Surviving Armed Assaults

Lawrence A. Kane

Description

Fair Fight? Not likely. Least of all from a criminal who is looking to make a quick profit at your expense. A sad fact is that weapon-wielding thugs victimize 1,773,000 citizens every year in the United States alone. Even martial artists are not immune from this deadly threat. Consequently, self-defense training that does not consider the very real possibility of an armed attack is dangerously incomplete.

Whether you live in the city or countryside, you should be both mentally and physically prepared to deal with an unprovoked armed assault at any time. Preparation must be comprehensive enough to account for the plethora of pointy objects, blunt instruments, explosive devices, and deadly projectiles that someday could be used against you.

This extensive book teaches proven survival skills that can keep you safe on the street. A multitude of real-life scenarios and case studies analyzing violent encounters will help you to internalize this crucial knowledge. Contents include:

• Awareness


• Avoidance


• De-escalation


• Countervailing force


• Armed conflict


• Managing the aftermath of violence


• Weapon features and functions

If you are serious about self-defense this book is for you. Everyone, including experienced martial artists, security and law enforcement professionals, and concerned citizens will benefit from this vital information.

Sujets

• SAFETY
• Mugging
• Self-defense
• Travel
• Martial arts
• Kidnap
• Campus
• Stalker
• Râpe
• Police
• Défense personnelle
• Abduction

Informations

• Publié par: YMAA Publication Center
• Date de parution: 01 avril 2009
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781594391460
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 36 Mo

Extrait

SURVIVING
ARMED
ASSAULTS
A MARTIAL ARTIST’S GUIDE TO WEAPONS, STREET VIOLENCE, & COUNTERVAILING FORCE
LAWRENCE A. KANE
FOREWORD BY LOREN W. CHRISTENSEN
YMAA Publication Center, Inc.
Wolfeboro, NH USA
YMAA Publication Center, Inc.
Main Office
PO Box 480
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, 03894
1-800-669-8892 • www.ymaa.com • [e-mail]
© 2006 by Lawrence A. Kane
All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.
Editor: Susan Bullowa
Cover Design: Richard Rossiter
Photos by Jeff Miller and Al Arsenault
ISBN 9781594390715 (print edition) • ISBN 9781594391460 (ebook edition)


Publisher’s Cataloging in Publication
Kane, Lawrence A.
Surviving armed assaults : a martial artist’s guide to weapons, street violence, & countervailing force / Lawrence A. Kane; foreword by Loren W. Christensen. -- 1st ed. -- Boston, MA : YMAA Publication
Center, 2006.

p. ; cm.

ISBN-13: 978-1-59439-071-5
ISBN-10: 1-59439-071-1
Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Self-defense--Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Assault and battery--Prevention--Handbooks, manuals, etc. 3. Violence-- Prevention--Handbooks, manuals, etc. 4. Assault weapons-- Handbooks, manuals, etc. 5. Martial arts. I. Title.
GV1111 .K56 2006 2006929523 613.6/6--dc22 0609
Warning: No text, no matter how well written, can substitute for professional hands-on instruction. Training with live steel, firearms, and other potentially deadly weapons described in this book should always be undertaken responsibly, ensuring every available precaution for participant safety. Information presented herein inevitably reflects the author’s beliefs and experiences under specific circumstances that the reader cannot duplicate exactly. Consequently, these materials should be used for academic study only. Readers are encouraged to be aware of all appropriate local and national laws relating to self-defense, reasonable force, and the use of weaponry, and act in accordance with all applicable laws at all times. Neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for the use or misuse of information contained in this book.
Nothing in this document constitutes a legal opinion nor should any of its contents be treated as such. While the author believes that everything herein is accurate, any questions regarding specific self-defense situations, legal liability, and/or interpretation of federal, state, or local laws should always be addressed by an attorney at law. This text relies on public news sources to gather information on various crimes and criminals described herein. While news reports of such incidences are generally accurate, they are on occasion incomplete or incorrect. Consequently, all suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Table of Contents
Foreword (by Loren Christensen)
Preface
Introduction
How to Use This Book
C HAPTER 1: Awareness
Violent Crime by the Numbers
Weapon Awareness
Types of Weapons
Common Concealment Strategies
Weapon retention devices (e.g., holsters, sheaths):
Weapon Disguises (e.g., stealthy deployment):
Situational Awareness
Threat Level Color Codes
Condition White (Oblivious)
Condition Yellow (Aware)
Condition Orange (Alert)
Condition Red (Concerned)
Condition Black (Under Attack)
Indicators of Impending Attack
Fighting Ranges and Danger Zones
Grappling Range
Close Range
Short Range
Mid Range
Long Range
Extreme Range
Identifying Escape Paths
Summary
C HAPTER 2: Avoidance
Avoiding Risky Behavior
Principles of Personal Safety
Never Make Yourself an Easy Target
Deny Privacy
Attract Attention
Take Action
Escalation to Violence
Responding vs. Reacting
Force Continuum
Evasion and Escape
Evasion
Escape
Should You Run If He’s Got a Gun?
Concealment and Cover
Summary
C HAPTER 3: Scenarios
Carjackings
What to Do
Reducing Your Risk
Approaching Your Vehicle on Foot
While Driving
Cash Machine Safety
Hostage Situations
Psychological Hostage Takers
Criminal Hostage Takers
Political Hostage Takers
Hostage Guidelines (what to do)
Information That Will Help the Police
Impact of Drug Use
The Stockholm Syndrome (or Stockholm Bond)
Hostage Negotiation
Intimate Violence (Domestic Violence)
Warning Signs
Restraining Orders
Protecting yourself after a restraining order has been issued
Planes, Trains, and Public Transportation
Flying on Airplanes
Riding the Bus
Taking the Train
Catching a Taxi
Sexual Assault, Rape, and Molestation
Avoiding Rape
Surviving the Assault
What To Do If You Have Been Raped
What to Do If a Friend Has Been Sexually Assaulted
Rape Recovery
Drugs, Alcohol, and Rape
Workplace Violence
Risk Factors
Stranger Violence Scenario
Customer/Client Violence Scenario
Co-Worker Violence Scenario
Intimate Violence Scenario
Violence Prevention Plans
Employer Liability
Employee Safety
Summary
Carjackings
Cash Machines
Hostage Situations
Intimate or Domestic Violence
Public Transportation
Sexual Assault, Rape, and Molestation
Workplace Violence
C HAPTER 4: De-Escalation Strategies
Talk
Active Listening
Remaining Neutral
Giving Complete Attention
Asking Clarifying Questions
Restating the Other Person’s Main Points
Interpersonal Communication
Clever Words
Command
Asking
Setting the Context
Presenting the Options
Confirming
Acting
Co-Opt
Submit
Summary
C HAPTER 5: Countervailing Force
Legal Considerations of Countervailing Force
1) Adopt a Defense-Oriented Mindset
2) Strive to Avoid Confrontation
3) Understand Self-Defense Laws
4) Ensure a Legitimate Claim of Self-Defense
5) Understand the Legalities of Deadly Force
6) Understand How the Courts Might Rule
7) Never Overreact
8) If You Must Fight, Respond Judiciously
AOJP Principle
Ability
Opportunity
Jeopardy
Preclusion
Ethical/Moral Considerations
Religious Objections to Self Defense
Psychological Considerations
Combat Mindset
Triggers
Bystanders
Summary
C HAPTER 6: Armed Conflict
Levels of Force
Defensive Techniques
Offensive Techniques
Survival Applications
Principles of Defense
Keep it Simple
Get Off Line
Control the Weapon
Aim for the Target
Never Underestimate an Opponent
Fight as if Your Life Depends On It
Cheat to Win
Account for Adrenaline
Angles of Attack
Stances and Footwork
Range Considerations
Empty Hand-to-Weapon vs. Weapon-to-Weapon Combat
Summary
C HAPTER 7: Nine Rules to Live By
1) Rule Number One is, “Don’t Get Hit”
2) Pain is Your Friend
3) Weapons Are Ubiquitous
4) Always Assume They Are Armed
5) Bad Guys Cheat to Win; So Should You
6) Understand How Weapons Work
7) Expect the Unexpected
8) Yell for Help
9) Check for Bleeding
C HAPTER 8: Aftermath of Violence
Medical Triage
Controlling Bleeding
Head, Neck, and Back Injuries
Chest Wounds
Abdominal Injuries
Broken Bones
Infection
Creating a Witness
Interacting with Law Enforcement Personnel
Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent
Working with an Attorney
The Legal Process
Dealing with the Press
Summary
C HAPTER 9: Weapon Features/Functions
Hand Weapons
Strike Enhancers
Control Devices
Knives
Knife Safety
Common Grips
Types of Attack
Common Knife Targets
Single-Edged Knives
Double-Edged Knives
Fixed Blades vs. Folding Knives
Specialty Blades
Swords
Sword Components
Common Types of Attack
Single-Edged Blades
Double-Edged Blades
Mass Weapons
Blunt Instruments
Extrusion Weapons
Specialty Weapons
Pole Arms
Long Weapons
Pointed Long Weapons
Bladed Long Weapons
Multi-Element Weapons
Pliable Weapons
Composite Weapons
Projectile Weapons
Liquids
Thrown Weapons
Bow Weapons
Firearms
Non-Lethal Projectiles
Unusual Weapons
Bodily Fluids
Animal Attacks
Vehicles
Bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
Summary
Hand Weapons
Knives
Swords
Mass Weapons
Pole Arms
Multi-Element Weapons
Projectile Weapons
Unusual Weapons
C ONCLUSION
Rule Number One is, “Don’t Get Hit”
Pain is Your Friend
Weapons are Ubiquitous
Always Assume They are Armed
Bad Guys Cheat to Win; So Should You
Understand How Weapons Work
Expect the Unexpected
Yell for Help
Check for Bleeding
Acknowledgments
Dedication
Endnotes
Glossary
Bibliography
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