The essential thing is to bear always in mind that trouble can appear at any time. Be aware.Be ready.Be alert. — Jeff Cooper Copy Share Image
[Self-defense is] justly called the primary law of nature, so it is not, neither can it be in fact, taken away by… — William Blackstone Copy Share Image
“If it was killing-and it was- then I thought it not murder, but a justifiable homicide, undertaken in desperate self defense.” — Diana Gabaldon Copy Share Image
“Be grateful for the life of those who mass up challenges on the paths to your fulfillment. At least they taught you… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
Arms in the hands of citizens may be used at individual discretion... in private self-defense. — John Adams Copy Share Image
At what point is someone precluded from availing themselves of the justification of self-defense because of their own poor judgment or bad… — Dan Gelber Copy Share Image
Gracie Jiu Jitsu is the most complete art of self defense there is out there. You don't have to be strong. You… — Royce Gracie Copy Share Image
Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
The police and armed forces must prioritize safeguarding their lives, those of their companions and of honest citizens. The use of lethal… — Nayib Bukele Copy Share Image
When carrying a concealed weapon for self-defense is understood NOT as a failure of civil society, to be mourned, but as an… — Jill Lepore Copy Share Image
Citizens of the democratic societies should undertake a course of intellectual self defense to protect themselves from manipulation and control, and to… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
If a predator tries to get a hold of you, yell, kick, and punch. Do all of the typical self-defense measures you've… — Eve Torres Copy Share Image
Our nation was built and civilized by men and women who used guns in self-defense and in pursuit of peace. One wonders… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
The lived experience of Black people in the United States has demonstrated countless times that we are neither seen as 'law-abiding citizens'… — Jonathan Capehart Copy Share Image
No possible future government in Kabul can be worse than the Taliban, and no thinkable future government would allow the level of… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
When under attack, it is necessary to evaluate the situation and to decide instantly upon a proper course of action, to be… — Jeff Cooper Copy Share Image
“The non-jocks, the readers, the gay kids, the ones starting to stew about social injustice: for these kids, "letting your freak flag… — Wally Lamb Copy Share Image
“We don’t like it when women get uppity.” “Well,” she said, “that is a bit of a problem, as I am feeling… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
The souls now incarnating are power souls. It is a dark age. To incarnate now one needs psychic self-defense. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
The principle of self defense, even involving weapons and bloodshed, has never been condemned, even by Gandhi. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
The way to reason with a predator is to make it aware that it can live in a cage, or it can… — Massad Ayoob Copy Share Image
“Maura made something with butter and Calla made something with bacon and Blue steamed broccoli in self defense.” — Maggie Stiefvater Copy Share Image
There’s only one basic principle of self-defense- you must apply the most effective weapon, as soon as possible, to the most vulnerable… — Bruce Lee Copy Share Image
Certain bedrock principles - arguably a true conservative mindset - dictate a respect for life. A life-conserving sensibility means that guns are… — Ilana Mercer Copy Share Image
I'm Rex, founder of the Rex Kwan Do self-defense system! After one week with me in my dojo, you'll be prepared to… — Napoleon Dynamite Copy Share Image
“ just as a stool requires three legs to stand upright so the taekwondoist must cultivate basic skills, meaningful forms, and effective… — Doug Cook Copy Share Image
It is unclear how disarming law-abiding citizens would better protect them from the dangers and threats posed by those who would flout… — Rick Scott Copy Share Image
The goal of jiu-jitsu in self-defense isn't to take someone down to the ground - the goal in jiu-jitsu for self-defense is… — Jocko Willink Copy Share Image
In L.A., we have a saying - 'What do you do?' It's less of a question and more of a self-defense mechanism… — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
I’m instantly mortified by my fat, uncontrollable mouth, but that’s when it occurs to me that my humor is a self-defense mechanism.… — Jen Lancaster Copy Share Image
“Tallie looked for something to throw, but considering the fact that she threw like a girl, she dumped that plan in lieu… — Stephanie Bond Copy Share Image
There are countless books written on self-defense. Not all are non- sensical, but many are. Nathaniel Cooke has clearly thought a great… — Robert Twigger Copy Share Image
I had it then. Soda fought for fun, Steve for hatred, Darry for pride, and Two-Bit for conformity. Why do I fight?… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I've come to believe that total nakedness, that is absolute transparency, that is utter and unfettered and profound visibility, is the only… — Neale Donald Walsch Copy Share Image
Use your eyes. Do not enter unfamiliar areas that you cannot observe first. Make it a practice to swing wide around corners,… — Jeff Cooper Copy Share Image
As far as I was concerned, the Panthers were 'baaaaaad.' The Party was more than bad; it was bodacious. The sheer audacity… — Assata Shakur Copy Share Image
Israel has a couple of hundred nuclear weapons and also chemical and biological weapons. This stockpile is not only a threat in… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
…I noticed you don’t have any self-defense training…” “…I can handle myself just fine.” She stared at me for a long, uncomfortable… — Devon Monk Copy Share Image
The Second Amendment's language and historical and philosophical background demonstrated that it was designed to guarantee individuals the possession of certain kinds… — Don Kates Copy Share Image
Crime is a human behavior problem, not a mechanical problem. Furthermore, if firearms were not very useful for self-defense, then police wouldn't… — Charley Reese Copy Share Image
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