I need help ( self defense )

[Almighty42]

There are at this point nationwide protests in my homecountry of Serbia, and its getting violent. 2 female students ( seperate occurrences ) have been ran over by pro government lunatics.
There is also indication that the government will start sending in groups of holligans with police to attack students with blunt weapons, and possibly firearms ( not confirmed ).

My whole life I have lived here thinking this is a safe country. For the first time ever I fear for my life.

What kind of self defense does sherdog recommend?
Firearms are practically illegal ( require all kinds of checks and they certainly won't hand out permits at this moment ), EXCEPT BLACK POWDER FIREARMS ( you only need to register you bought one and thats it, no permits required ).
Knifes are really dangerous, but it is the only form of self defense i currently posses ( short blade ).
Pepper spray I fear might not be enough.
High Lumen flashlights are also on the table.

Obviously there is an option of acquiring a illegal firearm ( I have no doubt I could get my hands on one, darkweb ), but the sentence for that is worse then the sentance for murder ( Yes you should fight for your gun rights, I'm talking to you Americans ).

What do I do?

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

There are at this point nationwide protests in my homecountry of Serbia, and its getting violent. 2 female students ( seperate occurrences ) have been ran over by pro government lunatics.
There is also indication that the government will start sending in groups of holligans with police to attack students with blunt weapons, and possibly firearms ( not confirmed ).

My whole life I have lived here thinking this is a safe country. For the first time ever I fear for my life.

What kind of self defense does sherdog recommend?
Firearms are practically illegal ( require all kinds of checks and they certainly won't hand out permits at this moment ), EXCEPT BLACK POWDER FIREARMS ( you only need to register you bought one and thats it, no permits required ).
Knifes are really dangerous, but it is the only form of self defense i currently posses ( short blade ).
Pepper spray I fear might not be enough.
High Lumen flashlights are also on the table.

Obviously there is an option of acquiring a illegal firearm ( I have no doubt I could get my hands on one, darkweb ), but the sentence for that is worse then the sentance for murder ( Yes you should fight for your gun rights, I'm talking to you Americans ).

What do I do?

Brush up on teh jab

And train uppercuts

Shadowbox whenever you can

 

[ChosenOne]

Repeating Adder Crossbow 130 lb Cross Bow with 5 Shot auto-loading Magazine Includes 15 Carbon Arrows Bolts.​

Better than gun in zombie apocalypse as you can retrieve the bolts.

 

[ChosenOne]

And the best personal defense is simply being in shape and being able to outrun most pursuers which then allows you to choose if/when to engage.

If you want something to train, do not choose BJJ. Going to the ground, even if you are winning would see you dead, in most instances. You want something like krav maga or even Karate or boxing (more hit and run based).

 

[Sweater of AV]

What do I do?

Without knowing too much about the situation, if you genuinely fear for your safety and don't want to be involved then why not just stay away from the protests? That's typically the best self-defense.

 

[fingercuffs]

Ninjutsu. A combat art which a lot involves hiding round a corner and smashing you opponent with a brick in order to defend yourself.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

 

[LEWIS540]

GF was telling me about.

All started when a roof in a railway station collapsed killing a number of people......that was a couple of months ago and things have snowballed since.

Ludicrous for a grown man to fear for his life, though. Very little violence, thus far.

 

[Zer]

Combat ability naturally increases in relation to Sherdog post count, along with wealth and height

 

[Killer Whale]

Honestly, get strong and in shape, increase your mental acuity and be alert/aware. Those things will put you in a good place to start really being capable of survival. Also Black powder firearms are amazing, don’t sleep on them.

 

[Wilmer Digreux]

Don't underestimate the pepper spray, it'll stop attackers. Limited range tho.

Also the ninjutsu training, very important to do that. Get some throwing stars, throw them at everybody.

 

[Bobby00]

I heard Dagestan is nice this time of year im sure you will fit in.

 

[Almighty42]

Repeating Adder Crossbow 130 lb Cross Bow with 5 Shot auto-loading Magazine Includes 15 Carbon Arrows Bolts.​

Better than gun in zombie apocalypse as you can retrieve the bolts.

Actually amazing idea, they are legal. Maybe too bulky tho.

 

[Almighty42]

And the best personal defense is simply being in shape and being able to outrun most pursuers which then allows you to choose if/when to engage.

If you want something to train, do not choose BJJ. Going to the ground, even if you are winning would see you dead, in most instances. You want something like krav maga or even Karate or boxing (more hit and run based).

I have 1 year of BJJ training and around 6 months of kickboxing training. I feel confident pinning down a smaller untrained man, someone bigger then me not so much. Although logically in this situation its a terrible option.

I will run if I can, but the nature of protests means it isn't always going to be a option.

 

[Fedorgasm]

Flashlight, pepper spray, black powder gun. In that order.

Someone steps up, shine the light in their eyes.

If that doesn't stop them, use the pepper spray. You'll be surprised at how effective it is. It's way better than a knife. People keep attacking after being stabbed, very few people can keep attacking after a properly administered dose of pepper spray.

And then as a last resort, you have the black powder gun. I know they suck but it's still a gun and it can still save your life. It's just less convenient to use, but in your situation I'd rather have one than have no gun at all.


Also as others have said, get in good physical shape in case you need to run away or grapple with someone. Your life may depend on your fitness level. If BJJ classes are an option that will help immensely.

Good luck bro

 

[Almighty42]

Without knowing too much about the situation, if you genuinely fear for your safety and don't want to be involved then why not just stay away from the protests? That's typically the best self-defense.

I have a bunch of friends ( and my younger brother ) there. Nobody would be sitting home while their friends are getting literally ran over on the street.

I started this thread because i wanted to hear from sherdogers what tools would they recommend for self defense. I don't feel I can morally just avoid this situation.

 

[Fedorgasm]

Ninjutsu. A combat art which a lot involves hiding round a corner and smashing you opponent with a brick in order to defend yourself.

I don't typically brag on here, but I have completely mastered the brick.

 

[Long Dark Blues]

Combat ability naturally increases in relation to Sherdog post count, along with wealth and height

And dick length.

But, for girth, you'll need to continue jelqing, TS.

 

[Sweater of AV]

I have a bunch of friends ( and my younger brother ) there. Nobody would be sitting home while their friends are getting literally ran over on the street.

I started this thread because i wanted to hear from sherdogers what tools would they recommend for self defense. I don't feel I can morally just avoid this situation.

Ok, so you're choosing to be involved. Arm yourself with whatever you can and go nuts.

This may come as a shock to people but pulling guard isn't going to help with getting run over.

 

[ChosenOne]

Actually amazing idea, they are legal. Maybe too bulky tho.

Bulky is good. You can use that as a close quarter bludgeon if needed and not break it.