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Episode 85 – What is self defense and situational awareness?

By on April 21st, 2010

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What is self defense and situational awareness?  It’s an answer that has plagued a lot of people, law enforcement and investigators, but I’ll give you my thoughts on this subject in this episode.  I’ve been reading an excellent website called No Nonsense Self Defense.  I suggest you take a look at it after listening.

Highlights:

  • How not to cross the line from self defense to being the aggressor.
  • Violence isn’t what you may think it is.
  • Violence doesn’t start in the way you may think it does.
  • The Judicious Use of Force, Massad Ayoob.
  • Common misconceptions about how to stay safe.
  • Common misconceptions about how to fight off your attacker.

Self-defense is not about  being able to hit someone, nor what weapons you carry, nor is it about having an attitude the size of Texas.  It’s a whole lot bigger and complex than that. It is a matter of life skills.

Tune in and enjoy the show, don’t forget to comment and join our forum and participate the S.A.C. Contest to win survival books and CD’s.

Bob Mayne

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Episode 84 – What is most likely to threaten your life?

By on April 16th, 2010

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What is most likely to threaten your life?

When major catastrophes strike, like some of the recent earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, etc.,  the mass deaths can lead one to think that natural disasters are the most likely way people can die.

Not by a long shot.   So I want to talk about life vs. death scenarios.  In other words, what’s most likely to kill you?  I’m not going to focus on food shortages, financial collapses and government take over’s in this episode.  Rather…I’m gonna talk about what’s most likely to kill you!

So…I start with a question?  Why are so many survivalists spending so much time preparing for disasters that don’t pose as much of a risk as other disasters?

Highlights:

  • Statistics on the likely causes of death.
  • What do you spend most of your time preparing for?
  • How likely are the events you prepare for in comparison to the time you spend preparing for them?
  • The 5 most common causes of injury and death.
  • Violence against women and how to prevent it.
  • Odds of an event causing injury or death?

Sources:  CDC, United States Dept of Justice statistics, FBI crime statistics.