Carrying a Gun vs. Living the Lifestyle

Plenty of people carry a gun. Fewer truly live the lifestyle.

What’s the difference? Mentality.

Carrying a firearm isn’t about strapping on steel like it’s another pocketknife or wallet. It’s waking up every day with discipline and awareness – choosing a tool that carries life-and-death responsibility and acting accordingly.

The Habits That Define the Lifestyle

• Safety first, always. My standard never changes: you leave my range with the same number of holes you came with. That mindset travels with you – range, store, home, everywhere.
• Consistency beats intensity. One flashy training day doesn’t prepare you. Steady reps do. Build muscle memory by doing it right until you can’t get it wrong.
• Humility over ego. Overconfidence gets people hurt. The most dangerous shooters I see aren’t new; they’re the ones who “already know.” Be coachable.
• Skills over stuff. Gear matters, but mindset and fundamentals matter more. When gear fails – and it can – skills keep you safe.

The Core: Responsibility

The gun is a tool. The foundation is responsibility – the decision to be safe, disciplined, and prepared for yourself, your family, and everyone around you.

That’s what separates someone who just carries from someone who actually lives the lifestyle.