What’s practical and effective for self defense?

  • macerated_baby_presidents [he/him]@hexbear.net
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    you are only supposed to draw your weapon when you feel your life is in danger

    generally yes

    the fact that you did not immediately mag-dump your assailant will be used as legally incontrovertible proof that you did not genuinely fear for your life

    standards vary by state, you must check your local laws. In my CCL class the instructor literally had us practice shouting “stop stop I have a gun” while drawing, and if they have stopped by the time they’re in your sights you do not shoot. It is so so much trouble and money to shoot in self-defense, even if you have no heart you should do everything possible to avoid it for selfish reasons. (And if you expect these worst-case scenarios and carry to prevent getting killed, you should also buy CCL insurance to deal with inevitable legal aftermath of a shooting.) If you do shoot somebody several times in the chest they’re probably going to die - every shot is to kill and you should practice if you carry.

    I don’t think reading Get Tough without sparring is very helpful.

    • I don’t think reading Get Tough without sparring is very helpful.

      good thing thats not what i recommended? did you not see the beginning part where i said ‘anything you will consistently train’ and later specifically mentioned judo or aikido if you are worried about legal issues harming your opponent?