Kamidake Posted April 26, 2003 Posted April 26, 2003 Gunfu! If I were attacked I would defend myself in the most efficiently lethal manner possible. In most instances, this means shoot the (bleep). However, there are times and places when it's not always possible to have a gun with you to shoot the (bleep). So I think it is prudent to know other means of self-defense other than shooting. I guess the issue of whether or not shooting the (bleep) is sufficiently artistic is a separate discussion. If I feel threatened enough that I intend to kill somebody, art will probably be the last thing on my mind at that moment.
ZR440 Posted April 28, 2003 Posted April 28, 2003 Pulling out the firearm in a situation doesn't always mean the trigger will be pulled. That's what a lot of people forget. The intimidation factor is enough to stop many situations without firing a shot. It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
Martial_Artist Posted April 28, 2003 Posted April 28, 2003 ZR440, that's actually very correct. According to statistics there are 2.5million crimes prevented by gun-totin' citizens. Approx. 0.09% of those actually involve the citizen shooting the suspect. The rest are prevented by merely brandishing or the threat of deadly force. If anyone actually wants full statistics on how guns in the hands of citizens are good. Then PM me and I'll provide some links. MA. "I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.Imagination is more important than knowledge.Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Einstein
Kamidake Posted April 28, 2003 Posted April 28, 2003 ZR440 is right and I'm glad he pointed that out. However, if the actual attack comes, I'm still going to fire.
ak74auto Posted May 21, 2003 Posted May 21, 2003 I searched and came up with nothing in this forum. Since I just made a reply in another thread qualifying boxing as a martial art by using the definition of martial, I figured this would be appropriate. The definition of martial from dictionary.com is this: 1. Of, relating to, or suggestive of war. 2. Relating to or connected with the armed forces or the profession of arms. 3. Characteristic of or befitting a warrior. Therfor, it stands to reason that training with a handgun would be a martial art. So how many of you own or carry a gun? If so, what kind? Do you have a favorite? I do have a concealed carry permit, but I dont carry. Mainly because you cant take guns into places I frequent, and they can be a liability. However, I do love to shoot. I really like Glocks, and it seems you either love em or hate em. I like the compact 9mm models the most, but the full size models are nice too. Another one of my favorite Glocks is the compact .40 cal. Nice knock down power with a little less kick than a .45. I also like the H&K USP 9mm and .40 cal. I dont generally like .45s because my grouping is never very good. Guns are a martial weapon and have been so for the better part of a thousand years . I do carry , especially at work. I work in a gun range / shop by the way. For the life of me , I cannot understand why some traditional martial artists are against guns , but love swords , bows , nunchucks , etc.... PS . 45acp is the way to go , but 10mm's and 40's work too. lol Study and show thyself approved. Don't become so focused on the weapon that you become castrated. HDR - 2000
JerryLove Posted May 21, 2003 Posted May 21, 2003 Considering the concealment factor, most .45 and 10m are a little large (or have too much kick for their weight). I like .40 (or 9mm) as a compramise between size and power. https://www.clearsilat.com
ak74auto Posted May 21, 2003 Posted May 21, 2003 Go to thunder Ranch in San Antonio TX , or Frontsight near Las Vegas NV . I find it funny when people talk about how is it is to shoot , especially accurately when they don't even own a gun ! Study and show thyself approved. Don't become so focused on the weapon that you become castrated. HDR - 2000
JerryLove Posted May 21, 2003 Posted May 21, 2003 Huh? I own a Glock 23 (my carry), a WWII Lugar, a Walther P.38, a .22 target revolver (wih pearl handles no less), and a pair of Remington 700 hunting rifles. I've fired (among other things) a Glock 30 (.45 cal concealable) and it hurt my hand. About whom are you referring? https://www.clearsilat.com
DRAGONS WHELP Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 hmm I like glocks but perfer a brata 9mm x2 also I'd like to pont out that if you intendd to pull out a gun you batter be shor you have the guts to use it .not tring to be insulting but some time brnshing is it a nuf you have to e prepard to fire and rember if you shoot. shoot to kill.
Shorin Ryuu Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 I have a 9mm Beretta, pretty much standard Air Force officer type (although its my personal one, not issued). Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/
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