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Dwight55 · September 19, 2011, 08:31 PM

A long time ago, . . . reinforced by the shooting in Arizona some months back (as well as other shootings that made the news), . . . I made up a 2 step "Battle Plan" for myself. It is similar to moose_nukelz ideas.

It may not work for anyone else, . . . but it is how I plan to handle a "Deadly Situation".

1st: At the immediate outset, . . . I'm asking myself if there is enough evidence up front to make be believe my life, limb, or life/limb of someone under my "umbrella" is in jeapardy.

If the answer is yes, . . . my 2nd question is "Is escape a viable option?" If it is, . . . I'm outa here, . . . exit stage left, . . . goodbye Dodge City.

If escape is not an option, . . . then the shooting starts, . . . and will quit when the threat is no longer a threat.

This decision making process should take all of a very few short seconds, . . . max.

I train that way, . . . I live that way, . . . it has worked for 66+ years.

Calling 911 is important, . . . YES IT IS, . . . but my safety and those under my umbrella comes first.

May God bless,
Dwight

September 19, 2011, 08:31 PM	#11
Dwight55 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,568	A long time ago, . . . reinforced by the shooting in Arizona some months back (as well as other shootings that made the news), . . . I made up a 2 step "Battle Plan" for myself. It is similar to moose_nukelz ideas. It may not work for anyone else, . . . but it is how I plan to handle a "Deadly Situation". 1st: At the immediate outset, . . . I'm asking myself if there is enough evidence up front to make be believe my life, limb, or life/limb of someone under my "umbrella" is in jeapardy. If the answer is yes, . . . my 2nd question is "Is escape a viable option?" If it is, . . . I'm outa here, . . . exit stage left, . . . goodbye Dodge City. If escape is not an option, . . . then the shooting starts, . . . and will quit when the threat is no longer a threat. This decision making process should take all of a very few short seconds, . . . max. I train that way, . . . I live that way, . . . it has worked for 66+ years. Calling 911 is important, . . . YES IT IS, . . . but my safety and those under my umbrella comes first. May God bless, Dwight __________________ www.dwightsgunleather.com If you can breathe, . . . thank God! If you can read, . . . thank a teacher! If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a Veteran!