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NWPilgrim · September 14, 2013, 03:04 PM

“We are coming together with only one thing in mind: Kill or be killed,” said the doctor, JoséManuel Mireles, 55, who described what is happening as an armed social movement and estimated that thousands of citizen-fighters are pursuing the gangsters into the hills. “The only training we have is the courage we have inside.”

What is interesting is these are not trained firearm experts, ex-cops or former military. These are doctors, office workers, farmers, etc that used .22LR and bolt actions and shotguns to hunt down cartel members. Now they are capturing and using silver plated AK47.

Sometimes here in the states guys say that unless you train several weeks a year with tier 1 weapons you don't stand a chance to defend yourself. I agree that mire training and better weapons increase your odds of survival. But, we shouldn't lose sight that people pushed to the wall can overcome frightening odds.

This is an inspiring example happening down there in Mexico.

September 14, 2013, 03:04 PM	#3
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	Self Defense forces increasing in Rural Mexico “We are coming together with only one thing in mind: Kill or be killed,” said the doctor, JoséManuel Mireles, 55, who described what is happening as an armed social movement and estimated that thousands of citizen-fighters are pursuing the gangsters into the hills. “The only training we have is the courage we have inside.” What is interesting is these are not trained firearm experts, ex-cops or former military. These are doctors, office workers, farmers, etc that used .22LR and bolt actions and shotguns to hunt down cartel members. Now they are capturing and using silver plated AK47. Sometimes here in the states guys say that unless you train several weeks a year with tier 1 weapons you don't stand a chance to defend yourself. I agree that mire training and better weapons increase your odds of survival. But, we shouldn't lose sight that people pushed to the wall can overcome frightening odds. This is an inspiring example happening down there in Mexico.