![]() ![]() ![]() The concerns of those who support SYG are several. Unfortunately, as this article reveals, determining whether it is safe to retreat during an adrenaline-filled deadly attack may not be so easy or obvious. Retreat is only required, however, if it can be done in complete safety or reasonable safety, depending upon the wording of the statute or case law. The articulated rub for opponents of SYG is that persons facing threats of serious injury or death may use force likely to cause death or serious injury without first retreating. Of course, not all state laws are exactly alike, but as of February 2014 thirty-three states had some semblance of no-duty-to-retreat in their self-defense statutes or case precedents. "Gurstelle has done the research, so it isn't just the engineering but the history behind it that you take away… That's what separates this from a doomsday prepper's guidebook." -DoItYourself.“Stand-Your-Ground” or, more dramatically, “Make-My-Day” laws, refer to provisions in state self-defense statutes or case law that dispense with the duty to retreat before using force in self-defense. ![]() Neither of these elements are too focused on, leading to a very balanced and fun read." -FactoryTwoFour "A fascinating journey for historians and makers alike. Practicality aside though, this book is a delight… readers will learn some military history while having a good time." -Library Journal "Some designs lend themselves to science projects and would appeal to high school students as well as general readers. I haven't felt this safe, or productive, in centuries." -Mike Senese, Executive Editor, MAKE "Ever feared that raging Viking or Mongol invaders are about to attack your home? Gurstelle eases those concerns with a perfect blend of history and how-to, from building a battering ram-proof door and a house-surrounding moat, to making an updated version of Da Vinci's catapult. You'll need it, if you're going to defend it!" -Ziya Tong, host, Daily Planet Reviews"You know that one book you're allowed to have on a desert island? Take this. By the time they’ve reached the last page, at-home defenders everywhere will have succeeded in creating a fully fortified home. Clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build a dozen projects, including “Da Vinci’s Catapult,” “Carpini’s Crossbow,” a “Crusader-Proof Moat,” “Alexander’s Tortoise,” and the “Cheval-de-frise.” With a strong emphasis on safety, the book also gives tips on troubleshooting, explains the physics behind many of the projects, and shows where to buy the materials. Each chapter introduces a new bad actor in the history of warfare, details his conquests, and features weapons and fortifications to defend against him and his minions. OverviewA man’s home is his castle, or so the saying goes, but could it withstand an attack by Attila and the Huns, Ragnar and the Vikings, Alexander and the Greeks, Genghis Khan and the Mongols, or Tamerlane and the Tartars? Backyard Ballistics author William Gurstelle poses this fascinating question to modern-day garage warriors and shows them how to build an arsenal of ancient artillery and fortifications aimed at withstanding these invading hordes. Teacher Examination and Desk Copy Request ![]()
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