A number of factors have played into that whole supply and demand equation of the firearms world.
Current issues of crime and unrest certainly has people on edge.
Right For You?
Will you be truly prepared when you face an immediate, deadly threat? Image: Shutterstock/fasphotographic
Purchasing a firearm for personal defense requires a great deal of thought and reflection.
Ask yourself in exactly what context the firearm will be used.
Will other family members have ready access to it?
Having a high-quality gun like the Hellcat OSP and top-tier gear like a Surefire XSC andShield SMSc red dotis important — but so is a proper mindset. Image: Surefire
If so, one has to consider their aptitude, skill and even physical capabilities.
Not too big, not too small, but just right.
Clearly this is an area in which you shouldnt cut corners.
Receiving proper training, like at Gunsite Academy, is a great option for the CCW user.
In my estimation, the bigger hurdle for new gun owners to clear is software.
What If It Doesnt?
Lets consider training first.
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Taking in some training remains the key to success.
Dont count on it!
There is a lot of good written material on this subject. Go out and do your research with reputable sources, but still get hands-on training as well.
More than likely, you will have to seek out and bear the expense of your own training.
Today, there are a number of well-established schools that will get you on the right path.
Being ignorant of the law is not a viable legal defense.
Learning how to shoot is important. Learning when to shoot can be even moreso.
This also applies to firearms in your possession or vehicle.
This may also apply to other issues such as magazine capacity.
This is not always an easy point to convey.
Effective gear is just part of the self-defense equation. Your skill and mindset are equally important.
For the responsible armed citizen, this may be an even steeper hill to climb.
Could You?
If your back was to the wall and you had no other recourse, could you do this?
Many of us will not know the answer until we find ourselves in that situation.
But we might have a pretty good idea.
Think about those things you hold near and dear to your heart.
Are you going to let some career criminal separate you from your loved ones?
Think it over, and I bet you will arrive at the right decision.
Before stepping into that convenience store to grab a quart of milk, does everything look okay?
If you have a gun, you gotta stay tuned in to what is going on around you.
Keep that radar up and running.
For the armed citizen, avoidance and evasion beats the pants off fighting.
The best kind of fight is the one that doesnt happen.
But be aware and be willing to apply violence if there is no alternative.
I cant emphasize enough that new shooters should seek out some training.
Even old hands can benefit from some different perspective.
Will your gun save you?
The real question is, will you be able to save you?
With the right equipment, training and mindset, I believe you will.
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