You Can't Be Prepared Without TrainingBY TIM SCHMIDT - USCCA FOUNDER |
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The answer to all of these questions is obvious: NO. And the metaphor they provide to you and me as responsibly armed, self-reliant citizens is quite important. The fact is that you and I can't truly be responsibly armed, fully prepared citizens without investing in the same kinds of preparations that athletes invest in their disciplines. The fact is simple: we must always be looking for opportunities to train, prepare, and educate ourselves if we are truly going to have an advantage over someone who is intent on doing us or our loved ones harm. It's likely that the first thing that comes to mind when people think of training is going to the local shooting range. However, not everyone has sufficient free time and/or an endless training budget for things like costly and hard-to-find ammo. This can be a problem that causes many folks to simply throw in the towel and not train at all. While I understand the frustration, this is a big mistake. If you are limited by your resources or schedule, I have good news for you: There are countless ways to mentally and physically train yourself to be prepared for any type of confrontation. Whether it's dry fire training or studying books, reading our free resources online, or checking out books on personal defense tactics and training from your local library, there is no shortage of creative ways to approach your training in a way that will fit into your lifestyle, budget, and time constraints. Remember, you can't be prepared without actually preparing yourself. And you can trust me when I say, you will never regret being overly prepared! Take Care and Stay Safe,
Tim Schmidt |
