Putting Priorities in Order: Life Saving Training Comes First

By Paul Markel

Biloxi, Mississippi (Ammoland) “A warrior should have an understanding of the peaceful arts as well as the killing arts.” said the greatest swordsman Japan has ever known, Miyamoto Musashi. That quote is from “The Book of Five Rings” and is found in the very first chapter on the first page. Musashi was credited with the killing of over sixty men in one on one mortal combat.

When it comes to self-protection and the use of a firearm, far too often we spend our time focusing on the killing portion. We like to focus on guns and ammo and our holster of choice. There is nothing wrong with that as long as we keep our priorities on order.

What do you see more often on the street; an ambulance or a SWAT van? Do you believe you are more likely to be present during a medical emergency or a shooting? We carry guns as instruments to stop a felon from doing us harm because we know a policeman will rarely be around when bad guys show up. Could we not say the same thing for life-threatening injuries? Do high speed car …read more

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