This isn't a thread to discuss what we should do prior to a confrontation, as we already know that answer. This is a thread to discuss using what you've spent years training in, and dealing with the results. Many times in discussion, both here and in RL, I get the impression that people are second guessing whether or not to defend themselves. Personally, that is the #1 reason why I train, for self defense, so while talking our way out is the usual first response, there comes a time when that does not work. As it was said in another thread, if it was that simple, then why bother training?
There was a story recently in the paper here in CT of a female LEO that was assaulted by the wife of another officer. The wife accused the LEO of some inappropriate things. She then proceeded to strike her numerous times. The female LEO who was off duty basically did nothing during this assault and later stated that she did that because she did not want to lose her job.
IMHO, if someone is physically assaulting me, I'm sorry, but I would not just stand there getting hit. Does the thought of time in court and all the other wonder things that come with the package enter my mind? Sure. However, my well being and the concern for the well being of someone that may be with me, is also on my mind. I'm not advocating excessive force, but what it takes to end the situation.
There was a story recently in the paper here in CT of a female LEO that was assaulted by the wife of another officer. The wife accused the LEO of some inappropriate things. She then proceeded to strike her numerous times. The female LEO who was off duty basically did nothing during this assault and later stated that she did that because she did not want to lose her job.
IMHO, if someone is physically assaulting me, I'm sorry, but I would not just stand there getting hit. Does the thought of time in court and all the other wonder things that come with the package enter my mind? Sure. However, my well being and the concern for the well being of someone that may be with me, is also on my mind. I'm not advocating excessive force, but what it takes to end the situation.