Armed Defender's Dilemma Lesson 1: The Goal of Self-Defense Is to Break Contact
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This episode discusses the importance of breaking contact in self-defense situations and the various options available to armed defenders.
Lesson 1: The Goal of Self-Defense Is to Break Contact Breaking contact with an aggressor can mean using deadly force when justified, or simply walking away—with a range of actions in between, including verbal de-escalation techniques and less-lethal force options. By adopting a “break contact” self-defense mindset, armed defenders give themselves more tactical options while reducing the legal jeopardy resulting from a potential use-of-force event.
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