"Buerste" wrote in message
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"Steve B" wrote in message
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"Buerste" wrote

Not rights...RESPONSIBILITIES! Be situationally aware, or be a victim.
Most situations can easily be avoided. Police are available after the
fact to draw chalk outlines and do paperwork.

So, is being situationally aware and knowing in advance that you are
going to die better than having a gun around just on the off chance?
Situational awareness can keep a lot of people out of a jam. But once
you're IN a jam, or the attack has begun, or the route of retreat is
blocked, does situational awareness kick in with endorphins that help you
die with less pain?

Steve


I carry all the time, I run 100 pcs./wk through that one plus 4 hours once
a week IDPA with a different one better suited to the events with another
100 pcs./wk. Even at 200 pcs./wk, I'm a novice. In a "jam", at least
half of your training, practice and accuracy goes out the window. I have
learned to avoid situations by watching for the warning signs and always
have an escape route, cover and maneuvering space to the point that it's
instinctual. I even unconsciously evaluate every threat in the local
country grocery store, restaurants and in my church. If I become a
victim, it will still be my fault at least in part.

My reaction to this is that if you live in such a constant state of fear
that you are always looking for escape routes and cover, then you have
already become a victim.