"The Responsibility We All Share"


 

By Tim Schmidt
USCCA Founder

We live in a nation torn between conflicting ideals. Thankfully, there are principles that the United States was founded on that remain constant in our society today, but there are also generational values that change over time. Some for the better, and some for the worse of our society…

I could go on a rant about my personal views compared to the views of those who disagree with me on certain issues, but I won’t. There is, however, one issue that I do want to talk about: Responsibility.

Our society is divided over the topic. There are those who accept personal responsibility, there are those who don’t, and there are countless people in between who argue why others should look at personal and social responsibility from their perspective.

This is not meant to be a commentary about people “living off of the system” and not contributing to society. I realize that there are people who genuinely need help in our communities, and I believe it’s noble to help those who are in need (especially around the holiday season). What I’m talking about is the unthinkable idea that someone else is responsible for you and your actions.

When I began carrying concealed, it became clear to me that I was taking my personal responsibility to a new level. By becoming a more knowledgeable, responsibly armed American, I was not simply just better protecting and valuing my own life. I was also taking on a greater responsibility as a leader and servant in my community.

True responsibility is not just self-preservation. When people like you and me step up and shoulder greater responsibility, the affects on the people around us can be life-changing. Carrying concealed not only protects the person who responsibly carries, but collectively, it offers protection and safety to their entire community.

I vividly remember when I began to ask myself these tough kinds of questions: Have I taken my personal responsibility as seriously as I should? Have I invested my time and resources in ways that will further my education and protection? Have I done everything I can to prepare myself in every way I need to be?

To be honest, when I first asked these questions, some of the answers were “maybe” or “no.” That’s when I rose to the challenge and decided to take action.

If you can relate to what I’m saying, then I want to encourage you to begin pursuing personal responsibility at a higher level today. Noah didn’t build the Ark the day it started raining, and I would encourage you to not wait until the eleventh hour to prepare yourself either.

My sincerest hope for myself, you, and every responsibly armed American is that we will be prepared, educated and insured long before any of us ever need to be. There is no regret for those who are prepared to the best of their ability.

Take care and stay safe,

Tim Schmidt
Publisher - Concealed Carry Report
USCCA Founder

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