Stun Master Hot Shot – Big Boy on the Block!

The latest offering from Stun Master – the Hot Shot 975,000 volt stun gun – has it all! Weighing in at less than a pocket knife – a Hot Shot stun gun doesn’t even create a “weight bulge” when carried in the pocket of a zip-up sweatshirt. They are light, small – only 3 inches long, and pack a 975,000 volt wallop. They are really, very remarkable self defense deterrents.

The Hot Shot uses three, easy to obtain lithium batteries. I have found them readily available across the “web” as well as Wal-Mart and Radio Shack. So, no need to worry about finding some odd-ball battery – these batteries are available everywhere. That’s not to say that they are energy hogs – as they are energy misers if anything. After the few times that I fired mine, all I do now is slip the safety to “fire” and when the small, red LED light comes on, it’s HOT and ready to fire. I simply test the battery via this method and then slip the safety back in place, and drop it in a pocket.

The Hot Shot is remarkable in it’s size, unparalleled power output, and it comes with a Safety Switch (important), plus a solid spring steel clip – to assist in solid carries, whether the waistband, the pocket, or anywhere else. The clip holds the stun gun in a pocket for example, rock solid, until you reach down and slip it out for use.

Usually when I bring a new stun gun to our dojo, we have a several students that volunteer to take a jolt for the team – and love it! I displayed the Stun Master Hot Shot, and did one test firing – and NOBODY will take a hit from it! They all say the exact same thing: “you’re not touching me with that thing”!! It does discharge a small, lightning bolt size, ball of energy – snarling loudly across the test electrodes. I don’t blame them, I certainly wouldn’t let anyone shock me with one! It’s a matter of time, and some young blood will volunteer for the “test bad guy” and we’ll have a look at the real results.

I spoke to one of the developers of the Stun Master 975,000 volt stun gun and he assured me that it would be extremely effective, up to and through 1 1/2 inches of clothing, w/o any degradation of power. Now that impresses me! If you want the newest and hottest little stun device on the street – stop by our self defense store and check one out. They come with a Lifetime Guarantee too – what’s to lose right?

Jury Deliberates Six Hours – Guilty!

Well, almost 30 yrs. after her Satanic, ritualized, murder – Margaret Ann Pahl a Catholic Nun, has gotten justice served to her killer – her Parish Priest, Father Gerald Robinson. He was convicted of murder and got a sentence of 15 yrs. to life. Let’s hope that he never gets out again. This murderer has lived as a free man for 26 yrs. while his victim, a 71 yr. old Nun has been in her cemetery plot.

The murder took place in the “sacristy” adjoining the hospital chapel in downtown Toledo on the Saturday before Easter in 1980. Detectives said the nun, Margaret Ann Pahl, 71, was strangled and then stabbed, with nine wounds on her chest forming the shape of an inverted cross, a well-recognized satanic symbol. A cloth, used on the church altar, was draped over her half-naked body, which was posed as if she had been sexually assaulted.

“It was about how he could humiliate her the most,” prosecutor Dean Mandros said in closing arguments. “He left a message for everyone to see … maybe to God himself.”

The investigation into the 1980 murder of Margaret Ann Pahl, centered on Robinson, the hospital chaplain, and a priest of the Toledo Catholic Diocese.

A retired police detective testified that “his interrogation of Robinson was interrupted by a superior, who was accompanied by a high-ranking church official. The now-retired deputy chief ordered Robinson released and case reports sent to him.”

No one was charged, and Robinson presided over Pahl’s funeral Mass. The gall of this sicko – to preside over the funeral of his victim!

The case was opened again in 2003, after prosecutors obtained a letter from an unidentified woman charging that Toledo priests, including Robinson, had molested her and engaged in Satanic rituals.

It was determined that Robinson stabbed the nun with a letter opener, a miniature sword – based on blood splatter patterns and a wound in her jawbone after her body was exhumed and a forensic examination was conducted.

Prosecutors said “Robinson was motivated by anger at what he said was Pahl’s domineering personality that culminated in her complaints about how he had conducted a Good Friday service the night before the murder”.

Robinson also lied repeatedly to investigators, telling them at one point “he had heard the murderer’s confession”. “What a scumbag!”

Toledo Bishop Leonard Blair said in a statement that he hoped the trial’s conclusion “will bring some measure of healing for all those affected by the case.”

Thanks Bishop, for your warm and heartfelt statement. It’s funny how you can’t shut a priest up when you want to. Now that the need for open and honest dialogue is really needed – this lame statement is all that the Bishop of the Toledo Diocese can come up with?

What else could one expect from the “leader” of these priests – a band of Satanic, ritual, “abusers” and at least one “proven” murderer. Makes me feel real warm and cozy all over – NOT!

When The Going Gets Tough – So Do You

I was watching some of the many UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships) tapes that I’ve compiled over the past 10 – 12 years. Almost every fight is very interesting in it’s own right. You see the contrasting styles like ’stand-up’ vs ‘grappling’ and factors like reach, weight, experience and just plain desire, make or break the fight in favor of one of the combatants.

I watched a fight that I had seen before, and am very partial to, in that I would watch it every day if I turned on the TV and it was starting!

One fighter was built and even looked like a mini-Mike Tyson – very young, short, fast and powerful. The other fighter looked (and was) several years older and let’s just say tough and experienced. He was taller and lean – picture Mark Spitz with tattoos all over his chest and shoulders and really pissed!

Round one begins – Mini-Mike crashed into the opponent full throttle, managed to pull him to the ground, and frantically attempted to stay on top of him while attempting to rain down thunderous shots. After about 30 seconds, I realized that this guy was not just some ‘Thai boxing’ trained ’striker’ but also was skilled in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He had this young dude in his ‘guard’ (he’s on the bottom with legs wrapped around opponent) and was deflecting all of these huge punches with very little effort. He WAS RESTING like doing ‘reps’ in the training hall – cool as an ice cube – while Mini-Mike was blowing his energy in a vain attempt to rip his head off.

Round one ends and Mini-M was blowing hard, while slobbering water all over in his corner. The other guy was just standing there calmly, breathing normally and didn’t really have much of a sweat going yet.

Round two begins and as Mini-Mike charges across the mat, our veteran fighter plants his front leg and pushes off it with forward momentum and goes airborne on M-M – landing a “Textbook Perfect”, one of a kind, quintessential, flying knee, flush on the skull of Mini-M who dropped like a stone – unconscious before he ever hit the mat! The poor guy was still down and being worked on when the announcements were being made and the interview was beginning!

This fight forces me to recall what I was taught and have passed on to my students – anything can happen in a fight – keep cool and Never Give Up!

FBI Most Wanted!

I was surfing the crime scene onliine, and wanted to share this link to the FBI top ten most wanted list. See it here! You can also click the “Home” link at the bottom and continue to select the top ten terrorists, featured fugitives, crime alerts, and other assorted bad guys.

Most are common killers with rewards of 100K which is nothing to sneeze at. Others are sick deviant types who look like their brain circuitry malfunctioned at some point – leading to erratic and violent crimes expressing rage and other perverse deviations. I did spot a couple of real criminal masterminds with a lot of money on their heads, 5 million U.S. up to 25 million for Osama who leads the “money list”.

I think we need to FAX this list to “Dog the Bounty Hunter”, of recent TV fame. He always gets his guy, even if he has to pretend that he’s giving away a free vacuum cleaner! Whatever works, yeah bra? Have a safe weekend!

When All Else Fails – Take Them Out!

That’s some pretty strong language isn’t it? It’s also a pretty tall order for most most men and women too! Let’s say you’re “average” Jane, or John. You are employed at a local company in your city, or commute to a neighboring locality. Hopefully most of you live within a reasonable drive to your apartment, condo, or home.

Maybe your company is headquartered in a towering building of glass and steel – located in the heart of one of our largest cities in the USA. You either commute alone or with friends, via auto, or transit system, from home to a parking garage, or exit stop adjoining your employer’s location.

Doing the 9 to 5 commute every day can, in time, expose you to many unexpected and unwelcome dangers. I’m certain that the percentage of workers who travel into or though our large cities, and carry a firearm for personal protection, would be less than 2% – and that’s a stretch. Even in States with CCW, “must issue”, concealed carry permits available for carrying handguns, people don’t avail themselves of this protection. With only a small fee, and the minor amount of paperwork involved, most people still don’t carry (or even own) a handgun.

So what can you do before that first, or next situation, where you feel, or actually are threatened, and your heart is racing with panic because you happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time? Or perhaps, before you’re the mark of an experienced robber, sociopath, car jacker, purse snatcher, or rapist. I’m referring to guys (mostly), who wouldn’t lose a moments sleep after robbing, raping or even killing someone.

I would suggest as always, that if you have the time and a few dollars a weeks, spending it on a martial arts class for as long as you can. Go with a referral from a friend or just check out a couple dojos in the phone book. Watch the classes at each dojo if allowed, and choose one that looks like it fits your body type, and where you might be happy to train for a “period of time”. Don’t be afraid to speak with the instructor, bringing up your needs, and any questions you have before you sign up. If you feel good about it then try it out – but don’t get “nabbed” into signing long term contracts – by the class, or monthly dues are the most desirable ways to go. It’s money well spent for self defense peace of mind.

If you just can’t make the time for karate or kung fu classes, or just don’t care for that stuff, fine – Martial Arts are not for everyone! Barring firearms and martial arts skills, let’s look at self defense items. For the ladies – a personal alarm is a “must have” item. They come in a few types, using loud alarms (sound) and combine with strobes as well (light). Two things an attacker doesn’t want – noise and attention!

Now, round that out with a really effective pepper spray – I say check out Mace pepper gel, the new kid on the block with unbelievable range, pinpoint accuracy, no cross contamination of the Mace – meaning you can shoot someone with it in the same room, or even in a hospital for that matter, and not get any residual reactions from ambient particles – and it sticks like glue with a UV marking dye For a few extra bucks, it’s a “no-brainer” as far as I’m concerned – get some!!

Another good combo I like for guys, is some Mace gel, as mentioned above, for distance situations, then a quality stun gun, if things get real close up. These stun guns will jump through about 1 1/2 inches of clothing and still put a hurting on the shockee! You don’t have to worry if the attacker is touching you – the current won’t pass through and back to you!

One of these telescopic steel batons is a very nice, and potentially lethal deterrent. I would recommend this for almost anyone who’s fit enough to swing it with authority, and possesses a bit of dexterity. You must be very careful with one of these, since they can inflict a lot of damage to the body – of the permanent type. That goes for the owner as well, if you’re unlucky enough to lose it to your opponent, then look out!

So consider that, and practice for 15 – 20 minutes a night with it when possible, for a few weeks. Pick it up and swing it a bit whenever you walk past it. In no time you’ll feel very confident and able to use it for self defense purposes. Remember, it’s only an extension of your arm right?