When it comes to your self defense, would you rather be tried by 12 jurors or carried by 6 pall bearers?

You may consider that a harsh question, but isn’t violence against you harsh?

Isn’t the act of someone trying to physically harm you harsh?

You see, when it comes right down to it, a decision has been made by you, whether you realize it or not, as to whether you’re going to resist an attack or you’re going to comply with the perpetrators wishes.

A woman is standing trial for homicide after killing her attacker with his knife.  She defended herself, fought back and he died.  She’s defending her actions and right to self defense.  She’s in the preferred position of explaining her actions rather then her family seeking justice against her attacker. (Story Here)

Tried By 12 or Carried By 6?

I first heard this expression when serving in the Marines.  One of the members of my special forces unit was questioned by a “reviewing” officer during an hostage-rescue exercise.  The sergeant had shot a bad guy in a questionable scenario.  When challenged by the reviewing officer, the sergeant replied; “Sir, I’d rather be tried by 12 then carried by 6.”

This demonstrated a desire, not to be a victim, but to defend himself at all costs.  He wasn’t worried about what others might think.  He wasn’t concerned about people liking or approving of him, he was focused, first and foremost, on his personal protection.  In other words, self defense was a priority.

While products and courses are abundant when it comes to your self defense, the most important element is your mindset surrounding your self defense.  Your awareness, not only to potentially hazardous situations, but also your mindset concerning your own defense.

Are you willing to defend yourself?

You may have described yourself as a ‘pacifist.’  Does it conflict with your beliefs to fight back or harm another person?  What if that person is threatening you?  What if they pull a gun or knife on you or a member of your family?  Do you sit back and allow harm to be done to you or someone you love?

If the answer is ‘no.’  Have you considered what it would take for you to respond in kind?

These are just some of the questions that form the foundation of your self defense.  If the above mentality sounds like you, you’d be well advised to consider these questions and investigate the answers.  Your self defense depends on it.