I think that this is the key: "Thinking Defensively!"therooster wrote: <snip>
the way you feel right now, kind of confused/unclear, is common. i think we all felt that way when we first started carrying and thinking defensively. in time, you will learn and understand more. read some good books, get some good training, and most importantly keep an open mind. dont get stuck on one instructors mindset; learn from as many of them as possible.
Too many of us think on the offense, while carrying a CHL we must think of the defense of our selves and others. We are not offensive, that the BG's... they're offensive! (in more ways than one!)
We are there to protect: 1) our lives (and property); 2) the lives of our family and 3) the lives of other innocent victims!
Whilst we might debate about the property of others, lets not be hasty... these things are considered on a one at a time basis... there is no rule set in concrete or stone, they are all considered on a case by case basis.
We are not carrying to kill on purpose! IF I start to feel that way, then it's time for me to hang up my holsters and sell ALL of my weapons--including knives.
Just my Humble Opinion.
Russ
