Tactical shoulder harness designed with you in mind. Features a holster that can be either right- or left-handed. Thumb break, 2-pocket mag pouch, Velcro straps, fully adjustable. Constructed of durable PVC and double stitching. Fits most medium and large auto pistols. Available in black or olive green
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This one-size-fits-most Safety Vest is perfect for pedestrians or cyclists looking to keep safe. The hunting orange mesh is trimmed in black with (2) one inch yellow reflective tape strips sewn vertically on the front and back for maximum protection. The sides are open (to help you stay cool) and are connected together by durable flexible elastics.
Safety Vest is one size fits most and measures: 20 1/2"L x 18" W with 7 1/2" side elastics which expands to 14" (total: 54" around when streached)
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Features: *Worlds Strongest Stun Gun *Built-in Alarm *Disable Pin *Safety Switch *Holster *Life time Warranty The Streetwise stun gun is a self defense device which disrupts the message the brain sends to the voluntary muscles. Simply touching an attacker with a stun gun for three to five seconds will deliver a high voltage shock causing loss of balance and muscle control, confusion, and disorientation bringing him to his knees and making him incapable of further aggressive activity. Full recovery takes about five to ten minutes and there is no permanent harm. Requires three 9 volt batteries. Streetwise brand stun guns have more features than any other stun gun on the market. Worlds Strongest Stun Gun: at 1,000,000 volts, this is the highest voltage stun gun available. Just test firing this unit into the air is often enough to stop an attacker. As the bright electric current pulsates between the test prongs and creates an intimidating electrical sound an attacker with any sense at all will be stopped in his tracks. If the sight and sound doesnt stop them a jolt from this unit certainly will! Built-in alarm: this stun gun offers you to levels of protection. At the first sign of danger you can activate an alarm to scare off a potential attacker and summon help. If the alarm sound is not enough to deter the attacker, the stun gun may be used. Disable pin: prevents an attacker from taking this stun gun away and using it on you. A strap worn around your wrist attaches to a disable pin on the bottom of the unit. If this stun gun is taken away from you the disable pin will pull out, preventing it from working. Safety Switch: to prevent accidental discharge, three levels of safety have been built in. The disable pin must be inserted, the safety switch must be in the "on" position, and the trigger pressed down before the stun gun will operate. Holster Included: includes a heavy duty holster with belt loop for easy carrying. Life time Warranty: Streetwise Stun Guns are one of the highest quality brands available and come with a life time warranty. Requires three 9-volt batteries (batteries not included).
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The Streetwise stun gun is a self defense device which disrupts the message the brain sends to the voluntary muscles. Simply touching an attacker with a stun gun for three to five seconds will deliver a high voltage shock causing loss of balance and muscle control, confusion, and disorientation bringing him to his knees and making him incapable of further aggressive activity. Full recovery takes about five to ten minutes and there is no permanent harm. Requires one 9 volt battery. Streetwise brand stun guns have more features than any other stun gun on the market. Built-in 130 dB alarm: this stun gun offers you to levels of protection. At the first sign of danger you can activate an ear piercing alarm to scare off a potential attacker and summon help. If the alarm sound is not enough to deter the attacker, the stun gun may be used. Disable pin: prevents an attacker from taking this stun gun away and using it on you. A strap worn around your wrist attaches to a disable pin on the bottom of the unit. If this stun gun is taken away from you the disable pin will pull out, preventing it from working. Safety Switch: to prevent accidental discharge, three levels of safety have been built in. The disable pin must be inserted, the safety switch must be in the "on" position, and the trigger pressed down before the stun gun will operate. Holster Included: although it is small enough to carry in your pocket, it can be clipped to your belt or purse, or carried in the included holster with belt loop. One Year Warranty: Streetwise Stun Guns are one of the highest quality brands available and come with a one year warranty. Requires one 9-volt battery ( not included).
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The Streetwise stun gun is a self defense device which disrupts the message the brain sends to the voluntary muscles. Simply touching an attacker with a stun gun for three to five seconds will deliver a high voltage shock causing loss of balance and muscle control, confusion, and disorientation bringing him to his knees and making him incapable of further aggressive activity. Full recovery takes about five to ten minutes and there is no permanent harm. Requires one 9 volt battery. Streetwise brand stun guns have more features than any other stun gun on the market. Built-in 130 dB alarm: this stun gun offers you to levels of protection. At the first sign of danger you can activate an ear piercing alarm to scare off a potential attacker and summon help. If the alarm sound is not enough to deter the attacker, the stun gun may be used. Disable pin: prevents an attacker from taking this stun gun away and using it on you. A strap worn around your wrist attaches to a disable pin on the bottom of the unit. If this stun gun is taken away from you the disable pin will pull out, preventing it from working. Safety Switch: to prevent accidental discharge, three levels of safety have been built in. The disable pin must be inserted, the safety switch must be in the "on" position, and the trigger pressed down before the stun gun will operate. Holster Included: although it is small enough to carry in your pocket, it can be clipped to your belt or purse, or carried in the included holster with belt loop. One Year Warranty: Streetwise Stun Guns are one of the highest quality brands available and come with a one year warranty. Requires one 9-volt battery ( not included).
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The 3 in 1 Rechargeable Security Guard was designed for police and security guards but is also available for civilian use. It has the same look and feel of heavy duty halogen flashlights used by security personnel but we have added an ear piercing 130 decibel alarm and powerful 600,000 volt stun gun for additional security. At 15 in. long the Security Guard will keep you have a safe distance from your attacker while giving you the option to defend yourself by sounding the powerful alarm, hitting the attacker with the baton, or stunning him with 600,000 volts! This is the highest voltage full length the time available. Just test firing this unit into the air is often enough to stop an attacker. As a bright electric current pulsates around the top of the baton it creates an intimidating electrical sound that can often stop a would-be attacker in his tracks. If the sight and sound of the electric current and the personal alarm are not enough to stop him a jolt of 600,000 volts certainly will! Because we know that the halogen flashlight could be used for long periods of time we have made the unit rechargeable in order to save on batteries. Features Include: Two levels of protection: alarm and stun gun. The alarm can be activated to scare off a would-be attacker and summon help. If the alarm is not a strong enough deterrent, the stun feature may be used. Halogen Flashlight: the halogen bulb that is several times brighter than an ordinary flashlight. Rechargeable: recharge card (included) plugs into a standard wall outlet to save you money on batteries. Conveniently Located Slide Switch: easily activate the stun baton, alarm, and flashlight with your thumb . Safety Switch: prevents accidental discharge One Year Warranty: Streetwise Security Products are of the highest quality and come with a one year warranty. SHIPS ONLY IN USA
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Features: *Built-in 130 dB Alarm *Disable Pin *Safety Switch *Holster *Life time Warranty The Streetwise stun gun is a self defense device which disrupts the message the brain sends to the voluntary muscles. Simply touching an attacker with a stun gun for three to five seconds will deliver a high voltage shock causing loss of balance and muscle control, confusion, and disorientation bringing him to his knees and making him incapable of further aggressive activity. Full recovery takes about five to ten minutes and there is no permanent harm. Requires one 9 volt battery. Streetwise brand stun guns have more features than any other stun gun on the market. Built-in 130 dB alarm: this stun gun offers you to levels of protection. At the first sign of danger you can activate an ear piercing alarm to scare off a potential attacker and summon help. If the alarm sound is not enough to deter the attacker, the stun gun may be used. Disable pin: prevents an attacker from taking this stun gun away and using it on you. A strap worn around your wrist attaches to a disable pin on the bottom of the unit. If this stun gun is taken away from you the disable pin will pull out, preventing it from working. Safety Switch: to prevent accidental discharge, three levels of safety have been built in. The disable pin must be inserted, the safety switch must be in the "on" position, and the trigger pressed down before the stun gun will operate. Holster Included: although it is small enough to carry in your pocket, it can be clipped to your belt or purse, or carried in the included holster with belt loop. Life time Warranty: Streetwise Stun Guns are one of the highest quality brands available and come with a one year warranty. Requires one 9-volt battery (not included).
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Features: *Built-in 130 dB Alarm *Disable Pin *Safety Switch *Holster *Lifetime Warranty The Streetwise stun gun is a self defense device which disrupts the message the brain sends to the voluntary muscles. Simply touching an attacker with a stun gun for three to five seconds will deliver a high voltage shock causing loss of balance and muscle control, confusion, and disorientation bringing him to his knees and making him incapable of further aggressive activity. Full recovery takes about five to ten minutes and there is no permanent harm. Streetwise brand stun guns have more features than any other stun gun on the market. Built-in 130 dB alarm: this stun gun offers you two levels of protection. At the first sign of danger you can activate an ear piercing alarm to scare off a potential attacker and summon help. If the alarm sound is not enough to deter the attacker, the stun gun may be used. Disable pin: prevents an attacker from taking this stun gun away and using it on you. A strap worn around your wrist attaches to a disable pin on the bottom of the unit. If this stun gun is taken away from you the disable pin will pull out, preventing it from working. Safety Switch: to prevent accidental discharge, three levels of safety have been built in. The disable pin must be inserted, the safety switch must be in the on position, and the trigger pressed down before the stun gun will operate. Holster Included: a heavy-duty nylon holster with belt loop is included for easy carrying. Lifetime Warranty: Streetwise Stun Guns are of the highest quality and come with a lifetime warranty. Requires two 9-volt batteries (not included).
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Two levels of protection: alarm and stun gun. The alarm can be activated to scare off a would-be attacker and summon help. If the alarm is not a strong enough deterrent, the stun feature may be used
Conveniently Located Slide Switch: easily activate the stun baton and alarm with your thumb
Safety Switch: prevents accidental discharge
One Year Warranty: Streetwise Security Products are of the highest quality and come with a one year warranty
Holster: a holster with belt loop is included for easy carrying
Warning: Stun guns can be dangerous! While totally non-lethal they can cause great discomfort. Keep away from children or irresponsible adults! Purchaser assumes all liability for mis-use.
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War is the reciprocal and violent application
of force between hostile political entities aimed at
bringing about a desired political end-state via armed
conflict. In his seminal work,
On War,
Carl Von Clausewitz calls war the "continuation of
political intercourse, carried on with other means."[1]
War is an interaction in which two or more militaries
have a “struggle of wills”.[2]
When qualified as a
civil war, it is a dispute inherent to a given
society, and its nature is in the conflict over modes of
governance rather than
sovereignty. War is not considered to be the same as
mere
occupation,
murder or
genocide because of the reciprocal nature of the
violent struggle, and the
organized nature of the units involved.
War is also a cultural entity, and its practice is
not linked to any single type of political organisation
or society. Rather, as discussed by
John Keegan in his “History Of Warfare”, war is a
universal phenomenon whose form and scope is defined by
the society that wages it.
[3]
The conduct of war extends along a continuum, from the
almost universal
tribal warfare that began well before recorded human
history, to wars between
city states,
nations, or
empires. A group of combatants and their support is
called an
army on land, a
navy at sea, and
air force in the air. Wars may be prosecuted
simultaneously in one or more different
theatres. Within each theatre, there may be one or
more consecutive
military campaigns. A military campaign includes not
only fighting but also intelligence, troop movements,
supplies,
propaganda, and other components. Continuous
conflict is traditionally called a
battle, although this terminology is not always fed
to conflicts involving aircraft, missiles or bombs
alone, in the absence of ground troops or naval forces.
War is not limited to the
human species, as
ants engage in massive intra-species conflicts which
might be termed warfare. It is theorized that other
species also engage in similar behavior, although this
is not well documented.
[4][5][6]
Some believe war has always been with us; others
stress the lack of clear evidence that war is not in our
prehistoric past, and the fact that many peaceful,
non-military societies have and still do exist.
Originally, war likely consisted of small-scale raiding.
Since the rise of the state some 5000 years ago,
military activity has occurred over much of the globe.
The advent of gunpowder and the acceleration of
technological advances led to modern warfare.
Since the close of the
Vietnam War, the ideas expounded by the Prussian
military theorist Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) have
come to thoroughly permeate American military writing,
doctrinal, theoretical, and historical. His book
On War, first published (as
Vom Kriege) in 1832, was adopted as a key
text at the Naval War College in 1976, the Air War
College in 1978, the Army War College in 1981. It has
always been central at the U.S. Army's School for
Advanced Military Studies at Leavenworth (founded in
1983). The U.S. Marine Corps's brilliant little
philosophical field manual
FMFM 1: Warfighting (1989) is essentially a
distillation of On War, and the newer Marine
Corps Doctrinal Publications (MCDPs,
c.1997) are equally reflective of Clausewitz's basic
concepts.*1
This is not the first time Clausewitz has been in
fashion. Indeed, On War has been the bible of
many thoughtful soldiers ever since Field Marshal
Helmuth von Moltke attributed to its guidance his
stunning victories in the wars of German unification
(1864, 1866, 1870-71). Nor is it the first time that
individual American soldiers and military
thinkers have been attracted by his ideas: George
Patton, Albert Wedemeyer, and—especially—Dwight
Eisenhower were intensely interested in what he had to
say.
It is, however, the first time that the American
armed forces as institutions have turned to
Clausewitz. While the philosopher had insisted that war
was "simply the expression of politics by other means,"
the traditional attitude of American soldiers had been
that "politics and strategy are radically and
fundamentally things apart. Strategy begins where
politics end. All that soldiers ask is that once the
policy is settled, strategy and command shall be
regarded as being in a sphere apart from politics."*2
The sudden acceptability of Clausewitz in the wake of
Vietnam is not difficult to account for, for among the
major military theorists only Clausewitz seriously
struggled with the sort of dilemma that American
military leaders faced in the aftermath of their defeat.
Clearly, in what had come to be called in scathing terms
a "political war," the political and military components
of the American war effort had come unstuck. It ran
against the grain of America's military men to criticize
elected civilian leaders, but it was just as difficult
to take the blame upon themselves. Clausewitz's analysis
could not have been more relevant:
The more powerful and inspiring the motives for
war,... the more closely will the military aims and
the political objects of war coincide, and the more
military and less political will war appear to be.
On the other hand, the less intense the motives, the
less will the military element's natural tendency to
violence coincide with political directives. As a
result, war will be driven further from its natural
course, the political object will be more and more
at variance with the aim of ideal war, and the
conflict will seem increasingly political in
character.*3
When people talk, as they often do, about
harmful political influence on the management of
war, they are not really saying what they mean.
Their quarrel should be with the policy itself, not
with its influence.
Vom Kriege (IPA: [fɔm
ˈkʁiːgə]) is a book on
war and
military strategy by
Prussian general
Carl von Clausewitz, written mostly after the
Napoleonic wars, between 1816 and 1830, and
published posthumously by his wife in 1832. It has been
translated into
English several times as On War. On
War is actually an unfinished work; Clausewitz had
set about revising his accumulated manuscripts in 1827,
but did not live to finish the task. His wife eventually
compiled all the work and the final two chapters
Clausewitz never finished.
On War is one of the first books on modern
military strategy. This is mainly due to Clausewitz'
integration of politics and social and economic issues
as some of the most important factors in deciding the
outcomes of a war. It is one of the most important
treatises on strategy ever written, and is prescribed at
various
military academies to this day.
Carl von Clausewitz was a
Prussian officer among those baffled by how the
armies of the
French Revolution and
Napoleon had changed the nature of war through their
ability to motivate the populace and thus unleash war on
a greater scale than had previously been the case in
Europe. Clausewitz was well educated and had a strong
interest in art, science, and education, but he was a
professional soldier who spent a considerable part of
his life fighting against Napoleon. There is no doubt
that the insights he gained from his experiences,
combined with a solid grasp of European history,
provided much of the raw material for the book. On
War represents the compilation of his most cogent
observations.
Note: Clausewitz states that Napoleon's tactics were
not revolutionary at all and that Napoleonic Warfare did
not change anything greatly in military history. The
technology of weaponry for the most part remained
static, and new strategies weren't developed, but rather
Napoleon refurbished old ones, mixing them into one
grand strategy.
The book contains a wealth of historical examples
used to illustrate its various concepts.
Frederick II of Prussia (the Great) figures
prominently for having made very efficient use of the
limited forces at his disposal.
Napoleon also is a central figure.
Among many strands of thought, three stand out as
essential to Clausewitz' concept:
War must never be seen as a purpose to itself,
but as a means of physically forcing one's will on
an opponent ("War is not merely a political act, but
also a real political instrument, a continuation of
political commerce, a carrying out of the same by
other means."[1]).
The military objectives in war that support
one's political objectives fall into two broad
types: "war to achieve limited aims" and war to
"disarm” the enemy: “to render [him] politically
helpless or militarily impotent."
The course of war will tend to favor the party
employing more force and resources (a notion
extended by Germany's leaders in World War One into
"total war"—the pursuit of complete military victory
regardless of the political consequences).
Military strategy is a
national defence policy implemented by
military organisations to pursue desired
strategic goals.[1]
Derived from the
Greek
strategos, strategy when it appeared in use
during the 18th century[2],
was seen in its narrow sense as the "art of the
general"[3],
'the art of arrangement' of troops.[4]
Military strategy deals with the planning and conduct of
campaigns, the movement and disposition of forces, and
the
deception of the
enemy. The father of modern strategic study,
Carl von Clausewitz, defined military strategy as
"the employment of battles to gain the end of war."
Liddell Hart's definition put less emphasis on
battles, defining strategy as "the art of distributing
and applying military means to fulfil the ends of
policy" Hence, both gave the pre-eminence to political
aims over military goals, ensuring
civilian control of the military.
"You must not fight too often with one enemy,
or you will teach him all your art of war." –
Napoleon Bonaparte
Military strategy is the plan and execution of
the contest between very large groups of armed
adversaries. It involves each opponent's diplomatic,
informational, military, and economic resources wielded
against the other's resources to gain supremacy or
reduce the opponent's will to fight. It is a principle
tool to secure the
national interest. A contemporary military strategy
is developed via
military science.
[5]
It is as old as
society itself. It is a subdiscipline of
warfare and of
foreign policy. In comparison,
grand strategy is that strategy of the largest of
organizations which are currently the
nation state,
confederation, or international
alliances. Military strategy has its origins before
the
Battle of the Ten Kings and will endure through the
space age. It is larger in perspective than
military tactics which is the disposition and
maneuver of units on a particular sea or battlefield.[6]
Military strategy in the 19th century was still
viewed as one of a trivium of "arts" or "sciences" that
govern the conduct of warfare; the others being
tactics, the execution of plans and manœuvering of
forces in battle, and
logistics, the maintenance of an army. The view had
prevailed since the Roman times, and the borderline
between strategy and tactics at this time was blurred,
and sometimes categorization of a decision is a matter
of almost personal opinion.
Carnot, during the
French Revolutionary Wars thought it simply involved
concentration of troops.[7]
The Battle of Siffin, illustration from a
19th century manuscript by
Muhammad Rafi Bazil.
Strategy and
tactics are closely related and exist on the same
continuum.
