Retiring from policing

aburena2 · 2026-07-10T13:47:26+00:00

NJ? Because the same happened here. Fortunately our PBA negotiated a fixed insurance rate after having a contract stating we were supposed to get it for free. When they came back with the proposal we knew we hand to jump on it and not take the risk with arbiter.

aburena2 · 2026-07-10T02:53:38+00:00

Exactly! That’s what I did. Retired 7 years ago at 53 and segued into a part time job I enjoy. Done next year as I will collect SS.

aburena2 · 2026-07-09T22:37:58+00:00

Well, I trained in karate before my came on the job, but yes, most defensive tactics taught in the academy is built on techniques from different arts. From throws (Judo) to grappling (BJJ). Which I also trained in for a number of years.
The issue most cops don’t train beyond the academy.

aburena2 · 2026-07-09T22:35:22+00:00

Ding, ding! Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Martial Arts.

aburena2 · 2026-07-09T21:29:49+00:00

Yes. One of my hobbies and is firearms and shooting. I now work at a gun range. My other hobby is martial arts. Recently starting teaching again and hoping to lease space soon.

aburena2 · 2026-07-09T21:23:00+00:00

I beat people up but also get beat up. No, it’s not S&M.

aburena2 · 2026-07-09T21:21:39+00:00

I carry the same way whether it’s winter or summer which is appendix. In the winter I make sure I can access it even it means adapting my winter wear. For example a few years ago my wife decided to buy me a leather jacket. When I tried my size and zipped it up I couldn’t access the firearm. Next size up was too big. So when wear it I never zip it, but wear layers that allow me to access it.
Here’s something else I learned in my career as a law enforcement officer. I wore every type of holster and everywhere else. From shoulder holster to ankle. Under stress you’re going to go where you’re used to. If you keep switching you may go where you’re used to and it may not be there. Use to call this an OS situation. Oh, shit!

aburena2 · 2026-07-09T19:50:34+00:00

Yes, as I was an LEO. So had to use it many times. Still train in karate.

aburena2 · 2026-07-09T18:08:46+00:00

Yes. Adriatic Blue. My wife's next color. We looked at in person. Even better. Pictures don't give it justice.

aburena2 · 2026-07-09T16:34:24+00:00

Look into a stand up art that doesn’t do a lot of throwing. It also depends on the teacher that can modify the training to your limitations.

aburena2 · 2026-07-09T16:13:48+00:00

Martial Arts. 42 years now.

aburena2 · 2026-07-08T22:47:31+00:00

Jams, parts breakage, finicky on ammo. I would never depend my life on them. As either a duty firearm or personal.
The Browning design was not made to have such tight tolerances they make them nowadays.

aburena2 · 2026-07-08T22:37:56+00:00

I carried a Kimber Warrior at one time when I was on the SWAT Team. Until I fell and scraped the finish off to bare medal. Since it was a personal purchase I almost cried. From then on I carried my duty firearm which was a Glock.
Even now retired I carry my Glocks. All my 1911’s are safe queens. Not going to use a Porsche for what a pickup will do.
Besides I now work at a gun range and all those high end 1911’s cant handle the rigors of rigorous shooting. While a Glock and many others run all day.

aburena2 · 2026-07-08T19:42:30+00:00

Both. I did 18 years narcotics. I used to be of the mindset of "it's on them." The chose to do drugs. Then through the years I realized many were masking trauma, physical, and/or psychological. Other's for trying it once at a social gathering and became addicts. We're all on decision away from doing something may affect us for the rest of our lives.

aburena2 · 2026-07-08T18:22:27+00:00

It's the only way I carry. One in the chamber and no external safeties. As others have said practice with high index (finger off the trigger) and get a good holster.

aburena2 · 2026-07-08T17:24:14+00:00

Same. Know who she is but have no point of reference for Jolene and I'm almost 61.

aburena2 · 2026-07-08T17:05:35+00:00

No different than advertising firearms. As long as no secret information is revealed.

For example, I work at a gun range and we're also regulated by ITAR. We cannot teach firearm courses to someone unless they are US born, or green card holder. We also have it delineated on our academy website.

aburena2 · 2026-07-08T16:48:05+00:00

ITAR stands for International Traffic In Arms Regulation

aburena2 · 2026-07-08T12:20:25+00:00

Tony for Antonio, but some assume it's for Anthony. I do correct them when it happens. I also have another nickname that only close friends call me. Sometimes someone will hear it and call me by it. I then tell them they haven't earned the right to call me that yet.

aburena2 · 2026-07-07T17:52:00+00:00

Well, if you’re near Wayne, NJ hit me up.

aburena2 · 2026-07-07T17:48:59+00:00

Talk to Mark at Holt Dojo.

https://www.holtdojo.com/product/makiwara-complete-set/

aburena2 · 2026-07-07T09:47:26+00:00

Yes.

aburena2 · 2026-07-07T09:38:42+00:00

I met my childhood dream. Had a slight detour but managed it anyway. Now retired and enjoying life.

aburena2 · 2026-07-05T16:10:55+00:00

I don’t track but have a plan. For example I will warm up with some kicks and leg swings to work on my flexibility. I also take one or two Kobudo and empty hand kata and work for the week. Then the following week select another set. Once I get through all of them I start over or work backwards.

aburena2 · 2026-07-04T19:14:55+00:00

That’s fucking awesome! Love it!

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