This Firearms Instructor Was Forced To Defend Himself — We Discuss The Line Between De-escalation And Self Defense

By James England

When a customer at a gas station convenience store attempts to start a fight with the clerk, a firearms instructor is unwittingly pulled into the confrontation. What’s noticeable about this situation is the number of clear red flags that were present and how, at each stage, the instructor attempted to de-escalate and avoid the conflict.

De-escalating a conflict before it begins can be a martial art unto itself. The ability to properly convince, distract, or deter a potential attacker from initiating his attack is priceless.

Even the best ‘judo experts’ in de-escalation may sometimes be called to find that red line whereby de-escalation is no longer possible and now it’s time to defend one’s self.

This instructor does precisely that. Let’s break it down.

At the beginning of the video, the customer comes in and begins confronting the clerk. He is causing a commotion, acting threatening, and repeatedly leaves the store and returns only to escalate his aggression.

The instructor quickly sees that the clerk has already gotten on the phone with the police. They are on their way. He is now maintaining his situational awareness — he’s not only observing his transaction with the clerk but also observing where the aggressor is at all …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation