Active Self Protection

What have you changed or, do differently because of lessons learned from ASP?

4 Corners when pumping gas. At the range I check body, mind, stance, grip, eyes, trigger. During targeting I have one eye using the dot and the other eye on the target. Try not to blink when firing. Slowly squeeze trigger while maintaining aim.

Carry OC spray, keep it in my hand when needed.

Starting to carry a round in the chamber. As a 1+year noob this is more intimidating than to a seasoned veteran. But if I'm always treating the gun like it is loaded anyways...why not.

Almost forgot, I got a red dot because I thought the "Gun Amish" comment was funny and probably true.

This goes back 4 years:
1. changed from 5 shot snub nose revolver to double stack 9 mm for carry
2. carry every day instead of once in a while
3. carry OC spray
4. added red dot
5. .changed to AIWB carry from 4 o'clock
6. Added Enigma kit for carry in business dress

1. 4 Corners when pumping gas.
2. Generally staying off a cell phone when in public/transitional spaces.
3. Carry OC every day.
4. Switched from strong side to AIWB.
5. Dramatically increased my dry fire routine.
6. Started going to church again after a 25+ year hiatus. Not entirely ASP but played a role in it.

The video that got me started watching ASP and learning was the video from Mr. Correia, about his at the time daily carry a H&K VP9. Being left handed I had disenfranchised myself with shooting because (in my mind back in the 90's) there were no gun companies that made "left handed" guns. And that video was an enlightenment for me. I've been watching the channel and learning ever since. Here is a small list of what ASP has and is teaching me...

Stopped being a FUDD
Started carrying a 9mm instead of FortybyGodfive (not a VP9)
Started actually practicing (more rounds down range in the last 2 years than the previous 50 years)
I am a lot more aware of my capabilities AND my limitations
Learned red/green dot shooting from ASP tutorials
One Chicago Two Chicago Three Chicago WORKS!

Hands down a Mantis X10 elite WILL improve your shooting skills. (unless you are Riley Bowman) :-)

I learned this one on my own:
Scoring your first 100 in open training with the Mantis X10 makes you feel like you just won the Super Bowl. And then makes you want to practice more.

Rod

• Carrying OC 24×7 (okay, 19×7)
• Locking doors previously habitually left unlocked
⠀⠀· Full Disclosure: Still need to do frame and screw improvements
• Paying close attention to applicable laws
• Adjusting attitude to match legal, moral, ethical standards
⠀⠀· Constantly working toward Good, Sane, Sober, Moral & Prudent
• Memorized Invocation of Right to Silence
⠀⠀· Constantly practicing to ensure consistent delivery
⠀⠀· Level, friendly, patient tone
⠀⠀· Breathe
⠀⠀· Level, friendly, patient tone
⠀⠀· Breathe
⠀⠀· Level, friendly, patient tone
⠀⠀· Breathe
• Minimalist wallet carry (no wallet, actually)
⠀⠀· License & Conceal Carry Permit in ID holder, breast pocket
⠀⠀· Range Membership, USCCA card in ID holder, front right pocket
⠀⠀· Enough cash to tip at a restaurant inside the FR pocket ID holder
⠀⠀· One credit card in the outer sleeve of the FR pocket ID holder
⠀⠀· All other credit cards locked
• Flashlight
⠀⠀· Cheap one for now; better when budget permits
• Knife
• Carrying sidearm 24×7 (okay, 19×7)
⠀⠀· 9mm w/Liberty Civil Defense HP rounds
⠀⠀· No longer dreaming about multiple 22LR (or even one)
• Go Bag with firearm and medical accessories
⠀⠀· Full Disclosure: Haven't built my vehicle Go Bag yet
• PHLster Enigma
⠀⠀· A metric tonne of accessories
⠀⠀· Wardrobe adjustments for zero-print conceal
• Letting stuff GO (huge adjustment)
• Four Corners
• Glancing around during transitions
• Higher awareness everywhere else
⠀⠀· Virtually no mobile phone use outside of safe(r) places
• Dry fire daily
⠀⠀· Dry fire range set up in downstairs banquet room
⠀⠀· Mantis when I can
⠀⠀· SureShot when wife is using Mantis
• Constant DTFS measuring
• Range fire weekly
• IFAK
• Move & Shoot events 2-4x monthly

...and probably more, but these are the ones which pop off the top of my head.

ASP has absolutely had an effect in and on my Life.