Preparedness v. Paranoia

Clayton Cramer discusses preparedness v. paranoia in a recent post.

I try to be prepared.  For years, I was like a Boy Scout, without the merit badges. (I was never able to join.  :- (
I like to plan for unforeseen circumstances, lest I be caught unaware.

I ALWAYS have a lock-blade folding knife.  My keys; my wallet; my ID and CCW permit.  ALMOST always a sidearm and reload(s).

When my daughter was around, we’d drill.  Not to the degree Mr. Cramer does (my daughter was younger) but I had a secret word if uttered, she was to either take immediate cover or drop to the deck – no questions.  And when she was even younger, we had a password if a family member or friend went to pick her up from school, just in case.  No password-no go.

Sadly, Mr. Cramer’s lessons seem sound today.  Go and educate yourself, family and friends.

BE PREPARED