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self defense

Self-defense (self-defence primarily in British English) is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions.

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  1. ATCclears

    Tacoma, WA - Woman beaten during carjacking

    I know someone who knows this woman. She had gotten into her vehicle, it was warm outside, she rolled down her window(s) until the air conditioning got going, and was preparing to drive away. *boom* It only takes a moment for one of these vultures to swoop in on an opportunity. Share as...
  2. Tgrow503

    .223 Speer Gold Dot 55gn

      1. For Sale
    • $125
    • TUALATIN
    • Oregon
    5 boxes of 20 100 rounds $125
  3. AshWilliams

    Carrying with an empty chamber - SA weed shop robbery

    The security gaurd has his firearm nearby and not on his person without a round in the chamber. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfvrd7i_WPU&t=0
  4. spendolla

    1911--Springfield Stainless Champion 4.25" Package w/600+rds .45ACP (FMJ+HP)+Extras

      1. For Sale
    • $975
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    Gonna be sad to see this one go but it's the last of my .45s and I'm consolidating calibers. It's been a safe queen its whole life and it's just too beautiful not to get shot regularly. Never CC'd. Has run absolutely flawlessly through the approximately 500rds I've put through it. It eats...

  5. For those of you that carry medical…. I have a question.

    I know it’s a debated topic, whether to carry medical equipment on your person or not. That’s not what this is about although I welcome and enjoy the conversation. My question is specifically for those people who DO carry medical (TQ, Gauze, chest seal, etc). Not in your truck or in a bag that...
  6. Tgrow503

    7.62x39mm HP 124gn

      1. For Sale
    • $500
    • TUALATIN
    • Oregon
    1000 rounds. 7.62x39mm Wolf military classic hollow point
  7. Art_Vandelay

    PDX1 Defender - 7.62x39 JHP

      1. For Sale
    • $250
    • OREGON CITY
    • Oregon
    Selling 200 rounds of Winchester PDX1 Defender ammo. 7.62x39mm - 120 gr split core hollow point rounds. 120 rounds are still in the box, and 80 will be loose since they were in magazines. $250 for the lot. Oregon City meetup. Cash only.
  8. ATCclears

    WA State - Can I run over a carjacker?

    I came across this video today and posted it after an incident (not a carjacking/robbery) that I experienced in Seattle last Friday. See separate post in this area of the Forums. Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses a recent video that has been kicking around the online...

  9. Clint Smith on EDC

    1. Gun 2. Extra Ammo 3. Proper platform/gear to carry in 4. Blade 5. Light 6. Medical 7. Possibly a BUG “For carrying them none of them are too small, but fighting with them none of them are too big. A Glock 19 is as small as I go.” - Clint Smith
  10. ATCclears

    Pierce County, WA - Attempted kidnapping at fake roadblock

    I wasn't sure where to post this in the Forums. This might be a story to share with family and friends. Detectives in Pierce County are searching for an attempted kidnapping suspect after a woman and her son were attacked on March 30. According to police, a woman was leaving her home with...

  11. Recommendations on Jiu Jitsu gyms in the Metro area

    Looking for recommendations for a Jiu Jitsu gym in the Portland/Beaverton/Tigard area. I’m fairly new to the sport and what to get into a good gym. I want to gain some more knowledge and further my skills in grappling/fighting/hand to hand. I can never have too many tools to use to deescalate...
  12. BrandonM92

    Hornady critical defense .308 2 boxes

      1. For Sale
    • $60
    • McMinnville
    • Oregon
    Bought each box for $37.99,Selling both for $60
  13. BrandonM92

    Byrna self defense less lethal pistol

      1. For Sale
    • $120
    • McMinnville
    • Oregon
    Comes with two mags,Will also come with five kinetic balls and five eco-kinetic balls.Does not come with the co2 cartridges which you can buy on Byrna’s website. Will trade for M-lok bipod
  14. taku1946

    45 ACP 50 ROUND BOX Last one left. Winchester Ranger SXT Law Enforcement

      1. For Sale
    • $60
    • Oregon City
    • Oregon
    50 round box of Winchester 45 ACP +P 230 gr Ranger SXT Law Enforcement Ammo. Best 45 ACP Self Defense ammo ever designed in my opinion. *My last box of this type for sale.* Price on box was from approx 2010
  15. taku1946

    45 ACP 50 RD BX RANGER SXT L.E.

      1. For Sale
    • $50
    • Oregon City
    • Oregon
    50 round box of Winchester 45 +P 230 gr Ranger SXT Law Enforcement Ammo. It's the new version of the Black Talon Rounds similar to what is shown in the photos. The example image is of a black Talon that was fired into (top down) a 55 gal barrel of water to show expansion. This is some of...
  16. ATCclears

    Vancouver, WA - Two men pull gun on man walking to work, man shoots back and wounds one

    At 4:45 a.m. Monday, Vancouver Police responded to a report of gunshots in the 7300 Block of Northeast Vancouver Mall Drive. As police arrived, a male called 9-1-1 to report that he had shot at two individuals who had pulled a gun on him while walking to work. Officers located a 15-year-old...

  17. P320 X-Ten 10mm

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $800
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Up for grabs is a like new Sig p320 X-Ten. I bought it on a whim since these are new and hard to find., Though I think it is a far better design than the Glocks available in 10mm, it will not be replacing my 1911's. Optics ready, and featuring night sights. Comes with 2 mags and all original...
  18. A

    Wilson Combat .45ACP

      1. For Sale
    • $350
    • Bend
    • Oregon
    476 rds for $350. All or nothing.
  19. B

    There are many like it

    First I want to pay respect to all those who have served. Always trying to learn, thought this was a good statement to those unfamiliar: I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will keep my rifle clean and ready, even as I am clean...
  20. B

    What is this? Self defense

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