Because you wish to carry a concealed firearm for defense some will call you a bad person. Not true. You have the right to self defense. You are your own protector and first responder. You can not rely on others to do it for you. That is why it is termed Self Defense.
Because you are willing to defend yourself and others some will call you a bad person. Not true. You stand above those who say this. You have made up your mind that you will not be a victim and you will not stand by and allow bad people to prey on the weak or innocent. You are strong and will not bend to the evil in the world as those who criticize would.
Because you are willing to meet violence with violence some will call you a bad person. Not true. You understand that at some point violence must be met with violence. You understand that there will be a time when talk will not end a crisis and that violence must take over. Though you are smart enough to and will do what you can to avoid violence if you can. You know there are no real winners in a fight only survivors.
Because you own a gun for defense you will be called paranoid and scared. Not true. You have made the decision to defends your home, property, loved ones and those others in your care. You have this right. You are preparing for when the time comes that you may have to fight for what is yours and the ones you love.
Because of these choices you have made you will be labeled as sick, mean, a killer, an angry person, part of the problem and not in the right. There will be many things said but you will still stand by your choice to live, survive and continue to love those close to you and care about the innocent and to take a stand. You are still above this and a good person. You are not a sheep. You do not stick your head in the sand. You see the world for what it is. You are righteous and proud. You are the one in the shadows that evil men fear. You are the sheep dog. You are the protector.
Because of all of these things and the choice to carry a gun, to have a gun for the purpose of defense and to stand where and when others will not. You now must do the right thing by yourself, those you love and the public you will walk among. You must do all you can to become efficient, become precise when called for, become effective and stead fast under great diversity, pressure, and stress. You must now train beyond the basics. You must train and develop skills and a mental strength and a mindset far beyond the simple. You have made the choice and now you must step up and do what is right and become more than just another person with a gun. To many people are going to rely on you when that terrifying moment comes and lives are suddenly on the line.
You must make the time to push beyond your comfort zone and prepare for the challenges you have accepted. You must be prepared for that moment we all train for but pray will never come. Will you complete what you have started. If not turn back now. Put the gun away and set aside your will to fight. It is far better to stop now than to become a burden on the others who are meeting the idea of defense with full commitment.
Where are you? Can I count on you to stand and fight with me if the time comes? Can others count on you to stand beside them and support them in a fight? Do you have the skills and the mindset? Are you really meeting the challenge?
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