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FEATURE

What

HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS

Means to Your Safety

By Christy Painchaud
Have you ever wondered what makes many firearms enthusiasts always carry , shoot regularly at the range and take all the advanced training and courses they can ... while others may dust their firearm off and shoot a few times a year ?
The fact is , while most people understand the need to protect themselves and their families from harm in today ' s world , most make becoming highly tuned for defense an afterthought . Heck , many CCW holders don ' t even carry every day !
Seasoned pros will tell you , if you ' re not " at the ready " with your firearms skills and preparedness , your level of protection may not be enough when you need it the most .
Do you think your level of preparedness , even if you conceal carry , is enough to save the lives of your family , or someone else ?
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