A long gun is a show-stopper in an armed robbery in a way that a handgun simply isn’t! Shotguns and rifles certainly have a place in your Active Self Protection, and this armed robbery is a good example of the use of a shotgun.

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Original video with some detail on the armed robbery is available here: https://get-asp.com/hu8d

What does this shop owner teach us about defending ourselves against an armed robbery?

1. Transitional spaces are places where we MUST be more careful of potential attack. A transitional space is any location that (1) allows attackers to prey on potential victims with an element of surprise and (2) provides ready escape for the attackers. Almost every armed robbery occurs in a transitional space, so understand when you are in one that your risks go up.

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