Comments on: Cerebral Self Defense Laws Vs Physical Reality

By: George

George — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:21:32 +0000

You have to assume every attacker wants you dead. There equal force approach. It would be like a gazelle running just fast enough from the chasing lion. You attack them with full intensity till they submit and are not a threat. Worry about legalities later.

By: Canadian Combatives

Canadian Combatives — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:37:34 +0000

Flick the switch.
As a combatives instructor I instruct my students to learn what works to stop an ATTACKER.
Key word as you are being attacked, you flick the kill switch. In the Canadian court system cases of assault and self defence are based upon the national use of force model. Many factors are included when these cases are being tried, however it comes down to one basic point. How the defender percieved the threat at the time. In very quick summation, if you are in fear of losing your life and all other options of obtaining safety have been exhausted or eliminated then you are legally justified to use lethal force.Flick the mental kill switch and destroy your attacker.

Stay in shape, and train as though your life depends on it.

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:04:30 +0000

Thanks so much for the comments everyone. I’m really enjoying all the wisdom, theory and practice of TFT. It’s definitely a dose of the reality we all need to counter the massive flood of fantasy that our culture dishes out.

I just got a piece of advice that I think will help in the legal aftermath of a violent encounter from the Front Sight Blog. Always describe (the words are important) your actions and intent to effectively “stop” the attack. Leave the effect of those actions, the living or dieing, to a higher power.

Signed: Bill, the 260 pound, 56 year old, out of shape (but working on it) attack-stopping-machine.

By: NORM SHERMAN

NORM SHERMAN — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:06:46 +0000

YOU ALWAYS TRY TO WORK DISCIPLINE INTO SOLVING OR CORRECTING A PROBLEM BUT WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS AS QUICK AS BEING A VICTIM OF PERSONAL ASSAULT,YOU ONLY HAVE TIME TO REACT. KNOWING HOW TO HANDLE YOUR FIREARM AND ALWAYS KNOWING YOUR SURROUNDINGS. NEVER HAVE THE THOUGHT OF YOU NOT BEING A VICTIM LEAVE YOUR MIND.

By: Herman

Herman — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:32:29 +0000

Thanks Tim for alerting us to the realities of the decision making to deal with true violence. The avalanche story is a great analogy – once we find ourselves on that road, there is only one path to take.
Herman

By: tigerjab

tigerjab — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:21:42 +0000

I’m doing martial arts for 25 years now.I’m a retire police officer and I was stab, shoot several times, I’m lucky to be alive today.All I can tell you guys is this: when the times comes to defend your life, you have to act without hesitation or mental reservation, because if you do..you will be dead.

With all my years in law inforcement, I saw so many officers getting killed because they were too ”civilized” only took few seconds of hesitation…What Tim teaches is simple but brutal attacks with no mercy or consideration for the attackers body, you have to kill in order not get yourself killed!

By: Moran Tactical Industries

Moran Tactical Industries — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:44:30 +0000

I am assisting my wife (she is a criminal atorney) with a defense (legal) strategy for a client. The client ( a young lady, sophomore at a fairly pretigious university) was assaulted by a another student, also female, very drunk. My wife’s client (let’s call her “D”) punched her attacker in the face and opened up a gash on the attackers face with her ring-12 stitches to close. An effective example of self defense. Now “D” is facing felony charges for “maiming” her attacker! I will post a detailed account when everything resolves. Trial will probabaly be in March 2010.

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:30:54 +0000

OK, I’m on board with the thrust of TFT. Violence is a tool to use when needed. And when needed it’s all or nothing; life or death. It all becomes pretty clear when you ask the right question; Do you want to live or die?

I choose to live, pure and simple. But that doesn’t mean I don’t care about what happens to me legally afterward should I ever use TFT to save my life.

I would like to hear from a layer about what to say, or not say, after taking a life in self defense. When asked by a LEO what happened, what do I say? Do I have the right to remain silent and ask for a layer instead of explaining what led to the death of a criminal? Should I put a layer on retainer after attending a live training session? I’ve heard of people who retain a layer immediately after getting a CCW permit, just in case. Seems like a prudent thing to do after learning TFT, but I’m not sure. Would putting a layer on retainer ahead of time make me look guilty after an incident?

I would view learning how to handle the legal backlash after a violent incident where a criminal loses his life or is maimed as the same thing as learning to defend myself physically; just another way to protect my life. A DVD or CD on this subject would be an awesome addition to the TFT products lineup. If a great defense layer would lay out on DVD or CD the steps one should take long before and/or immediately after an incident I for one would make sure I listened to or watched it. Perhaps someone can point me in the right direction to get the answers I’m looking for about this.

I will be attending the upcoming live training session in Boston this February. Can’t wait.

By: craig bradley

craig bradley — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:59:41 +0000

LOVE AND WAR

True enough, any response to avoid an actual “life or death threat” is “reasonable under the circumstances”. However, the smart predators don’t necessarily give you a clear indication of their intent before it is too late to avoid it. Instead, they employ deception, stealth, and cunning to try to surprise you.

To effectively prevent an accident, you first have to see it coming. One thing is for sure, if you are not in proximity, then you can not make “love or war” at any level.

By: Ruben

Ruben — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:37:25 +0000

I believe Tim’s closing paragraph is summed up this way: Better to not be judged by twelve OR carried by six.