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Jeff Cooper

The police cannot protect the citizen at this stage of our development, and they cannot even protect themselves in many cases. It is up to the private citizen to protect himself and his family, and this is not only acceptable, but mandatory.

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At the current point in society's progress, law enforcement is often unable to ensure the safety of individuals or even their own officers. Therefore, it becomes the responsibility of each person to take necessary actions to safeguard themselves and their loved ones.

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