Colt 1911 – a proven platform
I’m a massive fan of the 1911 pistol and own several of them. The 1911 pistol was invented by John Browning and made by the Colt firearm company. It’s one of the most famous and recognized militaries handguns of all time. Recently, 1911 carried during the Battle of Iwo Jima went up for auction. The […]
Be able to readily access weapons- or why have them?
Helping someone shore up their home defense measures, a story from childhood pops into the old conscious. One night, there was a bunch of noise coming from our back door. It was deafening, and it woke up most of the family. Dad started turning on all the lights in the house, and suddenly, the noise […]
All shooting starts with the Grip- pros and cons of Stippling your pistol
If firing a weapon, and the gun slips from the hands, let it fall to the ground. Never try to catch the gun midair because it could end badly if a shooter grabs the trigger. Alternatively, learn this lesson the hard way. One afternoon, a friend, Fred, was showing his friends his new Kimber pistol. […]
The four rules of a violent attack by Master Peter Brusso (conclusion)
In conclusion, using some form of distraction and confusion to close the distance to a vital target is crucial for surviving a violent attack. Mentally, what it does is it gives you something to think about rather than being frightened. It also puts you in a great position to defend yourself if needed. Of course, if you […]
The four rules of a violent attack by Master Peter Brusso (part 5)
For example, you could hold your hands up and talk to the attacker about your fingers or something as you close the distance, confusing the attacker while all the time your fingers are getting closer to their eyes so you can attack their eyes. You might move closer so that your hands, feet, and head are […]
The four rules of a violent attack (part 4) by Master Peter Brusso
Rule number four is the violent attack. Many martial artists or even self-defense instructors would tell you to get into a fighting stance to defend yourself. I, on the other hand, am going to suggest something to off-balance your opponent altogether. Few people can get into a fighting stance and face off against an attacker. The result […]
The four rules of a violent attack (part 3) by Master Peter Brusso
Rule number three is that for a violent attack to occur, the attacker usually picks up some dialogue. There are some rare cases of spontaneous physical attacks; however, we are not talking about an exception to the rule. So, as the conversation starts to take place, this is where you can begin to paint […]
The four rules of a violent attack (part2) by Master Peter Brusso
Rule number two; you have to be approached for a violent attack to occur. There are a few exceptions, mind you, but we won’t discuss those; we want to stay in the mainstream of self-defense. So, when you use your awareness, you can see when people are approaching you. You can then go the other direction […]
Four basic rules to stop the violent attack! (part 1) by Master Peter Brusso
Four fundamental laws apply during a violent attack. You can stop the violent attack at any one of these points or rules. Rule number one: You have to be at the wrong place at the right time. Now that might sound trite, but if you think about it, it is a crucial step. You know in […]