From the mind of John Farnam

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Michael Brown

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John Farnam preaches the correct as usual:

"American in 2009, no good deed goes unpunished:

Last Wednesday, a teller working at a Seattle, WA bank was confronted by a
robbery suspect.

The 29-year-old suspect, a slovenly, unkempt, perpetually-unemployed "
transient" (what we used to call a "vagrant"), with a lengthily criminal
record, and at the time under the supervision of Washington's Department of
Corrections, nervously walked into the bank and demanded money from the first
teller he saw.

This teller, instead of handing over a wad of cash, lunged at the startled
suspect, knocking him backward. He then chased the suspect out of the bank
and down the street, where he captured him and held him for police. The
suspect was arrested at the scene a short time later.

The bank's predictable response was to fire the heroic teller the following
day! I'm sure they're petrified that the robbery suspect will sue them
for "intentional infliction of emotional distress," so upside-down is our
civilization.

What caught my attention were the absurd and demeaning statements made by
the local PD, as well as the FBI:

Advice from SPD:

"When confronted by a violent criminal, it is best to comply, unless you
feel your personal safety is in jeopardy."

Now, when "confronted by a violent criminal," when am I supposed to think
my personal safety is NOT in jeopardy?

These guys need to listen to what they themselves are saying!

From the local FBI/SAC:

"You want tellers to be proactive, but you want them to do it safely."

Now, how it is possible to be "proactive" safely? How is it possible to
take any positive action safely?

Once again, this "advice" is self-contradictory nonsense!

Translated into plain English, the message is clear:

(1) We want all American Citizens to think of themselves only as feeble,
helpless victims. Being a "good victim" is your ultimate, civic duty.

(2) When violent criminals express a desire to rape, maim, and/or murder
you, always wait until it is too late to do anything to defend yourself.
Never do anything that has any chance of success!

(3) The use of force is the exclusive province of government and
criminals. You peons exist only to serve the former, and entertain the latter.

(4) Don't be a hero! We don't like heroes. We want only timid,
frightened, impoverished victims who think they need us.

The real truth is:

(1) You are on your own! "Protection" provided by police, or the FBI,
is mostly illusion.

(2) Go armed. Train regularly.

(3) Act at the critical moment! Use force on your own summary command and
judgement, with enthusiasm, and without apology. We are Sovereign
Citizens and thus entitled to unilaterally protect ourselves via any means
necessary.

(4) Be a hero! This civilization was built by heroes. Frightened cowards
never built anything!

/John"

You are all the help you're going to get; Act accordingly.

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Thanks Mike, I really enjoyed hearing/talking to John Farnam at the past 2 Polite Society events. He is a real throw back to the way this country used to be. I like his last statement the best.
 

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John is one of the best! I got to hang out with him early this year and it was a privilege.


FYI, John will be at the OKC gun club Dec 10-11 for an instructor course.
And on Dec 12-13 presenting Urban Rifle.
Pm me if interested.
 

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John's been on a roll in the last two days:

"Training:

Some say that they would "... rather be lucky than good," preferring to
avoid the hard work of training.

It has been my experience, however, that who train enthusiastically and
regularly are most often the "lucky ones!"

The shallow focus on objects, such as guns, to act as a talisman, but only
the naive really believe in good-luck charms. Self-deception may represent
a temporary refuge for some, but a fraudulent one that will predicably
unravel when the Test comes.

Since last fall, there has been a mad rush among Americans to acquire
firearms and ammunition. While diminished somewhat, the feeding-frenzy is
still ongoing. However, when newly armed, the untrained are still unarmed,
just as a new piano-owner is not automatically a "musician." Capable
training provides skills necessary to run guns competently. Superior training
provides a moral compass, correct mindset, and interactive skills. While
physical skills are critical, they are incomplete without a practiced
philosophical overlay that is true and right.

And, while superior training is expensive and requires serious commitment,
when were you ever sorry that you had the best of anything?

My friend and esteemed colleague, Tom Givens, says superior training is
always:

Realistic, Relevant, and Recent.

When was the last time that applied to you?"
 

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John's been on a roll in the last two days:

"Training:

Some say that they would "... rather be lucky than good," preferring to
avoid the hard work of training.

It has been my experience, however, that who train enthusiastically and
regularly are most often the "lucky ones!"

The shallow focus on objects, such as guns, to act as a talisman, but only
the naive really believe in good-luck charms. Self-deception may represent
a temporary refuge for some, but a fraudulent one that will predicably
unravel when the Test comes.

Since last fall, there has been a mad rush among Americans to acquire
firearms and ammunition. While diminished somewhat, the feeding-frenzy is
still ongoing. However, when newly armed, the untrained are still unarmed,
just as a new piano-owner is not automatically a "musician." Capable
training provides skills necessary to run guns competently. Superior training
provides a moral compass, correct mindset, and interactive skills. While
physical skills are critical, they are incomplete without a practiced
philosophical overlay that is true and right.

And, while superior training is expensive and requires serious commitment,
when were you ever sorry that you had the best of anything?

My friend and esteemed colleague, Tom Givens, says superior training is
always:

Realistic, Relevant, and Recent.

When was the last time that applied to you?"

Farnham has some good ideas but he is also too restrictive in his equipment requirements. I could not, unless he has changed on this, use my S&W Model 681 like I carry it, due to 'safety' concerns. Why not? It has grip adapters on it and he 'might not permit' this.
What in the hell is his issue with grip adapters?
As I recall, there were other things as well, but I can't remember them offhand.
In any event, it is unlikely that I will attend any of his classes.
On the other hand, I have been to LFI, and I loved it. And no, Ayoob had no problems with the grip adapters on my S&W.
 

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Farnham has some good ideas but he is also too restrictive in his equipment requirements. I could not, unless he has changed on this, use my S&W Model 681 like I carry it, due to 'safety' concerns. Why not? It has grip adapters on it and he 'might not permit' this.
What in the hell is his issue with grip adapters?
As I recall, there were other things as well, but I can't remember them offhand.
In any event, it is unlikely that I will attend any of his classes.
On the other hand, I have been to LFI, and I loved it. And no, Ayoob had no problems with the grip adapters on my S&W.

Why don't you ask him?

My experience with John has been that he only disallows equipment for safety reasons.

Either way, it seems silly to not learn from someone because you disagree on equipment choices.

Michael Brown
 

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