sj1
Marksman
Here is a little description of my concealed carry weapon, loosely based on the Marine Corps' "Rifle Prayer".
I felt the need to post this, after weeks of answering questions from people I know about guns, concealed carry, and the classic "What gun should I get?".
I know many people who are unfamiliar with guns, and because of recent events, have become interested in at least knowing more about owning one. I take every opportunity I can to teach all that I know, as a gun owner, recreational shooter, hunter, and concealed weapon permit holder, to anyone who wants to know. So, in a nutshell, here is my "Concealed Weapon Prayer":
This is my concealed firearm. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
I chose to carry because I love my life, I love my family, and I want to live to enjoy both. Others may disagree, and want to harm me, in my daily routine. I carry a weapon so that they may not, if I have a choice.
I chose this weapon for my own reasons. Not because of fear, advertising, peer pressure or as a status symbol. I chose my weapon because it is the best weapon to preserve MY life, in the situations I may encounter. Others may have theirs. I may have others. This one is mine.
I must maintain my weapon. I must practice. This is not recreation, or a hobby. This may save my or my family's life. If I enjoy this, it means that I enjoy knowing that my family is safer, and I have not failed in my duty as provider and protector.
I know my concealed carry weapon like I know my self. If I sense something wrong, I will have it corrected, be it mechanical, physical, or otherwise.
I will not be impaired in any way, while I carry my firearm.
My concealed weapon may not be my whole life, but that is what it may save. I treat it as such.
This is my concealed weapon.
What is yours?
I felt the need to post this, after weeks of answering questions from people I know about guns, concealed carry, and the classic "What gun should I get?".
I know many people who are unfamiliar with guns, and because of recent events, have become interested in at least knowing more about owning one. I take every opportunity I can to teach all that I know, as a gun owner, recreational shooter, hunter, and concealed weapon permit holder, to anyone who wants to know. So, in a nutshell, here is my "Concealed Weapon Prayer":
This is my concealed firearm. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
I chose to carry because I love my life, I love my family, and I want to live to enjoy both. Others may disagree, and want to harm me, in my daily routine. I carry a weapon so that they may not, if I have a choice.
I chose this weapon for my own reasons. Not because of fear, advertising, peer pressure or as a status symbol. I chose my weapon because it is the best weapon to preserve MY life, in the situations I may encounter. Others may have theirs. I may have others. This one is mine.
I must maintain my weapon. I must practice. This is not recreation, or a hobby. This may save my or my family's life. If I enjoy this, it means that I enjoy knowing that my family is safer, and I have not failed in my duty as provider and protector.
I know my concealed carry weapon like I know my self. If I sense something wrong, I will have it corrected, be it mechanical, physical, or otherwise.
I will not be impaired in any way, while I carry my firearm.
My concealed weapon may not be my whole life, but that is what it may save. I treat it as such.
This is my concealed weapon.
What is yours?
