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Guide for Learning to Use a Sidearm to Defend Yourself, Your Loved Ones, and Your Property, Should a Race War Break Out
Bastiat says in, The Law:
Each of us has a natural right — from God — to defend his person, his liberty, and his property. These are the three basic requirements of life, and the preservation of any one of them is completely dependent upon the preservation of the other two.
So, maybe you have watched videos like those of Louis Farrakhan urging the black community to, "Rise up and kill those who kill us," and of this black activist saying that, "It’s open season on killing crackers and white cops." You probably say to yourself, "Why aren't they arrested for making terroristic threats? Maybe there really will be a race war." You would like to take the advice of this man, and carry a gun to defend yourself, but you don't know where to start, you are too embarrassed to ask your ignorant-gun-freak relative, and you are afraid that if you make your own plan you might end up as incompetent as the NYPD cops are at stopping the bad guy that is trying to kill you.
NYPD Cops Fire 84 Shots At Murder Suspect, Miss 83 Times
Fret not, Zerohedge reader, whether you are a, "cracker," or a, "nigger," or other, I give to you, without fee or warranty, hedgeless_horseman's E-Z Internet Guide for Learning to Use a Sidearm to Defend Yourself, Your Loved Ones, and Your Property, Should a Race War Break Out.
Some of what we will cover is also found in my article, Fear we are returning to a time in history where it is a common occurrence to fight for one's life? For example, I recommend that you begin learning to use a pistol to defend yourself by learning to use a knife to defend yourself. Why? Well, first, it is an inexpensive and low-risk way to discover who the good tactical instructors are in your area. Second, the learning curve for a knife is much shorter, and can also serve to shorten the learning curve for a handgun. Third, a knife can be more effective than a pistol in many situations. Fourth, there are many situations when, or where, you simply cannot carry a pistol, but you can carry a knife. Finally, a knife is a good back-up to a malfunctioning pistol, or more likely a malfunctioning shooter.
Brian Hoffner offers a package with very good knife, a matching training knife, and a DVD for $119. Benchmade no longer makes the LFTi model that I have frequently recommended.
Brian explains that when you and your knife go to court, you want a simple-folding knife without an assist (so the DA doesn't claim you have an illegal switchblade), and within the legal-length limit for concealed carry in your specific area. You do not want to be carrying an illegal weapon, or even what is perceived to be an illegal weapon, especially if you are a black man in America, so know the law for where you live.
With a knife, just like with a firearm, the best knife is the knife that you know. So, first take a class from a reputable instructor, then either buy or make a matching training knife (blunt) and practice regularly. You should get to the point where you can reliably deploy your knife with one hand in about half-a-second. Carry it with you every day, either in the pocket opposite of your gun hand, or in the middle of your front beltline, and keep it sharp with one of these Benchmade Mini-Tactical Pro Sharpeners.
Now...on to the gun!
First, before handling a firearm, it is most important for EVERYONE in the household to know, understand, and follow these four safety rules:
- Treat all weapons as if they are loaded.
- Do not point the weapon at anyone or anything that you do not want to shoot, kill, or destroy.
- Do not put your finger on the trigger until you have 1) target, 2) sights on target, and 3) perception that either A) "serious bodily injury or death is imminent for myself or another person," or B) firing range is hot and training drill is live.
- Be aware of, and take responsibility for, all bystanders that may be behind or near the target.
I will add a fifth rule, to the common four, which is to not be under the influence of any mind-altering chemical such as alcohol or dope when handling a firearm.
I absolutely refuse to be within a mile of anyone that I see not following these rules, which is why I generally avoid public gun ranges, and suggest that you shoot at a nice, lonely, high, dirt hill, way out in the boonies, or pay for a membership at a private tactical range that screens all members and guests and has at least 270 degree bays.
Next, and I cannot stress this point enough, get instruction from an experienced professional. Specifically, take at least two weekends of tactical pistol training. It does not matter whether you are a 10-year veteran of law enforcement, a Marine with two tours in the sandbox, or both, you will still learn much and improve significantly with good instruction. Taking the state's required, "course," to test for a concealed handgun license (CHL) is not even close to adequate instruction. Usually, all the CHL course does is inform you of the laws regarding concealed carry, and assign you with some basic level of proficiency that can be used against you in court.
The worst approach, in my humble opinion, is to buy a pistol and a cheap holster that is, "made for this gun," at the gun store, take the CHL test the next week, and start to carry your weapon as soon as your permit arrives in the mail. If you follow this path, you are a danger to yourself and your loved ones, and not a real threat to the bad guys.
A sane approach is as follows.
By and install (drill and bolts) a Gunvault GV200D gunsafe next to your bedside. I am not necessarily suggesting that you keep your gun LOCKED in the safe at night. However, I am suggesting that you will often need a SAFE and CONVENIENT place to keep your pistol in its holster when it is not on your person. Pro tip: If you keep your pistol in its holster when you take it off and put it on each day, then you are less likely to have an unintended discharge, as the trigger is covered by the holster.
Assess what type and location of concealment is best suited for the clothing you wear on a daily basis. Do not open carry, even if it is legal, as it gives away a significant tactical advantage, and makes you a priority target.
If you are a male, then I strongly suggest that you will want to carry your pistol in a holster, on your waist, on the strong side of your body (are you right or left handed?), somewhere between your belly button and your spine. You will want to carry spare magazines in the same location on your weak side. Some say that an exception to this exists if you spend your day sitting in a vehicle, and then you may wish to consider a cross-draw shoulder holster, but even then, I suggest a seat mounted holster between your legs, and transition to a strong side waist holster when you need to leave the vehicle.
If you wear a shirt tucked in, even with a coat most of the time, then I suggest that you are best suited with an inside-the-waistband-tuckable holster. Tuckable means the shirt tucks over the portion of the pistol above the waistband and belt.
If you are able to wear an untucked shirt, vest, or jacket, 100% of the time, then you have many more options. However, I still recommend an inside-the-waistband-tuckable holster and magazine carriers, but don't tuck the shirt. Do, however, wear a long A-shirt between the pistol and your skin.
Strong-side inside the waist band (IWB) gives adequate concealment with maximum utility. Sure, you can probably hide a .380 pocket pistol in your crotch, but who really wants to drop trou' just to draw your weapon 20+ times when you visit the range, or try to run to cover in a gunfight with your pants around your ankles? Strong-side IWB, tucked or untucked, will allow you to draw and fire accurately in less than two seconds, with practice, and also gives you two fast magazine reloads.
If you are a slim female that either likes to (or is required to) wear fitted clothing, or Bruce Jenner, then you are not going to be able to conceal a pistol on your waist, or probably anywhere on your person. Fortunately, there are many tactical purse options available for women, or men that like to carry a purse...not that there is anything wrong with that. The Galco one's are very well made. You will want to buy at least two identical purses, as one of them is going to get abused during training.
https://www.galcogunleather.com/del-holster-handbag_8_149_1078.html
So, now it is time to decide on a holster and magazine carriers. You will need to choose a material, and really the only two good options are a hard-molded plastic called kydex, real leather, or a combination of the two. Avoid the cheap cloth and neoprene holsters. Most people say that kydex holsters are more durable and leather holsters are more comfortable. I prefer a combination of kydex and leather, like the Comp-Tac CTAC or MTAC Holsters. The C-Clips are less obvious when wearing the holster tucked.
What? You say that to by a holster you need to know which pistol it is for? Be patient. We will get there.
Now, let us assess what caliber is best suited for your concealment choice, hand size, and budget. The reality is that larger caliber pistols are bigger and heavier than smaller caliber pistols. This matters when you are wearing it, concealed, along with one or two additional magazines...all...day...every...single...day. Smaller caliber pistols give you more rounds, which is a very good thing in a gun fight. If you have smaller hands, then you are going to want to go with a smaller caliber, because the magazine fits inside of the pistol's grip. Smaller calibers, in general, have less recoil (kick), which really matters if you are going to select a light-weight gun for everyday carry. Some will argue, endlessly it seems, that larger calibers are more effective at stopping the bad guy. I believe the evidence shows that any truth to this, "stopping power," argument is far outweighed by the, "shot placement," argument, which is essentially that what really matters is if, and where, you hit the bad guy, not how big is the hole that is made by the bullet. The only thing any pistol does is make holes in people; there are no magic-exploding bullets that send the bad guy flying backwards out of the room...even in .45 Long Colt. This isn't Hollywood. Lastly, in regards to cost, usually larger caliber ammunition is more expensive.
With all of that being said, it should be obvious that I favor the smaller calibers for concealed carry, such as the 9mm. Or, for something a little more exotic, the 5.7x28mm (same caliber as an AR-15/M-16 rifle with less powder), if you want high capacity, and light weight, and very-low recoil, and the ability penetrate many types of body armor, and if the higher prices for pistol and ammunition are not a concern, and if you are ready, willing, and able, to come by SS190 carry ammunition from sources other than your local gun store where it is illegal for them to sell it, but not illegal for you to have it, in most places. Know your local gun laws, no matter how unconstitutional, illogical, and draconian: they are for your protection/sarc/
At this point, finally, we can assess what pistols are available in your selected caliber for your concealment choice, hand size, and budget. It is 2015, so I am just not going to consider revolvers for personal defense, even though I am a bad-ass-mother-fucker with my Colt SAA, and I love my precious Peacemaker dearly. My personal recommendations for semi-automatic self-defense concealed carry pistol manufacturers are FNH and H&K, because both make highly reliable DA models that do have a safety lever, and it is not on the trigger. This preference will absolutely infuriate Glock lovers. Oh well. I have several reasons why, but the primary one is that I like to keep the fight cycle consistent for all weapons: pistol, rifle, and shotgun. We are required to knock-off the safety for both rifle and shotgun, so we must train to do it, because it is very bad (potentially life threatening) to not train to disengage and/or engage the safety on a weapon that has a safety. Therefore, I want a safety on my pistol, too, to keep things simple and consistent in my brain. In addition, I believe that it is indeed more safe to have a true safety on a firearm. The Glock-style "safety" on the trigger simply does not count, it does not prevent the pistol from firing when the trigger is pulled, like a safety on a rifle or shotgun do.
Given the choice of single-action, double-action, double-action/single-action, and double-action-only, I prefer the latter, again, to keep the fight cycle simple and consistent with the rifle and semi-automatic shotgun.
When available, I prefer the smaller frame models, also known as, "compact," for concealed carry, as they are easier to conceal. Duh.
I don't have a preference on striker fired, or not, as I have never been a Glock fan, for reasons already discussed, and therefore never had any reason to own a striker-fired pistol.
I do require front and rear tritium night sight. Period. Trying to hit a bad guy in the dark, under stress, without being able to see the fucking sights, is both very difficult and very, very, scary. I don't want my light mounted to my pistol, as it makes for an easy target. I do want to hold my light away from me and my pistol.
Lasers on pistols are essentially useless, unless they are IR, it is pitch black, and you are using Night Vision Goggles, then they are The_Fucking_Shit. So, a mounting rail isn't totally useless on a pistol.
I cannot guarantee it, but I think this leaves me with the following choices for current models.
In 9mm:
http://www.fnhusa.com/products/handguns/fns-series/fns-9-compact/
http://hk-usa.com/hk-models/p30sk/
In 5.7x28:
http://www.fnhusa.com/products/handguns/fn-five-seven/five-seven/
My personnel choice for the last many years is the FN FiveseveN. It is so reliable that I had to make a training magazine that will cause stoppages in order to be able to train myself on dealing with stoppages. However, if you get one, make sure it has the metal magazine release, and not the plastic one that came on the very early models. Use factory FNH 20-round magazines, not the Pro-Mag 30-round crap.
Ok. Now go buy your pistol! Don't worry if you don't know how to buy a firearm. It is easy. Walk into a gun shop. Tell them exactly what you want. Write it down, or print off the web page. They will do the rest. If they must order it, no problem. You can wait. Don't let them sell you some other pistol that is in stock, because nobody else wants it either.
Finally, and most important, complete the following courses in this order:
- One half-day tactical folding knife class; $150.
- 2-3 weekends of Tactical Pistol Courses; $1,000.
- One day of Self and Family Emergency Medical Aid/Trauma Kit Course; $150.
- A series of several two-hour self-defense classes (not martial arts classes); $200.
- Fulfillment of requirements for concealed handgun permit; $250.
You should learn in these classes how to safely conduct dry-fire training at home with your pistol and your dummy knife. Do this on a regular basis, such as once per week for just 5 minutes, and soon you could finally be ready, willing, and able to defend your person, liberty, and property, should you be faced with a situation where, "serious bodily injury or death is imminent," and chances are very good that it will not take you 84 shots to, "stop," the bad guy.
Be safe.
Peace!
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The key point is, gangstas are being told by BANKSTAS that their enemy is 'the white man', the 'WASP'.
No, not Wall St. Not the Fed. Not the MSM. Not the 'Justice/Private Prison' system. The white man. Apparently its 'the white man' that is in charge of entertainment/news, finance and 'justice'.
Oh, the lies we weave...
This didn't just start yesterday or recently. Blacks have viewed whites as their enemy for my entire life. I know no other existence.
He might be right. I knew some black muslims back in the 90's who told me to watch. They are getting organized and there is gonna be an uprising in this country. I though he was full of shit.
They are getting organized?
I know one of these guys.
tarsubil, perhaps if you did a search of non msm news sites , you might become aware of how many white men and women are injured, maimed and killed by some sick getto ape, even when civilized like that black homo tv news killer recently..both dead were white.
"They" are trying to put it in people's minds as if it is something that is going to happen. They keep trying to incite it and throw volatile ingredients into the mix ... such as cramming violent and unstable people into your neighborhood and constantly releasing them from jail, while taking the non-violent off the streets. They publicize violence, especially the violence they create.
It is not a self-fulfilling or necessary thing. It will never be a self-fulfilling and necessary thing. It is only because "they" are afraid of the people that they try to get us to fight one another. They are afraid because of their pride and ignorance. They have been deluded into believing that they are superior ... by the forces controlling them. It is only the ease with which they are frightened, puffed up and controlled that makes them useful to others.
"...I recommend that you begin learning to use a pistol to defend yourself by learning to use a knife to defend yourself..."
That brought tears to my eyes. A long, long time ago in certain military disciplines, they thought the same way. This brought the immediate wall of whining because everyone wanted to Rambo out with the M-60 or be a sniper on day one. Nobody wanted to learn how to use a knife or defend themselves from one - that was a caveman thing. I wonder how the young men and women would react to that training today?
Wifey went to a self-defense class out east years ago and was pissed that it started off with a very short "How to mug a person" lesson that they had to practice. It wasn't really a mugging lesson - they just had to attack the instructor 'victim' (who wore a padded knife suit) with a real knife and stab her. Some people even refused to participate, but they were all gushing about what a great idea it was at the end of the course. This wasn't really training on how to use one, but I'm still inclined to avoid the kitchen when wifey is in a bad mood and she's chopping anything up with a knife. She could snap at any moment. Even the dog keeps his distance, and he hasn't had any knife training at all. Something about opposable thumbs.
Two things taught to me about knife fighting:
1) it doesn't matter how good you are- you're going to get cut.
2) the Kershaw Onion is nice knife (and also handy for camping to boot.)
Due to the legal limitations on blade length, it is important to know three points of human anatomy that will stop the threat quickly.
I'll make the recommendation to find a gun store with a large selection and take your time to pick a pistol that your comfortable holding and ignore the gun store commando's who insist you need the gun THEY think is cool. You'll hear hate on various gun brands like Glock that is derived from pure bullshit. I like Glocks, but my fingers are too short to handle one comfortably. Once you have a pistol etc, learn how to detail strip and properly clean it. Most of the time a field strip is enough, but you should completely clean it occasionally. You must find a good course on tactical shooting and pay attention to what they instructor tells you. Most important is to practice regularly using proper grip and stance, make good muscle habits because reflex is what you'll be running on in a bad situation. If you can afford it, buy a .22 pistol with the same design as your carry piece since .22 is much cheaper to shoot, so you can practice more often. I carry a SIG P220R and two spare mags and shoot at least 50 rounds a month at the 7 meter tactical target, and though I've shot for a very long time I still practice regularly because it's my ass that I'll be defending.....
If you never had a gun before or haven't held one in a long time, go to a gun range that rents and tell them what you're doing and that you want to try out differnt ones (actually shoot them). The men and women that work at or run ranges love to yak about their guns and are worlds more helpful about what you should be looking for when you buy. It's well worth the price for ammo and their time.
I would humbly suggest most people don't understand the finer points of what 'your comfortable holding' really means if you haven't actually held and shot a few differnt ones first.
I agree about renting a gun and the quality ranges usually have a wide selection. 'Comfortable' handguns are a toughie because its so variable, though here a quality range can help. I agree with you about what comfort means, but like I said, hand size is a large determinate and just handling a weapon can get you in the ballpark.....
I recently took a shot to the balls from mrs_horseman's (blunt) training knife. I had her in a rear naked choke.
That brought tears to my eyes.
Try wearing pants next time.
Where is the fun in that?
My friend who is in the BDSM world would suggest a "safety word" in that case.
Well, I dunno about the "race war" stuff. Maybe it happens, maybe it doesn't. All I know is the bad guy coming at you or your family with malicious intent is the race you will be at war with in that particular situation.
Pistols are great- been shooting mine for decades. Good advice by HH on all counts. Mostly I like his advice on getting competent tactical training. Can't stress the importance of that enough. But please realize that SHOOTING SKILLS ARE PERISHABLE. I went a whole year once without squeezing off a single round. Next time out I felt like it was my first time picking up a gun again! YOU MUST PRACTICE REGULARLY. IT IS NOT LIKE RIDING A BIKE!
And your training damned well better include knowing what to do AFTER you pull the trigger on somebody. Seconds after, because the bad guy probably won't drop the instant your first bullet enters his body, and minutes after when you have to deal with the cops as a dead body lays on your living room floor. They don't know you're the "good guy" yet- all they know is there's a dead body, a gun and you still standing there alive- so that gun damned well better not still be in your hand with your finger on the trigger when they arrive. Realize, you WILL be arrested, your gun WILL be confiscated and you WILL go for a ride in handcuffs to the local police station even if it's a totally justified self defense shooting. You need to be prepared for that emotionally and legally.
Don't like the idea of carrying a gun? Possible legal entanglements a bit much for you? Concerned a gun might get you into more trouble than it will ever get you out of? Fine, then buy yourself a can of Mace. Buy several and put them in strategic locations in your house, car, purse, etc. Most self-defense engagements with firearms happen well within the range of a simple spray can of Mace. The pain might not stop a bad guy hopped up on meth, but blinding them works wonders giving you a significant tactical advantage in a life-threatening situation. And if you accidentally unload on Grandma when she's bumping around in the kitchen late some night, you can apologize to her later instead of weeping over her casket.
Lethal force (firearm) is not the only force available to you. But I'd recommend to ANYONE that they should have some additional force available to themselves in a fight beyond just their good looks and sparkling personality.
HH- glad to see you're getting into wheel guns. My brother got me into them a few years back. They have their advantages. I prefer one now as my "backup" and "nightstand gun".
"YOU MUST PRACTICE REGULARLY. IT IS NOT LIKE RIDING A BIKE!"
Sigh! - that's what I told my sister just before she beat me at the range, shooting a pistol for the very first time...still can recall her laughter, not funny!
I wish people would talk more about a good dog,as well. A well trained German Shepherd is a very good partner.
Not sure about race wars, but if you want to go with stereotypes, many inner city types have never seen a well trained dog and they fear large dogs more than guns. My black German shepherd is a well trained lovable dog, but thugs in training all walk to the alternate side of the street whenever they see it.
Plus the dog has better senses than humans, if trained, they can give you data about your house/lot/etc that you may have trouble getting from any other source...
I missed the part where either the pigs or the backhoe come into play... around these parts a bridge over a gator filled lake makes a good substitute.
That's a fantastic point. I should have mentioned it in my post as well. Having a 100+ lb. voice-command guided missile with teeth is an EXTREMELY handy thing to have on your side. German Shepherds are pretty high on the lethality scale as far as dogs go, but I like them because they are smart and their loyalty is absolute. You're not going to drop some food on the floor and walk right past a shepherd into his master's house.
I feel naked without my knife. It saved my life once.
Had one. Recently died. Got to get another. Great dog. Nobody was getting near my house with her on guard. And was as lovable as a puppy right up into old age. When she passed, she literally walked outside to her favorite spot in the sun and just dropped dead. She had to know and fought it long enough to get to that spot.
I also have a husky. Worthless for guard duty. More likely to show a burger around than growl.
I have a great dane who is normally a big chicken, but when somebody who she doesn't like shows up to the door, that goes away. I had some crackhead show up once, probably casing the place, and my dane had this person shaking in fear, literally. I was surprised, but not disappointed. I don't lock my doors, because if somebody really wants in, they'll get in, locked doors or not. But then they have other problems if they get in.
What's worst is when you have to `put her to sleep`. The guilt makes many a man truly bitter.
Not to mention its one of the better alarm systems around.
Man's best friend! Dogs of War!
One of the best home defenses is birds. Yes, birds. They will start screaming if they do not recognize a voice, a car, or the way you walk!! and he /she is still outside!! LOTS OF WARNING. Really works, Milestones
Hell yes. Geese, in particular, are some of the best watch animals ever.
One of the best home defenses is birds. Yes, birds. They will start screaming if they do not recognize a voice, a car, or the way you walk!! and he /she is still outside!! LOTS OF WARNING. Really works, Milestones
"It’s OPEN SEASON on KILLING CRACKERS"
What about creepy ass crackers?
Fortunately I live far enough from The Hood (Obama voter district) that more than likely I won't have to worry about it. Thank God that the Obama sons are lazy! They'll stop at the homes of wealthy news readers, shooting them, before getting to my area.
Concealed carry is great. It's not allowed in my state by anyone but politicians and politically connected.
The problem with having to use one's weapon is that leftist state Attorney Generals will try to put you in jail for defending your life. You'll be out multiple tens of thousands of dollars in legal defense fees if not more. Possibly in jail for months (good luck keeping your job). Buy insurance that covers all legal costs.
Does your state Have a Castle doctrine? Find out if your state does. What that means is that YOU can legally protect yourself and your family. Many liberal states like Massachusetts do not. For example, there if a crazy bursts into your house and threatens you, your wife, kids, etc - YOU are REQUIRED to seek regress. Yes - YOU are required to leave the house and NOT defend yourself. If that pisses you off - do NOT move to MA. Fuck tehm - one of the reasons I left. Also, impossible there to legally have guns.
My state has a Castle doctrine and if some crazy bursts in, I can shoot the SOB. I have concealed carry (5 years) and carry ~ 1/2 the time. Problem is, so many places now prohibit it, so it can be a pain in the ass. I use a light weight compact 9 mm.
So what if the places you visit prohibit CC? It's concealed so they don't know you have it, and their property rights do not trump your right to self defense.
Dumb white American males who fawn over their Trayvon heroes in the NCAA, NFL and NBA contribute to the race problem. Their worship of the Trayvon thugs, especially college retrad fans, have helped grow the thug culture in the black community. Morons.
Remember motherfuckers. DO NOT bring that firearm to the airport or you will be eating carpet for a few hours!
I dislike inside the waist holsters. I have one, and it is much harder to get my pistol out when I wear it. Sometimes it is needed if I am wearing a smaller shirt or whatever, but I'd rather wear a slightly oversized shirt, untucked, and a plain pancake holster. The one I'm wearing now allows me to draw faster with my right hand, and I can reach behind my back and draw with my left hand if need be. If for any reason, my right hand is disabled, this is a good thing. It also allows me to be sneaky if I'm not really sure if I'll need to use my pistol. And being sneaky is at least as important as being fast. For most people, getting their hand on the pistol is the biggest chunk of time in drawing it, especially if concealed.