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“Get a concealed carry permit, and know how to shoot your gun.�

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Scott Lawrence is a National Rife Association-certified pistol instructor and an International Defensive Pistol Association competitor. He used to teach a pistol training course in Tahlequah [OK], but the class just didn’t have enough participants to continue.

Lawrence is also a black belt in Okinawan Karate, Kempo, Jeet Kune Do, Ju Ji Tsu, and Aiki Jitsu (that’s five black belts under his belt). Still, when it comes to self-defense – especially for women – he suggests a firearm, and the knowledge of how to use it, is the most effective weapon.

“A woman is at an obvious size and strength disadvantage, and for her to protect herself against a man – who may be carrying a weapon himself – would take years of practicing any martial art,� said Lawrence. “Someone who is strong and athletic can probably study any martial arts technique and make it effective, but if you don’t meet those criteria, you need to consider what the best equalizer is going to be.�

For a person who wants to learn martial arts for self-defense, Lawrence suggests choosing a style that emphasizes practical self-defense – Ju Ji Tsu and Jeet Kune Do, for example – instead of one that focuses on proper form.

Still, his advise for the most practical and effective self-defense: “Get a concealed carry permit, and know how to shoot your gun.�
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Good advice...

This is a guy who I'd like to see come down for the State IDPA match this summer...

I'm printing the article for the wife to read...

She never listens to me anyway...Why not listen to him???

Paladin wrote:“Get a concealed carry permit, and know how to shoot your gun.�

http://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/feat ... 70607.html

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Scott Lawrence is a National Rife Association-certified pistol instructor and an International Defensive Pistol Association competitor. He used to teach a pistol training course in Tahlequah [OK], but the class just didn’t have enough participants to continue.

Lawrence is also a black belt in Okinawan Karate, Kempo, Jeet Kune Do, Ju Ji Tsu, and Aiki Jitsu (that’s five black belts under his belt). Still, when it comes to self-defense – especially for women – he suggests a firearm, and the knowledge of how to use it, is the most effective weapon.

“A woman is at an obvious size and strength disadvantage, and for her to protect herself against a man – who may be carrying a weapon himself – would take years of practicing any martial art,� said Lawrence. “Someone who is strong and athletic can probably study any martial arts technique and make it effective, but if you don’t meet those criteria, you need to consider what the best equalizer is going to be.�

For a person who wants to learn martial arts for self-defense, Lawrence suggests choosing a style that emphasizes practical self-defense – Ju Ji Tsu and Jeet Kune Do, for example – instead of one that focuses on proper form.

Still, his advise for the most practical and effective self-defense: “Get a concealed carry permit, and know how to shoot your gun.�
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As long as you define "self defense" as being defense against: (Deadly force, Grave bodily harm, Aggravated Rape, Clear disparity of force, etc.) then I am in complete agreement with the gentleman. In other words...under any circumstance that you would be justified (as set forth by law) in using a firearm.

Otherwise, his advice is a quick ticket to jail, and an excellent way to lose everything you have!

"Self defense" is quite a broad term, and usually manifests itself in less than lethal ways. A "gun" is not the solution to someone poking you in the chest with his finger.

I also disagree that it "takes years of MA practice" to be effective. Yes, it might take years for a woman (or anyone else) to become proficient enough to "beat someone unconscious", but....it does not take years of practice to learn a few simple techniques that would allow you to "escape". After all, running away...is very good self defense.

As far as practice is concerned, whether you have empty hands training, stick & knife, or choose a firearm....ALL require practice. Each involves "fine motor skills"...and as such, are perishable. Yes, a pistol provides a fairly powerful way to defend yourself...IF you can hit your target, and IF you are justified in using it.

I never advise anyone to "get a gun for protection", instead I suggest that they get one as a "last layer" in their self defense plan. The "rest of the plan" being: Using your God given common sense, being aware of your surroundings, learning conflict resolution/de-escalation skills, learning how to secure your home, etc, etc.....

Just my .02 on it.

John Farnam said,

A superior gunman is best defined as one who regularly uses his superior judgement, awareness, and communication skills, to avoid situations which require the use of his superior shooting and tactical skills!

I agree. I also have multiple black belts. I have found that the best defense is to be elsewhere when the fight starts.