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You may detest weapons. You may wish you never had to think about weapons. Unfortunately, the choice of whether or not weapons come into play, if you are the victim of criminal assault, falls solely in the hands of the criminal. You only need to watch or read the news to realize how often weapons are involed when the ordinary citizen is assalted. |
| The weapons most commonly encountered are edged (e.g. knives and box-cutters), impact (e.g. sticks and batons) and firearms (e.g. handguns and long-guns). Exotic weapons studied in many martial arts systems are rare. Accordingly, our training and study must include weapons defense - especially those that are most likely to be encountered. |
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| You may own a weapon. You may carry a weapon? Don't be under the misconception that simple access to a weapon makes you safe. A weapon can be an equalizer to compensate for size and strength. However, weapons ownership must be undertaken with a great deal of responsibility.
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Weapons Responsibility
Weapon care: In order to allow safe and reliable operation, weapons must be kept clean, adjusted and where appropriate, lubricated. Reassembly when required must be accurate.
Weapon custody: Have you taken all the responsibility to ensure that your weapon is kept out of the hands of potential criminals and children?
Weapon familiarity: Are you intimately familiar with the function of your weapon? Have you practiced with a replica of your weapon under conditions of simulated combat? Do you really understand the harsh reality of weapons conflict?
Weapon retention: Have you developed the ability to prevent an assailant from taking your weapon away from you and using it against
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