New American Truth

Act accordingly. Don’t hesitate. Don’t be polite. Act with speed and aggressive violence to immediately end the existing threat. Be able to explain your observations and fears / motivations afterward. Your actions still have to be justified and legal – which shouldn’t be too hard to articulate in light of the potential threat.

Practicing your shooting skills is something that needs to be done on a regular basis if they are to be kept at a competent level. Like any physical skill, they will deteriorate if not practiced.

According to Max Joseph & Alan Brosnan the inventors of Position “SUL” it is the one “ready position” that ensures team safety & handgun retention, even in CQB!

Those veterans who are reading this may well understand though that it isn’t easy at all to spend lives. Inevitably those lives you can spend are those lives you are most hesitant to sacrifice.

No matter whom you take training from, or what book you read or what internet forum or chat room you’re in everyone has their own opinion as to weather or not they use the front sight when shooting.

In recent months, with active shooter events having occurred at a mall, a church and as children got off a school bus, there have been numerous postings in various online forums from civilians who hold concealed carry permits asking, “How should we react to this?”

In this final part of our three part series I wanted to take a look at miscellaneous items of tactical gear that might be worthwhile adding to your kit. We’ve already discussed various recommendations for firearms and holsters.