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12-02-2014, 03:28 PM
(12-02-2014, 12:11 PM)BelieveIn308 Wrote: Ok, here is my take.
I carry when I am not planning on having a beer or visiting a place with a GFZ sign. I will not support any establishment that has a GFZ no matter what their reason. I do not want to be a sitting duck. But sometimes you have no choice. Many governmental offices have these signs. Something about 'government workers' being sitting ducks is OK with me in a perverse way.
I believe my training has taught me the right time to use deadly force, and the right time to back off and call 911. I refuse to be a victim. That doesn't mean I am in anyway looking for trouble. I've been the victim of an armed robbery before. I've witnessed an 'armed' robbery, where I knew the gun used was a toy. Sometimes it is just best to be a good witness. However, if my life is in real danger, I will defend myself, and rely on a jury of my peers.
You do not need to carry all the time. My experience has been when you do, you tend to be more aware of what is going on around you. I'd recommend the 'Refuse to be a victim' class as well. And practice your draws. Review your training materials. And carry when you feel you are ready.
Yes! I did take the RTBAV class a few weeks ago. It didn't really focus CCW, but other measures like protecting the home, non lethal measures. I agree. Perhaps RDA has an "advanced" course that could take the training to the next level and do more situational examples, including hands on. I can practice my draws OK, but I'd need someone else to be the bad guy and "surprise" me to see how I would react.....obviously in a classroom / simulated environment.
Thanks for your feedback!
(12-02-2014, 12:11 PM)BelieveIn308 Wrote: Ok, here is my take.
I carry when I am not planning on having a beer or visiting a place with a GFZ sign. I will not support any establishment that has a GFZ no matter what their reason. I do not want to be a sitting duck. But sometimes you have no choice. Many governmental offices have these signs. Something about 'government workers' being sitting ducks is OK with me in a perverse way.
I believe my training has taught me the right time to use deadly force, and the right time to back off and call 911. I refuse to be a victim. That doesn't mean I am in anyway looking for trouble. I've been the victim of an armed robbery before. I've witnessed an 'armed' robbery, where I knew the gun used was a toy. Sometimes it is just best to be a good witness. However, if my life is in real danger, I will defend myself, and rely on a jury of my peers.
You do not need to carry all the time. My experience has been when you do, you tend to be more aware of what is going on around you. I'd recommend the 'Refuse to be a victim' class as well. And practice your draws. Review your training materials. And carry when you feel you are ready.
Yes! I did take the RTBAV class a few weeks ago. It didn't really focus CCW, but other measures like protecting the home, non lethal measures. I agree. Perhaps RDA has an "advanced" course that could take the training to the next level and do more situational examples, including hands on. I can practice my draws OK, but I'd need someone else to be the bad guy and "surprise" me to see how I would react.....obviously in a classroom / simulated environment.
Thanks for your feedback!
I carry when I am not planning on having a beer or visiting a place with a GFZ sign. I will not support any establishment that has a GFZ no matter what their reason. I do not want to be a sitting duck. But sometimes you have no choice. Many governmental offices have these signs. Something about 'government workers' being sitting ducks is OK with me in a perverse way.
I believe my training has taught me the right time to use deadly force, and the right time to back off and call 911. I refuse to be a victim. That doesn't mean I am in anyway looking for trouble. I've been the victim of an armed robbery before. I've witnessed an 'armed' robbery, where I knew the gun used was a toy. Sometimes it is just best to be a good witness. However, if my life is in real danger, I will defend myself, and rely on a jury of my peers.
You do not need to carry all the time. My experience has been when you do, you tend to be more aware of what is going on around you. I'd recommend the 'Refuse to be a victim' class as well. And practice your draws. Review your training materials. And carry when you feel you are ready.
Yes! I did take the RTBAV class a few weeks ago. It didn't really focus CCW, but other measures like protecting the home, non lethal measures. I agree. Perhaps RDA has an "advanced" course that could take the training to the next level and do more situational examples, including hands on. I can practice my draws OK, but I'd need someone else to be the bad guy and "surprise" me to see how I would react.....obviously in a classroom / simulated environment.
Thanks for your feedback!