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Most people have learned to maintain their alertness through constant practice by turning it into a game which helps increase their awareness.\u00a0 But remember, it\u2019s not just about thinking about it, but also living it.\u00a0 Perception is reality.\u00a0 For example, if you\u2019re pumping gas, are you in the best position to defend yourself?\u00a0 Maybe you\u2019re at a mall.\u00a0 Imagine that someone is robbing a store and they’re armed.\u00a0 Are you near cover?\u00a0 Or concealment?\u00a0 Are you able to seek safety if something does happen?<\/p>\n
What if you\u2019re in your car, waiting for the light to turn green and someone is standing on the corner checking out cars.\u00a0 You\u2019re car is near the curb.\u00a0 What would you do if they approached your vehicle and try to jump in?\u00a0 Are your doors locked?\u00a0 Are your windows up?\u00a0 Do you have an exit plan to drive away to safety if something happens?\u00a0 If your life is in danger, is your firearm within arms reach?\u00a0 These questions should not be appearing in your mind as if you are looking for answers.\u00a0 You should know the answers because your prepared.\u00a0 It should be more like… My doors ARE locked, my windows ARE up, and I DO have an exit strategy before this person is near my door.\u00a0 And my firearm is right where I want it – not hunting for it.<\/p>\n
So while your observing your environment, you also need to analyze on what\u2019s going on and strategize just in case you have to seek cover, concealment or end up defending yourself.<\/p>\n
Playing spatial oriented games keeps the mind alert, it stimulates new neurons in the brain, helps with strategic planning and memory formation to help fine tune your motor skills.\u00a0 Exercising your brain frequently to work on solving problems helps your skills increase, especially in becoming a worthy opponent.\u00a0 So the more you practice, the more you\u2019ll become an expert at whatever you’re learning.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re out and about, play some mental scenarios in the surroundings that you\u2019re in.\u00a0 Use your SA as a game by using your imagination every time time your out or in your home.\u00a0 Watch what people are doing.\u00a0 Are they unaware of their surroundings?\u00a0 Can someone come up behind them and take advantage of the situation?\u00a0 Can you walk away in your scenario and be a good witness or do you use your sidearm?<\/p>\n
Then think about after the event occurred – when your firearm leaves its holster.\u00a0 Did you make the right decisions?\u00a0 What will a court of law think of your actions?\u00a0 Did you do everything possible to deescalate and get out of that situation?\u00a0 Did you try everything to prevent it from happening?\u00a0 Like walking down a dark alley at night. Why did you not walk in the lit areas where other people are normally walking?\u00a0 Could you have prevented this from happening or does it now look like you were searching for trouble instead?<\/p>\n
I have seen articles and videos about people practicing situational awareness, but some never mention about after the fact of your actions, which is very important.\u00a0 The choices you make will result in some type of outcome.\u00a0 Is the outcome in your favor or could you end up in jail?\u00a0 Think about the actions you take in your scenarios while playing them in your mind.<\/p>\n
Could just leaving the area before the situation happens and becoming a good witness be a better choice?\u00a0 Or in your mind scenario, you just jump into the situation and get involved in a gunfight?\u00a0 Which is the better choice?\u00a0 If you perceive danger, get the hell out of there.\u00a0 If it surprises you, make the best decision you can and if you have to use deadly force because your life is threatened, then you must protect your life and the ones you love.<\/p>\n
Think about your mind scenarios.\u00a0 Will the situation you imagine have you end up in court where you are the victim defending for your life?\u00a0 What will happen after your sidearm leaves its holster?\u00a0\u00a0 Will you be judged as an irresponsible firearm owner?\u00a0 Or the choices you make result in a typical self-defense case where you\u2019re not found guilty?\u00a0 Or it never goes to court.<\/p>\n
So the next time you go out, take a good look around and take a good look at yourself.\u00a0 Because you heightened your awareness, you will notice that you are no longer the sheep, but the Shepard.\u00a0 Watching for those wolves and being prepared will help you live another day while the sheep are distracted by their portable electronics – ever glued to their screens.\u00a0 Never looking around to take a moment and really enjoy this great planet of ours.<\/p>\n
When the wolves come out, its your job to protect your other Shepard\u2019s first before the sheep.\u00a0 And those Shepard\u2019s are your loved ones.\u00a0 You take care of them first before you risk your life on some sheep.<\/p>\n
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Be safe out there, be the responsible firearm owner and always follow the \u201cConcealed Carry Creed\u201d!!!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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