[Jewelry making - Article 00344] - Re: [Orchid] Jeweler Fights Off Robbers

[Daniel Ballard]

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Alternative to what?

    I just spoke to the shopowners close friend. the shopowner took the
    gun away from one of the robbers as they were about to shoot him (his
    words). In some ways he got lucky-In others he was prepared. the man
    is an experienced shooter. 

    Jewelry shop security is nearly a forbidden subject when we include
    real self defense tools like firearms. Several magazines have
    declined on that basis when I wrote an extensive article years ago.
    "its too negative a subject" or 'we have liability concerns about
    discussing gun use in our magazine". 

    Alarms and safes are not the end of this topic by any means... 

    It's a shame, good training can avoid terrible trouble and increase
    the odds of survival. I train people in self defense with or without
    firearms pretty regularly. Carrying gold many years ago convinced me
    to train properly. 

    My first rule-Give up the goods and defend yourself or human life
    only! If the robbers are being violent you can and probably should
    fight for your life. My main point-Its never a good idea to fight to
    the death for money or merchandise. 

    I train jewelry industry folks at no charge for my time. We share a
    need to be careful. Anyone who would like to see the information I do
    publish is welcome to it for free. just email me off
    Orchid-Daniel AT preciousmetalswest.com

Daniel Ballard
PMWest
and Full Spectrum Self Defense


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