He had been mugged while withdrawing money from an ATM the night before. I asked, "Where was your weapon?"
"Home."
Boys and girls, this must stop. If you live in a 'Shall Issue' state, exercise your right and get that license. Even if you live in one of those wussyfied Socialist states, try and jump through their hoops for approval to exercise your God given right to self-defense. In my humble opinion any man that won't protect his family and friends is about as worthless as tits on a bull.
After license acquisition, practice. This doesn't mean go to the local indoor range and static shoot at a piece of white paper; this type of practice is only good for fundamentals, trigger control, breathing, front sight. I mean practice shooting while moving, using your left hand and magazines changes. Get help, professional help. It could very well save your life.
And while I'm preaching here (which isn't the same as a rant) get in the habit of packing and carrying a 'get home bag' and place it inside your vehicle along with a long gun; rifle or shotgun. Keep it there. I have a group of close friends, all former military, each of us practice this habit and God help anyone that gets between us and our families in any SHTF emergency. To put it in a nutshell those critters would be DRT. Trust me when I say this isn't bravado, it's just a fact. In normal life we're just a bunch of big teddy bears.
Face it folks, there is only two kinds of people in this 'ole world; Survivors and victims, pick a side.
Good info, also practice drawing and shooting from the hip because in real life it is usually not possible to draw, use a two handed grip, get the right stance, take a deap breath, slowly exhale, close one eye, carefully line up your target and slowly squeeze. In the example you give it would likley mean quick draw and shoot at almost point blank range to center body mass from the hip. Duke.
ReplyDeleteGood points, Duke. But keep both eyes open. I'll see how well you shoot this coming Fourth. Bring a few empty soda cans and let's practice. Joe is invited too.
ReplyDeleteBeen working on my handgun practice and a piece of advice I was given was to stop worrying about my aim so much. Point with both eyes open just as if it were an extension of my finger and shoot. Hoping this helps my jerking and any other newbie lol. Great advice! We are the only ones who can protect ourselves in those vital moments.
ReplyDeleteWell spoken my brother!!! Train like you fight, fight like you train. Most times, there isnt a second chance.
ReplyDeleteLila, good for you. My brothers (in arms) and I take our wives to our private range and make 'em burn gun powder until their eyes burn. It pays off big time. Like you said, you are truly your own first line of self-defense.
ReplyDeleteJoe, my brother, you are of course, correct. Thanks for the comment. See you the Fourth, our Independence Day. Fire up the grill.
So you keep a rifle or shotgun with ammo in your trunk? If you have a truck I guess you would keep it in your toolbox. Are you worried that someone might break into your car/truck to steal it? BTW, I'm not disagreeing with you, I'm honestly just thinking it over. I like the idea, but am just concerned about theft.
ReplyDeleteAnon, yes I keep a long gun in my truck. The type varies. As of this writing it's a pistol-gripped 20 gauge pump shotgun with a bandoleer of shells. Yes,I have had weapons stolen from my truck. The police think it was taken by someone that knew me and where to look. Take your weapons out if you feel the need each night. But, carry it with you at all times, a get home bag too. Guess I should write another article explaining the concept. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI know, ahem, someone who has carried regardless of reciprocity when he had to travel. This person believes in the old adage "better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6."
ReplyDeleteThen this 'shall not be named' gentleman and I have much in common.
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