a question for today. is training with an EDC really important?

As we roll along in this world it is important to note: just because we see ourselves as a good guy with a firearm does not mean we have become invincible. What have we done to ensure that if a critical defense situation occurs we are up to the task? How much training, what level of training? Training absorption? Training execution? Do we do drills at home or play on our devices? If you as the good guy take that responsibility to carry, remember we fall to the level of our training not rise to it.

Though there are many in the firearms community that have been LEO or military trained. It is important for those of us that have not, to diligently seek out professional training. Now with that said, who do we choose to learn from? If you can get to a reputatble big name player in the industry, go. Though Some will center their instruction around subjects that do nothing for the everyday carrier. Research is your key to having a successful experience. And no, your instruction at the time of your CCW does not go far enough in depth to teach fundamentals of EDC (EveryDay Carry) for the civilian.

 If you are new to EDC. start with a beginners class. grip, stance, draw, sight picture, etc. and as you progress in skills the classes will become more in depth. Cost an issue? think of it this way, how much money are you willing to place on the lives of you and your family?  again, we do not become a superhero just because we are a good guy with a firearm. So enough reading, get out of that chair and book your first or your seventeeth firearms class. P.S. there are going to be phenomenal, less well known instructors in your area that will fit the bill. research is key.  

An Italian classic!! Beretta model 1934 in 380 ACP.

https://youtu.be/H9wlC8G4abs
please click the link above to watch the video for the model 1934!

Beretta began making barrels in or around 1680 they were known as the  top barrel makers in Val Trompia according to earliest company records. after the birth of Piero Antonio Beretta they became known as Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta. Giuseppe Antonio Beretta develops the company into a complete manufacturer for firearms and increases prodution to more than 7,000 pieces. 

Pietro Beretta takes control of the company and develops it into one of the largest firearms manufacturers in the world. Beretta also at this time acquired Mi-val a shotgun manufacturer. after the birth of Carlo Beretta, Beretta begins manufacturing handguns for the officers of the Royal Army of Italy. and signs a contract to supply 1000 machine gun barrels FIAT, the introduction of the model 1914 and Model 91 Pocket pistol begin. 

Beretta acquires Fabbrica d’Armi Lario, near Lake Como, and trasfers its machinery to Gardone Val Trompia. after the birth of Ugo Gussalli Beretta they begin the 
Stella and Piccione models of shotguns. beretta signs a Contract with the Italian Government for the sale of Mod. 1934 pistols MAB – Beretta Automatic moschet
ASE model. Also Beretta begins its US operations and creates Beretta USA. also the 
First Olympic games with clay-shooting sports begins.which brings us to the modern age roughly 1962. the rest we pretty much know.