When I began my career in law enforcement I snapped with a field training officer before I went to the street alone. The 1 piece of information that I remember most clearly is to always train. He suggested I practice felony traffic stops while sitting in my driveway. My dog got used to me crying at my reflection in the glass doors.
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He urged me to draw and re-holster, draw and re-holster my unloaded weapon at home until I could literally do it blindfolded and with my strong hand tied behind my back. I practiced and practiced until everything became second nature. I also have attended several diverse kinds of practical training courses, in case an emergency should happen. I hope I never need to use any of the abilities I’ve perfected.
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But even if I don’t it was not a waste of time. Our life we practice for matters. In college we practice by studying for examinations. Athletes of all ages, from pee-wee leagues to the majors, practice their game in order that they may be ready to handle the opposing team. Military personnel from every nation train for war. Schools run fire drills and lock downs, so as to practice what has to be done in a crisis.
Many businesses do the same with and for their workers. Why do we invest so much time in our life practicing? The solution is simple. We practice so we’re prepared. Have you practiced what you’d do if you were faced with an attacker? If you’ve got a self defense weapon, do you understand exactly where it’s located and how to use it? Perhaps you have practiced with it? If you take a non lethal self defense weapon like pepper spray, do you understand just how much it will shoot? Have you tested it? You can find an inert water established practice pepper spray.
This will let you go through the motions of spraying with no drawback of really being subjected to the oleoresin capsicum (OC). There are articles on the effects of pepper spray. Read some of these so that you know what to expect in the event that you ever need to use it on somebody, or if it’s ever used against you.
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If you take a stun gun, learn where the best areas are in your body to make contact with it. Dry fire it every once in a while to be certain it is functioning and to make muscle memory, which can be vital in a crisis situation. You might just have a split second to react before an attack happens. Practicing with your self defense weapons can make the difference between being a victim or being a victor.