I am no pacifist by any stretch, and I carry religiously. But the idea of taking a human life does not sit well with me. I spent just shy of 24 years in the military and no doubt some of my direct actions with the munitions I prepared that were expended on the enemy took lives. I don't feel bad about that as it was my duty.

I am going to do everything within my power to avoid using deadly force to include fleeing or surrendering my property before discharging my weapon. That's just me and I am not preaching. Everyone who carries knows (or should know) their limitations.