The police cannot protect the citizen at this stage of our development, and they cannot even protect themselves in many cases. It is up to the private citizen to protect himself and his family, and this is not only acceptable, but mandatory.

"What would I do if?.." By thinking tactically, we can more easily arrive at correct tactical solutions, and practice - even theoretical practice - tends to produce confidence in our solutions which, in turn, makes it easier for us, and thus quicker, to reach a decision.

One of the notable aspects of the democratic process is that one need not know anything about a subject in order to pass laws about it.

Anyone who appears to be triggered out of watchfulness and into action by your appearance must be explained. Anyone observing you carefully must be explained. Anyone whose behavior seems to be geared to yours must be explained. If the explanation does not satisfy you, be ready to take appropriate defensive action.

The specific course you decide upon is, within certain parameters, less important than the vigor with which you execute it.

It's a matter of will. If you know that you can keep your head, and that you must keep your head, you probably will keep your head.

A smart man only believes half of what he hears, a wise man knows which half.