Cobb - Preppers Armed Defense

Text copyright 2016 Jim Cobb. Concept and design copyright 2016 Ulysses Press and its licensors. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized duplication in whole or in part or dissemination of this edition by any means (including but not limited to photocopying, electronic devices, digital versions, and the Internet) will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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ISBN: 978-1-61243-585-5

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015952136

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NOTE TO READERS: This book is independently authored and published and no sponsorship or endorsement of this book by, and no affiliation with, any trademarked product mentioned or pictured within is claimed or suggested. All trademarks that appear in the text or photographs in this book belong to their respective owners and are used here for informational purposes only. The author and publisher encourage readers to patronize the recommended products mentioned and pictured in this book. The operation of weapons and other defensive items in this book involve a degree of risk and require a degree of skill. It is the readers responsibility to ensure that he or she understands all such risks and possesses all necessary skills. It is also the readers responsibility to ensure that all proper operation, regulatory, and safety rules are followed. It is also the readers responsibility to obtain any and all necessary permits, and to follow all local laws and regulations. The reader may need additional information, advice, and instruction not included in this book before safely and lawfully operating weapons and other defensive items. Any decision to use the information in this book must be made by the reader on his or her own good judgment. This book is sold without warranties or guarantees of any kind, and the author and publisher disclaim any responsibility or liability for personal injury, property damage, or any other loss or damage, however caused, relating to the information in this book.

For Tammy,

I may never get you your piata full of bunnies but Ill see

what I can do about a couple of baby goats.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Before you begin Chapter 1, I want you to have a full and complete understanding of what this book is and what it is not.

This book will not teach you all you need to know in order to become lethal with the weapon(s) of your choice. There is no book, website, or video series that can do so. Proficiency only comes with practice.

This book will not improve your marksmanship with a firearm. Again, that only comes with copious amounts of range time.

This book will not turn you into a super-soldier on par with John Rambo, Jack Reacher, or Mack Bolan.

What this book will do is show you all sorts of tools for doing harm against your fellow man. It will tell you the pros and cons for each weapon and, hopefully, help you determine which ones might be best for you. The hard stuff, the actual work involved with training, practicing, mastery, is up to you.

It is a sad fact that we live in a violent world. It would be wonderful if every day was filled with rainbows and sunshine, and every human being you met had nothing but good intentions. Unfortunately, that just isnt the case. There are some truly awful people out there who would harm you and your loved ones for no other reason than to see your expression change.

Ive tried in vain to track down the source of this quote; it sums up rather well how I feel about learning self-defense techniques: It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war. In other words, it is preferable to know how to defend yourself and never need to do so than to be in a bad situation and not have a clue what to do about it.

Weapons are tools, nothing more. They are not inherently evil. They cant move on their own; they cant fire themselves. The intention behind their use comes from the user. Weapons serve to increase the speed and power of our defense.

Pretty much everything youre going to read in this book is geared toward hurting another human being. Theres no way around it, so lets tackle it head on. Were talking injuries, disfigurement, pain, and even death. I am providing the information contained herein for educational purposes only. What you choose to do with the information rests on you and you alone.

Always seek out proper training with regard to any weapon you choose to use. Doing so will go a long way toward preventing self-injury. Used properly, a weapon may save your life. Used improperly, it could end your life.

Laws vary from place to place. It is up to you to do the necessary research to determine if a given weapon or tactic is legal in your jurisdiction and whether there are any restrictions related to the weapon or tactic. What is legal in my state might not be legal in yours and vice versa. Furthermore, every situation is different. The facts in each case are unique.

I am not an attorney. Nothing in this book may be construed as legal advice in any way, shape, or form. When seeking legal advice, please speak with a licensed and competent attorney, ideally one youve paid with actual money and with whom you have a retainer agreement. Asking your friends on Facebook for their input is not an acceptable substitute.

Reader discretion is advised. The weapons and tactics discussed herein will at times be accompanied by graphic descriptions of injuries. While I will refrain from including illustrations of the damage that can be caused through the use of the tactics, methods, and weapons discussed in this book, consider this fair warning that Ill be discussing blood, lacerations, dislocated joints, broken bones, and worse.

The information discussed herein consists solely of discussion points. I make no recommendations other than the use of common sense in applying what is discussed here to your particular situation. The weapons, tactics, and methods of self-defense outlined in this book may work for some, but not for all. Every person comes to the table with different physical and mental capabilities, levels of experience, and backgrounds. A weapon or tactic successfully used by one person may fail for the next, owing to a variety of factors.

As with most things, self-defense in the real world is far different from what you see on the silver screen. Confrontations are often loud and are always stressful. They can turn violent in the blink of an eye. Many people have given thought as to exactly how theyd respond to an attack. However, when a physical conflict does happen, those plans often go flying out the window. Forget all about some sort of Jackie Chan maneuver using a couple of potted plants and a ladder to take out six attackers at once. German Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke wrote, No plan of operations extends with any certainty beyond the first contact with the main hostile force. This has often been paraphrased as, No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy.