re: #313 b_sharp

These are the things that were wrong with prospective students when I taught self defense part time. We had teachers & classes from boxing out through tactical guns. Anecdotal? Yup. Take it as candor from a native son.

Too many of us Americans who take up self defense in some form or another want shortcuts and conveniences just like we seem to so many subjects. Right off the top an exaggerated sense of the risk.

Consider please the combined din of increasing urban density, poverty, 24/7 sensationalized news, Hollywood glorification of violence and NRA posturing. A recent recession kicked a whole lot of people into poverty. Fast food research.

The last resort becomes the first thing addressed. Guns bought before the hard work of reducing the risk began. Or a foolish faith in that four hour self defense class. With a complete lack of follow up. Fast food answers following our fast food methods are our self inflicted problem.

Having said all that let’s admit living alone, or in a job that puts you in more dangerous areas or if you have a serious stalker / ex spouse etc is not a situation to be blithely blown off. Take steps but step with care is the thing.