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"The principle of self-defense, even involving weapons and bloodshed, has never been condemned, even by Gandhi." Martin Luther King, Jr.
Weapon carry is not just about guns. The essential elements of weapon carry can be summed up in the following four rules. The first rule has to be that your weapon has to be something that you carry every day. Otherwise you are just relying on fate, chance or luck that you will be armed in the one situation or circumstance that you might need help beyond your unarmed self-defense skills. Every day carry is abbreviated as (EDC). Despite your weapon selection and your circumstances, you will find that you are most likely going to feel inadequately armed. This is because the grass is always greener in combat situations, just like every other aspect of life. The trick is to be happy with what you have. It's never going to be perfect if you have a concealed carry permit, you are most likely, wishing for the larger caliber pistol or more ammo in your magazines. Either that, or your find yourself wishing for a shotgun or rifle of some sort, I know this is true even with law enforcement officers. You rarely find yourself in a situation where you outnumber the bad guy/s or outgun them. Then, of course, you might have opted to only carry a hand-to-hand weapon instead of a firearm for a host of reasons. Still be satisfied in this if this is your circumstance at least you were not unarmed.
If you have opted to carry something other than a firearm as part is your EDC, it is best to make certain that you follow the second rule and that is to rely on stealth. I believe stealth carry is essential as it adds the element of surprise to any defense that you utilize in civilian life. This includes firearm carry, but there are situations and circumstances that vary for various occupations. Primarily this rule does not apply for the military where this is not practical. The military should have their weapons at the ready and their attacks should be stealthy. In personal use civilians can greatly benefit from the surprise factor more often than not.
The third rule addresses innocuous weapons. As some weapons are carried right out in the open in plain sight, but their appearance must be benign in nature to effectively gain the element of surprise. This means that the weapon must have some other use that is logical and/or practical for the individual to be carrying it right out in the open. Often times these types of weapons can be observed or even inspected and returned to their owner as they appear innocuous. A perfect example of this was Gandalf in the scene where he questioned the need to disarm an old man of his walking stick. This is what I mean by other uses for your open carry hand-to-hand improvised weapon. Even loose change can be used as a weapon.
The true test of any weapon improvised or otherwise is that it is an effective force multiplier. This is the fourth and final rule for weapon carry, it has to be able to aid the bearer as a method to increase their power. Simply put this is what a force multiplier does, it is a method to increase our power for the times when we are weak, exhausted, injured, or outnumbered. The amount of force that our power is multiplied by is determined on both the weapons we select and the skill we have with the weapon. While some weapons give us mechanical advantages, other weapons merely multiply the speed and reach of our natural abilities. Each one of the force multipliers fall within the category of being either a blunt weapon, an edge weapon, a flexible weapon, a projectile weapon or a combination thereof. Next week I will talk about the improvisation of these five weapon types.
"Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men." George S. Patton
If you have opted to carry something other than a firearm as part is your EDC, it is best to make certain that you follow the second rule and that is to rely on stealth. I believe stealth carry is essential as it adds the element of surprise to any defense that you utilize in civilian life. This includes firearm carry, but there are situations and circumstances that vary for various occupations. Primarily this rule does not apply for the military where this is not practical. The military should have their weapons at the ready and their attacks should be stealthy. In personal use civilians can greatly benefit from the surprise factor more often than not.
The third rule addresses innocuous weapons. As some weapons are carried right out in the open in plain sight, but their appearance must be benign in nature to effectively gain the element of surprise. This means that the weapon must have some other use that is logical and/or practical for the individual to be carrying it right out in the open. Often times these types of weapons can be observed or even inspected and returned to their owner as they appear innocuous. A perfect example of this was Gandalf in the scene where he questioned the need to disarm an old man of his walking stick. This is what I mean by other uses for your open carry hand-to-hand improvised weapon. Even loose change can be used as a weapon.
The true test of any weapon improvised or otherwise is that it is an effective force multiplier. This is the fourth and final rule for weapon carry, it has to be able to aid the bearer as a method to increase their power. Simply put this is what a force multiplier does, it is a method to increase our power for the times when we are weak, exhausted, injured, or outnumbered. The amount of force that our power is multiplied by is determined on both the weapons we select and the skill we have with the weapon. While some weapons give us mechanical advantages, other weapons merely multiply the speed and reach of our natural abilities. Each one of the force multipliers fall within the category of being either a blunt weapon, an edge weapon, a flexible weapon, a projectile weapon or a combination thereof. Next week I will talk about the improvisation of these five weapon types.
"Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men." George S. Patton
My stories are about martial arts adventures that are intertwined with paranormal or supernatural events. The following links are to the Kindle version books from the "Dream Walker” series. Our adventurers find themselves on a quest where they are confronted with both conspiracy and mystery. Their challenge is to unite their mind and body skills together utilizing what they have learned in the martial arts with the transcendental power of dream mediation. They attempt to do this while they are trying to make a life for themselves and elude those that seek to use and control them.
Conversations with a Sage (Book 1 of the Dream-Walker)
Conversations with a Sage: This explores Xander Davidson's early encounters with the mysterious fog like Dream Walking martial art sages. He ponders if they are real or if they are only remnants of his dreams. He mainly keeps this secret world to himself as he tries to copes with abuse, growing up without support or guidance and the mystery of his family's past.
Conversations with a Sage: This explores Xander Davidson's early encounters with the mysterious fog like Dream Walking martial art sages. He ponders if they are real or if they are only remnants of his dreams. He mainly keeps this secret world to himself as he tries to copes with abuse, growing up without support or guidance and the mystery of his family's past.
Xander and the Assassins Gift (Book 2 of the Dream-Walker)
The Assassins Gift: Xander Davidson struggles with the conspiracy of his family and the group that is actively trying to manipulate him to join them or die. The young Dream Walkers learns an early lesson to be careful about whom they let into their circle.
Warriors of Perception (Book 3 of the Dream-Walker)
Warriors of Perception: Xander Davidson and his band of friends embark on a mission to free themselves from their oppressors. They bravely face the challenge all the while vying for the right moment to turn the tables.
The Assassins Gift: Xander Davidson struggles with the conspiracy of his family and the group that is actively trying to manipulate him to join them or die. The young Dream Walkers learns an early lesson to be careful about whom they let into their circle.
Warriors of Perception (Book 3 of the Dream-Walker)
Warriors of Perception: Xander Davidson and his band of friends embark on a mission to free themselves from their oppressors. They bravely face the challenge all the while vying for the right moment to turn the tables.
Jace Lee The Shift (Book 4 of the Dream-Walker)
Jace Lee The Shift: We find a new apprentice, Adam, that is fighting for his life. He is struggling to understand the amazing skills of his mentor, Jace Lee; a younger man that has trained under Xander Davidson. All the while his mentor attempts to reconcile the fact that his skills do not match up with the other Dream Walkers.
Jace Lee No Agenda (Dream Walker Book 5)
Jace Lee No Agenda: Jace Lee attempts to find himself on a self-imposed vision quest of sorts. Instead he finds himself being stalked by the same group that had previously sought after his teacher, (Xander Davidson). Instead of mastering his odd Dream Walking skills he finds love and the potential loss of his powers.
Jace Lee The Tutelage of Ming Wu: Jace Lee rejoins his teacher Xander Davidson as they cope with a possible combined threat (the mysterious), Ming Wu and the Council that has continuously monitored the Dream Walkers.
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