Creed

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The Concealed Carry Creed

My weapon is for the protection of my life and the lives of others. That is its sole purpose. It does not confer rights, responsibilities or authority greater than that of other citizens. It merely allows me to protect life.

I will seek never to have to use my weapon. If I can avoid conflict, I will. If I can resolve conflict, I will. If I can escape danger, I will. If I am forced to bring my weapon to bear and use it, I will.

I will acquire superior training with my weapon. It is not the weapon that saves lives, but my effective use of the weapon. I will ensure my training is sound, my knowledge is current, and my mind is prepared.

I will know, understand, and obey all laws and ordinances concerning my weapon no matter where I happen to be. Failure to do so harms all who seek to legally carry an effective means of self protection.

I will know and follow the Four Rules of safe gun handling. I am a member of a growing community that must foster and teach safe and responsible gun handling if the community is to survive.

© Xavier 2008 Used by permission
Xavier Thoughts: The Concealed Carry Creed

[The Annoyed Man]

Perfect!

I believe that mankind's most dangerous weapon is the human brain. A well trained brain is necessary to all those things you outline about avoiding, resolving, and escaping conflict, and then to prevailing in conflict when avoidance, resolution, and escape are not possible.

That is a very good creed you have there.

[asleepatthereel]

Well said.