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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: Chuckster

I’m not everyone.


41 posted on 04/12/2015 10:11:00 AM PDT by Redcitizen
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To: Chuckster

Sounds wonderful. What non-firearms ways do you suggest for dealing with a murderous dictatorship police state ? We’re sincerely interested. Thank you


42 posted on 04/12/2015 10:22:18 AM PDT by faithhopecharity (A brilliantly intelligent comment sent thru an amazingly stupid spell checker)
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To: JoeProBono; Kartographer; JRandomFreeper; greeneyes; All
I have a Ruger 38special with a red laser as I see on the firearm picture you posted - if I have to use my firearm, I want that laser to make sure I hit the target and kill it.

I frequently make up situations in my mind when I would need to use that weapon so I am prepared already when one of those situations happens. Mental preparedness is vital so one doesn't hesitate using the weapon - hesitation will get you killed.

Never use a firearm to try to threaten instead of pulling the trigger. Doing that will also get you killed. If my firearm is in my hand, I'm pulling the trigger more than once right then.

Someone sent me a situation that happened in Florida. A cop and his police dog were killed. Cops caught up with the killer and killer fire gun at those cops. After that was over, a reporter asked the sheriff why they shot the killer 68 times. The sheriff said, “We ran out of bullets.”

The coroner listed the death as a natural death. He was asked why that was the reason. Coroner said, “If you get shot 68 times, you are naturally going to die.”

43 posted on 04/12/2015 10:43:59 AM PDT by Marcella (TED CRUZ Prepping can save your life today. Going Galt is freedom.)
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To: Lazamataz

“Procrastination will get you killed.”

I “ain’t” going to procrastinate. See my post 43.


44 posted on 04/12/2015 10:49:28 AM PDT by Marcella (TED CRUZ Prepping can save your life today. Going Galt is freedom.)
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To: Marcella

THERE you are. I got worries boutchoo.


45 posted on 04/12/2015 10:53:32 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

I live with someone who worked in the Pentagon - think secret stuff, and one of his family members works for the NSA right now. I might as well say I have a handgun and rifles because this house is likely bugged and phone conservations recorded. :o)

I’ll mention your name in a phone conservation so you will be targeted, too. :o) No need to thank me for doing this. :o)


46 posted on 04/12/2015 10:57:18 AM PDT by Marcella (TED CRUZ Prepping can save your life today. Going Galt is freedom.)
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To: Marcella

That is so kind and thoughtful of you.


47 posted on 04/12/2015 10:59:10 AM PDT by sport
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To: Lazamataz

48 posted on 04/12/2015 11:04:03 AM PDT by TADSLOS (A Ted Cruz Happy Warrior! GO TED!)
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To: sport; Lazamataz

“That is so kind and thoughtful of you.”

Well, Laz is always saying, “I am so screwed.” I’m making sure he IS screwed, being watched and recorded. :o)


49 posted on 04/12/2015 11:11:15 AM PDT by Marcella (TED CRUZ Prepping can save your life today. Going Galt is freedom.)
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To: moovova


50 posted on 04/12/2015 11:30:25 AM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: CrazyIvan

I used to be undecided, now I’m not so sure about that.


51 posted on 04/12/2015 11:49:45 AM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: JDoutrider

marker


52 posted on 04/12/2015 12:50:49 PM PDT by JDoutrider
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To: hosepipe; Whenifhow
0bama was put in place to destroy the USA, gut its economy, military and will to fight. So far, he is doing an excellent job of all three. Russia and China could take us anytime they want to. They are interested in getting our farmland among other things.

--STRIKE DESTROYER (CLAN COMMAND Book 1) [Kindle Edition] Doug McIntosh (Author)

53 posted on 04/12/2015 2:21:32 PM PDT by LucyT
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To: LucyT

What missing is a ROGUE republican Congress..

Fully complicit.. as guilty if not MORE guilty than Obama..

Obama is doing what he promised to do...
The republican congress is doing what they promised NOT TO DO..
Actively daily in your face.. ON PURPOSE..


54 posted on 04/12/2015 2:37:52 PM PDT by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole..)
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To: Whenifhow

Later


55 posted on 04/12/2015 6:54:24 PM PDT by Doomonyou (Let them eat Lead.)
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To: Chuckster
That's just what some people do.

What do you have planned?

56 posted on 04/13/2015 7:21:11 AM PDT by Eagles6 (Valley Forge Redux. If not now, when? If not here, where? If not us then who?)
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To: Whenifhow
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,”

Why? If it's just a tool, why is someone carrying a tool a threat? Because you don't like their political statement?

57 posted on 04/13/2015 7:32:43 AM PDT by tnlibertarian
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To: Eagles6; faithhopecharity

I live on an island in Alaska. We are always well stocked with supplies because you never know when the barge won’t show up or the weather will keep you from leaving. There is plenty of wild fish and game. We grow some vegetables in green houses. We all have guns and boats and we know who belongs here and who does not. Anyone who comes in must come by boat or floatplane. Added bonus: My boat will take me anywhere in the world I want to go. Australia? Pitcairn? Tonga? No problem. In extreme circumstances, I can stay at sea for a year if necessary.


58 posted on 04/13/2015 7:17:58 PM PDT by Chuckster ("Them Rag Heads just ain't rational" Curly Bartley 1973)
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To: Chuckster

GOOD 4 U!
Island, eh?

That sounds Great!

Thanks...


59 posted on 04/13/2015 8:59:10 PM PDT by faithhopecharity (A brilliantly intelligent comment sent thru an amazingly stupid spell checker)
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To: Chuckster

Sounds like you have it pretty well covered. First thing I tell folks is don’t live in or near a city.


60 posted on 04/14/2015 4:53:19 AM PDT by Eagles6 (Valley Forge Redux. If not now, when? If not here, where? If not us then who?)
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