Self defense... More than your gun.

dwatts47 · September 21, 2007, 04:43 PM

We shoot, we dryfire,we reload to shoot more, we may even train shooting our ccw with our weak hand... But it doesn't end there.

Self defense means being able to defend yourself... and yourself may be the only weapon you have. Lest we forget that Our mind and body is the real weapon and our gun is just the tool... Here are some pictures.

Pistolero master, competition shooter and LFI founder Massad Ayoob showing us he practices what he preaches:

home-9.jpg

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LUPUS · September 21, 2007, 05:20 PM

Aside from the necessities that you can only use your body when you are unarmed , I am a snob believer to the statement '' Mind is the weapon, gun is the tool '' even you have a gun in your hands.
Accuracy and tactics win, not the weapon and the bullets.
Best.

IdahoG36 · September 21, 2007, 05:24 PM

The first rule of in a gunfight is to have a gun!

daddySEAL · September 21, 2007, 05:29 PM

Yes, it is, LUPUS...and training and awareness helps.
Know your surroundings and ways to stop attackers....unless deadly force is the last and only option. Then don't hesitate. Know your local laws.

AK103K · September 21, 2007, 05:55 PM

You have to upload that somewhere so we can see it. Its on your computer and your computer doesnt like us.

Self defense is a whole package, the gun is just one part of it. If its all your relying on, you may come up a little short.

OBIWAN · September 21, 2007, 06:04 PM

"If its all your relying on, you may come up a little short."

Too True

Too many see a pistol as some sort of all powerful talisman

It is just one tool for your toolbox

IdahoG36 · September 21, 2007, 06:17 PM

I was just cracking a joke. Self defense is multi-layered. Handguns, edged weapons, and hand to hand combat are all important aspects. The best defense of all is avoidance. Being aware of your surroundings and what is happening around you is very important.

daddySEAL · September 21, 2007, 06:28 PM

How can I do that, AK103K?

It's useful information in video form.

AK103K · September 21, 2007, 06:38 PM

You have to find a hosting site. I used to use Image Station, but they just sent me a note they are closing and I have to transfer stuff, so I dont have a place for you right off. I'm sure someone will have one though.

You could also try putting it up on YouTube, that might even be easier, I just havent done it myself.

High Planes Drifter · September 21, 2007, 06:55 PM

Reading this post and looking at those photos reminds me of the Indiana Jones movie when Indie shot the martial artist expert.

AK103K · September 21, 2007, 07:18 PM

Indy also seemed to know what to do when his gun wasnt present. Diversity is a good thing.

katana8869 · September 22, 2007, 08:39 AM

Everyone that is serious about self-defense should take the time to add some unarmed skills to their tool box IMHO. A well rounded knowledge of striking, kicking, joint locks and take downs combined with an understanding of ground fighting techniques is invaluable to being prepared for self defense.

Unfortunately, too many folks seem believe that a trip to a gun store is the 1 best answer to every encounter that they may face.

daddySEAL · September 22, 2007, 03:19 PM

AK103K or ANYone....know how to post my video?

AK103K · September 23, 2007, 05:10 AM

Sign up at YouTube and post it there daddySeal. They should be able to walk you through the process, its pretty simple. Then just post the link to it there, here.

www.youtube.com

daddySEAL · September 23, 2007, 09:57 AM

AK103K, this is something I'd rather not put on a place that the whole world won't look at like YouTube. Sorry, but it's for a reason I'd rather not get into details about.

Is there another hosting place mainly only people here could see or know about because of this forum?

In fact, guys....I'd better not post it. It's from where I work and could mean my job if I didn't get official permission from executives to put it on the web. I don't think they'd be in favor of it.

I'm sorry everyone. I was wanting to help, but it isn't worth losing my job over.
I'm sorry

September 21, 2007, 04:43 PM	#1
dwatts47 Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 995	Self defense... More than your gun. We shoot, we dryfire,we reload to shoot more, we may even train shooting our ccw with our weak hand... But it doesn't end there. Self defense means being able to defend yourself... and yourself may be the only weapon you have. Lest we forget that Our mind and body is the real weapon and our gun is just the tool... Here are some pictures. Pistolero master, competition shooter and LFI founder Massad Ayoob showing us he practices what he preaches: home-9.jpg str2.jpg

September 21, 2007, 05:29 PM	#4
daddySEAL Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 405	Yes, it is, LUPUS...and training and awareness helps. Know your surroundings and ways to stop attackers....unless deadly force is the last and only option. Then don't hesitate. Know your local laws. Last edited by daddySEAL; September 23, 2007 at 10:15 AM.

September 21, 2007, 06:55 PM	#10
High Planes Drifter Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2005 Posts: 558	Reading this post and looking at those photos reminds me of the Indiana Jones movie when Indie shot the martial artist expert. __________________ Plane, as in carpenters plane

September 22, 2007, 08:39 AM	#12
katana8869 Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2005 Posts: 355	Not to start telling old fight stories but.... Everyone that is serious about self-defense should take the time to add some unarmed skills to their tool box IMHO. A well rounded knowledge of striking, kicking, joint locks and take downs combined with an understanding of ground fighting techniques is invaluable to being prepared for self defense. Unfortunately, too many folks seem believe that a trip to a gun store is the 1 best answer to every encounter that they may face.

September 21, 2007, 05:20 PM	#2
LUPUS Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2007 Posts: 463	Aside from the necessities that you can only use your body when you are unarmed , I am a snob believer to the statement '' Mind is the weapon, gun is the tool '' even you have a gun in your hands. Accuracy and tactics win, not the weapon and the bullets. Best.

September 21, 2007, 05:24 PM	#3
IdahoG36 Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 2,993	The first rule of in a gunfight is to have a gun!

September 21, 2007, 05:55 PM	#5
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	You have to upload that somewhere so we can see it. Its on your computer and your computer doesnt like us. Self defense is a whole package, the gun is just one part of it. If its all your relying on, you may come up a little short.

September 21, 2007, 06:04 PM	#6
OBIWAN Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 1999 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,340	"If its all your relying on, you may come up a little short." Too True Too many see a pistol as some sort of all powerful talisman It is just one tool for your toolbox

September 21, 2007, 06:17 PM	#7
IdahoG36 Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 2,993	I was just cracking a joke. Self defense is multi-layered. Handguns, edged weapons, and hand to hand combat are all important aspects. The best defense of all is avoidance. Being aware of your surroundings and what is happening around you is very important.

September 21, 2007, 06:28 PM	#8
daddySEAL Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 405	How can I do that, AK103K? It's useful information in video form.

September 21, 2007, 06:38 PM	#9
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	You have to find a hosting site. I used to use Image Station, but they just sent me a note they are closing and I have to transfer stuff, so I dont have a place for you right off. I'm sure someone will have one though. You could also try putting it up on YouTube, that might even be easier, I just havent done it myself.

September 21, 2007, 07:18 PM	#11
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	Indy also seemed to know what to do when his gun wasnt present. Diversity is a good thing.

September 22, 2007, 03:19 PM	#13
daddySEAL Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 405	AK103K or ANYone....know how to post my video?

September 23, 2007, 05:10 AM	#14
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	Sign up at YouTube and post it there daddySeal. They should be able to walk you through the process, its pretty simple. Then just post the link to it there, here. www.youtube.com

September 23, 2007, 09:57 AM	#15
daddySEAL Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 405	AK103K, this is something I'd rather not put on a place that the whole world won't look at like YouTube. Sorry, but it's for a reason I'd rather not get into details about. Is there another hosting place mainly only people here could see or know about because of this forum? In fact, guys....I'd better not post it. It's from where I work and could mean my job if I didn't get official permission from executives to put it on the web. I don't think they'd be in favor of it. I'm sorry everyone. I was wanting to help, but it isn't worth losing my job over. I'm sorry