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By Steve Tarani<\/a><\/p>\n

It is simply a fact of life \u2014 there are many places where you are not permitted to carry a firearm and must rely on a weapon of opportunity. If you plan on going to any federal building such as a courthouse, post office, etc., or an airport, school, hospital or posted business, you have no other legal option but to leave your firearm outside the building.<\/p>\n

Understanding how to employ weapons of opportunity can mean the difference between survival and\u00a0death.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But what are your self-defense options if you are the victim of an assault or other crime at one of these locations when you do not have access to your firearm?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Exit\u2026<\/h2>\n

The very best option is to vacate the area. Use what I call \u201cthe Nike technique,\u201d which is to turn your heels to the threat and create as much space between yourself and harm\u2019s way as possible. Distance is your friend and a tactical response option resulting in the least risk of physical injury. Creating distance makes you a moving target, which is one that is more difficult to hit.<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t completely escape the area, consider using a desk, door, chair, car or other object as a barrier to slow or impede an attacker. The harder you make it for a criminal to get to you the more likely they are to turn away and find another victim. Also, it increases the opportunity that\u00a0law enforcement officers \u2013 such as the police or deputy sheriffs \u2013 can get to you before you are in a fight for your life.<\/p>\n

Knowledge of your environment can be critical in avoiding victimization. Keep an eye out for emergency exits, stairwells or even rooms that you could barricade yourself in if needed. Self-awareness is important for finding a safe space and even a fraction of a second can make a difference!<\/p>\n

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You might find yourself in a situation where you cannot have a firearm. What can you use for defense in its\u00a0place?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2026or Equalize<\/h2>\n

If you cannot exit the area, then your only remaining defensive option is to equalize \u2014 that is, get something in your\u00a0hands that can be utilized as a weapon of opportunity to defend yourself in a violent physical altercation. Remember the truth that this may be a fight for your life, so your choice of an improvised weapon is very important, as it needs to be tremendously effective. You must consider it a life-saving tool like your firearm or knife.<\/p>\n

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Improvising with the means at hand is an important aspect of self-defense training.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Weapon of Opportunity \u2013 Tools of the Trade<\/h2>\n

An improvised weapon can be defined as any readily accessible, hand-held object made of metal, wood, plastic, glass, ceramic or any other material(s) capable of stopping an active threat.<\/p>\n

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Improvised weapons can be grouped into three categories:<\/p>\n