Welcome to the Sioux Scout website

Welcome to the Sioux Scout website
The Sioux Scout website is a place to find fun and informative content ranging from the outdoors in general, hiking & camping on one end, and self reliance & preparedness on the other. The goal is to show just how much those two cultures have in common. A Prepper can learn a lot from a Hiker and vise versa.

We are all about having a positive focused mindset, having the right gear and the know how to work the two together for whatever adventure lays ahead.
"Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician."
Col. Jeff Cooper

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Situational Awareness While at the Cafe

I've had and will have many conversations with friends, fellow gun club members and acquaintances a like about concealed carry and the gear & thought involved. Especially the mindset involved regarding situational awareness.

Even if you don't own a firearm, let alone carry one for protection, a person should have situational awareness on their mind, especially when out in public.

The other day the conversion was on carrying when you go out to eat. One person states that they alway sit facing the door and with their sidearm facing the inside of the booth to make sure it's not seen by other patrons.

My question is: if you sit with your sidearm inside the booth, under the table; how would you effectively draw from the seated position?

Putting thought into where to sit and how you would react in a mad situation are things to pondered not only by people who have decided to pack heat while having breakfast in public. In a time when the natural instinctive "fight or flight" mode kicks in there should be a flight plan thought out before it is needed too. Escape and evade options should be considered by all.

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