Fear of Taking Action in The Moment of Truth

This is one part in our series of articles about reasons why those with a concealed carry permit stop carrying concealed. Please visit this introductory post to learn more about this series of articles.

TAKING ACTION

Did you stop carrying concealed because you were concerned with your mental and emotional ability to take action when the situation calls for it? If so, you are far more normal than you may think. I don't know any concealed carry holders that are looking for a fight and want to take people's lives. If you respect the sanctity of life and question your ability to take action you are normal and shouldn't feel bad about that. The truth, is that to some degree we all have parts of us that are wolf, sheep, and sheepdog in varying degrees. It just takes the right set of circumstances for you to bring out the sheepdog inside of you. When those circumstances arise you don't want to be without the tools to respond.

Remember that you are under no obligation to act. You do not have to be a hero, rushing into every confrontation to help the good guys and stop the bad guys. Your number one reason for carrying that firearm is for your own survival and that of your dearest loved ones. Nothing more.

Don't doubt your own ability and instinct for survival. When it really comes down to it, if the situation were bad enough, you would act. Think back on the original feelings that led you to buy that handgun and get your permit in the first place. Has anything really changed? Do you have less to lose now than you did then?

About Jacob Paulsen

Jacob S. Paulsen is the President of ConcealedCarry.com. For over 20 years Jacob has been involved as a professional in the firearm industry. He values his time as a student as much as his experience as an instructor with a goal to obtain over 40 hours a year of formal instruction. Jacob is a NRA certified instructor & Range Safety Officer, Guardian Pistol instructor and training counselor, Stop The Bleed instructor, Affiliate instructor for Next Level Training, Graduate and certified instructor for The Law of Self Defense, TCCC Certified, and has been a Glock and Sig Sauer Certified Armorer. Jacob is also the creator of The Annual Guardian Conference which is a 3-day defensive handgun training conference.

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