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This is why we teach that these stores are a dangerous place, pay attention before entering to see if everything looks normal, and if not leave (and of course call 911 if necessary). We have a chapter on instinct and threat recognition that deals with this subject in detail, but in short – If it don’t feel right, get out.

This man was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, but getting involved in a situation likely caused his later attack. As we tell our students, “you are not a cop, use a cell phone”

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This reinforces why we teach security around the home as part of our basic classes, something as simple as a open window is a serious breach in the security of the home. Lock your doors and windows when home, especially at night.

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Well, looks like spring is here. This serves as a reminder to all that in many of these cases, there are not even suspects, so it is hard to imagine the police bringing the crime rate down. This is not a failure of the police, but a failure of society to regulate itself. If people are not willing to do what is right, and step forward to bring criminals to account for their actions, then there is nothing the police can do to reduce crime.

Step up in your local community – be active, know your neighbors, and report real crime. I am not saying to tattletale on every little thing that may annoy someone, but if you see anything that violates the rights of others then you have a solid moral foundation upon which to act. Without the strength of community we will surely degrade into a lawless society, as Minneapolis seems to have done.

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Crime happens, and criminals have cars. This is why the nice area can provide a false sense of security, and one of the things that reinforces why we teach self-defense based on awareness and avoidance. Anyone can be a victim at any time. I have actually had more crime problems living for 2 years in the highest per-capita suburb in the cities than I have in the 15 years I have spent in North Minneapolis (or as an EOD pal calls it, little Beruit).

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A 3 year old in in stable condidtion after being accidentally shot by his 8 year-old brother.

Sure, when I was growing up after a certain age locks were not required on firearms, as I was taught their safe handling and a healthy fear of ever touching one without permission.

This was, IMO, just pure negligence.

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Not really news here. At last check by mid May we had surpassed the 2009 murder rate here in lovely Murderapolis.

And the north side has over 2/3 of those. This one was just a few blocks away.

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There seems to be no clear understanding of what actually happened here, but suffice it to say that late nights in crowded downtown areas are hard to stay safe in, you have so much going on around you, and no real personal space.

If the shots were fired from a car, then it’s luck of the draw if you are in a crowded area.

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Two men robbed a group of 7 in a backyard, and only one of the attackers was armed. This belies the strength in numbers myth, as one person with a gun is more dangerous than a few macho tough guys.

So keep in mind, that learning to recognize trouble before it happens, and have some skills designed to keep you alive and out of prison may be more necessary than otherwise thought.

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After a robbery, the man was shot in the chest. The report is not clear on whether he gave them what they were after, but this once again shows that you can get hurt if you are just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The best thing to do is learn awareness and avoidance, once the trouble starts you have suffered a total breakdown in your self-defense plan.

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In 2007 in MN 23% of murders were by members of the victim’s nuclear family, and 62% were non-nuclear family or acquaintances. We have said for years that 85% of victims knew their attackers.

MN BCA Uniform crime reports here