Editor-in-Chief’s Note: I’m excited to announce a new book from my good friend Rob Robideau of the Personal Armament Network. Rob has been a contributor here at ITS for some time and recently released The Practical Guide To Everyday Carry Gear, which includes information from an interview I did with him on emergency medical gear.
What he’s included in this article today is a conversation he had with Dave Spaulding regarding Defensive light use. I’d encourage everyone to check out The Practical Guide to Everyday Carry Gear for an incredible collection of interviews from the likes of Michael Janich, Massad Ayoob and even our friends Doc and Cruz from RSKTKR Consulting. Another great thing about this book is that 50% of all profits are donated to charities, including Knife Rights. [Read More…]
Time Magazine recently named “The Protester” as the 2011 Person of the Year because of their impact on society. Unfortunately, that impact is not always positive. Protests often result in:
- Blocked traffic - Protesters lock arms and purposefully block an entire street, forcing all vehicles to follow them at walking speed.
- Closed off roads - The local police will often barricade a section of roads in an attempt to limit the conflict in an area of protest.
- Property damage - This past week, I witnessed a motorcycle being thrown onto a pile of burning tires because he ignored the protesters barricades.
- Bodily harm - When protesters get riled up, there’s no telling where they will draw the line. They don’t think about what a rock through the windshield or a stick in the spokes means to the people in or on the vehicle.
- Infrastructure Disruption – Broken power lines, blocked delivery vehicles and ambulances are a common occurrence. [Read More…]
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