A gun and knife are only tools, your mind is the weapon, train it well. That has been the closing of the Modern Self Protection Podcast for about eight years now. Everything you learn about self-defense should start with your mindset. Your mindset is the one skill that will enhance all the others. You can break down your mindset into three easy thoughts. It can happen to you Sometimes violence is the answer / Use enough violence Never give up, never give up NEVER GIVE UP!   To see the rest of the notes go to ModernSelfDefense.com Stay Safe,  Ben