Preparing for an increase in crime and terrorism during Jewish
and Christian holidays.
The holidays are here and bad guys are gearing up to
take your stuff, and your life if you allow it. We know there is an
increase in criminal activity during the holidays, but Obama's “Hope
and Change” America has added societal stresses uncommon to times
past.
Leftist acrimony toward state law enforcement, based on
the artificial narrative of racism, has emboldened criminals and created a
defensive pullback of once proactive policing.
Intentional flooding
of the US with criminal aliens and Muslims hateful of western society
have placed more Americans in the cross hairs of opportunistic crime
and Islamic attacks.
It's Too Cold For Your Subcompact.
Jacket and coat weather is a good time to change that Spring and Summer EDC for something more substantial, yet
comfortable under layered winter clothing. A larger pistol offers improved sight radius, higher ammo capacity, and combat
sustainability should a deadly encounter involve more
than a knife-wielding meth junkie collecting "donations" at your local Walmart.
My personal cold weather ritual is to switch out both gun
and ammo. Spring and Summer's subcompact takes a break
for Fall and Winter's full size service
pistol, which is easier to access under heavier clothing worn in and outside
of retail outlets where “wolves” hunt unsuspecting
holiday goers.
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| Warm/Hot Weather Carry: Glock 30 w/ 31 Rounds 230gr JHP |
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| Cool/Cold Weather Carry: Glock 17 w/ 54 Rounds 147gr JHP Standard Pressure |
First Change Your Carry Ammo.
Unless a practitioner of OWB carry, concealed EDC ammo
riding close to the human body is exposed to greater levels of
humidity than, say, ammo carried externally on a law enforcement duty
belt. In other words, six warm and hot months riding next to your
sweaty mass of humanity is enough for those prized JHPs to be
escorted to the range burn box.
While modern factory loaded ammunition better withstands tests of time,
than its predecessors, loading your mags with new ammo, after six months of carry, ensures every round goes
“bang” if needed in a life or death emergency.
Watch This: Reid Henrichs On Choosing Appropriate Carry Ammo
Ammo Porn Has Replaced Gun Porn
Assuming you have the smarts to buy a Glock, Sig, or
Smith, choosing the right carry pistol was easy. Choosing the “right”
ammo, however, is another, far more subjective matter.
Ammunition choices have never been better and are
seemingly endless. Between modern JHP, hard cast +P, and products
like “Xtreme Penetrator” there is not much walking on two or four
legs than cannot be taken down with a single stack 9mm. (See ALASKAN GUIDE, PHIL SHOEMAKER, USES 9MM OUTDOORSMAN ROUNDS IN A S&W 3954 TO STOP AN ATTACKING GRIZZLY)
While one can argue the merits of any reputable load,
a wise rule of thumb for self-defense carry is filling your mags with
ammo widely adopted by state and federal law enforcement agencies
that also meet FBI standards for interior, external, and terminal
ballistics.
EDC Enough Legal Protection
In today's world carrying a gun is not about
piece of mind. In addition to unaffordable healthcare and unabashedly
corrupt government, the crime and terror legacy of the Obama
Administration has increased the likelihood of armed
citizens using deadly force to survive an assault or terrorist attack.
In addition to ample training and weapons competency we need
an automated legal plan of action that takes effect immediately after
we are involved in a defensive use of deadly force.
Even brandishing your firearm to ward off an attack
can invite criminal legal scrutiny, especially for armed
citizens living in anti-gun regions of the country.
Having comprehensive legal representation working on your behalf before
police arrive on scene is essential to ensuring your rights are
protected and freedom maintained after you pull the trigger.
Situational Awareness Is Everything, Until The Shooting Starts.
Knowing what is going on around you is vital to not being caught off guard during a criminal encounter. Whether it is two or more men approaching from different directions or a panhandler distracting you while his accomplice moves in from behind, things out of place feel out of place for a reason.
Human instinct is very adept at telling you when something is wrong. Listen to your "gut" this holiday season and decisively act to protect yourself and loved ones.
Human instinct is very adept at telling you when something is wrong. Listen to your "gut" this holiday season and decisively act to protect yourself and loved ones.
