Plymouth State University in New Hampshire - Pro-Gun Demonstration

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21. No problem. I recognized your tactics...

What some fail to realize is that shooting is just another martial art. Often the skills learned in a martial art are used for legitimate self defense.

One advantage of traditional martial arts such as judo, karate or jujitsu is that you always have those skills with you. One significant drawback is that those skills become limited as the distance of the attacker from the victim increases. Also a small victim such as a female is still at a large disadvantage if faced by a much larger and stronger opponent.

A concealed handgun is more effective when the attacker is outside of the reach of the victim and can equalize a difference in size. One significant advantage is that often the mere display of a handgun will cause the attacker to flee. One disadvantage is that you must have a handgun with you.

Of course as with any martial art, in order to be effective, training is necessary and the user must have the correct mindset.

It's not a bad idea to have both proficiency in a martial art such as jujitsu and the ability to effectively use a handgun for self defense. Such a combination allows you to have more options when attacked.