Originally posted by ParaSkS:
Something tells me that this article isn't telling the whole story.

Our primary goal is that people who train with the Parapet Group leave us with the skills, knowledge and attitude that will give them peace of mind and calmness of heart. We hope that they never have to put any of the training taught by us to use for the defense of themselves or there families. We train to stay ready, to keep from getting ready. If a situation ever arises, we want this training to be used with great vigor and confidence. The only goal is to win.

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”A large society is not meant to function solely by the protection of law enforcement departments”. People should and have to start accepting the responsibility of their own safety. People at home with their families or about in public, hoping, and playing the odds that nothing bad will happen to them need to wake up.

In Philadelphia, pa (2006) there was 406 murder victims and 2006 shooting victims. On an average day in the city of brotherly love 1 person is murdered and 7 people are shot.