Klint Beastwood
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I've read a lot of HD, even CCW related threads, on here, and abroad the interwebs. I have had many of conversations over many years with both civilian, .MIL , LEO, and .GOV counterparts.
Typically, the conversation topics are weapons related. Usually, it's "is this better than that" or "would you do this or that." I'm not necessarily putting down these topics, as they can both be fun and informative. However with the degree of seriousness that a lot of people seem to hold HD, or even CCW, I think a particular topic is often overlooked, especially for the newbies, but not excluding even the most experienced.
Training. I intend to leave this open. I'm not here to tell anyone how or what training to do. However, I highly encourage and strongly suggest that people with HD and/or CWW ,concerns or interest, to find a good training facility, and to supplement, the money put into firearms for training. The more then better. The more training sources, the more disciplines the better. Various sources the better. However, when available, consider the highest degree of training that can be afforded. Do your research, look at reviews, even better talk to people that may have testimonies, and make a informed decision.
Remember that we are adaptive creatures, we can learn from the good and that bad. No amount of training is definitive, and you can always change things to something that works better for you, or per said situation, or get the experience for something that you have verified to not work that well. Don't mindlessly do things just because someone else said so. You can shoot your whole life, but there is always something to be learned.
So in close, consider the tools for the job. Consider the technical skill, as well as the psychological. For many, the most training they get is going out to range and shooting paper. That is not a bad thing. However there can be many more things to consider. For those ex military. Don't forget you don't have a team conducting dynamics with or the same resources. Rushing through a house is a sure way to get yourself killed, even if your have you emotions in check and your dangerous, being smart is always the road to take. Sometimes getting back into training is a precursor that we need to keep that warrior mentality sharp, and focused. Those skills diminish, so does the right mindset if not tuned consistently. Complacency kills.
Typically, the conversation topics are weapons related. Usually, it's "is this better than that" or "would you do this or that." I'm not necessarily putting down these topics, as they can both be fun and informative. However with the degree of seriousness that a lot of people seem to hold HD, or even CCW, I think a particular topic is often overlooked, especially for the newbies, but not excluding even the most experienced.
Training. I intend to leave this open. I'm not here to tell anyone how or what training to do. However, I highly encourage and strongly suggest that people with HD and/or CWW ,concerns or interest, to find a good training facility, and to supplement, the money put into firearms for training. The more then better. The more training sources, the more disciplines the better. Various sources the better. However, when available, consider the highest degree of training that can be afforded. Do your research, look at reviews, even better talk to people that may have testimonies, and make a informed decision.
Remember that we are adaptive creatures, we can learn from the good and that bad. No amount of training is definitive, and you can always change things to something that works better for you, or per said situation, or get the experience for something that you have verified to not work that well. Don't mindlessly do things just because someone else said so. You can shoot your whole life, but there is always something to be learned.
So in close, consider the tools for the job. Consider the technical skill, as well as the psychological. For many, the most training they get is going out to range and shooting paper. That is not a bad thing. However there can be many more things to consider. For those ex military. Don't forget you don't have a team conducting dynamics with or the same resources. Rushing through a house is a sure way to get yourself killed, even if your have you emotions in check and your dangerous, being smart is always the road to take. Sometimes getting back into training is a precursor that we need to keep that warrior mentality sharp, and focused. Those skills diminish, so does the right mindset if not tuned consistently. Complacency kills.
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