easy-digital-downloads domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/erikphillip/public_html/conflictresearchgroupintl.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121Okay, you may have noticed an apparent pro-gun leaning in my postings lately. Just so you know, I don’t stockpile guns, I don’t routinely carry a gun. I’m not rah, rah guns. I’m not a gun nut. What I am is concerned.Over the years I’ve dealt with personal safety of the individual in situations with … [Read more…]
It’s a frightening thought. Your friend on Facebook encourages terrorism. But before discussing the indicators of someone who aids terrorists, a little background is required. Terrorism is a tactic. According to the FBI, terrorism is intended to “(i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a government by … [Read more…]
The following is a selected post from Conflict Manager Magazine. Full access to this monthly magazine is available to subscribers only. Click here to subscribe. Interesting in submitting an article for publication? Email: editor@ConflictManagerMagazine.com. “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor” – English Proverb It is likely that there will come a time when … [Read more…]
The following is a selected post from Conflict Manager Magazine. Full access to this monthly magazine is available to subscribers only. Click here to subscribe. Interesting in submitting an article for publication? Email: editor@ConflictManagerMagazine.com. You’re not you when you’re scared. More precisely, you’re only a small part of you, that part where your normally rational … [Read more…]
The following is a selected post from Conflict Manager Magazine. Full access to this monthly magazine is available to subscribers only. Click here to subscribe. Interesting in submitting an article for publication? Email: editor@ConflictManagerMagazine.com. Goal COMBAT: Kill High adrenaline, emotional commitment and SELF-DEFENSE: Escape ‘spiritual’ cost, extreme legal repercussions DEFENSIVE TACTICS: Control SPORT: Win ART: … [Read more…]
The following is a selected post from Conflict Manager Magazine. Full access to this monthly magazine is available to subscribers only. Click here to subscribe. Interesting in submitting an article for publication? Email: editor@ConflictManagerMagazine.com. You’re not you when you’re scared. And if you ARE scared – under the influence of the survival brain where the … [Read more…]
Coming soon! Rory’s new book on teaching. Section 1: The Unique Problem of Self-Defense Section 1.1: Rarity Section 1.2 An Open, Not a Closed System Section 1.3 Surprise, Fear and Speed Section 1.4 The Problem is Longitudinal Section 1.5 The Problem Exists in the Real World Section 1.6 You are Teaching Students, not Subject Matter … [Read more…]
Respect begets respect. It takes respect to get respect. You have to give respect to receive respect. These are all common sayings that represent a shared truth. Respect is an elusive concept. You can ask for respect, but you may not get it. You may demand more respect and get less respect in return. Respect … [Read more…]
The goal of effective boundary setting is to eliminate violations. Violations are eliminated by the creation of Respect. Respect is created by Just-Right Enforcement. In order to create Just-Right Enforcement, Just-Right Communication is required. Just-Right Communication enables Just-Right Enforcement because 1. It is NOT Under-Communication which creates confusion about the rules. 2. It is NOT … [Read more…]
I was asked by a concealed carrier what his self-defense options are in businesses and locations that prohibit firearms (which as property owners IS their right). It’s a simple question, but not a simple answer…. **** Okay, you’re asking a very important question. But you’re approaching it from a direction that, while it seems to … [Read more…]