Sunday, May 15, 2022
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
UTILIZING MY 2A
" A Well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
To put it plainly, this amendment protects our right to possess a firearm and to use that firearm for traditionally lawful purposes such as defending your home.
So, are you utilizing your second Amendment right? I will say, I wasn't before, but since December 2021 I have been. I got my permit for conceal carry back in October 2020, and after much deliberation, getting over my fears and contemplating if this was something I wanted to do. I applied for and received my conceal carry license. I also purchased my first firearm, and I've been carrying ever since.
Now, I'm sure you may have questions, just like my family and friends did.
Why? Why do you need a gun?
Is it safe to have with the kids in the home?
Do you know what you're doing?
is someone after you?
Who do you think you are?
WHY???
Why not? ... Let me refer you back to my Second Amendment right lol It's my constitutional right to protect/defend myself and my home. Now I hope to NEVER EVER have to use my firearm in a self defense situation. However, I'd rather have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. No I'm not worried that someone is out to get me or that I'm not safe. What I've learned is that we have to be our own first responder, in any and every situation.
I am constantly learning from my coach/cousin and various other trainers on how to properly handle, shoot and store firearms. My sons and I have had various talks about gun safety before I purchased my firearm, and these talks continue almost daily. Also I store my firearm in a safe location if its not on my body, so it is out of their reach.
I'm using my social media platforms to promote gun safety and my journey with learning about firearms, training and breaking the stereotype. The stereotypes that women can't shoot, or handle guns. The stereotypes that black people can't be responsible gun owners and the list goes on.
I will say I never saw this in my future, not that I was ever against guns, but I never thought I'd pretty much be a gun enthusiast lol . I'm kind of obsessed! In a good way. So stay tuned into my social media to stay up to date with my progress, tips that I'm learning etc.
Since we're talking firearms, let me leave you with the four Rules of Gun Safety.
- Treat all guns as if they are always loaded.
- Never point the gun at anything you are not ready to destroy.
- Keep your finger OFF the trigger until your sights are on target and you are ready to shoot.
- Be sure of your target and what's behind it
Stay educated, stay informed and stay dangerous.
If you love someone tell them.
I love you all.
-Des