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Dwight55 · February 23, 2006, 06:31 PM

cubuff, . . . you asked: "but what really happens in a shoot or be shot situation?

There is an unknown factor at play in any gunfight, . . . and that is the mental processes going on in each head of each participant.

The one who remains controlled and does what he/she has to do, . . . will in most cases be the survivor. The one that falls to pieces and goes into spray and pray mode, . . . most likely will not.

Mindset is the advantage, . . . it causes you to think Springmom's favorite line: "I will not be a victim", . . . it causes you to practice situational awareness, . . . it causes you to practice fighting techniques.

There really is much more, . . . but it starts with that little short distance between your two ears, . . . acquire proper training, . . . if necessary, take an anger management course, . . . practice scenarios with your shooting buddies.

Very few people are born with the "moxie" to survive deadly situations, . . . but almost any can acquire it through training.

May God bless,
Dwight

February 23, 2006, 06:31 PM	#6
Dwight55 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,568	cubuff, . . . you asked: "but what really happens in a shoot or be shot situation? There is an unknown factor at play in any gunfight, . . . and that is the mental processes going on in each head of each participant. The one who remains controlled and does what he/she has to do, . . . will in most cases be the survivor. The one that falls to pieces and goes into spray and pray mode, . . . most likely will not. Mindset is the advantage, . . . it causes you to think Springmom's favorite line: "I will not be a victim", . . . it causes you to practice situational awareness, . . . it causes you to practice fighting techniques. There really is much more, . . . but it starts with that little short distance between your two ears, . . . acquire proper training, . . . if necessary, take an anger management course, . . . practice scenarios with your shooting buddies. Very few people are born with the "moxie" to survive deadly situations, . . . but almost any can acquire it through training. 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!