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By Richard Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s Note:<\/strong>\u00a0The following article is not intended as legal advice regarding self-defense. Please consult your local laws.<\/em><\/p>\n

S<\/span>weat and blood mixed to create a slippery lubricant on the kidnapper\u2019s left arm. I could feel him slipping from my grasp.<\/p>\n

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If you are unaccustomed to violence, will you hesitate when you are morally and legally authorized to defend yourself? Image: Adobe\/Bits and\u00a0Splits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Twice my size, the suspect was a force to be reckoned with when he was sober. The influence of cocaine made him a raging animal. I was in prime shape as was my partner. We both hit the gym daily, and it was everything we could do to fight the maniacal felon wanted for armed robbery, kidnapping and a slew of other violent crimes.<\/p>\n

Jammed into the narrow hall of a single-wide trailer, the three of us fought on the floor in what was one of the most desperate melees of my life. It was about 3 am in the middle of a hot Georgia summer. The suspect inched close to his bedroom where he was known to have multiple firearms.<\/p>\n

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Do we talk enough about the right mindset for defensive encounters? Are you mentally prepared for responding to an\u00a0attack?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I had already committed myself to survival, and I\u2019d be damned if I would let some dirtbag kill me in this nasty, roach-infested heat box. On sheer will alone, I summoned whatever reserves I had available to me to gain some control of the suspect\u2019s arm. Locking it out, I could drive his shoulder into the exposed floor and gain some control over his movement. Somehow, my partner was able to do something similar just before he reached a firearm.<\/p>\n

My shirt was ripped and covered in blood \u2014 mine and his \u2014 but he was in custody. Strength, endurance and skill all played a role. I maintain, however, that the will to fight was what got me home that night.<\/p>\n

Willingness to Fight<\/h2>\n

Frequently, gun people talk about tools and equipment. Less frequently, we talk about training. Sadly, we talk even less about the right mindset needed for survival.<\/p>\n

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While you must be trained and skilled in the use of your defensive firearm, do you also have the proper mindset to use\u00a0it?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Interpersonal violence is abhorrent to civilized people. It should be. Violence for perceived slights or personal gain is never appropriate.<\/p>\n

For those who live in violence, it is simply a way of life. Violence can bring wealth, respect and power.<\/p>\n

And therein lies one of the problems: criminals are comfortable using violence while many good people are not. If you are unaccustomed to violence, you may hesitate when you are morally and legally authorized to defend yourself or a loved one.<\/p>\n

Field Training<\/h2>\n

In my law enforcement career, I most enjoyed my time as a field training officer. A field training officer, or FTO as we were better known, is a partner assigned to every new officer when they leave the police academy.<\/p>\n

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Have you invested in the proper training and skills to effectively defend yourself if faced with an unavoidable\u00a0threat?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The FTO\u2019s job is not easy. One is expected to be a trainer and mentor to the new officer while remaining suitably detached to objectively evaluate the rookie\u2019s performance against standardized guidelines. While a lot goes into it, you can boil down the field training officer\u2019s job as showing the new cop how to use everything they learned in the academy on the street. Sadly, the street is not a forgiving learning environment, and the penalties for failure can be steep.<\/p>\n

In the academy, recruits are taught communication skills, defensive tactics and firearms use. But, nothing will test a new cop like getting into a fight in the real world. For many cops, it is the first time they will encounter violence as an adult. Some will freeze \u2014 unsure as to what to do because they are mentally unprepared. Others will panic and overreact. Both are unacceptable behaviors.<\/p>\n

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When a rookie responds inappropriately, the FTO can often step in and prevent disaster. Once the call for service is complete, the training officer can review the incident with the new officer and offer criticism and advice on how to handle a similar incident correctly in the future. This is part of the process of developing someone from na\u00efve to competent. Some make it, while others do not.<\/p>\n

Citizens Field Training?<\/h2>\n

How can the average citizen develop a fighting spirit without the benefit of a formalized field training program? I\u2019ve found that hesitation to fight for one\u2019s safety often comes from a misunderstanding of the law and how it applies in the real world.<\/p>\n

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Some resources can help you understand the laws surrounding the use of force. Massad Ayoob, for example, offers both books and in-person training on the\u00a0subject.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The law is tricky. It varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and there is rarely any leniency offered to people who get it wrong. What is legal in this state may be a felony the next state over. This uncertainty can create hesitation in people who don\u2019t understand what is allowed when facing a violent attack.<\/p>\n

Just like a rookie cop \u2014 you may freeze or overreact. A critical difference is that you do not have an experienced partner on hand who can step in and prevent disaster.<\/p>\n

The best thing you can do is to learn your state\u2019s laws on self-defense. Even if you think you have a handle on things, there is a good chance you may not. Even if you do, laws change. You need to keep yourself updated.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t wait until you are confronted in a dark alley to consider the law. Study now so you won\u2019t hesitate when forced to defend yourself against an unavoidable threat. Image: Adobe\/Innovated\u00a0Captures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I believe several books on the market can help you along the path of understanding. The first place I recommend you start is the book Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense<\/em><\/a> (Second Edition). Written by Massad Ayoob<\/a>, this is a well-written volume that helps to explain when it is, and is not, appropriate to use force in the defense of yourself or someone else. I consider this understanding to be fundamental to having the right survival mindset.<\/p>\n

For me, in-person training with Ayoob<\/a> is even better than the book. He offers a two-day, 20-hour course called \u201cArmed Citizen\u2019s Rules of Engagement\u201d that covers many of the legal issues related to the use of force. His 40-hour Mag40 class incorporates the information into a 40-hour class that includes a good deal of range time as well.<\/p>\n

Some books are written to explain state laws. Not all of them are good, but some of them are excellent in my opinion. For example, the book Florida Firearms: Law, Use and Ownership<\/em><\/a> is a magnificent tome written by Jon H. Gutmacher, Esq.<\/p>\n

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The right to self-defense comes with the responsibility to use only that force that is reasonable. That can vary widely depending on the circumstances and\u00a0jurisdiction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As a solid supplement to Ayoob\u2019s training, I recommend the Active Self Protection channel on YouTube<\/a>. The host, John Correia, presents daily videos showing self-defense encounters. He then breaks each one down, showing what went right and wrong. Fair warning: almost all of the videos show violence \u2014 sometimes very graphic \u2014 and are not recommended for the kids.<\/p>\n

Correia has more than 3,000 videos on the channel, which can provide a broad understanding of the dynamics of violent confrontations. I recommend taking these in small doses to better understand the lessons in each.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

The right to self-defense is fundamental to all living things. It is one of the self-evident truths the founders recognized and later enshrined in the Second Amendment. However, the right does not guarantee safety. You must have the tools to defend yourself to ensure your protection.<\/p>\n

Remember, your will to survive is one of the most important tools you can have. Like any other tool, however, you have to keep that willingness to fight oiled and sharp. That means we need to have moral clarity and an understanding of the legal ramifications of our actions. We\u2019re the good guys and we should always act like it.<\/p>\n

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