What do you consider to be good valuable training? Ask yourself this simple question. Does your training include the following; Is it REALISTIC, will it work in the real world environment. Is it RELEVANT, to and for the purpose that you are devoting your valuable time to doing it. And, Is it RECENT, are you doing it often enough so that your skill level is always at peak performance. If you cannot answer yes to the three basic questions then you might just want to reconsider what you are doing with your training and change it.
Before you even go to the range and begin your practice, ask yourself another question. This one is not a simple one with a simple solution. Is your head in the game. Please do not think that I consider Self Defense and the Use of Deadly Force to be a game. It is not and in fact it is a very SERIOUS matter.
What I am talking about is, MINDSET. What is yours? When I think about mindset two words immediately come to mind; Awareness and Willingness. Do you keep yourself in an aware state of mind. Knowing where you are at and who is around you especially in unfamiliar environments. This is especially important when you are carrying because you should not let anyone ever enter into your reactionary zone. This is called Situational Awareness. Have you or have you not already come to terms with your conscience and moral responsibilities. Meaning, if the need arises are you going to be able to do what is necessary for you to prevail. Remember if you don't handle the problem then the problem is going to handle you! You see, if you have not come to the very serious conclusion that you are willing to do what ever is Reasonable and Necessary than maybe you should not be carrying a gun.
The point of this post is to shed a little light on what you should be concerned and focused on if you have made the decision to be an legal armed citizen. Do not be fooled by the premise that because you have a gun that you are protected. If I may use the cliche, " Just because you own a piano doesn't make you a piano player".
If you have made the decision or you are about to make the decision to go armed than you have to make it a life style. And you have to be committed to it 100%. That means getting as much quality training and practicing what you are learning so, that if the need arises, you will be efficient and effective when you must engage.
A good rule to go by is this; always, especially when you are armed avoid all and any possible confrontations. Use that magnificent God given tool between your ears to help you make the right decision . If you use that you will be much better off.
SHOOTING UP CLOSE FROM THE WEAPON RETENTION POSITION.
Remember the 3 P's, PRACTICE, PREPARATION, = PERFORMANCE!
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