The Debrief - Why You Won’t Use Your CCW When Attacked

Today, more and more people have gotten serious about personal defense. In certain areas of the country, there has been a spike in violent crime and, after many years of relative calm, social unrest has once again reared its ugly head. 113/c2jPK04/MVZDZl4z9T5W48q_FD5DvWJSW31NlPp59ys7JN8cZm4l3qgyTW7lCdLW6lZ3lPVvth0g56BfX1W72KkDS4wXC-pW8w2VP01cGHZ3W8PwKL63CrvqDW57Kyxw80GcxCW5_k3B97pBMDYW7NyS2B5r8wQWW6mmC2r1gnD2vW19Zbgg3yvlQ1W22PqSq8w-tWwW1NL_Wb2GTLVBW9dz24f1-C4sJW7sh_8-4ByCtwW1Zw58k3fS949N4TvmY2VBRcmW8BX7027TxPLpW4B83yg5JmXR8W1chvq_4nBQw6W86YW6V2T1kmkW8kvXZ88l8rKyW47df-w5DTgJWW4j1MBR56KlkdW27vgMY68yz60W5Wy_rK1JPWYmf4XC31g04 113/c2jPK04/MVZDZl4z9T5W48q_FD5DvWJSW31NlPp59ys7JN8cZm4Y3qgyTW8wLKSR6lZ3mlW4TYmZ54d-Tz8W43-K4c1QHbLLW3qy_1N916VSqW7k11PS7TLvPZVKMRpt8BPXPqW5N7Mt-6NnkSzW8C09NT4JmxSfW93xfkD2pdWJ7W4vMhp18vFmTdW6684P38TxMz2W5mYk5P47LwLFVGHQb12tZzq6W8zVzCv7XQnw6W8WYYng3KMx0QN8l-hBq1qyp2W108pqJ2Cl0ZlW3LHf6y1Qx7yfW4Jqzm85tTCkBW2spDzQ4z4JssW84ZJJV4vdWMLW4Z502565m-4hW6hRRt26XpbPgW6Pj4y_6-6tG6W1xN63959D99LVpfzVS77MF8KW8bh_d92KXF19VDLzRL7szPznW8D4f791jnv-7f3xDr0d04 [WHY YOU WON’T USE YOUR CCW WHEN ATTACKED](113/c2jPK04/MVZDZl4z9T5W48q_FD5DvWJSW31NlPp59ys7JN8cZm4Y3qgyTW8wLKSR6lZ3nwW3xCr4r6lC3QVW2tLpQS1_z-FXW5S2CZn8jBStwW6s3l3h4T0jqlW7J3Q9F4ZJz4KW2ZqtVb9cG_WkW6JK4Gm7Mq4gCN5NvgzRglfQLW8xtmMs4QX5wRN3Bz3sPVb4NPVQhlzp31ryv1N2VKzMX2sH7RN6GTr9crx9CjN1MWN0-QwX5HW93c2bb7LvcqcN8d66stky-3xW3mZQmw6N7YxQW224Hv25krnkZW55rjc_6n1h3qW65m-kL3bxWwpW3cx3_c5gLPcqW9fn26q63Y-s9W7pVgZV6TVlryW6SxW5y6nHpqRW7dP58v2XnT57VXyYpr2ZtvmJW3WdC3v27KqzWVD_jJ48ZNF0kf38pLWd04) By Mike Boyle February 15th, 2024 - Today, more and more people have gotten serious about personal defense. In certain areas of the country, there has been a spike in ... 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Most of the combat troops were ... 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[READ MORE](113/c2jPK04/MVZDZl4z9T5W48q_FD5DvWJSW31NlPp59ys7JN8cZm5d3qgyTW95jsWP6lZ3nPW5Xw5dc7g71D8W8WWy7N6-yVw0W8b2mlW4jXChTW8fJH9x3r-7zPW3hpGXG1KWW91N5WPpLTSMnPfW8gXtfs6sj9jJW9h81ZP7TkbHqW8WX8rM8Bf5PbW6KF1sw8Kc4rtW5v0PMd6HlVHXW7JLW-K2Gf5pbW8Sjlkq6HB30WW8QFXcp1qN7MKW3dKv9c3c8ySDW4vYtJJ52hg2gW1V5h006wGqtWW1MXKx97trBRhW1NR4Pt5yTTglW5vCCfX63M9_gW5JBTwB3NsBfCVn2zQ73GGcc5N7VW4BxlkytdVbmtH43VZgrLW7SLrXc94TpmpW2T9Dg93Y8lQxN6LQ_Pv6KjTWW8pPh2276GkwjW7nmWm07Y0GN9W8XJbx24Xrl8Jf5nRY_b04) EDITOR'S NOTE In this week’s Debrief, we explore the critical aspects of personal defense, jump into the history of aerial firepower with a “spooky” aircraft, and compare two iconic Springfield XD models to help you make an informed decision for your next firearm purchase. To start us off, Mike Boyle examines the complexities of violence and self-defense, emphasizing that there are no simple solutions or shortcuts to safety. In the piece, he highlights the importance of mindset, awareness and the willingness to act decisively in a life-threatening situation. Check out this must-read article [here](113/c2jPK04/MVZDZl4z9T5W48q_FD5DvWJSW31NlPp59ys7JN8cZm4Y3qgyTW8wLKSR6lZ3lhW8ydrq85pC8qXW7GQV_C6rJz4hW40t0lw4JYVptW6kmTPw95pZhNW4B670t52grBVV8z2XJ9l80X3W6qC_my43QCMGVlTG9_8622ywW4xsJWB5h4_FKW47X8q53VfsxjN7kW_TNb9gLhW845R7c6pjcL4W7QB0Z483PQzhW8xDmn73lb5VZW9kWxCd6PkrZjW48179G8Wr17BW1XDLTW8vbPy1W8SKG8v70Y04HW1BvYdD41pb49V_SDJb2vDFx3W1Ypvnl7BtdsZW5MKpHY8TvzMBW3HZl595wlL97W4fsLVb5YmhfhN91Rks4ys9RMW6jYcBV4ZMyxwW24tM9K2V6BC0W6CwTn26bB94Sf5LcMgn04). Next, Dr. Will Dabbs offers a review of the legendary Douglas AC-47. This aircraft, affectionately known as "Spooky," played a pivotal role in close air support for troops during the Vietnam War. Take a look at this fascinating exploration of one of the most iconic aircraft in U.S. military history [here](113/c2jPK04/MVZDZl4z9T5W48q_FD5DvWJSW31NlPp59ys7JN8cZm4F3qgyTW7Y8-PT6lZ3mDN88-tcyFY_6qW1LZJcW3r_RcYN67lT8Q7WM79W8x2hdZ4_kysTW4g11Cw25jNyNW2V7f1l2_YsnQVFmvYL4kGH9hW52SVYp2WspD9W4vKPwR7stK0lV72qft8kB6SpV5c6yc3NljSSW4qV-xX1q7b9pW3cSszL92KyKLW1YCRJZ5lbLztVqL-c36C3fD6W3lXN4s4bxsd1W6vdr6g8ZCLCrN6-5VfR4WJ0SW9lfQc-2kbqRmW4rgHC-1JwvfFW6D60XQ9g5KPwW3qXsQq3962thW33Fz5M6cwmqZW7Rd4LL2J1h_3W2YH6Hf3spWlDW80rhhJ4bpTG7dJ4vmK04). Finally, Clayton Walker compares the Springfield XD Sub-Compact 3" with the Springfield XD Tactical 5". Whether you prioritize concealability or accuracy, this article will help you navigate the choices and find the perfect XD to fit your shooting style and needs. Catch the comparison [here](113/c2jPK04/MVZDZl4z9T5W48q_FD5DvWJSW31NlPp59ys7JN8cZm5d3qgyTW95jsWP6lZ3kXW25z4y192TncBW5CpBqF28KfkbW8kC2Pg7khq-wW8-kl_84-gNfmW7NHg1N32PdxVW7TptxL18bBv4W5KKFM_8ClBB2W6bBwY05DRGTYW1sL-bb2KRTxDW85ypp73Y9rG_W2hY2rS1NrFPbW8v6L1C8t2LggW8_qTYQ1FzWCqW55vw9m5fMHmtW2DWP3D6VfZNzW2_yQvn43cdJ4W8M31mQ2ckRRsW8rljv57lD2zyN42qbcFLrst4W3QLN648DmT-gW8QZGR03JzmwKN6RX212t0YNZW4P6Jkx3SlBGrW1z7Yby5-K8fRN90QHldKwfywN5BNhT6PnLqtW3VPXVZ7YJZmbW1L7fZX5R3gkTW6vt-jP3z0_jBW3s9p2t4Hm4gwf4vX9Nz04). Join us in exploring these captivating articles and discover the stories and reviews that make The Armory Life your go-to source for firearm insights and history. 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