I realized that in my daily routine I had become so accustomed to carrying a firearm that a simple shift in my morning routine caused me to forget. One would think that sitting in the driver seat of my vehicle, right hip against a console while I put my seatbelt on would have reminded me I forgot. The fact that it did not reminded me, the highly trained observer and certified instructor, that I had become unaware.
At the minimum, the moment we choose to holster and carry a gun concealed we should consciously elevate our level of awareness to condition yellow. A state of awareness that is not overly stressful to maintain, makes each of us a less appealing victim, as well as an alive and valuable witness should a crime occur nearby.
While aware of our surroundings and cognizant of those around you, a potential threat is easier to identify and elevating your situational awareness comes naturally. Often times and I mention this in every class; your life and others may depend on your level of awareness. And getting comfortable in your routines, carrying a gun or not, makes you a more attractive victim. So lets elevate our level of awareness together and remind ourselves that not only being a less attractive victim deters the criminal element, elevated awareness could possibly help you avoid a violent confrontation. As the saying goes, “the best way to win a violent confrontation is to avoid a violent confrontation! I enjoyed writing this article and am more aware and alert during and after writing. I hope you are to after reading.
Kevin Griffin is a multi-disciplined NRA Instructor as well as the host of 2AO Radio’s Sunday evening show on WYPV, 94.5 FM in Northern Michigan and can be heard on patriotvoice.net or on the Tuned In APP at “WYPV.” Email; [email protected]
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