April 8, 2008
Resistance is Not Futile: There are Humane Methods of Self-protection
ROBBINSDALE, Minn. - Innocent victims are faced with
confrontational crimes of violence every day, and the old
assumption that resistance to the crime is futile has now been
proven to be false.
In a unique partnership, a gun shop and a martial arts
instructor have teamed up to provide a self-protection training
class for the public. The class teaches simple methods of
“humane self-defense” without the use of any type of weapon.
“Protecting yourself or a loved one from violence is imperative
in today’s environment. Using only the appropriate level of
force is the law. Doing no more harm than absolutely necessary
is what we mean by ‘humane self-defense,’” explained Scot Combs
of Full Circle Self Defense.
It has been a common belief that it is better to offer no
resistance to attackers, but now a study from the Florida State
Univ. department of criminology indicates the opposite. The
study found that people who use self-protection strategies
reduce their likelihood of injury when compared to those who use
non-resistance.
The Tactics Training Center at Bill’s Gun Shop and Range has
teamed up with Combs and Full Circle Self Defense of Blaine,
Minn. to offer the public an opportunity to learn how simple it
is to take protective action when confronted with acts of
violence.
“People have no trouble locking their homes and cars, or
installing alarm systems as a form of self-protection. They also
need to know the right way to respond to a personal attack,”
said Combs. “It is imperative that they neither over-respond or
under-respond.”
The course is open to the public and provides specific training
in the methods of humane self-defense, which does not involve
the use of any type of weapons. Participants are taught to use
non-lethal techniques. The methods are easy to learn, practice,
and put into use if needed.
“The use of deadly force is an absolute last resort. The legally
armed citizen must have the ability to use less than lethal
force, should the situation warrant it. The ‘humane
self-defense’ seminars provide realistic training in viable
options for conflict resolution. Everyone should have these
excellent tools for personal protection,” said Leonard M.
Breure, PhD, training coordinator for the Tactics Training
Center. The course focuses on simple, effective, humane
methods of personal protection. These are proven techniques that
anyone can master. There is a special emphasis on methods of
avoidance and escape. The topics of awareness, victim profiles,
attacker profiles, the law and liability are fully discussed and
explained.
Classes are held Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bill’s Gun Shop,
4080 West Broadway Ave. N., Robbinsdale. Registration in advance
is recommended because class size is limited. Call 763-533-9594
for information and registration.
