As a policeman I have been involved in large mobs in which I was severely out numbered. It can be a humbling experience to be sure.

This new phenomena, which has been labeled “flash mobs”, that some seem to think is intriguing entertainment, is deadly to the innocent. If you live in an urban area of any kind, or if you visit an urban area, you need to be aware of this new game of “fun”. And perhaps more importantly; you need to know how to protect yourself against it.

I could put something together to help you help yourself when thugs like this come after you and yours but I don’t think I could do any better than what self-defense expert Gabe Suarez has written.

Click here to read his excellent article about how to defend yourself against “flash mobs”.

I’ll see you out in the field,
Parson Rayphe