I searched the site and SH google but didn't find anything.
First off, I am not LEO/MIL, just a civy. I have attended a few courses. I am not an "expert" in weaponcraft but I do feel comfortable with 'em. Every class I've been to always speaks of the mindset; how to build it, etc. My question is how do you know if you have it? I've asked but the answers seem to revolve around "You'll know when you find yourself in a self-defense situation" or "If you're taking classes then you have it".
I have friends who take classes but have said they would not be able to pull the trigger if they had to. They attend classes just to get some "range" time. Actually being in a self-defense situation may be the only way to know but there must be something that can help someone gauge their mentality. I am not satisfied with the answers so far so I'm still searching.
Basically, I would like to know so that I can analyze myself. That way, if I'm lacking then I can improve/correct it. I don't want to find myself in such a situation (hopefully I never will) and then also discover I can't defend myself/family because of the "lack" of it.
Sorry for the long post. I know it's probably one of those things you can't put a finger on but would appreciate the inputs.
First off, I am not LEO/MIL, just a civy. I have attended a few courses. I am not an "expert" in weaponcraft but I do feel comfortable with 'em. Every class I've been to always speaks of the mindset; how to build it, etc. My question is how do you know if you have it? I've asked but the answers seem to revolve around "You'll know when you find yourself in a self-defense situation" or "If you're taking classes then you have it".
I have friends who take classes but have said they would not be able to pull the trigger if they had to. They attend classes just to get some "range" time. Actually being in a self-defense situation may be the only way to know but there must be something that can help someone gauge their mentality. I am not satisfied with the answers so far so I'm still searching.
Basically, I would like to know so that I can analyze myself. That way, if I'm lacking then I can improve/correct it. I don't want to find myself in such a situation (hopefully I never will) and then also discover I can't defend myself/family because of the "lack" of it.
Sorry for the long post. I know it's probably one of those things you can't put a finger on but would appreciate the inputs.