What would YOU do facing an armed robber?

[TerryC]

Armed robber in your space? Multiple perps? Home invasion? I found a really neat setup a fellow has been doing with actual videos of armed confrontations..... police, civilian, ALL types. He uses each to show what to do with..... cover, concealment, distraction. Go to You Tube and search ACTIVE SELF PROTECTION. Eye opening videos. WARNING: some videos are not for you cupcakes. ╦╦Ç

 

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[Red James Cash]

What would YOU do facing an armed robber?

Easy,have no mercy

 

[1320]

Easy enough to present solves without being in a real world situation. Most will freeze, take a dump or beg for their life. As I type this, I would say yeah, I'm a bad ass and I'm going to prevail by taking the bad guy(s) down however, if I have a weapon in my face and family on the line, I might resort to submission, bargaining, etc. Perpetrators will always have the initial upper hand, it would be wise to assess before taking action asap. Fight or flight? The majority of robberies perps don't intend to kill, so I would hope to factor that into my decision process, even if I gained the upper hand. There are many scenarios that one might face and there's no way to prepare for all. Think fast, act fast.

 

[bill from lachine]

Folks,

The primary fact that most law abiding people have to keep in mind. Odds are the perps have the upper hand and the biggest/simplest reason is they have nothing to loose.

So while the average person might hesitate to shoot or take some other violent proactive move they don't hesitate. Worth keeping in mind.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[Red James Cash]

Just keeping aware of your surroundings and whats going on around you prevents you being stuck in quite a few unfavorable circumstances.Too many people take safety for granted,they keep their heads buried in their stupid iphones instead of paying attention to whats going on around them.

 

[smokeythecat]

Doors are locked. Alarm is set. That gives me enough warning to grab Ol' Betsy and the sound of a shell being chambered will scare off any SANE individual. It's the ones that aren't sane that are the problem. I had this happen once upon a time ago. Was home alone, middle of the day. A pickup with at least 5 people in it decided to make my house a target. I heard the truck stop outside so looked out in time to see 3 of the 5 bail out of the truck, give it a wide berth and literally crane their necks to look around to see any signs of life. I had enough time to grab my telephoto camera with the big lens (this was a long time ago), and Ol' Betsy. I stepped out the front door while they were still about 125' away and it slammed. Shame on me slamming the aluminum door. They all stopped and looked my way and at that moment I chambered a shell. They must have been the sane type. You never saw a bunch of losers hi tail it so fast in your whole life. If they were on water they would have been able to walk on it they moved so fast.

 

[TerryC]

Easy enough to present solves without being in a real world situation. Most will freeze, take a dump or beg for their life. As I type this, I would say yeah, I'm a bad ass and I'm going to prevail by taking the bad guy(s) down however, if I have a weapon in my face and family on the line, I might resort to submission, bargaining, etc. Perpetrators will always have the initial upper hand, it would be wise to assess before taking action asap. Fight or flight? The majority of robberies perps don't intend to kill, so I would hope to factor that into my decision process, even if I gained the upper hand. There are many scenarios that one might face and there's no way to prepare for all. Think fast, act fast.

I don't think you've seen the videos yet. First is situational awareness. Know what's coming before it gets there. If you can't make space, distraction may save your life. And then, when you're in that bind and have no other option, give him every thing you can do and as fast as you can. I ALWAYS sit in a restaurant where I can see the door (entryway) or cash register or both. I watch for strange or erratic behavior not consistent with the setting. My law enforcement career has taught me situational awareness that saved my life twice. I disarmed two bad guys that were drawing on me from less that five feet. The second situation got me a hero medal. I took the gun away before other officers even saw it. Again, you're reaction must be INSTANT. ╦╦Ç

 

[Truth]

I’ll need some sheet rock and a clean up crew.

 

[TerryC]

Just keeping aware of your surroundings and whats going on around you prevents you being stuck in quite a few unfavorable circumstances.Too many people take safety for granted,they keep their heads buried in their stupid iphones instead of paying attention to whats going on around them.

Very good point. If you know what is going on, that attitude is conveyed to the perps and most will go to an easier victim. ╦╦Ç

 

[Peyton Manning]

how about us snowflakes?

 

[Peyton Manning]

my actual thoughts would be to do exactly what they didn't expect
I'm not holding my hands up and surrendering, Probably charge them like dwight freeney before they can react

 

[Red James Cash]

how about us snowflakes?

Sorry jeff,theres no hope.Born to victimize

 

[Johnnybravo300]

Those are great videos and lots of good info. I grew up around a ghetto and one thing you learn is to never hesitate and to strike first if your instincts are screaming at you. Your instincts exist for a reason but most people don't listen. You learn that pretty quickly haha.
It's much easier to stop the threat before it happens than to wait until something escalates because it can be much worse.
Most people get into trouble when they hesitate out of fear.
Of course back then you wouldn't get shot, just an ass whooping or maybe knocked out at worst.


Situational awareness is the number one key to keeping yourself safe and positioned for anything.

 

[Red James Cash]

Also,people watch to many movies LMAO

 

[smokeythecat]

If they ever get in here and I survive, I will need enough tranquilizers to knock out a horse for probably the rest of my life. I have prayed nothing like that ever happens. More than once.

 

[Peyton Manning]

I am already planning ahead for my trip to Mass in may.
I'll be wearing my manning jersey and am ready to coldcock anyone who looks at me wrong

 

[Red James Cash]

I am already planning ahead for my trip to Mass in may.
I'll be wearing my manning jersey and am ready to coldcock anyone who looks at me wrong

Make sure you visit Dorchester or Roxbury,maybe chelsea.

 

[Peyton Manning]

that your playground?

 

[Johnnybravo300]

Good movie trick.....act like you see a quarter on the ground, then toss dirt in his eyes!

 

[Peyton Manning]

staying in plymouth, which is an hour south of boston?