If force is justified, then the means that force is delivered is largely irrelevant. This is particularly the case when it comes to deadly physical force.

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First aid skills are a must for every self-defender. This is a great reminder of why having both self-aid and buddy aid skills and tools is so critical to self protection!

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These robbers thought they had an easy mark, but the Bystander enjoying his beer wasn’t having it! Would you have stepped in or just stayed in the shadows?

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This cop lost his sidearm to the perp, and I share it with you because it’s the first time I have seen anyone use a Backup Gun (BUG) in an actual gunfight!

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This kind of attack just makes me angry on many levels, but it also highlights the need as a passenger or other innocent person to have the attitude, skills, and plan you need to protect yourself!

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This guard was paying attention, and because he was alert, the robbers had little chance against him! Have you thought much about movement and how it can mess with your draw like it did to this guard?

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This bystander is Chuck Norris approved! Might not be the smartest approach, but his attitude against this armed robber is certainly commendable, and hey, it worked right?

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There are ample reasons that we tell you not to let conflicts escalate, but to purposefully de-escalate. This one went from verbal to physical to potentially deadly in a hurry!

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Defending against someone who wants to hurt you with a knife is no small feat, and this video shows that well. However, if we know the principles of knife defense we give ourselves some hope!

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Off body carry is better than not carrying at all, but this ambush is a stark reminder of why it is not recommended by any trainer that I know of. Learn the limitations!

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This clerk stayed cool and thought fast to protect himself! How would you have handled this robbery?

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This employee knew that she couldn’t get the gun our right away, and finding the right time to counter-ambush is the key to successfully pulling it off. I think she did it right. How about you?

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A traffic stop can go sideways in a hurry like this one did, and having a lifesaving tool like a tourniquet handy can be as important as having your firearm on your person!

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There are lots of lessons to learn from this video, both from the guard’s perspective as well as the actions of the robber. You must know your risk factors for being the target of a robber!

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ATM muggings are common in China like they are everywhere. This one went ugly in a hurry, and from it self-defenders can draw some lessons. This one is not for the faint of heart, friends.

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UPDATE: The clerk pled guilty to a gross misdemeanor and avoided jail time: https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/las-vegas-smoke-shop-clerk-gets-probation-for-fatally-shooting-boy/

If you go read the news stories, this clerk said he was in fear for his life when he shot this teen robber. B...

UPDATE: One shell casing was found at the scene of this carjacking, which hit the driver’s mirror. https://get-asp.com/nail

In some places in the world, carjacking is one of the chief dangers most people regularly face. Even in parts of the US, carjacking is incredibly common! (Detroit, for ins...

In some places in the world, carjacking is one of the chief dangers most people regularly face. Even in parts of the US, carjacking is incredibly common! (Detroit, for instance, has 2 a day) Knowing effective carjacking defense is a useful skill for self-defenders to have, and knowing the limits ...

This officer involved incident went from a trespassing call to deadly force in a hurry. It teaches great lessons for LEO and CCW alike. Could you have won this fight?

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We see the Bystander Effect so often in self-defense encounters, but this one really takes the cake. You really are on your own! Would you have had the attitude, skills, and plan to fight this attacker off by yourself? Would you have stepped in as a bystander?

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A good defensive gun use doesn’t always mean discharging the firearm! Here this off duty cop shows us that stopping armed robbers might mean knowing how to hold them until help arrives. Lots to learn about detention here!

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Even as a bystander in an armed robbery you can become a target, so you better have the attitude, skills, and plan to get yourself to safety. This officer did a pretty good job!

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This shootout between Dundalk, Maryland officers and a known armed robber is one of the craziest that I have ever seen. SO much to learn here that it’s the longest video I have ever narrated!

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