother with midnight screenings to a movie. I'd rather wait for it to come out for purchase to watch it at home.
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:42:16 AM PDT
by
RandallFlagg
(Obama hates Mexicans (Fast and Furious))
To: marktwain
Excellent ideas and basic ones. Wisdom that will work ... if ... we actually do prepare and stay alert to our situations always.
We live in a world in chaos, ... all of us at home on our computer, Face book, playing war games, etc., we just do not see it or seemingly know it. Many of us are isolated, and thus interested in our own small world and ignore the rest. MOO
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:45:09 AM PDT
by
geologist
(The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
To: raybbr; cuban leaf
Excellent product suggestions, folks, thank you!
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:45:53 AM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(We are now officially over the precipice, we just havent struck the ground yet)
To: marktwain
Good article with some good tips.
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posted on
07/23/2012 10:47:47 AM PDT
by
Sans-Culotte
( Pray for Obama- Psalm 109:8)
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