Student of the Gun Radio
What does mindset mean to you? That is the question for today’s topic. Leave me a comment below and answer the question.
I am on the road but through the miracle of technology, I decided to make the best of my time in the car and record something for you.
You have guns, training, tactics and all that stuff but this MOST IMPORTANT component. Mindset determines the decisions you make, why you make certain choices.
Many people that decide they want to be armed citizens pick out the gear they want, carry the gun for a month or two, then they get “lazy.” Because they aren’t anticipating any problems, they talk themselves out of carrying their tools.
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Paul Markel
Paul G. Markel has worn many hats during his lifetime. He has been a U.S. Marine, Police Officer, Professional Bodyguard, and Small Arms and Tactics Instructor. Mr. Markel has been writing professionally for law enforcement and firearms periodicals for nearly twenty years with hundreds and hundreds of articles in print. Paul is a regular guest on nationally syndicated radio talk shows and subject matter expert in firearms training and use of force.
Mr. Markel has been teaching safe and effective firearms handling to students young and
old for decades and has worked actively with the 4H Shooting Sports program. Paul holds
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Not just another pretty face, Jarrad Markel has experience and training beyond his years.
Jarrad has been training to be a fighter since elementary school when he first learned the art of collegiate wrestling.
Now skilled in Jujitsu, Judo, Muay Thai, Sambo, the Way of the Fighting Pistol and Fighting Rifle, Jarrad is a well-rounded, tactical athlete with several professional MMA fights under his belt.
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Mindset…Being ready, willing, and able to do what one needs to do.
Your mindset is what connects all the dots and dictates what actions you take. A fighting mindset will enable you to overcome while a weak mindset will lead you to failure. All the gear and training are useless by themselves if you can’t make it all work together.