If you want to train yourself to react to a real world situation, make sure you draw your weapon in training when your heart rate is elevated and your breathing is laborous. That's what it's like when the bullets start flying. Your heart will be pounding and breathing elevated. Then when the day comes where you have to draw your weapon in a real situation, your adrenaline won't make you clam up because your brain is making a decision it's already used to under duress. I learned this from a Special Forces Commander in Afghanistan. Great article Lee. I'm definitely getting my money's worth with this subscription.
Excellent article, Lee. It's been a long time since Vietnam, so I am a little rusty. I like to think that if push comes to shove, I will react automatically. But this not a war zone, yet, and there are a lot more factors to consider. Thanks for the wake up call.
Excellent Advice and so true. The good news is that most people will could go through their entire life without ever having to defend it with lethal force. But some of us are prepared if we do. I’ve had a concealed carry since 1985 and I say the exact same prayer everyday that I carry: “Lord please don’t put me in a position where I’ll need this gun to save my life or someone else’s but if you do only let me hit my target and no one else,” because I’ve prepared myself for the horrible possibility of doing what it takes to protect myself or someone else’s life if that day ever arrives.
I know everyone is an expert and has their 2-cents. Mine are this - insurance, get it! Too many prosecutors and sheriffs don’t want to make a political decision so they would rather have the case cleared by 12-peers. You’ll need bail, time lost at work, lawyer, new weapon (yours will be seized) and other expenses. Google for CCW insurance and pick one. You don’t drive around looking for an accident because you have auto insurance, CCW insurance doesn’t mean you’re looking for a fight. Isn’t your freedom and family worth $20 a month?
If you want to train yourself to react to a real world situation, make sure you draw your weapon in training when your heart rate is elevated and your breathing is laborous. That's what it's like when the bullets start flying. Your heart will be pounding and breathing elevated. Then when the day comes where you have to draw your weapon in a real situation, your adrenaline won't make you clam up because your brain is making a decision it's already used to under duress. I learned this from a Special Forces Commander in Afghanistan. Great article Lee. I'm definitely getting my money's worth with this subscription.
Excellent article, Lee. It's been a long time since Vietnam, so I am a little rusty. I like to think that if push comes to shove, I will react automatically. But this not a war zone, yet, and there are a lot more factors to consider. Thanks for the wake up call.
Rick Black Elk
Excellent Advice and so true. The good news is that most people will could go through their entire life without ever having to defend it with lethal force. But some of us are prepared if we do. I’ve had a concealed carry since 1985 and I say the exact same prayer everyday that I carry: “Lord please don’t put me in a position where I’ll need this gun to save my life or someone else’s but if you do only let me hit my target and no one else,” because I’ve prepared myself for the horrible possibility of doing what it takes to protect myself or someone else’s life if that day ever arrives.
I know everyone is an expert and has their 2-cents. Mine are this - insurance, get it! Too many prosecutors and sheriffs don’t want to make a political decision so they would rather have the case cleared by 12-peers. You’ll need bail, time lost at work, lawyer, new weapon (yours will be seized) and other expenses. Google for CCW insurance and pick one. You don’t drive around looking for an accident because you have auto insurance, CCW insurance doesn’t mean you’re looking for a fight. Isn’t your freedom and family worth $20 a month?