Posted: 1/14/2009 1:16:19 AM EDT
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Some very important knowledge in regard to mindset is available in this book(more like a pamphlet, but worth the read). I won't restate the whole book, but I'm going to hit the high points. 1. ALERTNESS - The great majority of victims of violent crime are taken by surprise. The one who anticipates the action wins. The one who does not, loses. Do not let yourself be surprised. 2. DECISIVENESS - At the outset of hostilities, your life depends on selecting a course of action and following through without hesitation. The proper course of action, when under attack, is to counterattack. Though this often runs contrary to human nature, it is necessary. 3. AGGRESSIVENESS - The best defense is a good offense. We, as citizens, cannot apply this strictly to personal defensive conduct, so perhaps, in the words of Col. Cooper, "The best personal defense is an explosive counter-attack." If it is ever your misfortune to be attacked, alertness will have given you a warning. Decisiveness will have given you the correct course of action. When the correct course of action is counterattack, carry it out with everything you've got. Be aggressive. 4. SPEED - Neither law nor morality justifies responding to someone because we think he might attack us, but the instant we know that our assailant intends physical harm, we must work as fast as possible. Be fast, not fair. Speed is your salvation. 5. COOLNESS - You must keep your head. If you do not, your very survival is threatened. The firearm in your fist is only as good as your ability to keep cool and shoot carefully. 6. RUTHLESSNESS - Any one who willfully and maliciously attacks another without sufficient cause deserves no consideration. The attacker must be stopped, immediately. Don't hold back. Shoot to stop, whatever that takes. The world is full of decent people. We can do without the criminals. If you find yourself under attack, don't be kind. Be as ruthless as it takes. 7. SURPRISE - What the criminal least expects is an instant, violent counterattack. Get inside his OODA loop. Forcing him to react to you is to your advantage. The criminal does not expect his victim to strike back, so surprise him. These are the highlights, loosely gleaned from the book. Col Cooper was correct when this was written many years ago, and is correct today. Use these principles to your advantage. |
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CONDITION WHITE- In Condition White one is unaware, not alert, oblivious. This state can be characterized as "daydreaming" or "preoccupied".
CONDITION YELLOW- This is a relaxed state of general alertness, with no specific focal point. You are not looking for anything or anyone in particular; you simply have your head up and your eyes open. You are alert and aware of your surroundings. CONDITION ORANGE- This is a heightened state of alertness, with a specific focal point. The entire difference between Yellow and Orange is that you've identified a potential threat and are preparing to deal with it by flight or fight. CONDITION RED- In Red, you are ready to fight! You may, or may not, actually be fighting, but you are MENTALLY PREPARED to enter a fight. The old saying is when you go from White to Red –––––––––––– you're dead. |
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What's the name of the book?  
Principles of Personal Defense |