Small Impact Tool Basics

[JShirley]

I have often suggested using small blunt objects like flashlights as defensive tools. Recently I received a request for additional information, and while thinking about it, I decided to just go ahead and write an article about it. The requester suggested I include some video.

I have so far resisted using video in my articles, but it is true that it's easier to quickly pass on a lot of information through video.

A lot of us here are guilty of focusing too strongly on hardware instead of software. It's just usually more fun to talk about a new knife or gun than training. I tried to keep this simple, because simple works.

Ideas:
>Be Aware
>Be Ready
>Stop the threat as far from you as possible

4 strikes:
>Punch
>Hammer
>Rake
>Reverse Hammer.

The article is Here. Let me know what you think. If enough folks find it useful, I'll do at least one follow-up.

John

 

[jbkebert]

The article and videos are quick, basic and to the point.

Well done. The needed info without the worthless fluff that you see and read in most places.

 

[Sam Cade]

Nicely done.


I wouldn't mind hearing your thoughts on deescalation and proper disengagement.

 

[JShirley]

Thank you, gentlemen.

Sam, that depends on a lot of factors. In this situation, if you just struck an attacker's arm hard enough to numb it, he may be having second thoughts. It may be possible to back away and say, "Hey- why don't we both go home?" He doesn't lose face, and no-one goes to the hospital.

 

[JRH6856]

Very well done. Clear, concise, to the point and free of jargon.