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Self-Defense
Learn more about how to defend yourself in dangerous situations. Ask questions about martial arts, weapons, alarms and other modes of self-defense here.
389 Questions
Where are self defense pressure points?
There are many pressure points on a person there are gates way and pressure points. It is good to know one from the other. There are 16 main pressure point in your chest two of them are right under your collarbone if you press a inch & half you will find it in the whole body 187 pressure point & 26 gate ways
How many home intruders are killed by guns each year?
According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, in 2004 (most recent year available) 649 people died in firearm accidents. That works out to less than two a day.
Which martial arts is the best for self defence?
There are no best Martial arts. What is "best" is always a matter of opinion. What makes a Martial Art system effective and successful in real-life self defense depends mostly on the quality of instruction, and the skill and ability of the student to perform it correctly.
What is the best 9 mm ammo for self defense?
There is no one answer to your question- otherwise there would be only one 9mm pistol made. It ill be the weapon that YOU shoot best, and is the most reliable in functioning. I am partial to the Browning Hi Power, other people prefer the Glock, some like the Sig, some S&W, some Mauser, Walther, Colt, etc. If you are shopping for a handgun, find a shooting range that rents guns for use of the range, and try as many as you can.
What is Internal defense and development are?
All measures undertaken by a nation to promote its growth and protect itself from subversion, lawlessness, insurgency, terrorism and other threats to its security.
Can I go to jail for killing in self defense?
An assault is a threat of bodily harm with an apparent ability to cause the harm. It is both a crime and a tort and, therefore, may result in either criminal or civil liability.
If someone puts their hands on you in a threatening manner you are allowed to use the force necessary to escape or to defend yourself from harm, but only the amount necessary and no more. This is self-defense.
The two are not mutually exclusive. What you believe to be self-defense and present evidence in support of, is not necessarily so to the courts.
In short, if you defend yourself, the courts may still rule against you and yes, you may go to jail.
Is it legal to kill in self-defense in England?
It is never 'legal'. The exact circumstances will all have to be taken into account. If it was clearly a case of it either being you or the attacker being killed, then you will probably be acquitted. Same for accidentally killing an attacker in self defence - like if you pushed him away from you, but he fell and hit his head, dying from the injury.
However if you gained the upper hand and then deliberately killed the attacker, expect to be charged with manslaughter.
Where is the best place to conceal a knife?
Concealed weapons are against the law. You can carry a pocket knife as many people do, but something with a fixed blade, a more than three inch long blade, or a speciality knife such as a butterfly or switchblade knife, are against the law (in America anyway).
Be more specific..But usually if death is caused by self-defense..then you are less likely to get in trouble. Well, i mean it depends on the crime..if the victim died from self defense..the suspect will get murder. But if the suspect died from being attacked or harmed by the victim..then the victim shouldn't face a lot of time. I mean this question can continue but it really depends on the crime and what really happened..
What one is best for self defense-Kung Fu or karate?
The question of which system of Martial Art is "better" is ALWAYS a matter of opinion.
Kung fu is from China, and is based on imitating natural defenses and movements of animals. Karate is a term that originally described the origins of hand fighting in China ("Kara" = "Tang" or ancient China during the Tang Dynasty, and "Te" = "hand"). Later, Japanese Shotokan master Gichen Funakoshi suggested that the confusion between Chinese boxing, and Japanese Martial Art be cleared up by changing the characters where "Kara" also means "empty," thus "Karate-Do" means "The way of the empty hand."
Although both Korea and Japan had ancient fighting methods, it is believed that the Chinese hand method was learned and taken back to Okinawa, and became known as "te" or hand. It was modified and developed into a unique Okinawan Martial Art, and later migrated into Japan. Fist fighting from China was also introduced directly into Korea as Tang Su Do ("The way of China Hand), and blended with their native grappling and kicking.
Korea's Martial Art of today has influences that stem back thousands of years into their history and culture, but little is known about direct translation of a specific curriculum. Yet, modern Taekwondo is based on the unique concept of placing the strongest and longest weapon of the legs as the primary weapon, thus the entire strategy, and tactics of Taekwondo differs from all other systems, including many of those that influenced the early founders of Taekwondo.
Each Martial Art system has similar qualities to offer, with different approaches to the same end. The real differences comes not in the art itself, but in the quality of instruction which produces either good, proficient Martial Artists, or improperly trained students. Opinions, and personal preferences vary, but in reality, there is no such thing as one system being "better" than another.
NOTE: Please feel free to add your own opinions, and personal experiences on the discussion page for this question.
Is krav maga a good self defense?
It's proven itself time and again in street brawls since the sport's revival in the early 1700's in Great Britain. The modern sport of boxing, was the only "self-defense" smaller kids had against bullies prior to the 1970's with the rise of the more "exotic" fighting arts (like Karate). In fact, a good 90% of World War II era males, know how to box, regardless of ethnic background.
Is boxing effective? Put it this way; in East Los Angeles, boxing gyms, and people who go there on a regular basis are avoided by street punks and cholos for a reason. In fact, in a bad neighborhood of a large city, the safest place in said bad neighborhood is likely the area around a boxing gym; even gang members don't mess with them. There are always stupid punks who try, but 90% of the time they almost always get beat up, and badly too. Street kids, gang members have their reputation for being very dangerous street brawlers, but, believe it or not even they will avoid provoking a boxing gym.
How do you fight someone who's bigger than you?
Kick them straight in the nuts. That puts any man down !
Yes, a swift kick in the nuts works, but it also depends on the circumstance. If you are truly afraid for your life, punch them in the throat (not with a fist, with your knuckles curled on you fingers), if it is a simple schoolyard fight DON'T DO IT ! It can be a fatal shot. Use your smaller size to out speed your opponent. Stay out of range, if he out weights you, he is stronger. Good luck
How can murder be considered self defense?
Self defense murder is when you kill in the name of self defense. For example- Mrs. Klein is walking down the street with a box a culinary that she has just purchased for her new home with her husband Harold. She is on Milton Ave. when she realized that there is somebody following her. Just when she is about to run, the man attacks her. She thinks fast and pulls out a knife from her culinary box. When the man tries to grab her to take her away to do God knows what, she stabs him. That is self defense murder, because some would call it self defense, and others would call it murder, because of how it would stand up in court. I hope i answered your question!
Which states allow the right to use a gun in self defence?
Any state in the United States allow guns. All of them, one way or another. Laws vary by the state. Handgun ownership is the most restricted in all states with ownership being very difficult in some states. Generally, shotgun and rifle ownership is less restricted across the board however it also varies state to state.
If you kill someone in self defence will you be charged with murder?
there are limits on how far You can go on the street, you're under at least some obligation to try to avoid violence to retreat at least Part way, if Possible, before striking a blow in self-defense. But this is a fine legal line. You become the aggressor when you use defensive force that is clearly excessive. For example, you can't respond to the threat of a clenched fist with a gun and quick shooting, nor can you beat a man severely with a cane simply because he shoved You on the sidewalk. Self-defense is a defense to certain criminal charges as well as to some civil claims. A person claiming self-defense must prove at trial that the self-defense was justified. Generally a person may use reasonable force when it appears reasonably necessary to prevent an impending injury. A person using force in self-defense should use only so much force as is required to repel the attack. Nondeadly force can be used to repel either a nondeadly attack or a deadly attack. Deadly Force may be used to fend off an attacker who is using deadly force but may not be used to repel an attacker who is not using deadly force.
first of all its not called ïnsta-freeze""pepper spray it is just called FREEZE usualy it + of P+ or +P after FREEZE. it is a pepper spray produced by a german chemical corporation especially for the German police force and unlike all other pepper spray it contains some amount of tear gas/oc content. This addition makes it especially effective. Personal experience it is the only style of pepper st=pray i would trust my life with.
Can self defence be used in manslaughter cases?
Fighting another to protect yourself and other people.
Advantages and disadvantages of self-defense?
Advantage of self-defense would be confidence and the ability to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Disadvantage of self-defense would be legal repercussions of ones actions.
Most martial arts are considered a male activity, however there is one martial art that was invented by a woman. It is called Wing Chun, and its probably the fastest, most skillful, and most effective for self defense.
Most women will be concerned that they do not have much power behind their strikes, but in Wing Chun one can generate maximum force from small range with nearly no muscular power.
when can self defense be used? Self defense can be used when one feels that he/she is in imminent physical danger. Lethal self-defense (resulting in death or great bodily harm of the attacker) can be used if one believes they must use it to avoid the death or great boodily harm of themselves or others.
Are hippies the spawn of Satan?
But they aren't evil at all.
If you define evil as causing harm to others to get something for yourself.
Hippies do not conform to the customs of mainstream society. Their values are about freedom, peace, non-materialist lifestyle and lots of tolerance. They most emphatically do not wish to control or harm people who are not hippies.
Their non-conformist attitudes can be very disturbing to those who wish to force their own values on all others. Like the so-called Moral Majority. But forcing your values on someone else to serve your own moral judgments can be considered evil.
What is the best handgun for self defense?
For a novice, the most fun and economical handgun to use is a .22 cal revolver. Preferrably with a 6" barrell and a good manufacturer, so you don't have problems with the weapon. Usually the guys behind the counter at a gun shop will steer you correctly. Don't be tempted to get something 'small'. You want something that will accomodate 22 short, 22 longs, and 22 long rifle ammunition. If you ever move up to a .22 cal rifle, you can use the same ammo. Probably a 9mm or .22 And make sure its a good gun Manufacturer like Glock Colt Or Ruger NOT SMITH AND WESSON, in the '90s they sided with Clinton and tried to cut back and eliminate guns and put HEAVY restraints on Buying them and they headquartered in Britain So you Wouldn't easliy deal with them. Be careful when buying a gun at a gun shop. While many gunshop salesmen will in fact "steer you correctly," many others will tell you whatever they think you want to hear in order to get you to make a purchase so they can get a commission.
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Some of the above is OK but I think it has been edited by I don't know how many people. Glock doesn't even make a .22, let alone a revolver.
A well made .22 revolver with a 6" barrel is indeed a good choice but these days those are few and far between. Semi-automatics are much more popular and widely available in an array of different well made models. A well made 6" .22 revolver will limit you to a couple of choices that will cost twice as much as a semi-automatic. Forty years ago it was different, but these days you want to go with a Ruger Mk III, Browning Buckmark, even a S&W 22a.
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