A Sad Day For Music

I don’t comment on too many things that don’t pertain to guns or preparedness.
"I don't think you'll see us performing again."
This is a quote from Don Henley of the band Eagles. I mention this only because I think it’s significant. It is at least for me. The Eagles has been my favorite band with the Beatles coming in a close second.
I’m saddened by Don’s and the bands decision, but I do understand. It would not be the same without Glenn.
If you want a treat, listen to the Eagle’s album “One The Border”. It is amazing.
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PS  Eagles did continue on.  They played "The Sphere" in Las Vegas recently.  It is an amazing venue of sight and sound.  Checkout a taste of it on You tube.  

Preparation Mindset

I have grown up in the Mormon Church. As some of you may know, members of the LDS faith are counselled by their leaders to
“Let every head of every household see to it that he has on hand enough food and clothing, and, where possible, fuel also, for at least a year ahead.”
April 1937 J. Reuben Clark
Preparedness is a mindset. Each of us lives different lives. My Mother was a child when the depression hit. She lived on a farm and so already had somewhat of a self-sufficient attitude. I am a child of the 1960’s. This was not a time where provident living was generally taught. But as a Mormon and the son of those who lived through the depression, I was taught somewhat of provident living. A saying I heard throughout my life from my Grand ma reed and my Mother was, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.”
I am not suggesting in this time of prosperity to live like the depression, but having the “Use it up” mindset will get you far.
Repurpose things. We replaced our old box spring on our bed. I took the material off the frame and we used the frame as a trellis in our garden. I’ve also become a great dumpster diver. We built raised bed garden beds from pallets. They work really well.
When we have left-overs we usually eat them. But if there is food that will go bad or not get eaten it goes to: The chickens, the dog, compost pile, worm bin. Waste very little.
This kind of thinking will help you when times are difficult or in a disaster.
Do you know how to:
Sew
Start a campfire
Start a cookfire
Make a quilt from scrap material
Build various items from recycled wood (carpenter skills)
Can vegetables
Purify water
Build a shelter
Basic automotive skills
Shoot a gun
Dehydrating food
Basic gunsmithing
First aid
Nutrition
Basic electricity
The list goes on and on…
Skills and knowledge are the building blocks of preparedness. Is gear important? Yes it can be. But if you don’t have matches (gear) could you build a bow and drill to start a fire (skill)?
You can learn from each other. Ask someone who knows to teach you their skill. Books and magazines can teach you. The internet can teach you You tube is a good source. Be careful and make sure what you are learning is the correct and safe way of doing that skill. Sometimes the internet can be scary. The Boy Scouts can help with outdoor skills. They would be happy to teach or you can learn from their materials (merit badge books). Ask someone who may do a skill you want to learn for a living to teach basic things. Doctors and nurses, mechanics, carpenters, etc. If you have someone repairing your dryer ask if they would mind you watching to learn a little.
I can hand you a piece of gear and you may not know what to do with it. If I teach you a skill, you will always have that. You may need gear to do that skill but with that knowledge you may even be able to substitute other items for the regular gear you would need for that skill. The knowledge will always be there, the gear won’t.
Preparedness and security are two things that must become a mindset.
For instance. When I look at items for camping I think about how I can use them for preparedness. A bug out bag, a bug in kit, a get home bag, etc. This is also done with a preparedness mindset. How else can I use that item? Can I repurpose that item to become better prepared? In the garden? In the shed? Can that item be used or repurposed in the house? This is how I look things and have for many years. I look at things on the side of the road that someone is throwing out and ask the above questions. I also keep a collection of certain things on hand. Scrap lumber and metal. Pallets and sometimes old furniture. I know, it sounds like junk and there are times when I cull through it and get rid of things. But wire, fencing, wheels, carpeting and many other things are always around. I use them often to fix things or to build other items. This can get out of control and become a junk yard if you aren’t particular about what you keep. You risk becoming a hoarder or at least having too much. I designate some places on our property to store these items and keep them at a minimum. If it has been too long (a few years) and I have not used that item, I throw it out.
Being prepared in many areas is a process. We started with the basics and then learned more and more. Prioritizing your preparedness is important. You can start with the basics.
I use the acronym ASWiFFS. The basics of survival are: Air, Shelter, Water, Food, Fire, Security.
If you can cover these 6 areas with some built in redundancy, then you can move to other areas.
Air is pretty much everywhere. The only thing we may be able to control is how we breath. N95 masks or gas masks can cover this area. Otherwise, air is all around us.
Shelter can start with your home. Next would be maybe a vehicle. An alternate would be a tent. For my family we start with our home. Then we have a family camping tent. We also have individual tents and some back packing tents. I include in this are the wilderness skill of finding and making shelter in the wild. Ever made a debris shelter? This is something that can be researched and then practiced so you have some experience with it. In our bug out bags we have tube tents. That’s a good thing to have but more important is how to use it. Set it up on a weekend in your back yard. Maybe use one the next time you go camping. This way you will learn if it works and if you like how it works. You may not like it and can move to something else for short term portable shelter.
Water is very important in our lives. Our bodies are made of 50 to 65% of water. It is imperative to have water to live. We have a well but this requires electricity. We have a separate power source to run our well in an emergency. We also have an extensive water storage. We also have various water filters available and have used them so we know their limits and how they work. Do you know how to use water purifying tablets? Do you know how to safely boil water so that it is potable? Could you fashion a water filter from a 20 ounce soda bottle and other items? These things are not difficult to do or learn but as in all things, you must do them to get experience. Do you know of any water sources near your house? This should be found before a disaster or emergency situation. I like a lot of redundancy concerning water.
We have a food storage program in our home and have used our storage for years. We worked on this our entire 30+ years of marriage and my wife knows what works and what doesn’t. This has been years of experience in how to store, rotate, cook and use our stored food. We have a garden every year and have worked to learn how to be successful with growing our own food. I often think we’ve been asked by our Church leaders to become prepared because it takes a while to learn some of these skills. You can’t just say you will grow your own food during a disaster if you haven’t put in the time to learn how to garden or raise fruit or livestock. These take some time to learn. There are also many ways to cook food in an emergency situation. Can you cook on a campfire? A solar oven? On a camping stove? This is part of the process of storing, raising, and cooking food.
The second “F” in ASWiFFS is fire. If you know several ways to make fire then you are prepared. Fire is used to cook, for warmth, for light, for comfort, to purify water, and other uses. There are many and various ways of producing fire. Turning on the stove or oven is just one of those ways. Do you know the difference between a cooking fire and a signal fire? Do you know how to build a fire that will produce coals quickly to cook on? Can you make fire without a lighter, matches, or sparker? These are all skills that have to be learned and practiced. Next time you want to barbeque practice a different way of starting your fire. Do you know how to make char cloth and what it’s used for? Do you know how to use and build a bow and drill? Can you use flint and steel to make a fire? Can you identify and find flint?
Security is a large area of expertise. We can secure our homes in many different ways. We can fortify our homes. We can learn and practice several ways of defense. Can you shoot, maintain, and be safe with a gun? Do you know the proper way to use a defensive baton, pepper spray, or a stun gun? Do you know any kind of level of hand to hand combat? Can you secure a perimeter of a campsite? Security is also a mindset that must be learned and maintained.
These 6 areas are only the beginning of your preparedness.
On April 15, 1912 at 2:20 AM a significant moment in history happened.
The unsinkable Titanic hit an iceberg and sank taking with it over 1500 people. The ship was considered unsinkable because of the 16 compartments in the hull it could stay afloat with 4 of them flooded. The chances of that were slim but that was the very case on that April morning. Had the captain seen the iceberg and hit it strait on the ship would have likely survived. But he attempted to turn away from the iceberg compromising 5 compartments as the ship slid along the iceberg. What a horrible tragedy. To make matters worse, lifeboats would only carry 53.4% of the ships passengers and crew.
In our preparedness each of us have our own Titanic. Maybe more than one. There is that one thing you simply cannot do without. For me it is a hot shower. In an emergency my 5th chamber would be if I could not have a hot shower. So I’ve taken care of that Titanic event. I’ve built an outside shower that can be heated with regular hot water heater water, solar heated water, or even a solar camping shower.
What is your Titanic event? Would you just not do well without some chocolate? Canning chocolate candy in canning jars keeps it for some time. I think we’ve had it last a least a year that way. There is also vacuum packing. Find your Titanic 5th compartment and do something that will relieve you of that burden.
Preparedness takes time, commitment, and usually some money. I recommend taking care of these 6 basics and then worrying about alternative power or transportation. Those addition things will come up as you procure your gear and other items, and sometimes circumstances will dictate the direction you go and the topic to work on next. You will get to a point where you can work on several things at once. It is a building process that can be overwhelming at first, but in time, you can see your progress and be less overwhelmed until you are confident in most areas. Know also that 98% of Mormons are NOT prepared.
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Politically Correct. Not That There's Anything Wrong With That...

Everyone does it. No one really wants to offend anyone. Sometimes we try to clarify what we mean and sometimes that comes across as being politically correct. In some ways it is.
Do you remember the Seinfeld episode called “The Outing”? In this episode George and Jerry are mistakenly viewed as being gay. As they discuss this they deny it by saying, “We’re not Gay! …not that there’s anything wrong with that…”
Well this is a typical person trying not to be offensive. They are being politically correct.
I think that it’s not a horrible thing to not want to be offensive. We all should be more kind. But sometimes that can be to the extreme …not that there’s anything wrong with that…
Here’s the deal. There’s a fine line between political correctness and not being offensive. I think I may have been seen as being racist or sexist at times. I don’t think that I am. I don’t want anyone to be discriminated against because of race or gender. We should give people the benefit of the doubt. But I also think that we should not be stupid with this and call everyone who may not get along with other cultures a racist. There are times when all of us have a personality clash with another person. Sometimes the foundation of that difference may have to do with a cultural difference. Often cultural differences mean a different race. If I don’t agree with “Black Lives Matters” does that make me racist if I am a different race? I don’t think it does but many people like to throw out their race card.
Today, we’re left to deal with the dangers of our politically correct society; one where society paints good guys as bad. If you choose to carry a firearm, defend yourself, or even consider taking another human’s life to protect a loved one, you’re demonized. It’s a sad state indeed, but we’re finally reaping what we’ve sowed.
Why is this such a hard concept to grasp and why is there so much push back? My gut tells me it’s simply about control. There are many groups within our country who don’t want life, liberty or the pursuit of happiness to be extolled. Instead, they want you to fall in line and live according to their ideas. If that notion doesn’t scare the crap out of you, then you’re probably on the wrong side of this discussion.
I loved growing up as a kid, sleeping with my windows open and sometimes even the doors open. It was a great time to be a kid for sure, but today we live in a drastically different world.
It shouldn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out many crimes are targeted against defenseless or weak targets. I wonder why that is; I wonder if we could look at the animal kingdom and see a similar pattern? Could it be that the lioness is chasing after the weaker of the prey in order to guarantee a meal? If she fails to catch and kill her prey, she doesn’t eat. It really is that simple; in order to increase the chances of success, evil will choose the weaker or soft target.
A new study released by Stanford University entitled “Mass Shootings of America” or MSA has determined that most mass shootings were largely conducted in “gun free” zones. No kidding? I think I’ll fall over and die from that surprise (dripping with sarcasm). If anyone is still convinced gun free zones are safe, they’re ignorant.
“The definition of mass shooting used for the Stanford database is 3 or more shooting victims (not necessarily fatalities), not including the shooter. The shooting must not be identifiably gang or drug related. The motive typically appears to be indiscriminate killing.”
If we know they’ll more than likely target gun free zones, what can we do to help deter them from doing so? Many are quick to comment that the presence of armed, uniformed officers or security guards is enough and while I believe it’s a step in the right direction, it’s not the only solution.
Being politically correct gets people killed. I’m not advocating being racist, sexist, or just plain mean. But we should be able to speak plainly. We have been attacked by Islamic extremists. Is it too much to ask that we are careful with Muslims coming into this country? Is it too much to ask that an American Muslim do their best to show their patriotism and allegiance to the U.S.? I know this is not particularly fair, but it is reality. Black people have dealt with this unfairly for years. If you want change in this country you must be patient. Sometimes a generation must pass away. I would hope that is not the case with real change. My Grandfather fired hands on his farm in the 40’s because they were treating paid black farm hands horribly. He was from a generation where discrimination against blacks was very common, but he understood how wrong it was.
We can be this way too. We can recognize how wrong it is to profile people and to stereotype them into any type of pigeon hole. We can see people for who they are regardless of their culture or skin color. There are jerks and idiots of every color.
The First Amendment of the Constitution guarantees that I can say whatever I want in this country. There is a reason that this is the first amendment of the Bill of rights. Many of the other bills are connected to this free expression. But also, you will notice that the very first thing that the forefathers of this country wanted to establish was freedom of religion. Religion was before free speech in this amendment. I think that is significant.
Everyone has an opinion. Everyone should be able to express that opinion. I feel that illegal aliens in this country should not be able to enjoy the fruits of this country. My opinion is that what part of “illegal” do we not understand? If I do something illegal I must pay the price of that broken law. Does this make me anti-Mexican? I don’t think it does. Talk to a Border Patrol agent and he will tell you he gets just as many OTM’s (other than Mexican) trying to enter this country illegally. Immigration is not just about Mexicans. Liberal thinking sometimes makes me want to be that “ugly conservative”. Liberal views often paint anyone against typical liberal causes, like immigration, as racists. I think President Obama has perpetuated this ridicules attitude. I’m not a Donald Trump fan, but he often says things that he feels and is labeled for it. Politically correct people often paint the first amendment as something that is limited to agreeing with them. Sometimes freedom of speech is not nice. This is where I think people should be kind, not politically correct.
There is a comic strip where a black boy says to his white friend “I like being black.” The white boy says “I like being white”. The last panel is the black boy saying, “Racist!” This is how it has become. There are times when I agree with the T-shirt slogan I saw the other day:
“Politically Correct
A term used to describe whiney, overly sensitive pansies who need the big, bad, real world all sugar-coated.” There is another that I will end this article with.
“You find it offensive? I find it funny. That’s why I’m happier than you.”
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Home Defense Bag: A Bump In The Night

Last weekend I was reading late at night. My wife was asleep and 2 of my teenaged kids were gone spending the night in other places. My 3rd teenager I had just seen about an hour before going to bed. She had not come down the stairs so I knew she was still in her room, presumably asleep. I heard a crash downstairs. The cat was at the foot of the bed. Maybe one of the kids that were supposed to be out were back. No, if that was so they could not have gotten in because I had locked the front door and there is a lock on it that cannot be unlocked from outside. All these things went through my mind quickly. I grabbed a 9mm and a flashlight and carefully made my way downstairs turning on lights as I went. I was able to go through every room finding nothing out of place and no one. I even checked the front of the house, turning on the porch light and seeing the dog look up at me through the window. She had been asleep, not up barking. Short of a ghost, I don’t know what make the crash sound. I expected pans in the dish drain to have finally given up their precarious perch. But I found nothing.
I’ve thought about that experience. I was fairly prepared with a gun and bright light. If it wa indeed one of my kids come home early I would have been able to recognize the target and not shot one of my family members. I am grateful it was nothing and that I didn’t have to try and defend myself and those upstairs. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone out my front door in pajama bottoms and a t-shirt because the dog was going crazy or the chickens were making a racket. I finally put a baseball bat in the corner behind the front door and a shotgun up high near the front door too. I think I need to add a flashlight to that preparation too. I should never go out that door at night without a light and a weapon. We live in the country and are fairly isolated so neighbors are not an issue.
I have since reviewed my gear and procedures if something like that ever happened again. I think that maybe grabbing my cell phone, putting on some sort of foot covering, and waking my wife to tell her where I was going, might be some changes I would implement. I’ve also considered hiding a gun near the front door so as to not provide a gun to someone who just broke in. Also, I took the only gun readily available in our bed room. I left my wife having to go to the hall to retrieve a gun we have hidden there instead of providing her something faster and closer if I were to leave. This made me think that maybe a defense
What or how have you prepared for the Bump in the night?
As I’ve mentioned before, I like kits. Get home bags, bug out bags, first aid kits, all of these strike a chord with me.
So I offer a Home Defense Bag.
Use a sturdy bag preferably with a grab handle and a shoulder strap so it can be put on over sleeping clothes if need be.
Suggested inventory:
Gun
Defense weapon of choice. I like a hand gun because of it’s portability. A riot shotgun would be another choice. Whatever gun you choose, be proficient in it’s use.
Flash light
Cell phone
Knife. My favorite folder. Other choices for a backup weapon could be pepper spray. I’d recommend bear spray. Another would be a defensive wand. You should have some training with these weapons.
Keys. House, car, gate, etc.
2 spare magazines if using a autoloader.
Spare ammo for whichever gun you choose.
Spare knife. Preferably a rescue type with glass breaker and seatbelt cutter.
Spare flashlight and batteries.
Pad and pen
First aid kit (level 1)
Multi tool
Restraints. Handcuffs or zip ties.
You should have some sort of foot wear near. Something with a tread such as slippers with a sole.
Wear dark or subdued colored night clothes. If you find yourself sneaking around your house you don’t want to be obvious to an intruder.
This bag can also double as a vehicle defense bag.
Having something at your fingertips is an important aspect of preparedness especially late at night in the dark.
The reason I like kits is that they give me a peace of mind and security in knowing that it’s always there for my support. Remember, gear is only a support role. Training and experience are more important than gear.
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Gas Station Security: Don't Be Vulnerable

One of the most vulnerable times that we have to attack is getting in or out of our vehicle. This is something many people just do without thought or vigilance. Add to that already risky time a specific task, like pumping gas, and it can turn into a disaster.
The problem is, you’re not distracted with your phone, but with getting the fuel for your vehicle, something we all do, and will do again.
One thing I want to point out first has nothing to do with a carjacker or an attacker. It has to do with safety more than security.
I’ve worked around active military flightlines my entire life. When it comes to refueling a plane I know that steps are taken to avoid static electricity or spills. At a gas station you should not use hand held electronic devices. Not only is there a risk of explosion, the device takes your attention away from what you are doing, and your security. Make sure the nozzle is in contact with the metal filler tube of your vehicle. This will ground the nozzle with the vehicle. Also, modern stations have an emergency switch somewhere. It will be a red box or button and should be clearly marked. If you can’t find it ask the attendant. Know where this is. It will stop the flow of fuel for the entire station. And of course lastly, don’t smoke while refueling.
Now on to security tips.
Before you exit the vehicle take your keys with you. Also, make sure your doors are locked except the driver’s door. I’ve done it before and caught myself leaving the keys in the vehicle. I’m standing right there, but all it takes is someone to jump in the vehicle and lock the doors. They can drive off whenever they choose and leave you with a nozzle in your hand. Locking the doors stops a thief from getting in the passenger door and grabbing a purse or anything else that is in your vehicle. If you must go into the store or to a kiosk to pay for your gas, lock your car completely. Remember to roll up windows too. By the same token, don’t leave things visible that will be tempting to steal such as laptops iPods, a purse, etc.
Choose a safe station. If you are familiar with the area make sure you get your gas in a safe neighborhood. I know, any neighborhood can have crime, but the wrong side of town can sometimes have more risk. If you are traveling and don’t know the area, look around. Are there boarded up buildings and lots of graffiti around? Maybe a different location would be better. If you stop at a restaurant ask about what area is safe and which is not so much. Keep your tank at a half or more and make more trips to the gas station rather than be on empty and “have” to get gas now regardless of location.
It’s not always possible, like location, but choose daylight hours to gas up. A busy time where there are lots of people are best.
Keeping your head up and not so intent of fueling is also important. Most criminals are not interested in someone who is aware and watching them even before they get close. They would rather catch someone on their phone or more interested in gassing up than what is going on around them.
I’ve been surprised before and I don’t want it to happen again. It was someone selling bread for charity luckily but my hand went to my weapon before I realized there was no threat. I vowed that would never happen again. Not only should you pay attention to someone coming into your area, but another car getting gas on the other side of your pump should be observed and assessed. You’re usually in a small area between your car and the pumps so you’re kind of isolated. If the nozzle is pumping automatically, step out of the zone to give yourself room to see and maneuver. You should be within a few steps of your nozzle in case of a problem with your fill, but you can step back slightly. If you’re not sure about the area you are in and there is someone with you, you both should be out with someone on “over-watch” watching what is going on around you while the other concentrates on the refueling task. My wife and I do this on trips where we’re not sure of the area.
Most of what we’ve talked about here is not convenient. Security and safety rarely are convenient. To be a hard target takes effort and some planning. That should not be unusual to you if you have a security mindset. If you want to be random in your operations and secure in your communications convenience is probably not at the top of your list.
Keep your head on a swivel and make secure choices and you will find safety and security in your life.
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The Weight Of Concealed Carry

Have you ever been humbled? Have you ever had to swallow your pride? Most people can remember a time when they knew they were wrong, admitted it, and maybe you were embarrassed.
Do you carry a gun? Are you considering carrying a gun? Then if you are thinking about or already are carrying a gun I hope you are a calm person. I hope you are not easily angered and can forgive. I hope you have some people skills in that you can de-escalate a situation where someone else is angry or upset because of something you did or said.
Road rage is a pretty common thing. It rates from calling other drivers names to honking to following someone and confronting them. You must be different. You must be more kind and understanding. Every person who drives eventually will make a minor mistake that will make another driver upset. Every driver. We all try to drive the best we can. But if you want to carry a weapon you must be more understanding and calm than the average person. My wife is pretty calm and mild mannered. When she gets behind the wheel I see a different person! She’s not horrible, but she is not herself. This is something you must control to be a concealed carry participant.
Consuming alcohol is every adult’s choice. The name of this blog is LDS Gunsite. Most members of the Mormon faith choose to not consume alcohol. Whether you are LDS or not, you must control your alcoholic consumption. First of all, alcohol and firearms DO NOT MIX! Second, I don’t care whether someone is below the legal limit, alcohol impairs your judgement. You may be able to legally drive but you should not be under alcohols influence, to any degree, and carry a gun. Conflict and anger are difficult enough to deal with without adding less control to the mix. If you carry, do not consume alcohol. I know that some people out there think they can handle their alcohol use but in my opinion, you cannot mix alcohol and a firearm, ever.
Stress is something we all must deal with to a certain degree. Being in a stressful situation is another unavoidable thing that we must mitigate well if we want to carry a gun. Stress can often influence us to do or say things we would not under normal conditions. Avoiding stress is not only healthy, it is imperative if you want to carry a gun.
I have two strikes against me concerning anger. I’m Irish and I have red hair. I’ve had to work long and hard to control my temper. I’ve carried a gun for years and know that anger is a little like alcohol; it takes away your control. If you have a hot head, be smart enough and adult enough to know this about yourself and don’t carry a gun. If you’re not sure, ask someone who knows you well and tell them to be honest. Ask them if they think you’re a hothead.
Maturity is such a subjective thing. I’ve known 40 year olds who were immature. Age has little to do with it. This is another self-evaluation you must honestly do on yourself. With this too, ask someone who knows you well if they think you’re mature. I don’t mean if you act a little silly or crazy at times. Maturity and humor don’t have much to do with each other. If someone is funny or likes to play around that is fine, as long as they can be serious too. Carrying a gun is serious business and should be regarded as serious. If you can be serious concerning your carrying a gun then I don’t care how many jokes you crack.
Part of maturity is swallowing your pride, admitting when you’re wrong, and being humble. This is another trait that should be exercised in a gun carrier. Depending on your wits and where your head is at, when you’re armed every fight is a potential gun fight. You can’t afford to pick a fight. You can’t afford to be in a fight. Pulling your gun should be only, and I repeat, only because you or another is in grave danger. Your gun is not punctuation for the point you want to make. Your gun is not the solution and contrary to the name, your gun is not a “peacemaker.” It is a tool for defense. Your definition of defense should be focused and narrow. You should not pull your gun unless you intend to actually use it. That does not mean that IF you draw it you MUST shoot it. Your gun should not be a brandishing tool.
As a responsible gun carrier you should develop and use all your powers of control and persuasiveness to control your emotions, and de-escalate your situation. You must be diplomatic and if it means giving a big mouthed idiot a feeling of grandeur and superiority, then so be it!
If you must draw your weapon because your, or others, are in grave danger, the situation must be worthy of that action. If it is not, you will be responsible for anything unfortunate that happens. If you do have a real reason to have your gun aimed at a target, you are still responsible for every bullet that leaves your gun. You will have moral and legal consequences. Even if you are cleared of any wrong doing legally, you will have to live with the fact that you shot or killed another human being.
If you can live with all of the above gun carrying “rules”, then by all means, carry a gun. If you have any misgivings about ANYTHING I’ve described here, do not carry a gun.
Only you know the answer to the question of whether you can do this. You must be brutally honest with yourself and search your soul for this answer. Then be responsible in in your action or inaction.
You should think on this decision. You should get all the information you can on this subject. You should ask those who have made this decision for advice. I also feel you should pray about this decision.
Never take the privilege and right to self-defense for granted. Never take it lightly.
If you decide to carry, great! Now get trained, be safe, and practice.
Decide and act.

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