Surviving Armed Assaults, … A MARTIAL ARTIST’S GUIDE TO WEAPONS, STREET VIOLENCE, & COUNTERVAILING FORCE by Kane, Lawrence A. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Contents Forward Preface Introduction How to Use this Book Chapter 1: Awareness

Violent Crime by the Numbers Weapon Awareness

Types of Weapons Common Concealment Strategies Weapon retention devices (e.g., holsters, sheaths): Weapon Disguises (e.g., stealthy deployment):

Situational Awareness Threat Level Color Codes

Condition White (Oblivious) Condition Yellow (Aware) Condition Orange (Alert) Condition Red (Concerned) Condition Black (Under Attack) Indicators of Impending Attack

Fighting Ranges and Danger Zones

Grappling Range Close Range Short Range Mid Range Long Range Extreme Range Identifying Escape Paths

Summary

Chapter 2: Avoidance

Avoiding Risky Behavior Principles of Personal Safety

Never Make Yourself an Easy Target Deny Privacy Attract Attention Take Action

Escalation to Violence

Responding vs. Reacting Force Continuum

Evasion and Escape

Evasion Escape Should You Run If He’s Got a Gun?

Concealment and Cover Summary

Chapter 3: Scenarios

Carjackings

What to Do Reducing Your Risk Approaching Your Vehicle on Foot While Driving

Cash Machine Safety Hostage Situations

Psychological Hostage Takers Criminal Hostage Takers Political Hostage Takers Hostage Guidelines (what to do) Information That Will Help the Police Impact of Drug Use The Stockholm Syndrome (or Stockholm Bond) Hostage Negotiation

Intimate Violence (Domestic Violence)

Warning Signs Restraining Orders Protecting yourself after a restraining order has been issued

Planes, Trains, and Public Transportation

Flying on Airplanes Riding the Bus Taking the Train Catching a Taxi

Sexual Assault, Rape, and Molestation

Avoiding Rape Surviving the Assault What To Do If You Have Been Raped What to Do If a Friend Has Been Sexually Assaulted Rape Recovery Drugs, Alcohol, and Rape

Workplace Violence

Risk Factors Stranger Violence Scenario Customer/Client Violence Scenario Co-Worker Violence Scenario Intimate Violence Scenario Violence Prevention Plans Employer Liability Employee Safety

Summary

Carjackings Cash Machines Hostage Situations Intimate or Domestic Violence Public Transportation Sexual Assault, Rape, and Molestation Workplace Violence

Chapter 4: De-Escalation Strategies

Talk Active Listening

Remaining Neutral Giving Complete Attention Asking Clarifying Questions Restating the Other Person’s Main Points Interpersonal Communication Clever Words

Command

Asking Setting the Context Presenting the Options Confirming Acting

Co-Opt Submit Summary

Chapter 5: Countervailing Force

Legal Considerations of Countervailing Force

1) Adopt a Defense-Oriented Mindset 2) Strive to Avoid Confrontation 3) Understand Self-Defense Laws 4) Ensure a Legitimate Claim of Self-Defense 5) Understand the Legalities of Deadly Force 6) Understand How the Courts Might Rule 7) Never Overreact 8) If You Must Fight, Respond Judiciously

AOJP Principle

Ability Opportunity Jeopardy Preclusion

Ethical/Moral Considerations

Religious Objections to Self Defense Psychological Considerations

Combat Mindset Triggers Bystanders Summary

Chapter 6: Armed Conflict

Levels of Force

Defensive Techniques Offensive Techniques Survival Applications

Principles of Defense

Keep it Simple Get Off Line Control the Weapon Aim for the Target Never Underestimate an Opponent Fight as if Your Life Depends On It Cheat to Win Account for Adrenaline

Angles of Attack Stances and Footwork Range Considerations Empty Hand-to-Weapon vs. Weapon-to-Weapon Combat Summary

Chapter 7: Nine Rules to Live By

1) Rule Number One is, “Don’t Get Hit” 2) Pain is Your Friend 3) Weapons Are Ubiquitous 4) Always Assume They Are Armed 5) Bad Guys Cheat to Win; So Should You 6) Understand How Weapons Work 7) Expect the Unexpected 8) Yell for Help 9) Check for Bleeding

Chapter 8: Aftermath of Violence

Medical Triage

Controlling Bleeding Head, Neck, and Back Injuries Chest Wounds Abdominal Injuries Broken Bones Infection

Creating a Witness Interacting with Law Enforcement Personnel

Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent

Working with an Attorney The Legal Process Dealing with the Press Summary

Chapter 9: Weapon Features/Functions

Hand Weapons

Strike Enhancers Control Devices

Knives

Knife Safety Common Grips Types of Attack Common Knife Targets Single-Edged Knives Double-Edged Knives Fixed Blades vs. Folding Knives Specialty Blades

Swords

Sword Components Common Types of Attack Single-Edged Blades Double-Edged Blades

Mass Weapons

Blunt Instruments Extrusion Weapons Specialty Weapons

Pole Arms

Long Weapons Pointed Long Weapons Bladed Long Weapons

Multi-Element Weapons

Pliable Weapons Composite Weapons

Projectile Weapons

Liquids Thrown Weapons Bow Weapons Firearms Non-Lethal Projectiles

Unusual Weapons

Bodily Fluids Animal Attacks Vehicles Bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

Summary

Hand Weapons Knives Swords Mass Weapons Pole Arms Multi-Element Weapons Projectile Weapons Unusual Weapons

Conclusion

Rule Number One is, “Don’t Get Hit” Pain is Your Friend Weapons are Ubiquitous Always Assume They are Armed Bad Guys Cheat to Win; So Should You Understand How Weapons Work Expect the Unexpected Yell for Help Check for Bleeding

Acknowledgments Dedication Endnotes Glossary Bibliography

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