08June06

Comments on pain/compliance, from a well-known martial artist and friend:

"It might be interesting to see what experiences those on the list h ave had with pain/compliance and what opinions they have. My personal experience i s that pain/compliance is too variable to trust. However, it is still widely

taught to correctional officers and LEOs and is routinely represented to be a reliable means to compel cooperation. I think that is dead wrong, but othe rs may disagree."

Comment: Pain/compliance is only effective on those who (1) are rational, and (2) have a pain threshold within the "normal" range. Th at probably describes most people under most circumstances, but it leaves out many menta lly ill and those under the influence of drugs.

When trying to establish control, unlawful force should always be met with appropriate, superior force. Pain/compliance may have a place. However, w hen one is fighting for his life, he needs to, without delay, break bones, caus e copious bleeding, and/or knock out his opponent. As TR said, "When you must hit someone, put him to sleep!"

/John

08June06

More on the XCR:

A renowned gunsmith and friend in PA has been testing my copy of the Robinson Arms XCR for the past few days. Here are his comments:

"We ran every brand of ammunition we could find through the XCR, inc luding much steel-case. Gobbled it all up without a hiccup! A dozen or so friend s and students shot it extensively. It is not troubled by heat nor airborne grit. Light, short, handy, this rifle was instantly liked by all who used it.

I love the way it field-strips! It fairly falls apart and then falls back together again! No small parts. No tedious reassembly. It cannot be put b ack together wrong, and the whole process takes just a few seconds. It would b e hard to break, as there is nothing about it that is likely to break.

I'm going to have to get one! This wonderful, new rifle has earned my approval."

Comment: We are utterly unable to find something about the XCR we dislike.

Recommended!

/John