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FANNY PACKING

Recent years have seen a massive influx of people exercising their right to carry. Not only is the market growing exponentially, it has also spawned some interesting and creative means to make sure you have your gun at the ready. Th is has consequently spawned many schools of thought regarding just how to carry and what readiness is, and what self-defense looks like.

THE TRAINING ECHO CHAMBER

I’ve studied up on many philosophies regarding guns, defense and situational preparedness. What I can say is that, despite the adamant assurances of a slew of popular authorities, there remains no one way to be 100 percent equipped for 100 percent of situations. You just never really know what will happen.

As you read these words, where is your nearest firearm? Can you get to it in the time it takes you to finish reading this sentence? What about the end of this paragraph? Is it loaded? In a drawer or in your belt? Are you in public or at home? I can go on, but I think you get the picture. The feasibility of having a loaded gun ready to draw isn’t a guarantee, and in most cases, it’s best to just have a plan of escape.

I’m sure plenty of you are armed

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