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FLASHLIGHT FIGHTING How to Make Your Pocket Flashlight a Take-Anywhere Self-Defense Weapon by Phil Elmore A simple 6-inch flashlight is an extremely potent self-defense weapon if wielded properly and is among the few useful items one may carry that has yet to be legislated into liability. Guns are strictly controlled in some areas; knives are subject to as many if not more laws, some of them so vague that they defy interpretation. Collapsible batons, billy clubs, mace and pepper sprays are often illegal, but few, if any, regulations concern the possession of the common pocket torch. About now you're probably thinking that you're in deep trouble if the only weapon you've got is a battery-powered flashlight, but anyone who knows how to use a palm stick knows just how effective even a short length of rigid material can be. Thrust into the body's soft targets, joints and other vital areas, it can debilitate and even kill an attacker. Phil Elmore is a martial artist and professional writer living and working in central New York. The publisher of The Martialist: The Magazine for Those Who Fight Unfairly, Phil has become widely known in the self-defense and martial arts communities. Frequently controversial and always opinionated, he has contributed articles to a variety of online and print publications. These include Paladin Press' popular collection, Warriors: On Living with Courage, Discipline, and Honor. Phil can be reached through his Web sites, www.philelmore.com and www.themartialist.com. FLF Quantity:

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LIGHT HIM UP! A Video Guide to the Tactical Flashlight in Self-Defense with Steve Materkowski One of the most underestimated and least understood self-defense tools today, the tactical flashlight is nevertheless an invaluable part of the combative arsenal. Master martial artist Steve Materkowski has been at the forefront of tactical flashlight technology for decades, and in this video production from Paladin Press he teaches you the tricks, techniques and principles you need to make best use of this device. Materkowski first shows you the differences between a standard flashlight and a tactical flashlight so that you can choose the right tool for your self-defense needs. From there, he goes into tactical movement with the light to fool and confuse your attacker, and the best way to carry, deploy and strike with it. Finally, he teaches a series of combative principles and techniques with the tactical flashlight, combining striking, locking and throwing into a fast-paced, no-holds-barred self-defense course that will not only stun your opponent, but also make sure that he will be in no condition to attack you again. If you own a tactical flashlight or are thinking of getting one for self-defense, this video is a must-have. For information purposes only. A 6th-degree black belt in Combat Hapkido, Steve Materkowski is a certified Low Light Officer Survival Instructor through the SureFire Institute, a certified Defensive Tactics Instructor through the International Police Defensive Tactics Institute (IPDTI), and a firearms instructor for Options for Personal Security (OPS). He has trained in various martial arts and with firearms for more than 25 years and currently serves as a reserve sheriff's deputy. LIGHTDVD Quantity: