The "other" essential conceal carry Insurance / What's on the bench

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So, you have made the decision to carry a concealed firearm on a regular basis. There are so many important thing to consider. Willingness to use deadly force, training, practice, and some consider Conceal Carry Insurance. Typically, this is viewed as help fighting the possible legal battle that is likely to come up as a result of, even a “good shoot”…..

But have you considered….The “OTHER”   Conceal Carry Insurance

Have you considered the possibility that you just might lose the gun fight? Me personally, I think most people think that carrying a gun is going to ensure there safety and protection just because they have it.  Kind of like a rabbit foot, only better.  Then there are many of us that practice on a regular basis, but just like in the old west movies, there is always the possibility that the other guy is quicker.  So you have a 1.9 second draw and the bad guy has a 1.5 second draw and his aim is true. Have you considered…. “what next?”

 It does not matter if it s a gunfight or heart attack, the truth is the same for all   …it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment (Hebrews 9:27)

It does not matter how “good with a gun” you are or how “good” you are in general, the truth is the same for all…. As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one (Romans 3:10)

The same chapter of the Bible explains why  none of us are righteous  For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23) And this truth is the same for all

It is “sin” that separates us from God. Separation, in the sense that God can not allow sin in His presence. When it comes down to the end of it all, separation from God is eternal and this truth is the same for all. ..And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.  (Revelation 20:14).

This eternal condemnation of sin is the very reason, God allowed Jesus Christ to be put to death for you…. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23).

The greatest truth of all times, is that God Loves You, and the proof of his love is seen on the Cross of Calvary But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us        (Romans 5:8)

God loves us enough, that he let his only son die in our place, just so we can put or faith and trust in the salvation from our sin that God offers. That is the reason that this is the worlds most recognized verse of the Bible For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

Have you ever heard the statement that a 45 on your nightstand, does you no good while you are out on the streets?  It could save your life if you have it in your possession! Friend, Gods salvation is exactly the same. It does not serve as any salvation for you, unless you have possession of it. To me this is what explains it best……..

The fact that we don’t have righteousness, is our problem, here is how we get it. …That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:9-10)…………

My thesis is this. It is our heart felt, trusting faith in what Jesus Christ did on the Cross, and calling upon Him for salvation, which gives eternal life.

Is this a decision that you have made? Have you ever prayed something like this……

”God I know that I am a sinner, and that as such, I can never go to Heaven. I know that Jesus Christ died on the Cross to pay for my sins, and I humble accept your gift of salvation and eternal life” ……..

If not I pray that you will. 

What on the Bench

Today's Range Report / What's on the Bench

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Shot my carry guns today, well 3 out of four of them any ways.  I fear people don't practice enough, so I thought I might encourage you to do so based on my observations today.  I quit shooting IDPA and USPSA almost a year ago, with the exception of an occasional match just to keep my son humble.  I am no speed demon, and don't post any of this to prove one way or the other.

My personal view and goals in self defense practice.

• Shoot the first rounds "cold" (no practice as if it was on the streets) with a Mozambique. Based on the premise that the average gunfight is 3 shots in 3 seconds at 3 feet.
• Wear what I normally wear. including my bifocal glasses with safety glasses over them. My sights are fuzzy nubs in this situation, but it's what I wear daily.
• Practice, mostly point shooting, from close retention, one armed bent and full extension two hands, and combinations of both.  Face fact folks, if you ever have to use the gun in self defense, it will be up close and personal, one hand keeping the bad guy away and one hand shooting.  (note... don't go point shooting until you have practiced it and know you are shooting safe, start out up close)
• I try to shoot my carry guns once a month.

Today's observations and concerns.

• Started wearing suspenders here last week and you would be amazed how much that can affect you purchase of the gun and presentation. I fired one shot (knowingly and safely) and the suspenders were in my firing grip. But if it should happen I know that I can. Dry fire with suspenders is in order.
• Wore my regular over shirt, tank top underneath. there were times I lost .5 to .7 seconds as a result of clearing the garment in the wind.  With out a shot timer, you will never know this.
• Played with my new mag design that I have been working  on and wearing for some time now. Really liked it...... fastest mag change was 1.7 ... I aint telling you the slowest. Again, can't know with out a shot timer.
• First "cold shooting, 3 shots 3 feet ...... 2.6 seconds ... first shot today was pretty consistent at 1.25 ........ Here is hoping the bad guy is slower.
• Shot in that vicinity with all 3 guns, M&P shield 45, M&P 4.25 9mm and a Taurus 5 shot revolver.  I think that fastest Mozambique's were just under 2 seconds, again I don't profess to be fast or a "standard" to reach..... I just want to be able to "get the job done" under 3 seconds (the more left over time the better). 
• I always back up for fun to see what can be done, I am aware of how far I can go with the other 2 guns, but the "belly gun" made it out to 60 yards on steel. So if a head shot is needed at 60 yards I am your guy, but it might take a few shots.  

  

  thats 50-60 yards to the steel next to the paper silhouette 

Again..... the only reason I wrote all this is to encourage you to make sure that you know what you are able to do with that carry gun. While I hope the day never comes that you have to use your gun in self defense, don't wait till then to know what you can do,


What's on the Bench

I seem to be slacking off on picture taking here lately.

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this is a small of the back sheath

riffle scabbard 

In the makes... and the range stuff that has to be cleaned up

June 2017 From the Bench

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Fell by the "bloggers" wayside for a while

This is an IWB Holster for a 3 inch 1911

Trust has to be earned / What's On the bench

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Once upon a time I bought one of my first handguns, and would you believe, that brand new gun did not work.  Two trips to the manufacturer before the problem was resolved. I express this because I have met to many people that refer to a gun that they carry for self defense that they have never shot. I have been told, "well, its brand new, I know it will work."

I just got a brand new M&P shield 45, and some one that new about it, asked if I had it on me.  I said, "nope, we still gotta make friends". That is to say, I am not carrying a gun that I have not gotten acquainted with, and it has not earned my trust. Now a few hundred rounds later, that little shield has earned my trust and allowed in the britches. It runs just fine, even ran some of the expensive self defense ammo (most of it is different from cheap ball ammo we shoot and can feed differently).

The gun I mentioned in the first paragraph, never did earn my trust. I have had a few guns that I liked to carry that developed an issue of some sort and I just cant bring myself to carry it again until hundreds of rounds have run without flaw.  I don't think I will ever have to use my gun for self defense, well that's my hope anyways. With all that I have to go through to carry a gun on a regular basis, I am going to make sure I trust the gun that I carry.


What's On the Bench

First up....several pictures of a shoulder holster, dual wielding a pair of 38's.  Gator skins covering most of the straps and holsters.  

Next up is a personal holster for yours truly.  Couple a pictures to explain it.  An appendix holster for M&P Shield 45 acp.

And then, several wingman style holsters. The first two are 1911 then two sig 320 holsters