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On Self-Defense
The
Basic, Natural Right
Your right to
an effective means of self defense is basic and universal. It is
more fundamental than even the Second Amendment to the Constitution
of the United States. Claiming the right to self defense in a
philosophical sense is relatively easy; practicing it in a safe and
legal manner is more difficult. The following are a list of
resources which we think will be helpful:
CDWL
Instructors - Our roster of KC3 members who are certified by the
KY Department of Criminal Justice Training to provide the
instruction necessary to apply for a KY concealed deadly weapon
license.
Defensive Pistol Training - There are many
opportunities available to learn about the art of defensive pistol.
Here is a bit of insight from a first time student.
Rules for Combative Handgun Training
"There is no such thing as an advanced gunfight…just
gunfights in which the fundamentals were performed really well."
Self
Defense Incidents - Stories of ordinary people who defended
themselves.
The
NRA "Armed Citizen" - More stories of people who
defended themselves with legally owned firearms. Operation
Self Defense - A
collective of volunteer activists who devote a few minutes of time
each day to search a small number of personally chosen news
websites in order to find true accounts of armed self-defense in
the news.
The
Psychology of Self Defense and the Force Continuum
- A discussion of the psychology and philosophy of armed self
defense. Understanding the "force continuum" and equipping
oneself adequately enables one successfully handle threats with the
appropriate level of force.
12 critical elements of a modern firearms training
program
It's not just for trained officers! Anyone
could gain some useful insight from this article.
21 Feet Is Way Too Close!!
It is common knowledge that a suspect, armed with an
edged weapon and within twenty-one feet of a police officer (or
anyone , for that matter!) presents a deadly threat.
When Being a Good Guy Isn't Enough
A Tactical Analysis of the Tyler Courthouse Shooting
and the Tacoma Mall Shooting
Selecting
a Handgun for Concealed Carry - Guidelines for selecting a CCW
handgun
The Myth of Energy Transfer
Bullets that meet the 12-18 inch penetration
guidelines have proven to be very effective in police shooting
incidents that have been investigated by reputable researchers who
use the scientific method. These findings have been verified and
validated by other distinguished wound ballistics researchers who've
fully reviewed the data.
Training and Practice
Opportunities in the Kentuckiana Area
My Home Defense
- Reflections on securing the home place by the Gun Deacon
Gear
- Reviews of equipment which will help.
CCW
Statistics - "The Truth About the Florida Model" These
facts debunk the distortions and outright lies fostered by the
gun-grabbers. These figures are compiled from the FBI's annual
report on crime (Uniform Crime Reports), and from other law
enforcement agencies.
Just
In Case - Some basic advice of what to do if you are involved in
a self defense shooting.
Avoiding legal traps - Know
the law, and stay within it. Yeah, I know, that’s right up there
with “stay out of trouble” and “just say no.” The fact is, though,
that sometimes things really are that simple. |
