On today’s Personal Safety, Bob Boilard of Defensive Strategies joined Lori to talk about self-defense. They started of talking about an upcoming Sambo class, as one way to train to protect yourself. Bob told us why it’s important to be aware of our surroundings. They cautioned us to consider the physical, legal, financial, moral and social aspects of self-defense.
The conversation continued about a recent airport incident and the fear that tends to follow untrained civilians in similar situations. Reasons why we need self-defense training came up to ensure we have a plan if situation arises. Bob added how training builds confidence and lessens the chances of becoming a victim. He then shared the importance of learning to protect yourself when there’s no time to use self-defense tools.
Examples of good and bad responses to situations were also discussed. Distinctions between military and civilian use or force, and a variety of self-defense awareness tips were talked about. Finally, Bob helped us understand competing harms and preclusion. Listen in and hear more about it.