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More Than 10 Things You Can Start Doing Now to Prepare to ‘Survive,’- Delta Force Sgt. Major (Ret.)
The Blaze ^ | April 11 2015 | Jason Howerton

Posted on 04/12/2015 6:50:48 AM PDT by Whenifhow

You might think you’re prepared to respond to any threats that might come your way — but the odds are, you aren’t prepared enough to satisfy Kyle Lamb.

Lamb is a retired Delta Force sergeant major who served 21 years in the Army, mostly with U.S. Army Special Operations. He now runs Viking Tactics, which offers tactical firearms instruction and consulting. Needless to say, he knows “prepared.”

Speaking to a packed room of gun owners at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting on Friday, Lamb offered a crash course in preparedness in the face of unexpected personal danger. The military veteran, who served five combat tours in Iraq, was as thorough on the subject as he was politically incorrect.

The “Survival Mindset” seminar included several components that many people just don’t think about — like being prepared for the sounds a human being makes after being shot. Much of the information Lamb passed down he learned from his experiences in combat.

“If you’re offended by the word ‘combat’ — it’s America. There’s the door,” Lamb told the audience, pointing his finger towards the door. He received prolonged applause for the line.

A key part of being ready to efficiently handle any threat that may sneak up on you, he said, is being prepared for three phases of combat: “Before, during and after.”

Lamb said he conducts a “mental rehearsal” every morning, during which he contemplates what he would do if he found himself in a life-threatening situation. Another important aspect of this process, he said, is making sure your “tools” — including firearms — are ready and available.

Further, the “combat mindset” means “facing reality” and taking the responsibility of carrying a gun seriously, he continued. But it’s also about understanding why you carry it and realizing you might have to use it.

“I don’t take that very lightly, and I hope you don’t either,” he said.

Video – 5:03 Minutes Delta Force Sgt. Major Kyle Lamb (Ret.) at NRA annual meeting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0s-A9oEJKQ

Lamb seemingly caught a number of people off guard when he dedicated an entire slide to one question: “What do people sound like when they are shot?”

Recalling a combat incident where one of his fellow Americans had been shot, Lamb said, “We’re trying to take care of him and I’m listening to those sounds that he’s making — and it’s disturbing,”

“However, I was prepared for that because I knew going into it what I was getting myself into,” he added.

But at a different time, when he shot a bear while hunting and heard the animal let out a “death squall” that echoed through the mountains, it made him sick to his stomach because he didn’t prepare for it. The importance of mental preparedness is vital, according to the veteran.

Here are a few other key points from Lamb’s presentation:

• Gunfighting skills are not circus tricks — train for realistic situations

• Train frequently

• Practice shooting on the move

• Prepare to engage multiple targets

• Visualize and think through possible scenarios you might deal with

• Sharpen skills with a secondary weapon

• Basic physical fitness is part of being prepared

Rest assured, there’s much more to Lamb’s preparedness seminar. It’s better to listen to him explain:

Video – 2:41 Minutes Delta Force Sgt. Major Kyle Lamb (Ret.): "Survive or thrive?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_V4qtyEFkU

Lamb also took a passionate position on open carry. When he asked attendees if open carry is responsible, several of them replied, “no.”

“I understand, some folks want to open carry to prove a point, but I’m going to tell you something right now. If I’m sitting at the local Dairy Queen and some dude in Bermuda shorts and a “Don’t Tread on Me” t-shirt walks in with an AK slung around his neck, there’s going to be freaking problems,” Lamb said.

“First of all, I perceive that as a threat,” he continued. “Second of all, the business people perceive that as a threat. Third, they don’t want to see that and you’ve told everyone that you’re carrying a gun. Dog gone folks, please, you’re killing me. … Now we’ve lost our right to carry at several of those establishments. I don’t feel that’s being responsible. That’s me.”

Video – 1:08 Minutes Delta Force Sgt. Major Kyle Lamb (Ret.): Is open carry responsible?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6HpUi_oc9U

If you’d like to hear more from Lamb, he also has a book out, “Stay in the Fight! Warriors Guide to the Combat Pistol.”


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2ndamendment; nra; prepare; survival
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To: Whenifhow

For later research. Thank you.

L


21 posted on 04/12/2015 8:25:30 AM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: JoeProBono

Tokarev, very nice. I’m breaking in the new XDs with Mrs L this afternoon.

How do you like that pistol?

L


22 posted on 04/12/2015 8:26:40 AM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: CrazyIvan
Later

Procrastination will get you killed.

23 posted on 04/12/2015 8:38:00 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The FCC takeover of the internet will quickly become a means to censorship of dissent.)
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To: gaijin
Later

Not later. Now!

24 posted on 04/12/2015 8:38:30 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The FCC takeover of the internet will quickly become a means to censorship of dissent.)
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To: Envisioning
For later...

Don't put stuff off!

25 posted on 04/12/2015 8:38:58 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The FCC takeover of the internet will quickly become a means to censorship of dissent.)
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To: indthkr
Delta Force advice bump for later...

If you don't grab the gift horse by the horns and lead it to water, you will never save nine stitches.

26 posted on 04/12/2015 8:39:53 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The FCC takeover of the internet will quickly become a means to censorship of dissent.)
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To: Lurker
For later research

What is it with everyone on FR today! All you procrastinators!

27 posted on 04/12/2015 8:40:43 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The FCC takeover of the internet will quickly become a means to censorship of dissent.)
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To: Lazamataz

“Procrastination will get you killed.”

It’s not procrastination, it’s prioritization.


28 posted on 04/12/2015 8:42:10 AM PDT by CrazyIvan (I lost my phased plasma rifle in a tragic hovercraft accident.)
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To: Lazamataz

I’ll procrastinate later on, thank you very much.

L


29 posted on 04/12/2015 8:43:18 AM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: JoeProBono
He said: "...maybe a rip-off of John Browning's 1903 or the 1911"...

Gee, ya think?

Most of the Tokarevs are crude, as in the one you pictured above, but some of the later editions are better constructed, with external safeties, better magazine release and retainer and improved sights.

I was kinda surprised to learn that it is still being made by some of the Baltic states.

You'd think they would have had a chance to get hold of a Colt 1911 or something more recent to rip off from.

Someone once told me that the Russian and/or Baltic manufactured firearms had the most proof-stampings of any other weapons.

A close look at one confirms that, as most of them look as though it's corroded, until you see that it is the myriad of stampings on it.

I guess every Ivan, Misha and Boris in the factory had to get his two-cents in on them.

30 posted on 04/12/2015 8:46:10 AM PDT by OldSmaj (obama is a worthless mohametan. Impeach his ass now!)
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To: Lurker
It goes nicely with my SAIGA


31 posted on 04/12/2015 8:46:40 AM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: JoeProBono

One Toke Over The Line
My Dad carried one that he recycled during an all-inclusive govt. vacation in steamy climes, until he ran out of ammo. Then he got a Browning Hi-power, which now rests in my safe.


32 posted on 04/12/2015 9:03:40 AM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
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To: JoeProBono

I bet it does. Have a pleasant day.

L


33 posted on 04/12/2015 9:19:24 AM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: Whenifhow

Bump


34 posted on 04/12/2015 9:25:04 AM PDT by DCBryan1 (No realli, moose bytes can be quite nasti!!)
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To: Lurker

“Never Put Off Today what you can Put Off Tomorrow.”


35 posted on 04/12/2015 9:39:16 AM PDT by G Larry (Obama Hates America, Israel, Capitalism, Freedom, and Christianity.)
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To: Lurker

Procrastinate NOW!


36 posted on 04/12/2015 9:51:44 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The FCC takeover of the internet will quickly become a means to censorship of dissent.)
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To: CrazyIvan

When you decide between procrastination and prioritization, decide which is important to do first.


37 posted on 04/12/2015 9:52:43 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The FCC takeover of the internet will quickly become a means to censorship of dissent.)
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To: Eagles6

I have my own plans and they do not involve bunkering in with an arsenal of weapons and a hoard of ammo. At 65 I will not be doing any martial arts training either. There are far better and more sensible ways for those of us who are not former Green Berets or Navy SEALs to get through the coming unpleantness...in my opinion.

And why is everyone posting pictures of their guns on this thread?


38 posted on 04/12/2015 10:05:46 AM PDT by Chuckster ("Them Rag Heads just ain't rational" Curly Bartley 1973)
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To: Lazamataz

Procrastination will get you killed.... Much later.


39 posted on 04/12/2015 10:08:47 AM PDT by Redcitizen
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To: JoeProBono

Good combination, right there.

Throw in a Desantis Nemesis holster (fitted for the CT)...comfortable pocket carry.


40 posted on 04/12/2015 10:10:27 AM PDT by moovova
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