{"id":5824,"date":"2018-05-09T07:00:42","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T07:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fightfastvideos.com\/blog\/?p=5824"},"modified":"2020-04-08T15:33:40","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T15:33:40","slug":"the-realities-of-carrying-and-using-self-defense-weapons-by-derek-smith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightfastvideos.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/09\/the-realities-of-carrying-and-using-self-defense-weapons-by-derek-smith\/","title":{"rendered":"The Realities of Carrying and Using Self Defense Weapons"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Let's Get Started<\/h4>\nIf you follow Fightfast, you probably have some questions about carrying and using self-defense weapons. Are they legal? Should I carry one? Do they really work? How do I know which one is really best for me?\n\nThe fact of the matter is that there really are no one-size-fits-all answers to these questions. When it comes to what is best for you, of course, it's a personal question with a personal answer for each individual. However, I am going to do what I can to help clear up some answers for you by giving you some of the realities of self-defense weapons.\n\n[dfads params='groups=292&limit=1&orderby=random']\n

What Is A Self-Defense Weapon?<\/h4>\n
\n <\/div>\nSelf-defense:<\/strong> The act of defending oneself or one's interests from harm by the use of physical force or argument.\n\nWeapon:<\/strong> Any instrument or device used to inflict harm on another, either for attack or defense.\n\nSo, for the purpose of this article, I want you to consider a self-defense weapon<\/strong> to be any instrument or device used to defend yourself from physical harm or attack... Simple enough, right?\n\nPersonal defense weapons come in many shapes and sizes. In fact, just about anything you use to defend yourself could be considered a self-defense weapon (I say this because I teach about improvised weapons in my videos.) So instead of creating an endless list of self-defense weapons, I'll just go over some of the concepts that are common for most self-defense devices.\n\nFirst, let me tell you what is NOT<\/strong> a self-defense weapon...\n\nA self-defense weapon does not have a mind of its own<\/strong>\n\nIn other words, it doesn't think for itself, and it doesn't sit there waiting for the opportunity to strike at someone. A self-defense weapon is just a tool, no more. It's an extension of the person wielding it and as such, depends entirely on the person as to how it will be used. A self-defense weapon can be very useful for keeping you safe<\/a>. However, you have to keep a few realities in mind when using it.\n
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Reality #1. A SELF DEFENSE WEAPON IS NOT MAGIC.<\/h2>\nJust because you have a weapon doesn't mean you're automatically safe. So don't go around looking for bad situations to get yourself into or venture into bad parts of town in the middle of the night, or carry a bunch of money in your expensive car just because you think you are protected. Also don't flip off the local gang leader just because you have a weapon in your pocket.\n\nI remember when I was a federal agent and used to visit family on the south side of Chicago, I would be armed and sometimes I would be confronted by known drug dealers doing transactions on the block.\n\nI never tried to be the tough federal agent for two reasons:\n