http://www.handgunsmag.com/2012/05/25/self-defense-tactics-for-an-enraged-attacker/.
Why did I like it? Well, it says the stuff I have been saying for years, and it's always nice to get affirmation from others, especially those you don't know and never solicit.
Let me save you some time: the article discusses how an officer, when forced to defend himself against an enraged individual, found out that all the tools provided to him by his agency don't work. Baton didn't work. Neither did his chemical munition spray. Tough day. but there is a light at the end of that tunnel, and the light is what our members always knew: you can stop a fight, even an enraged individual, even if that individual is on mind-altering drugs/alcohol, or a psychopath. You can do that by attacking those areas that will cause a mechanical stoppage: the eyes, the throat, and the knees.
Attack the eyes and the opponent can't see. No matter how enraged, if he can't see he can't find you to hit you.
Attack the throat and the opponent can't breath. Again, no matter how enraged, if he can't breath he can't fight. Just ask darrell about his experience with that one :)
And attack the knee and the opponent can't stand. if he can't stand he can't fight...no matter what drugs he's on, or how enraged he is.
Keep in mind, eye and throat strikes can range from slightly distracting to all out fatal. A finger penetrating through the eye ball, past the optic nerve, and making contact with brain matter can be fatal. Similarly, a throat strike can make you cough, dry-heave, or all out collapse the windpipe making suffocation imminent.
So, when in the fight for your life, don't depend on gadgets, tools, or what you think should have worked. stop the fight as soon as you can by attacking these three targets.
Stay safe,
Tzviel 'BK' Blankchtein
Masada Tactical, LLC
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