Exactly what I think was intended.
Gauntlet was thrown down,and they have the sword to back it up.
I was recently in TX for a conference. Host took me to dinner and said we'd go to the new Gilley's after.
I asked whether I should wear Western boots - decent pair, most comfortable footwear I have ever owned, but wear them for show.
His reply? "Never wear something you can't back up."