all the world leaders laugh at him!!!
https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-japan-pledges-1-trillion-investment-in-the-us

I saw news of a deal (or potential) deal regarding steel with Japan.  I'll have to look it up.  I saw "news flash" while I was at the doctor's office this morning. 

Fear really can be paralyzing and I have come to learn how much training helps. I had always heard about how it helps but I think I have come to understand the question of how better now.

When you react based on training quickly then you don't have time to stop and contemplate the danger. If I stop and give the fear a chance to develop I am more likely to become paralyzed. 
Of course it isn't just bravery through ignorance either, the training makes the safer choices instinctual so you get better outcomes.

Personally, I think the training has honed other skills where they are subconscious, and not taking up "brain bandwidth", thus allowing your brain to process/deal with other things.  In the context of this thread, (hopefully) defensive use of firearm.

I think "stress inoculation" is another angle, and one that has been discussed a lot online recently, particularly for certain professions. 

Love it!😊 Bodies can be used as fertilizer!

Feed the hogs. . . now wouldn't that be ironic. . .

The ratings for leftist media are tanking. Trump won a clear majority of voters.
MSNBC and other democrat stooges then decide to double down on stupid.

seeing this at work…

Some peeps totally losing it with irrational overreactions. Mostly because b/c of media spin, like MSNBC.

1) A competitive situation is important when training for the real thing.  You're under pressure to hit the target in an area that scores points, you're under a time crunch, depending on the stage you may be using barricades, obstacles, moving targets and other challenges, and you have a bunch of people watching how you do.  All that, and you have to be careful of safety rules such as being aware of muzzle direction, safely drawing from holster, and above all not dropping your firearm.

Anyone can practice on a target range and meet high standards with enough practice, but that can change when you have to move, fire at moving targets, perform reloads, fire from behind cover, shoot through small openings, and do it all as fast as possible while following safety rules.

2) The problem I saw with MPPL competitions was the lack of trigger time.  Most of the time was spent watching everyone else shoot and helping reset or tape targets.  Maybe 15-20 minutes of shooting out of several hours standing in the midday sunshine trying to stay hydrated.

if they could have split us up into smaller groups among more stages running simultaneously, I would have continued going.

1) That's mostly why I started shooting USPSA.  Well, mostly to "do more" than shooting on the bullseye range, specifically shooting and moving.  The pressure of the (fcuking) buzzer does simulate stress.  Ya, not stress of "real thing", but point (at least my take away) is your performance (mind, body, whatever) is affected by stress, adrenaline, etc.  It's not necessarily a bad thing,  but key to realize that it happens and some level of exposure of if/when it happens.  Also the "problem solving" aspects, which (at least to me) include assessing of target difficulty, and yeah the fumble and occasional malfunction.  And YES, the stress of competing with your friends definitely matters, which makes it fun, challenging, and sometimes embarrasing.

2) Yeah, that is one sucky part of it.  You're there for 5+ hours for maybe 2 mins tops of shooting.  The range does make a lot of limitations for groups waiting on neighboring stage.  I've been to some mainland matches where every stage is a separate bay.  However, in some cases, that leads to folks taking a ton of time to walk through the stages. . .

Can you elaborate on this: I've seen competition shooting and when they messed up, they just gave up cause they know they won't finish their time goal.  Like fumble on re-load, jam, drop mag, of course jams may be rules as well to stop.

What I'm getting at is IMO, training thru the problem is the common all the above have except competition, unless it's a specific problem solving competition.  This is why I'm not a fan of setting up malfunctions cause you still know it's going to happen.  I learn more thru unplanned malfunctions, which is rare cause M45A1's don't jam (joke).

Elaborate on what?

Not ALL folks who are into competition are in it for pure competition/score.  Some are in it for improvement of skill overall.  You should try it. . . it might open your eyes to some things. . .

You can always strap down your house. Keep tie down points in ground and just roll up.the straps when not in use.

I'd be interested in what anchors he used. 

I've seen that being used in more hurricane/typhoon regions.  That said, many also have "better" building technology in often hard hit areas like Okinawa and Guam. 

We use similar ground anchors when camping and they are easy to use/setup if you have an impact wrench.

I went through this when my dad passed.

Documentation of ownership is priority. Will, or probate if no wille. In my case, HPD accepted a notarized letter from my sister that I inherited. She and her husband not interested. 

If deceased is Hawaii resident and firearms registered to deceased in appropriate county, then  transfer of ownership is simple. If firearms not registered, then gets more complex. Also be wary of firearms that were registered prior to system transitioning from paper to digital. I went through that with one of my dad’s firearms, and was one of his prized pistols.

Once ownership settled, then same process to acquire/own firearms.

No need to go through FFL. Even if going through FFL, need to have documentation of ownership or transfer.

If the heir wants absolutely nothing to do with the guns, “estate sales” are quite common. Need to fine folks who’d be interested.

Anyways, DM if you have any questions.

don't forget that glocks are plastic, so they cannot be found by metal detectors...

Mainly the Glock 7. . .

"welcome to the party pal"

Only got through the first 8 mins or so.  He makes some good points and good observations, but this guy is worse than Justin Opinion.  So much fluff, whatever.  Blah blah blah after a certain point.

He does make good points.  However, context specific.  What is intended use, what is the owner valuing, etc?  Ya, Glock not going to regularly win CMP/bullseye type matches against nice 1911s.  Is that what you value?  I don't. There's a balance between uber accuracy and reliability.  There are others balance/difference issues, but that's just one and one that is regularly on display in shooting classes, competitions, etc. 

The part about customization.  I personally change the trigger, sights, and stipple almost all of my Glocks.  Internals for competition guns get tweaked, but others remain closer to stock.  Most often than not, the "upgrades" are what cause issues with Glocks.  I've personally experienced this and learned the hard way at times.  But it's not like other pistols aren't usually modified, especially with shooters with specific needs or shoot often. Aside from those that just like to tinker, 1911s, CZs, even Sig P320, you'll rarely see them closer to stock.  At least with folks that shoot/train often/seriously and/or compete. 

Will go back to watch more of the video.  However, I agree that Glock isn't "perfection", but up to the individual to decide for themselves.  Like cars, many just like or hate on a brand just because and that's fine.  That we have tons of options is great! 

But always will be better than a HK P30. . . at least for those that actually own one. . .