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Glenn E. Meyer · July 23, 2012, 09:14 AM

Competition and training have been brought up in trial. However, IIRC, the defendants have had remarkably crappy lawyers. Marty and Mas make the point that training, esp. experiences that teach restraint, can be used to your benefit by an attorney. They can construct a positive theme for you.

I will opine (worth what you paid for it), that training that has too much blood lust chortling (Always cheat, always win; Be prepared to kill everyone in the place), might be presented as a negative. We have seen that.

Responsible training would be positive. All my experiences emphasize rational analysis and restraint. Avoidance, escape, etc.

July 23, 2012, 09:14 AM	#49
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Competition and training have been brought up in trial. However, IIRC, the defendants have had remarkably crappy lawyers. Marty and Mas make the point that training, esp. experiences that teach restraint, can be used to your benefit by an attorney. They can construct a positive theme for you. I will opine (worth what you paid for it), that training that has too much blood lust chortling (Always cheat, always win; Be prepared to kill everyone in the place), might be presented as a negative. We have seen that. Responsible training would be positive. All my experiences emphasize rational analysis and restraint. Avoidance, escape, etc. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens