His attacker was much larger and Samoan, I believe.RocTrac wrote:Mike, I did not see or know of the particulars of Mr. Hale's situation. I am glad that he was able to stop the attack.
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- Fri Dec 25, 2009 10:04 am
- Forum: Never Again!!
- Topic: What is your Limit?
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Re: What is your Limit?
- Fri Dec 25, 2009 12:38 am
- Forum: Never Again!!
- Topic: What is your Limit?
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Re: What is your Limit?
Hale was trapped in his vehicle, unable to escape. He was being punched severely by a very large, strong person. Even so, he was arrested even if the grand jury didn't indict him.
I was whipped 41 years ago by an older man with more training and experience (17 yo smart aleck vs 25 yo former Marine). Still, there was no way it would have progressed past a butt kicking. It was one of those 'meet you behind the car wash' things with an audience present.
These days, I would never trust a fight to have 'limits'.
I was never a good fighter. While in law enforcement, I learned takedowns and holds that got me by. Now I'm too broken down to fight or run. I have to try to avoid confrontations. I guess I would try to defend myself with my cane. Once he's taken that away from me, then he's got a deadly weapon. If I'm still able, I would have no choice but to try to protect my handgun and draw if necessary.
But there are people out there so big, scary and evil that all bets are off. I think that's what Hale faced.
I was whipped 41 years ago by an older man with more training and experience (17 yo smart aleck vs 25 yo former Marine). Still, there was no way it would have progressed past a butt kicking. It was one of those 'meet you behind the car wash' things with an audience present.
These days, I would never trust a fight to have 'limits'.
I was never a good fighter. While in law enforcement, I learned takedowns and holds that got me by. Now I'm too broken down to fight or run. I have to try to avoid confrontations. I guess I would try to defend myself with my cane. Once he's taken that away from me, then he's got a deadly weapon. If I'm still able, I would have no choice but to try to protect my handgun and draw if necessary.
But there are people out there so big, scary and evil that all bets are off. I think that's what Hale faced.