Please don't brag about killing or violence...

Hi everyone,

Some folks may not agree with me but I've gotta
tell you about what happened within the past week
and then give you my thoughts. Things like this seem
to happen around me once a year or so.

A student of mine stops over the other day with a
friend of his. He whispers to me "I had to introduce
you two because he's got awesome stories and I just
knew you two would hit it off."

By the way, my student hired me as his military
combatives instructor a year ago so we know each
other on that basis... but not a personal one.

Back to the visit. To put it mildly, the friend and
I didn't click. I was quiet and polite and let this
guy talk, but that's it. On 3 different occasions
the guy asked for my email or phone number so we
could go shooting or train... and I never game him
my contact info.

Why?

All he talked about was his time overseas, how his
unit killed 'everyone' and how they even used to
kill animals... including dogs owned by the civilians.

Uhmmmm, not impressive - ok?

When I was 'regular army' - I never had to take a life.

When I got into private security and special operations
work, I had to use deadly force a bunch of times. About
half the time, I didn't use a firearm. Folks, that means
it was up close.

Even though I had very good reaction and instincts out
there, I never LIKED it. I did what I had to do to
save my partner or myself. It makes me nauseous to write
and speak about it most of the time. I wouldn't change ANY
decision I've made... but I really want to move on.

So why do I teach the things I do? Because a need exists.
I have been VERY lucky in my career and I know the harder
we train... the luckier we get. If I know someone is
going to a place where I've been or doing a job similar
to what I've done... I feel obligated to offer training
and information that will keep them alive. So - my
motivation is keeping people ALIVE.

So please... be PROFESSIONAL. Killing innocent animals
is one of the weakest bullshit things a person can do.
Pushing around civilians and being abusive is also stupid
and weak.

A bunch of my former "co-workers" disagree and say I've
still haven't gotten over shit. Maybe. But here's why
I really get so upset over behavior like this. When I
was 20 or 21 yrs old... I was exposed to the Bushido Code.
If you haven't had the chance to study it yet, click here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido_Code

I was also taught that if you take a life in the scope of
your duties, don't feel bad about the decision if it was
justified. BUT - now, add something GOOD to the universe!
Every time you kill in battle, become kinder and gentler
in your regular life. Make the world a better place.

Ok, yes I know PTSD is real and many of us need help
working through it. BUT, don't use that as an excuse to
be a fuggn dink the rest of your life. Don't use that
as an excuse to be rude, nasty and violent.

Instead of always going shooting & hunting and drinking
with your buddies... how about teaching your son or
nephew how to work on a car or build things around the
house. How about taking your daughter or niece hiking
or helping her with a scrap booking project.

Move beyond the violent experiences you may have.

This will be read by people in many different countries
and by people of different faiths.

Remember, if you are a warrior... be it Military, Law
Enforcement, etc. - you have my respect and the love
and respect of those you fought for. Keep that honor
by moving forward and following the advice above.

Stay safe!

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Brian K. Allen
http://www.TheBodyguardCourse.com
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