Summary: Welcome to Tactical Paradise!!! I’m your host Greg Bakken. In this podcast we’ll talk about all things tactical from everyday carry, to the mindset of armed citizens, real life situations and scenarios and the gear that will help you survive. This is episode 80. "Brownells Police Store helps make this show possible. The Police Store has your tactical needs covered including Law Enforcement, Self Defense, and Security. Please visit www.tacticalparadise.com/police" Main Topic: A Round Without A Chamber If You're Nervous About Carrying With a Round in the Chamber Try This More and more Americans are becoming concealed-carry permit holders What You Need To Know To Carry A Concealed Carry Weapon Be ready and willing Know Federal, State and Local laws Know what States recognize your permit and what laws may not be the same laws Know the Force escalation continuum Know how to secure and store your firearm Handguns are a power tool know how it works Become skilled with that power tool Defensive firearms are only used to save lives Know how to handle a malfunction Avoid conflicts, guns are not used to intimidate, there are laws against it Know how to communicate and move under stress Be able to shoot under stress A gun is last resort, know less than lethal force options Learn to present firearm quickly and be able to shoot from the draw Tactical Paradise 11 "Brownells Police Store helps make this show possible. The leading supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools. Find it all at the Brownells Police Store. Please visit www.tacticalparadise.com/police" Gun Safety: 1) Always treat a gun as if it were loaded. 2) Always point a gun in a safe direction. 3) Know your target and beyond. 4) Keep your finger off the trigger unless you intend to shoot. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER!!!! Training Trick: There's a lot to consider when you decide to own a gun: selection, holster, modifications, bullets then practice... Every time I read a thread depicting some heinous attack there's always a slew of concealed carry comments "that's why I carry". But unless you're at the gun range your weapon is typically holstered and you're likely going to be doing something else besides waiting for someone to yell "range is hot". A couple of definitions for you to consider... Shooting is practicing accuracy with your firearm and a target. Gunfighting is practicing efficient and effective movement against against a formidable opponent in a deadly force situation. Depending on proximity to the threat, you're likely going to go through a natural WTF moment which will trigger a startle-flinch. When you flinch your hands rise to protect your head or push away danger. Both movements aren't in the direction of your holster. (So unless your gun is in your mouth or up your sleeve, you'll need to convert the flinch and get to your weapon ). Two other things to consider: if the attack was extreme close quarters you may be fending off an attack before you can access your weapon. You will also be in an off-balance position and likely not standing in front of a paper target. Read my good friend Jeff Gonzales article below and start including this "awareness" in your training. Shameless plug: Jeff and I have known each other for almost two decades and finally teamed up to create a program that integrates my SPEAR research and methodology along with his knife and gun skills and drills. This is modern "Gun Fu" and we now run a couple of courses a year, one for the LE/MIL community as well as a slightly modified version for law-abiding citizens. If you carry, your personal defense skills are every bit as important as your weapon handling skills. Stay safe, Tony The Fight for Your Gun Tactical Paradise Interviews Tony Blauer Outro: Help support the show and shop through this link on Amazon!! Feedback: Feedback@TacticalParadise.com Itunes Review Facebook: Tactical Paradise
