It's a quote often cited to soon to be Secretary of Defense, retired Marine General James "Mad Dog" Mattis, but I know I had heard the phrase before Mattis rose to the public eye. "Be polite, be professional, and have a plan to kill everyone you meet." This is most often cited by those who work in combat arms professions, though I have noticed most civilian carriers tend to shy … [Read more...]
How do you handle yourself when you become hurt, afraid, or angry? Are you a hot head? Are you the milquetoast type? Even the most level person can become irrational when faced with severe emotional distress. Being able to think clearly and make critical decisions through the fog of mental stress is just as important for concealed carriers to manage as the mechanics of how to … [Read more...]
by Rex Nanorum I have always felt carrying a concealed handgun to be both a right and a responsibility. The vast majority of citizens I've talked to have felt the same way. Carrying a lethal weapon for the defense of life is accompanied (to most) by the weight of the knowledge that the carrier may be called on to intervene in a deadly situation. Failure in … [Read more...]
Back when I played second baseman for my high school baseball team, my dad used to remind me to "always think about what you'll do if the ball comes to you." I think this advice is relevant when talking about concealed carry, too. That is, have your actions already figured out before you encounter trouble. What would you do if a mugger steps out from behind that concrete … [Read more...]
