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October 26th, 2022, 03:11 PM #1Active Member
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What is most important?
I hope this is received as it is intended, just to provoke thought and dialogue so we can all learn. I don't think there is a correct answer that fits all of us.
What is most important to keeping you and yours safe? Is it the correct firearm, martial art ranking, fitness level, experience, or just what? Is there something else?
The physical tools are certainly important, but possession of them alone won't likely save you.
In my opinion, it's a combination of real world experience and the willingness to do violence without hesitation. Couple that with never fighting "fair" and using distraction to your advantage. Appear less than you are. Real badasses are not impressed with "air lats", puffed up muscles, tight shirts or menacing stares. Some of the worst fights of my life were little guys who appeared "less" than me. I was very wrong.
I have been in more than my share of confrontations over my lifetime. I have prevailed mostly due to my willingness to do what was needed. To be clear, I'm not taking credit for it as I believe it is a God-given quality and I don't think we should take credit for that. I have only tried to maximize what was given to me. That's also not to say I'm Superman...I'm just an average guy. A guy who's getting old.
As a reforming gear-aholic, I have to try to resist the newest, latest stuff. I catch myself thinking the latest firearm will make up for my shortcomings. It won't and I know it, but I still look at them.
To finish, I am not claiming any expert title in anything and just offering my opinion.
What are your thoughts on this topic? Add whatever you think it appropriate.
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October 26th, 2022, 04:30 PM #2
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To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.
Accuse your enemy of what you are doing as you are doing it to create confusion -Karl Marx
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October 26th, 2022, 04:48 PM #3
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October 26th, 2022, 06:07 PM #4Super Member
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Re: What is most important?
Self preservation, self preservation is the first law of nature.
We the people love our country so let the government fear us.
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October 26th, 2022, 06:13 PM #5
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The best way to keep your family safe is to settle in community that is safe... that was my priority 33 years ago when I got married.
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October 26th, 2022, 06:21 PM #6
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Most important is where and how you live. White bread suburbs or rural, not doing drugs or associating with drug users, not being a criminal or associating with criminals. These things will keep you safer than any gun.
ETA: same thoughts as above. Guess I should have read the thread before replying.
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October 26th, 2022, 06:26 PM #7
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I can't move like I use to, but I have enough ammo, now. MY castle.
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October 26th, 2022, 06:54 PM #8Super Member
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Re: What is most important?
duplicate post
Last edited by chp1911; October 27th, 2022 at 07:37 AM.
We the people love our country so let the government fear us.
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October 26th, 2022, 07:07 PM #9Grand Member
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Re: What is most important?
Kerp your eyes open and be aware of your surroundings.
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October 26th, 2022, 07:35 PM #10
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Physical fitness is key. If you can*t move, run, or fight, and get out of breathe quick, you most likely won*t be able to shoot straight when your heart rate is 160BPM either.
We are all getting old, getting fat, and becoming complacent. We forget how much we*ve lost in the fitness department until our lives depend on it, and hopefully it*s not too late!Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.
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