National Carry AcademyTO RESIST OR NOT: A GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS
April 21, 2016
A North Carolina resident was able to protect himself and his home from two robbers after successfully using his self-defense handgun. One of the robbers was discovered seriously injured inside a vehicle, and the other one escaped from the scene but was captured by the police. Following this incident, WCNC reported on the advice of the CMPD if an intruder enters one’s home. Most people would totally disagree with these following advice:
“Police say the answer is clear – you should never fight back. Their biggest piece of advice – DO NOT RESIST!
Here are other ways to protect yourself:
– Try to stay calm: Don’t make any sudden movements to upset the robber.
– Tell the robber about anything that might surprise him for example, someone is on their way home.
– If you have to move or reach, tell the robber what you’re doing.
– And of course, try to get a good look at the robber so you can describe them later.”
It seems like the reporters are making the people believe that the robbers will not rape, beat or hurt people. As reporters, they must have been one of the first people to know that there is always a higher chance that these intruders are willing to hurt or kill anyone just to make their plans successful. And so, why would you not resist?
A report by an acclaimed criminologist Gary Kleck which was published on pulpless.com proves that this advice is not correct:
“Based on nationally representative samples of crime incidents reported in the National Crime Victimization Surveys, victims who use guns for self-protection were less likely to be injured or to lose property than otherwise similar victims who used other forms of self-protection or who did not resist at all. For example, among robbery victims who used guns, only 17% were injured and only 31% lost property, compared to 25% injury rates and 88% property loss rates among victims who did not resist at all, and 33% injury rates and 65% property loss rates among all robbery victims.”
Kleck also discussed why police officers would advise people not to resist crimes. He claims that some of them are influenced by the politicians to enforce gun control. Reporters seldom cover successful use of guns to resist robbers, and they often show people completed crimes.
There are some law enforcement officers who disagree with the opinion of the reporter. They even gave opposite advice on how to deal with robbers. Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke even released a public service announcement telling people to resist. Npr.org reports:
“With officers laid off and furloughed, Clarke says, calling 911 and waiting for police is no longer your best bet. “You could beg for mercy from a violent criminal, hide under the bed, or you could fight back. But are you prepared?” he asks. “Consider taking a certified safety course in handling a firearm so you can defend yourself until we get there. You have a duty to protect yourself and your family.”
To Resistor Not A Guide For Beginners
You can see a table below from the Point Black: Guns and Violence in America written by Gary Kleck:
Each encounter with the criminals is different, so there is no general recommendation as to whether a person should “always resist” or “give them what they want.” There are appropriate responses for each situation, and victims are the ones who will have to evaluate the benefits and risks of each action they will take.
Nevertheless, both resisting and not resisting will produce negative emotional and psychological effects for the victims including feelings of powerlessness, self-doubt and anger. These psychological damages may take longer time than the physical injuries to heal.
Another thing we have to discuss is that, when these criminals are “given what they want,” they will just feel that they are powerful and that what they want to happen can possibly happen. This will just lead to more crime and assaults. When victims fight back against the criminals, they will learn that crimes are dangerous and that they are putting their lives at risk. As a result, they will stop doing such and the crime rates will eventually go down.
This concept is very simple and understandable. Thomas Jefferson even used a statement from Cesare Beccaria’s Essay on Crimes and Punishment two hundred years ago:
“Laws that forbid the carrying of arms…disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed one.”
TO RESIST OR NOT: A GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS
April 21, 2016
A North Carolina resident was able to protect himself and his home from two robbers after successfully using his self-defense handgun. One of the robbers was discovered seriously injured inside a vehicle, and the other one escaped from the scene but was captured by the police. Following this incident, WCNC reported on the advice of the CMPD if an intruder enters one’s home. Most people would totally disagree with these following advice:
“Police say the answer is clear – you should never fight back. Their biggest piece of advice – DO NOT RESIST!
Here are other ways to protect yourself:
– Try to stay calm: Don’t make any sudden movements to upset the robber.
– Tell the robber about anything that might surprise him for example, someone is on their way home.
– If you have to move or reach, tell the robber what you’re doing.
– And of course, try to get a good look at the robber so you can describe them later.”
It seems like the reporters are making the people believe that the robbers will not rape, beat or hurt people. As reporters, they must have been one of the first people to know that there is always a higher chance that these intruders are willing to hurt or kill anyone just to make their plans successful. And so, why would you not resist?
A report by an acclaimed criminologist Gary Kleck which was published on pulpless.com proves that this advice is not correct:
“Based on nationally representative samples of crime incidents reported in the National Crime Victimization Surveys, victims who use guns for self-protection were less likely to be injured or to lose property than otherwise similar victims who used other forms of self-protection or who did not resist at all. For example, among robbery victims who used guns, only 17% were injured and only 31% lost property, compared to 25% injury rates and 88% property loss rates among victims who did not resist at all, and 33% injury rates and 65% property loss rates among all robbery victims.”
Kleck also discussed why police officers would advise people not to resist crimes. He claims that some of them are influenced by the politicians to enforce gun control. Reporters seldom cover successful use of guns to resist robbers, and they often show people completed crimes.
There are some law enforcement officers who disagree with the opinion of the reporter. They even gave opposite advice on how to deal with robbers. Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke even released a public service announcement telling people to resist. Npr.org reports:
“With officers laid off and furloughed, Clarke says, calling 911 and waiting for police is no longer your best bet. “You could beg for mercy from a violent criminal, hide under the bed, or you could fight back. But are you prepared?” he asks. “Consider taking a certified safety course in handling a firearm so you can defend yourself until we get there. You have a duty to protect yourself and your family.”
To Resistor Not A Guide For Beginners
You can see a table below from the Point Black: Guns and Violence in America written by Gary Kleck:
Each encounter with the criminals is different, so there is no general recommendation as to whether a person should “always resist” or “give them what they want.” There are appropriate responses for each situation, and victims are the ones who will have to evaluate the benefits and risks of each action they will take.
Nevertheless, both resisting and not resisting will produce negative emotional and psychological effects for the victims including feelings of powerlessness, self-doubt and anger. These psychological damages may take longer time than the physical injuries to heal.
Another thing we have to discuss is that, when these criminals are “given what they want,” they will just feel that they are powerful and that what they want to happen can possibly happen. This will just lead to more crime and assaults. When victims fight back against the criminals, they will learn that crimes are dangerous and that they are putting their lives at risk. As a result, they will stop doing such and the crime rates will eventually go down.
This concept is very simple and understandable. Thomas Jefferson even used a statement from Cesare Beccaria’s Essay on Crimes and Punishment two hundred years ago:
“Laws that forbid the carrying of arms…disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed one.”