I don’t need
to list the most recent attacks on unarmed civilians that have taken place in
the past year or even past month to get my point across. Violent attacks are clearly
on the rise with attackers ranging from pissed off former employees to
religious fanatics and everything in-between.
You need to
come to terms with the fact that you can never be prepared enough to prevent an
attack from happening. You will not be able to grab your battle rifle, plate
carrier, and call the police prior to getting attacked unless you are in your
home, awake, and near your gear.
If you are in
a situation where your life is in danger and you can dial 911 without
sacrificing safety:
·
Dial
911
·
Put
your phone to speaker
·
Put
the phone in your pocket so you have use of both hands
·
Describe
your surroundings to the dispatcher in great detail
·
Seek
cover or a safe zone
·
Prepare
to defend yourself until help arrives
Leave the square ranges for BZO |
A great way
to prepare yourself is to break away from relying on square ranges and bulls-eye
targets as a sufficient means to becoming an effective defensive shooter. Square
ranges are meant for zeroing firearms and marksmanship training, not drawing
from your holster and moving to cover in order to land some well-placed shots
on target. If you don’t have access to a range or facility that allows dynamic
training or scenario training try some of these simple drills in the comfort of
your own home. Make a room clear of all ammo and never bring ammo or loaded
guns in there, practice drawing and reloading your cleared gun or blue gun for
a few minutes a day so you become comfortable drawing and acquiring a target
after seeking cover.
Dry firing
is great practice but it’s just that, so once you feel you have mastered
drawing your pistol, clearing malfunctions, reloading, etc. Seek out courses and training that is geared
towards active shooters and concealed carry scenarios. Do your research and
make sure the course is run by a professional that has a verifiable background
in firearms training and is insured. This day and age there are folks who grow
a beard, buy some gear and call themselves a firearms instructor. Please make
sure these people have actual credentials that mean something. The NRA is a
great source for finding quality instructors as well.
Airsoft is a
highly underrated and affordable way to do force on force training that allows you
to actually shoot people and to get shot without actually dying.
Let’s run
with that idea:
· Get the airsoft equivalent of your
carry pistol and a training knife
· Make a friend do the same
· Get proper protective equipment
· Find a safe private place (so people
don’t think it’s real)
· Create 5 scenarios where you are
vulnerable (Entering/leaving vehicle, asleep in bed, taking a poop, walking
your dog)
· Get attacked and take note of what
works and doesn’t for you
· Start timing closing speeds of an
attacker in unknown distances to evaluate what reaction fits the situation
Yup, you
will look like a total freak doing these exercises but looking like an idiot
when training may just be enough to give you the edge if you were to be
attacked or became involved in an active shooter situation.
Physical
fitness can never be stressed enough for this subject. Close quarters
confrontation, gun free, and knife free
zones leave you with only your physical skillset to keep you safe and alive.
If you are legally
permitted to carry a concealed firearm you should never leave your home without
your pistol and a spare magazine.
My EDC, within arms reach 24/7 |
It's a shame the cameraman didn't have a gun |
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Keep that Warrior Mindset!
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