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This might not be exactly what you're looking for, but here's my response.
(1) What's in your heart is much more important than what's in your hand. An irresponsible, angry man with a rock in his hand is a greater danger to society than a responsible, cool-headed man who's holding an "assault weapon". So, keep your heart right. Be your best self.
(2) Some days, you wrestle the bear. Some days, he wrestles you. Try to take the good and bad days with as much equanimity as you can. Carrying a gun is an enormous responsibility - so be as level-headed and responsible as you can, no matter what kind of day you're having.
(3) You're going to make mistakes. Try to make little ones. And learn from every mistake.
(4) No matter how good, and no matter how careful you are, things are going to occasionally go wrong. Or fail to function properly. Or simply break. Murphy shows up for everyone, eventually. You can't prepare for every possible scenario, but you can think ahead, and prepare for some.
(5) Don't be in a hurry to pull the trigger. That projectile belongs to you, no matter who or what it hits.
(6) If you're a Christian, ask the Lord to help you be guide-able, and to guide you.
(7) A good muzzle brake can help with the recoil of a rifle, but can also be unbearably loud. If you decide you need a brake, consider getting one that has a 'redirector', or 'blast-forwarding device'. Anyone standing beside you when you're shooting will be grateful.
(8) The world is changing, and rapidly. The Burn/Loot/Murder crowd and their antifa cousins are given free passes, while law-abiding citizens are vilified. Keep your wits about you, friend. Don't become another Mike Strickland or Kyle Rittenhouse. Fight, but only if you must. And if you must fight - then fight to win.
(9) Be careful to not post or email anything that could be used against you by the wacko Leftists. If you have the misfortune of being targeted by them, your words can be twisted and used against you.
(10) Read this: https://shootingthebull.net/blog/does-caliber-even-matter/
(1) What's in your heart is much more important than what's in your hand. An irresponsible, angry man with a rock in his hand is a greater danger to society than a responsible, cool-headed man who's holding an "assault weapon". So, keep your heart right. Be your best self.
(2) Some days, you wrestle the bear. Some days, he wrestles you. Try to take the good and bad days with as much equanimity as you can. Carrying a gun is an enormous responsibility - so be as level-headed and responsible as you can, no matter what kind of day you're having.
(3) You're going to make mistakes. Try to make little ones. And learn from every mistake.
(4) No matter how good, and no matter how careful you are, things are going to occasionally go wrong. Or fail to function properly. Or simply break. Murphy shows up for everyone, eventually. You can't prepare for every possible scenario, but you can think ahead, and prepare for some.
(5) Don't be in a hurry to pull the trigger. That projectile belongs to you, no matter who or what it hits.
(6) If you're a Christian, ask the Lord to help you be guide-able, and to guide you.
(7) A good muzzle brake can help with the recoil of a rifle, but can also be unbearably loud. If you decide you need a brake, consider getting one that has a 'redirector', or 'blast-forwarding device'. Anyone standing beside you when you're shooting will be grateful.
(8) The world is changing, and rapidly. The Burn/Loot/Murder crowd and their antifa cousins are given free passes, while law-abiding citizens are vilified. Keep your wits about you, friend. Don't become another Mike Strickland or Kyle Rittenhouse. Fight, but only if you must. And if you must fight - then fight to win.
(9) Be careful to not post or email anything that could be used against you by the wacko Leftists. If you have the misfortune of being targeted by them, your words can be twisted and used against you.
(10) Read this: https://shootingthebull.net/blog/does-caliber-even-matter/