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  • fm2

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    "American in 2009, no good deed goes unpunished:

    Last Wednesday, a teller working at a Seattle, WA bank was confronted by a
    robbery suspect.

    The 29-year-old suspect, a slovenly, unkempt, perpetually-unemployed "
    transient" (what we used to call a "vagrant"), with a lengthily criminal
    record, and at the time under the supervision of Washington's Department of
    Corrections, nervously walked into the bank and demanded money from the first
    teller he saw.

    This teller, instead of handing over a wad of cash, lunged at the startled
    suspect, knocking him backward. He then chased the suspect out of the bank
    and down the street, where he captured him and held him for police. The
    suspect was arrested at the scene a short time later.

    The bank's predictable response was to fire the heroic teller the following
    day! I'm sure they're petrified that the robbery suspect will sue them
    for "intentional infliction of emotional distress," so upside-down is our
    civilization.

    What caught my attention were the absurd and demeaning statements made by
    the local PD, as well as the FBI:

    Advice from SPD:

    "When confronted by a violent criminal, it is best to comply, unless you
    feel your personal safety is in jeopardy."

    Now, when "confronted by a violent criminal," when am I supposed to think
    my personal safety is NOT in jeopardy?

    These guys need to listen to what they themselves are saying!

    From the local FBI/SAC:

    "You want tellers to be proactive, but you want them to do it safely."

    Now, how it is possible to be "proactive" safely? How is it possible to
    take any positive action safely?

    Once again, this "advice" is self-contradictory nonsense!

    Translated into plain English, the message is clear:

    (1) We want all American Citizens to think of themselves only as feeble,
    helpless victims. Being a "good victim" is your ultimate, civic duty.

    (2) When violent criminals express a desire to rape, maim, and/or murder
    you, always wait until it is too late to do anything to defend yourself.
    Never do anything that has any chance of success!

    (3) The use of force is the exclusive province of government and
    criminals. You peons exist only to serve the former, and entertain the latter.

    (4) Don't be a hero! We don't like heroes. We want only timid,
    frightened, impoverished victims who think they need us.

    The real truth is:

    (1) You are on your own! "Protection" provided by police, or the FBI,
    is mostly illusion.

    (2) Go armed. Train regularly.

    (3) Act at the critical moment! Use force on your own summary command and
    judgement, with enthusiasm, and without apology. We are Sovereign
    Citizens and thus entitled to unilaterally protect ourselves via any means
    necessary.

    (4) Be a hero! This civilization was built by heroes. Frightened cowards
    never built anything!

    /John"
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    fm2

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    John Farnam training quote

    "Training:

    Some say that they would "... rather be lucky than good," preferring to
    avoid the hard work of training.

    It has been my experience, however, that who train enthusiastically and
    regularly are most often the "lucky ones!"

    The shallow focus on objects, such as guns, to act as a talisman, but only
    the naive really believe in good-luck charms. Self-deception may represent
    a temporary refuge for some, but a fraudulent one that will predicably
    unravel when the Test comes.

    Since last fall, there has been a mad rush among Americans to acquire
    firearms and ammunition. While diminished somewhat, the feeding-frenzy is
    still ongoing. However, when newly armed, the untrained are still unarmed,
    just as a new piano-owner is not automatically a "musician." Capable
    training provides skills necessary to run guns competently. Superior training
    provides a moral compass, correct mindset, and interactive skills. While
    physical skills are critical, they are incomplete without a practiced
    philosophical overlay that is true and right.

    And, while superior training is expensive and requires serious commitment,
    when were you ever sorry that you had the best of anything?

    My friend and esteemed colleague, Tom Givens, says superior training is
    always:

    Realistic, Relevant, and Recent.

    When was the last time that applied to you?"
     

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    DoubleActionCHL

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    Go to the "Quips and Quotes" link on his page here... http://www.defense-training.com/[url]http://www.defense-training.com/[/URL]

    There are many more that will keep you reading for hours.. even better he will be in Victoria in October, I cant recommend his classes enough.

    You might also pick up his book, "Guns and Warriors," which is a compilation of years and years of 'quips.'

    Enjoyed the October class (16th through 18th), as usual. Most of the students were repeats, so we worked on some advanced topics and spent more time on rifles/carbines than usual. It was a great time, a lot of work, and well worth the time, money and effort. :patriot:
     
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