Here's something that
might ruffle a few feathers...
Sometimes I carry in places that I'm not supposed to.
That's right. I'm admitting that sometimes I break the law.
Now, you may be thinking to yourself, "Tim, why on earth would
you admit in a public email that you break the law?"
Well, here's why...
In general, I am a "rule follower." What do I mean by this? I
mean
that my personality type is one that likes to "follow rules."
So, while it's not easy for me to "break rules," from time to
time, I'll decide to carry in places
that are posted as "gun-free" zones. Here are my decision
criteria:
- If I'm with my family, then I'm carrying WHEREVER my
family is.
- In my state, it's only a "Class B Forfeiture" for
carrying in a posted business.
- I'd much rather pay a $200 fine than have to live with a
lifetime of guilt for being caught in a situation where I
couldn't defend my wife and kids.
Okay, now that I've gotten that off my chest, there ARE a few
places
that I won't carry. I'm talking about government buildings,
commercial airports, post offices, Lambeau Field, etc.
The reason I don't carry in these places is because they have
metal detectors AND
carrying in these types of places will earn me a quick trip to
jail!
So, now you may be asking, "So Tim, what do YOU do
when you're forced to go unarmed?"
Simple.
I rely on the
Target Focus Training that I got from Tim Larkin.
[Ed: Try the Martial Art of Love & Peace:
AIKIDO]
And you should too.
Stay safe,
Tim Schmidt
President | USCCA
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