Man Up... Protect your family.

I have decided not to sugar-coat this post in any way. There are a set of core beliefs in which God has given certain rights that cannot be taken away. These beliefs are shared by many in this country. For me, I believe in God, Family, and Country, in that order. The defense of these blessings are enjoyed by few in this world. Why? Because the history of the world is tyranny! It is understood that men formed governments for the express purpose of protecting themselves in greater numbers from outlaws, but inevitably one man or a small group of men have found that they can take charge of the whole, and force their will and beliefs of the governed. Tyranny, whether by a ruler or by an assailant, (ie robber, burglar, or murderer) is a stain against good social order. The best way to protect one's self and their family is by the bearing of arms. The founders of this country realized that no one was going to care as much about your safety as you would. It is true that we have a form of government that allows for a police force to intercede once a law has been broken, but until someone commits a crime (robbery, assault, rape, or murder) they have no course of action they can take. You may say, "what if someone threatens me or my family? I could call the cops before they could do anything." I would answer, threatening a person is breaking the law, therefore the police could move into action. Now I would ask, what if a man who was twice your size, or who had a knife, approached you and your wife at your car? What if those individuals broke into your home while your family slept? ( tell me your wife has never woken you up and said she heard something in the other room....yeah go on admit it.) Even if you could call the police they could be several minutes away. ( did you know that in some cities you can get a busy signal when you call 911?- scary!) What if the intent of the intruder is to do you harm, instead of burglary? Nothing takes the place of having the ability of protecting yourself and your family. I have had to wake up two or three times to check the noise that my wife heard. I have done that walk through the house armed and unarmed, and there is a reassurance that comes when you are armed, knowing you do not have to be a victim. Manning up and bearing arms doesn't mean only that you should know how to use your weapons. (Even if guns are not your preferred method of defense, you ought to go about protecting your family in some way that seems best for them.) To protect your family you should teach your wife and your children (when they are old enough) how to respect and use different arms. Teach them the importance of self defense and the respect for that power. Try in all cases to make your wife feel as comfortable with guns or other items of defense as possible. (wives, encourage your husbands to prepare themselves to defend you and your family.) Take family outings to go shooting and get some target practice in, or take a self defense course together. You strive long and hard for the happiness of your family, you work hard for your property, you want only to live in comfort and peace. Just as a car crash can come out of the middle of nowhere and change your life, so can an aggressor bring you face to face with the decision to be a victim or a victor.....Which will you choose?