Nonballistic weaponry

In all seriousness, should something ever happen, be it a thermos, a .45acp, or simply passive behavior, one should do whatever he or she can to insure getting home to your loved ones alive and well.

 

Roger that. That's what it's all about in the end.

I know what training and real world experience I've got under my belt, and I'm reasonably certain that I'm aware of what's rusted over from non-use. I'm also aware that I'm not 25...nor 35...years old anymore. As the song goes (relating to my tactical abilities) I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was.

Whatever the task, I'm going to do what needs to be done to git 'er done. On the topic of this thread, if that means emptying a bad guy's abdominal cavity with a good "C" incision, or beating someone about the head and shoulders with a gladhand, or crying like a little girl and praying that it will end soon...that's what I'm going to do to make sure I get home with no extra holes or leaks in me.

Be safe drivers, and remember that the old guy was right...an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Training and avoidance, ladies and gents...training and avoidance.

 

There's lots of good reading out there for this device. Joint locks, pressure point activations, and direct strikes. Perfect practice makes perfect.

That's awesome! LMAO I once heard G. Gordon Liddy say that when he was in the clink that he put a sign over a toilet that read "VD Only". He said that he was the only one in the whole place who ever used that toilet.

 

THAT is a good one! Whatever happened to G. Gordon? is he still around? His program used to be available on local radio, but then one of the "giants" bought out the station, putting in their own programing.
He is truly a great guy, IMHO.
Couldn't help but laugh every time he commented that since he was a convicted felon, he couldn't own any firearms; HOWEVER, Mrs. Liddy owned a bunch of them.

 

I think that on the weekends Sirius 144 still plays re-runs of his shows from during the week. I'm not sure which terrestrial network is carrying his program these days. He used to not have much competition, but that's not the case anymore. I miss the old guy, too.

 

Without turning this into a defensive tactics class...a joint lock can be the end of the battle. Any block can transition immediately into a joint lock, with or without a kubotan. For us, um...more seasoned types (I won't say OLD), it's probably best to move from a joint lock to a disabling move...like a break. I used to love a good roll, but I'm too, um...seasoned for that crap these days. If violence is called for, be violent and end it quickly. If you can execute a block, you're already set up for a joint lock (you may have to loosen him up a little with a kick to the shin or ankle or loogie in the eye). Then once you get a joint lock in place, you're set up for a break. Learn to use your body weight to your advantage, and take the break. End it quickly and violently, and move on. You may not be bigger or stronger than the other guy, but you are bigger and stronger than his wrist, elbow, or shoulder. A kubotan can make you a little bigger and stronger than those joints with a little practice.

But once it's over, it's over. Resist the urge to give the bad guy a 'little something extra' for his efforts. That's where the line between self defense and assault can get blurred. If the bad guy has a broken arm, fine. But if the bad guy is found with a broken arm, and holes in his bite pattern that closely resemble your front lugs...you may have some 'splaining to do.

Training and avoidance...

 

I'm getting too old to fight. Screw anything 'non-ballistic'.

 

That may be a valid legal defense too. There was a time, in my youth when if I had something...anything...in my hand with two, or even three guys to work on I'd feel ok. I'm too...seasoned...for that crap now. Now I go very, very few places without my beloved Dan Wesson CBOB (google it). But, staying OT here I'm refraining from talking about working a trigger at close range. Which, incidentally, happens to be another of my favorite topics to discuss.