RULE ONE: How does it apply to you?

[seeker_two]

Rule One?

A couple months ago, Alex Ooley interviewed me on the topic of travel safety for his "Forge of Freedom" podcast. Alex was an excellent host and I really enjoyed talking with him. You can watch/listen

www.activeresponsetraining.net

Really good points to discuss. I want to think a bit before I post my thoughts.....

 

[ZX9RCAM]

What is "rule one"?

Not gonna watch an hour long video.

 

[toddnjoyce]

What is "rule one"?

Not gonna watch an hour long video.

Also, the (gun) AMEX rule. Don’t leave home without it.

In context to the video it’s about travelling unarmed. Nationally or internationally.

 

[Younggun]

I never leave home without my arms. Doubt I could even open the door.

 

[seeker_two]

What is "rule one"?

Not gonna watch an hour long video.

Not a video....written article. The video is irrelevant.

 

[baboon]

Rules
1) keep your money in your front pocket
2) never talk to the law
3) don't stick it in crazy

 

[General Zod]

Rules:

• SERVE THE PUBLIC TRUST
• PROTECT THE INNOCENT
• UPHOLD THE LAW
• DIRECTIVE FOUR [CLASSIFIED]

 

[2ManyGuns]

Rule 1: Aim small, hit the perp with a LOT of lead, and make his new nickname "Stone Cold Dead".

 

[seeker_two]

My thoughts....

I would prefer to carry all the time. Real life, however, has other plans for me. I work in a public school where the only ones who can carry are the few that the Superintendent choose....with no rhyme or reason or volunteers considered. I also visit places where I have to go through metal detectors and other security measures that limit what I can carry. My family's Spring Break vacation included a visit to Johnson Space Center, where one is required to give up their rights to enter Federal property. (To be fair, I was more peeved to have to leave my locking-blade multitool in the car than my pistol.) Finally, I've always considered my pistol to be my "backup" weapon...preferring to use awareness, avoidance, de-escalation, and other tools before resorting to deadly force. I'd rather not test the legal system's logic and leniency in these troubled times.

My first choice for lethal SD was a knife long before I carried a pistol. I knew how to use knives effectively before I got competent enough to shoot. And, in some instances, discrete SD methods may be best to not attract the wrong attention. So I can understand the author's position. And I think a bit of inventiveness when it comes to SD tools is useful. It can certainly open up new opportunities where those who are "pistol or bust" just won't go.

Maybe the new Rule One needs to be "Have a SD plan, even if you can't use your preferred plan.".....

 

[toddnjoyce]

…Maybe the new Rule One needs to be "Have a SD plan, even if you can't use your preferred plan.".....

That’s kind of how I’ve always treated it, having lived and travelled internationally.

 

[Fishkiller]

That’s kind of how I’ve always treated it, having lived and travelled internationally.

Nice to see you back

 

[toddnjoyce]

Nice to see you back

Thanks. Busy with other life stuff lately.

 

[Eastexasrick]

Groucho Marx
1. Never wise up a chump.
2. There is no need to give a sucker an even break.
3. Never cop to nothing.

 

[Fishkiller]

Thanks. Busy with other life stuff lately.

Hope you make it Friday. Otherwise soldier on my friend.