ROBBINSDALE, Minn. - The Department of Criminology at Florida
State University recently released a study which proved that
people who employed self-protection strategies reduced their
likelihood of injury when compared to nonresistance.
Old research indicated that resistance to confrontational crime
contributed to victim injury. This new information reveals that
these old assumptions were found to be largely attributable to
confusion concerning the sequence of self-protective actions and
injury. In crimes where both occurred, injury followed self
protection in only about 10 percent of the incidents. Combined
with the fact that injuries following resistance are almost
always relatively minor, victim resistance seems to be a wise
course of action. "People need a functional set of tactics and
techniques to protect themselves or others from a violent
attack," said Scot Combs of Full Circle Self Defense. "It is
imperative that they do not over- or under-respond." That's why
a unique partnership - Full Circle Self Defense - has been
formed between the Tactic's Training Center at Bill's Gun Shop
and Range and a martial arts instructor - to teach these skills
in a safe and educational format. The class teaches people aged
15 years and older to focus on and employ simple, yet effective,
humane methods of personal protection. The course, entitled
"Humane Self Defense," is open to the public, and provides
specific training in the methods of humane self-defense, and
does not involve the use of any type of weapons. Participants
are taught to use non-lethal techniques. The methods are easy to
learn, practice, and put into use if needed. Topics such as
awareness, victim and attacker profiles, law and liability are
also addressed.
Safety from injury is stressed. Providing protection for
yourself or a loved one from violence is imperative and using
only the appropriate level of force is the law. Doing no more
harm than absolutely necessary is humane self defense.
"These seminars provide realistic training and viable options
for conflict resolution," said Leonard M. Breure, PhD, training
coordinator for the Tactic Training Center. "Everyone should
have these excellent tools for personal protection." Classes
will be held Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bill's Gun Shop, 4080
West Broadway Ave. N., Robbinsdale. The fee is $50 per person.
Copies of the Ebook: The Humane Self Defense Training Manual
will also be available for purchase. Registration in advance is
recommended because class size is limited. Call 763-533-9594 for
information and registration.
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