Monday, August 31, 2009
Detroit Michigan CCW Class - Sunday, September 6th, 2009
We are pleased to announce another CCW/CPL Class of this year! So, if you have a desire to qualify for a Concealed Pistol License, so that you can feel safe, register for our next class.
Location:
Southfield Hampton Inn (Map to Hotel)
27500 Northwestern Hwy.
Southfield, Michigan 48034
Option I
Pay Tuition in Advance ($150) and Save $20! (Total Cost: $150 + Range Expenses)
Option II
Pay Tuition Deposit ($85)/Pay Balance ($85) at the Door.
(Total Cost: $170 + Range Expenses)
Register at our site: http://www.detroitccw.com
Range expenses will be incurred at the range to handle gun rental, range time, ammunition costs, and a fee for a target. The estimated fee is $35.
Our class starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp!
Detroit Michigan CCW CPL Class - 99 - December 28, 2008
Location:
Southfield Hampton Inn (Map to Hotel)
27500 Northwestern Hwy.
Southfield, Michigan 48034
Option I
Pay Tuition in Advance ($150) and Save $20! (Total Cost: $150 + Range Expenses)
Option II
Pay Tuition Deposit ($85)/Pay Balance ($85) at the Door.
(Total Cost: $170 + Range Expenses)
Register at our site: http://www.detroitccw.com
Range expenses will be incurred at the range to handle gun rental, range time, ammunition costs, and a fee for a target. The estimated fee is $35.
Our class starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp!
Detroit Michigan CCW CPL Class - 99 - December 28, 2008
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Listen To Me Live On The Radio Tonight! 107.5FM at 8:00 pm
I will be making an appearance on the radio talk show, Real Talk. Topics open for discussion include responsible firearm ownership, personal protection, MI CCW Permit, and any related topic you wish to discuss. If have an interest in these matters, I invite you to tune in and call in to the show. I will be doing some promotional give-aways, so listen in and win! So, tune in on the radio at 107.5 or follow the discussion online at http://www.realtalkfm.com
Host: Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit
Type: Education - Office Hours
Network: Global
Price: FREE
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2009
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: 107.5 FM OR http://www.realtalkfm.com
City/Town: Detroit, MI
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Detroit Michigan CCW Class: Can You Shoot A Child?
Nathaniel Abraham made national headlines in November of 1999 when at the age of eleven years old he was sentenced to juvenile detention until his 21rst birthday. Two years earlier, he had fatally shot a Pontiac, Michigan man. This case started a national dialog as to how society and the court system should handle youthful offenders who commit and are convicted of heinous acts. At the time, Abraham was seen as an aberration. In the context of what we are witnessing now in the city of Detroit, he was actually a harbinger of events to come.
What Comes To Your Mind When Asked To Describe A Violent Predator?
In the Personal Protection Classes that I teach, considerable time is spent explaining the necessary mindset to fend off an attack. In essence, the class members are asked if they have it within them to shoot an attacker. Most respond in the affirmative that they would not hesitate to defend themselves against a jacker who jumps out of the bushes or a rapist who climbs through a compromised window.
The conversation inevitably gets interesting when I pose the question if they are capable, ready, and willing to shoot a violent and armed predator who happens to be a child. Some even view the question as an unfair one to be asked. Many, despite the incessant news reports in the media about youthful offenders, did not consider it to be a possibility.
As Seen On TV - Young, Violent, And Armed Children
On August 1rst, 2009 Detroit Police allege that 12 year-old Demarco Harris was armed with a handgun as he approached a woman sitting in car. A struggle ensued and the victim was fatally wounded in her chest. He is facing the charges of Felony Murder, Armed Robbery, and Felony Firearm.
On February 6th, 2009 16 year-old Jonathan Belton was ordered to stand trial on the following charges: First-Degree Murder, Murder of a Police Officer, and two felony firearm charges (most likely Felony Firearm and Minor In Possession Of Firearm).
On August 13th, 2009 17 year-old Ihab Masalmani was arraigned on several charges: Armed Bank Robbery, Kidnapping, and Felony Firearm. On the day prior, he was arraigned on a Car-Jacking charge. Further, he is a prime suspect in a murder case.
On August 21rst, 2009 two persons were arraigned on charges stemming from a robbery of a film production crew in Detroit. 17 year-old Brandon Bernard Tillis was charged with Armed Robbery, Resisting Arrest, and Felony Firearm. 16 year-old Dion Dangelo Boler was charged with Armed Robbery, Possession of a Short-Barreled Shotgun, Resisting Arrest, and Felony Firearm.
The Proper Mindset To Handle Young Predators
There is a lot of hand-wringing going on in our community about the youthful ages of some violent predators on the streets of Detroit. Much of the banter is focused on whether these juvenile criminals are aware of the consequences of their crimes. In fact, some folks even wonder if they should be held accountable for their offenses.
Such thinking is dangerous. For it matters not what leads these children to be able to commit a rape, robbery, or a murder. The point, not to lose sight of, is that they are doing these crimes.
You may have children in your care and may be inclined to assume that you know how to relate to all kids. However, make no mistake about it, if you meet one of these youthful animals on the street, they will not hesitate to hurt you or force you to hurt them first. There is no reasoning with them. They do not respect you. They don't respect anything. The bare truth is that you, as a person, are meaningless to them. The only truth in this scenario is that they are ready, willing, and able to use violence against you to get what they want.
Bottom Line
Should you ever desire to carry a firearm for personal protection, make sure that you are prepared, trained, and willing to use it against anyone who poses an imminent threat to your safety. If you hesitate because you feel pity or compassion for your youthful assailant, you may compromise your safety. In such a scenario, you may have your gun taken from you, you may get beaten with your own gun, or you may get shot and killed with our own gun. Thus, you should show your attacker no mercy in the defense of your life; he won't show you any.
What Comes To Your Mind When Asked To Describe A Violent Predator?
In the Personal Protection Classes that I teach, considerable time is spent explaining the necessary mindset to fend off an attack. In essence, the class members are asked if they have it within them to shoot an attacker. Most respond in the affirmative that they would not hesitate to defend themselves against a jacker who jumps out of the bushes or a rapist who climbs through a compromised window.
The conversation inevitably gets interesting when I pose the question if they are capable, ready, and willing to shoot a violent and armed predator who happens to be a child. Some even view the question as an unfair one to be asked. Many, despite the incessant news reports in the media about youthful offenders, did not consider it to be a possibility.
As Seen On TV - Young, Violent, And Armed Children
On August 1rst, 2009 Detroit Police allege that 12 year-old Demarco Harris was armed with a handgun as he approached a woman sitting in car. A struggle ensued and the victim was fatally wounded in her chest. He is facing the charges of Felony Murder, Armed Robbery, and Felony Firearm.
On February 6th, 2009 16 year-old Jonathan Belton was ordered to stand trial on the following charges: First-Degree Murder, Murder of a Police Officer, and two felony firearm charges (most likely Felony Firearm and Minor In Possession Of Firearm).
On August 13th, 2009 17 year-old Ihab Masalmani was arraigned on several charges: Armed Bank Robbery, Kidnapping, and Felony Firearm. On the day prior, he was arraigned on a Car-Jacking charge. Further, he is a prime suspect in a murder case.
On August 21rst, 2009 two persons were arraigned on charges stemming from a robbery of a film production crew in Detroit. 17 year-old Brandon Bernard Tillis was charged with Armed Robbery, Resisting Arrest, and Felony Firearm. 16 year-old Dion Dangelo Boler was charged with Armed Robbery, Possession of a Short-Barreled Shotgun, Resisting Arrest, and Felony Firearm.
The Proper Mindset To Handle Young Predators
There is a lot of hand-wringing going on in our community about the youthful ages of some violent predators on the streets of Detroit. Much of the banter is focused on whether these juvenile criminals are aware of the consequences of their crimes. In fact, some folks even wonder if they should be held accountable for their offenses.
Such thinking is dangerous. For it matters not what leads these children to be able to commit a rape, robbery, or a murder. The point, not to lose sight of, is that they are doing these crimes.
You may have children in your care and may be inclined to assume that you know how to relate to all kids. However, make no mistake about it, if you meet one of these youthful animals on the street, they will not hesitate to hurt you or force you to hurt them first. There is no reasoning with them. They do not respect you. They don't respect anything. The bare truth is that you, as a person, are meaningless to them. The only truth in this scenario is that they are ready, willing, and able to use violence against you to get what they want.
Bottom Line
Should you ever desire to carry a firearm for personal protection, make sure that you are prepared, trained, and willing to use it against anyone who poses an imminent threat to your safety. If you hesitate because you feel pity or compassion for your youthful assailant, you may compromise your safety. In such a scenario, you may have your gun taken from you, you may get beaten with your own gun, or you may get shot and killed with our own gun. Thus, you should show your attacker no mercy in the defense of your life; he won't show you any.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Five Responses To A Violent Attack
There are five different ways to respond to an unprovoked act of violence: fight, flight, posture, freeze, and submit. The specific response that a given person will choose as a response will be determined by prior training, available resources, and mindset.
One response to a violent encounter is to fight. A person under attack from a predator may elect to defend themselves. If a victim has training in some form of self-defense, it might prove to be a viable option. Defending one's person against an assault could be performed with or without a self-defense product, such as firearm.
An armed citizen who is very familiar with his firearm can present a hazardous working environment for a violent predator. However, there are no guarantees as to how this scenario will play out. Sometimes, the good guys win - sometimes the bad guys win. Having a handgun available does not necessitate a defense; it provides an option. For example, an armed person could elect to allow himself to robbed even though he has a means of protection.
Another response to a violent encounter is flight. A citizen under attack could elect to run from his assailant. There are no official rules of engagement for an attack. A victim is under no legal or moral obligation to remain at the crime scene to be a victim. Moreover, running from an assailant creates distance between himself and his would-be attacker. If the attacker is armed, the increased distance between the two increases the odds that the victim will not be harmed, as it is more difficult to assault a rapidly moving target.
In some scenarios, taking flight may not be practical. A victim might not be physically able to run or has persons in his care, such as children, who can't be left alone with the predator. In this case, flight is not a viable option.
Another response to an attack is to posture. In a nutshell, posturing means engaging in a manner that suggests that a targeted person is not going to be an easy person to attack. Posturing can be performed by a variety of methods; it can be a verbal challenge that is issued to an assailant or it can be subtle body movements that suggests that a means of defense is available to successfully thwart the impending attack. Posturing involves some element of risk, as the "display" may not be convincing and the predator "calls the bluff" of the would-be victim.
Further, a victim of an attack may freeze. This state of freezing could either be voluntary or involuntary. For example, making the conscious decision to not run and cooperate with the assailant would be an example of voluntary freezing. In contrast, involuntary freezing would be more akin to deer on the highway with its body frozen as an approaching car advances towards it.
In either scenario, the victim does not mount a defense and the attack commences. Obviously, this response has an element of risk as the victim's safety is not guaranteed. There is no social contract that exists between predators and their victims. In fact, one could comply with the demands of his attacker and still be shot, raped, and killed as an after-thought.
Lastly, the final response to an encounter is to submit. This response is best illustrated by the victim's willingness to do anything to appease his attacker. If the victim is told to get into the trunk of a car, he would willingly do so. A victim should never under any circumstances leave the primary crime scene to go to another location. Most victims who submit are never seen alive after the attack.
Bottom Line:
In the city of Detroit and in the surrounding suburbs, a violent crime can be committed against a victim at any time of the day. A crime of violence may not happen to a specific person, but it will happen to somebody. If you find yourself targeted for attack by a predator, you will best served, from a safety standpoint, if you know in advance how you will respond. Your options are to fight, take flight, posture, freeze, or submit. There are risks associated with each response. You should consider what you will do before it happens and make congruent plans to respond to the attack.
One response to a violent encounter is to fight. A person under attack from a predator may elect to defend themselves. If a victim has training in some form of self-defense, it might prove to be a viable option. Defending one's person against an assault could be performed with or without a self-defense product, such as firearm.
An armed citizen who is very familiar with his firearm can present a hazardous working environment for a violent predator. However, there are no guarantees as to how this scenario will play out. Sometimes, the good guys win - sometimes the bad guys win. Having a handgun available does not necessitate a defense; it provides an option. For example, an armed person could elect to allow himself to robbed even though he has a means of protection.
Another response to a violent encounter is flight. A citizen under attack could elect to run from his assailant. There are no official rules of engagement for an attack. A victim is under no legal or moral obligation to remain at the crime scene to be a victim. Moreover, running from an assailant creates distance between himself and his would-be attacker. If the attacker is armed, the increased distance between the two increases the odds that the victim will not be harmed, as it is more difficult to assault a rapidly moving target.
In some scenarios, taking flight may not be practical. A victim might not be physically able to run or has persons in his care, such as children, who can't be left alone with the predator. In this case, flight is not a viable option.
Another response to an attack is to posture. In a nutshell, posturing means engaging in a manner that suggests that a targeted person is not going to be an easy person to attack. Posturing can be performed by a variety of methods; it can be a verbal challenge that is issued to an assailant or it can be subtle body movements that suggests that a means of defense is available to successfully thwart the impending attack. Posturing involves some element of risk, as the "display" may not be convincing and the predator "calls the bluff" of the would-be victim.
Further, a victim of an attack may freeze. This state of freezing could either be voluntary or involuntary. For example, making the conscious decision to not run and cooperate with the assailant would be an example of voluntary freezing. In contrast, involuntary freezing would be more akin to deer on the highway with its body frozen as an approaching car advances towards it.
In either scenario, the victim does not mount a defense and the attack commences. Obviously, this response has an element of risk as the victim's safety is not guaranteed. There is no social contract that exists between predators and their victims. In fact, one could comply with the demands of his attacker and still be shot, raped, and killed as an after-thought.
Lastly, the final response to an encounter is to submit. This response is best illustrated by the victim's willingness to do anything to appease his attacker. If the victim is told to get into the trunk of a car, he would willingly do so. A victim should never under any circumstances leave the primary crime scene to go to another location. Most victims who submit are never seen alive after the attack.
Bottom Line:
In the city of Detroit and in the surrounding suburbs, a violent crime can be committed against a victim at any time of the day. A crime of violence may not happen to a specific person, but it will happen to somebody. If you find yourself targeted for attack by a predator, you will best served, from a safety standpoint, if you know in advance how you will respond. Your options are to fight, take flight, posture, freeze, or submit. There are risks associated with each response. You should consider what you will do before it happens and make congruent plans to respond to the attack.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Detroit Michigan CCW CPL Class - Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
We are pleased to announce another CCW/CPL Class of this year! So, if you have a desire to qualify for a Concealed Pistol License, so that you can feel safe, register for our next class.
Location:
Southfield Hampton Inn (Map to Hotel)
27500 Northwestern Hwy.
Southfield, Michigan 48034
Option I
Pay Tuition in Advance ($150) and Save $20! (Total Cost: $150 + Range Expenses)
Option II
Pay Tuition Deposit ($85)/Pay Balance ($85) at the Door.
(Total Cost: $170 + Range Expenses)
Register at our site: http://www.detroitccw.com
Range expenses will be incurred at the range to handle gun rental, range time, ammunition costs, and a fee for a target. The estimated fee is $35.
Our class starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp!
Detroit Michigan CCW CPL Class - 99 - December 28, 2008
Location:
Southfield Hampton Inn (Map to Hotel)
27500 Northwestern Hwy.
Southfield, Michigan 48034
Option I
Pay Tuition in Advance ($150) and Save $20! (Total Cost: $150 + Range Expenses)
Option II
Pay Tuition Deposit ($85)/Pay Balance ($85) at the Door.
(Total Cost: $170 + Range Expenses)
Register at our site: http://www.detroitccw.com
Range expenses will be incurred at the range to handle gun rental, range time, ammunition costs, and a fee for a target. The estimated fee is $35.
Our class starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp!
Detroit Michigan CCW CPL Class - 99 - December 28, 2008
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