Sen. Rand Paul "...we actually have in the United States an Emergency Act that allows the president to shut down the internet."
The government's control over our lives has grown to the point of ridiculousness. A good portion of that is the amount of power that is now vested in the president. Our founders never intended the president or the federal government to have the kind of power that it currently has. I believe they included the 1st and 2nd Amendments so that the people would have the ability to resist if government reached this point.
In the first half, attorney Sean Maloney from Second Call Defense joins me to explain the lessons gun owners can learn from what happened to Kyle Rittenhouse.
In the second half, I discuss a home invasion case from Oceanside California in which the homeowner successfully defended himself.
July 4th is a day of national significance. If you're going to a celebration, keep that in mind and set yourself up for success.
Here's a short list I follow (I made a graphic for you to make it easier):
1. Have an egress plan and a shelter-in-place plan. Those aren't mutually exclusive. Knowing when not to move can be just as important as knowing how to leave.
2. No plan survives first contact. Expect adaptation, not perfection. Always have alternatives. If Plan A or Plan B becomes unsafe, you're not starting from scratch under stress.
3. Remember that other people have agency too. Traffic, crowds, accidents, police activity, weather, terrorism, or a drunk driver can all change the situation through no fault of your own.
4. Preparation expands your options. It doesn't guarantee success, but it gives you more choices when circumstances change.
5. Your backup plan shouldn't be elaborate. My grandpa used to say, "The more bends you put in the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain." Keep it simple.
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