Always back up a buddy, even if the buddy is wrong

It depends on what you call back up. If the friend is the aggressor, then leave. If the friend is the victim, then back him or her up. If the friend is drunk, try to get him or her to leave. If he or she will not leave, then it is up to you whether to stay or leave.

It is a free country; I can do what I want

Other ways of saying this are: "If you believe in yourself you can go anywhere and do anything," and "trust your feelings and just go with them." This is the way it should be, not the way it is. Sometimes confidence may overpower reason. To be a survivor, sometimes you have to give way. If being always being right is worth dying for, then go for it. Also, sometimes your feelings are wrong. Go with reason, not feelings.

A berserk fighter will beat anyone

A berserk fighter just flails and does not use solid techniques. A fighter who controls his or her emotions and adrenaline may achieve two things a berserk fighter cannot. The controlled fighter can pace him or herself and think about what to do as the situation changes.

No one has the right to disrespect you or tell you what to do

Unless you enjoy fighting, you need to pick you battles. Some things are just not worth the effort or the potential for injury, criminal charges, or civil lawsuits.

Buddies do rip off buddies

You do not trust you enemies, so they are at a disadvantage. Friends know what you have and where you hid it, and since they are trusted, they are the last ones you suspect. However, they are usually the culprit.

If someone calls you out and you go, it is a consensual fight and not an assault so you are free to do what you want

As far as criminal law is concerned, you are limited as to what you may do before it becomes an assault. As far as civil law is concerned, you may be sued for anything you do. If you cannot deal with the final results, do not enter a fight.

I am safe if I "look" street

If you look street, you are considered street and are fair game for other street people who would not normally attack a civilian. Wannabes are victims looking to be attacked.

A firearm is an equalizer on the street

If you carry a firearm illegally, you are no different than any other lawbreaker. If you carry a legal firearm that is not readily accessible, it is useless. If you do not know how to use it, it is practically useless. Firearms may give people a false sense of confidence that may lead to trouble.

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