FLASH MOB DEFENSE

[tombogan03884]

Pepper Spray= oleo resin capsicum
oleo = margarin,greasy
Resin = sticky,gooey
capsicum = the heart of pepper makes the heat,Made by nature,all natural
 So it is not a chemical weapon
Effects=Swells mucus membrane,uncontrollable gagging/coughing,Gasping for breath,Intense burning,eyes slam shut,Inability to catch breath

Geneva conventions classify Tearing agents as chemical weapons origin of the components is not relevant.
The nerve agent Ricin is also of organic derivatives.

[Rastus]

Tom, if you can prove that you went to a less than lethal option before using deadly force it will look a lot better for you in court.

Not to be contentious, but that could be in New York.  However, for me what happens in court is secondary.  I am into risk avoidance (especially with the life of my family or myself) so my default is firmly below:

Not my problem.
My problem is surviving what I reasonably feel is a life threatening situation.
............

Avoidance is my preferred course of action.

I have just watched the initial Best Defense programming which was on flash mobs.  I especially agree that, ignoring any legal considerations, being kicked on the ground with boots is a lethal threat.  I also did not know about The Doghouse at the edge of downtown Tulsa...I suspect I'll patronize them this week.

[Pathfinder]

Avoidance is my preferred course of action.

I have just watched the initial Best Defense programming which was on flash mobs.  I especially agree that, ignoring any legal considerations, being kicked on the ground with boots is a lethal threat.  I also did not know about The Doghouse at the edge of downtown Tulsa...I suspect I'll patronize them this week.

Danger, Will Robinson - Danger!!!   

[spf159753]

Great thought provoking episode !
Avoidance and awareness is key.
If you let them get too close as to be hitting you, they might get your gun or guns away from you.
It could happen to the best of us.
So, avoid ,be aware of what's going on around you at all times.
Distance is your friend.
Once in a CQB situation, proper weapons retention and engagement becomes paramount.

Great show Huh ?        

[Rastus]

Danger, Will Robinson - Danger!!!   

I suspect the greatest danger will be bustin' this diet I've been on for a couple of weeks.  The Doghouse maps out just past the Home Depot and over a block so I can make it a dual trip.

Distance is indeed your friend.  Good point

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[Marshal Halloway]

The Flash mob scenario on The Best Defense is now available online in full version:

http://www.downrange.tv/blog/flash-mob-scenario-from-the-best-defense/14298/

[philw]

The Flash mob scenario on The Best Defense is now available online in full version:

http://www.downrange.tv/blog/flash-mob-scenario-from-the-best-defense/14298/

very cool  ta for getting that online