The more things head South the more difficult it is to keep hope alive. There's almost a sense of inevitability to some massively destructive change to our country, and its impact on our lives.
The more I look for skills, and tools to address these issues that will be coming the more I find that my perceptions are meeting with reality.
My perceptions range, and sometimes change as things change. For instance: the ATF moves to ban "X." My perception is the ATF is irrelevant and completely unconstitutional. Does a percieved ban change my strategy on how I conduct my "X" purchases or construction? Nope. It changes nothing. I will continue to do what I do.
The changes come when I apply my skills with my tools. I am a manual machine operator. Not a machinist - although I will say I am for the ease of communication to a layperson. A machinist is the master level - or close to - I am nothing close to that. When i apply the same thing to work as I do to survival skill sets it fascinating.
I encourage you to do it. When I actually do things I percive I will need I learn so much and I'm able to differentiate the bullcrap and the facts.
Here's an example of that. When I apply my skills to my tools I learn details about the application of that tool and myself while doing it. Lets use gardening as an example. How long does it take to grow a decent garden? Decades. My wifes grand father is a prime example of someone who is an above average gardener. His garden has nutrient rich top soil with the consistancy of baking flour, and firm undersoil. Why is this a big deal? Because it take a ton of discipline and time.
Its the application of skills and tools. Only a good gardener will pick up on the nuances of how the garden is setup, irrigated, and cared for. The same goes for us when we apply our skills.
Kris from CSG shows us a very good outline for practicing our skills and the application of our tools. I agree with his emphasis on pistolcraft, although admittedly, I don't practice nearly as much as I should. Neither do you I bet.
I'm practicing today though.
How you setup your kit matters. It sounds dramatic but it's true: your life could depend on your gear. Where we put it, how we wear it and what it consists of will depend on what we want it to do.
The more I look for skills, and tools to address these issues that will be coming the more I find that my perceptions are meeting with reality.
My perceptions range, and sometimes change as things change. For instance: the ATF moves to ban "X." My perception is the ATF is irrelevant and completely unconstitutional. Does a percieved ban change my strategy on how I conduct my "X" purchases or construction? Nope. It changes nothing. I will continue to do what I do.
The changes come when I apply my skills with my tools. I am a manual machine operator. Not a machinist - although I will say I am for the ease of communication to a layperson. A machinist is the master level - or close to - I am nothing close to that. When i apply the same thing to work as I do to survival skill sets it fascinating.
I encourage you to do it. When I actually do things I percive I will need I learn so much and I'm able to differentiate the bullcrap and the facts.
Here's an example of that. When I apply my skills to my tools I learn details about the application of that tool and myself while doing it. Lets use gardening as an example. How long does it take to grow a decent garden? Decades. My wifes grand father is a prime example of someone who is an above average gardener. His garden has nutrient rich top soil with the consistancy of baking flour, and firm undersoil. Why is this a big deal? Because it take a ton of discipline and time.
Its the application of skills and tools. Only a good gardener will pick up on the nuances of how the garden is setup, irrigated, and cared for. The same goes for us when we apply our skills.
Kris from CSG shows us a very good outline for practicing our skills and the application of our tools. I agree with his emphasis on pistolcraft, although admittedly, I don't practice nearly as much as I should. Neither do you I bet.
I'm practicing today though.
How you setup your kit matters. It sounds dramatic but it's true: your life could depend on your gear. Where we put it, how we wear it and what it consists of will depend on what we want it to do.