Don't know if this will resonate with others - but I'm finding that the weight of the gun at my hip is an excellent reminder that I need to be more aware.
Couple of observations, I've noticed that if I'm approaching a wall or fence where someone might be behind it and could step out in front of me - I swerve away from it to increase any closing distance. Also - just tucking my shirt in and checking it in the mirror before going out of the door makes me a lot more cautious about what might be on the other side.
Also - I'd like to say thanks for all the excellent advice I've had from people hereabouts - I honestly believe this forum (and others like it) make carrying a safer prospect for everyone involved.
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- Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:55 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
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- Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:43 pm
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Re: How to escape the white zone
Thanks for posting that. Great reading. Is there any planned presentation of this course in the future? I'd really like to attend it.Skiprr
This was originally prepared for the 2010 Texas CHL Forum Day at PSC, and is a class I still teach. It will be available online for a limited time.
- Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:27 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: How to escape the white zone
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How to escape the white zone
I have a freshly minted CHL and I'm due to pick up my intended carry gun soon. In trying to prepare to start carrying I've been looking to live more in the yellow zone than the white. Which is great - when I remember. Which I normally don't. I've had too many years of just floating along in my little bubble and I need to break those habits and let reality in.
Reading some of the scenarios in Never Again make me realise that in a trouble situation I'd be more likely to stand there doing my slack jawed idiot impression (which some people say I have a great deal of talent at
) than taking decisive action.
So - the question is - does anyone have some good ideas about mental preparation and how to form those better habits of being watchful and ready 'just in case'?
Reading some of the scenarios in Never Again make me realise that in a trouble situation I'd be more likely to stand there doing my slack jawed idiot impression (which some people say I have a great deal of talent at
) than taking decisive action.So - the question is - does anyone have some good ideas about mental preparation and how to form those better habits of being watchful and ready 'just in case'?