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The odds of being involved in a plane crash is about one in 9.2 million, yet the odds of being involved in a violent crime are hovering about one in 46.[citation needed] Clearly, training for individuals with carry permits is crucial. The ability to keep it together mentally and remember the lessons learned in firearms training is pivotal when your life is at stake.

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    Understand the importance of proper weapons training. It can make the difference between life and death. Similar to the split second decisions a pilot flying an aircraft in distress must make, in the event of an attack, you must be decisive and precise in firing your weapon.
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    Seek training in making decisions under stress. Pilots undergo specialized training on maintaining the mental acuity required for successful decision making under extreme stress. Firearm carriers - especially those with concealed carry/permit to carry rights must be able to do the same.[1]
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    Attend Train to Live classes. These show individuals not only how to use firearms safely and effectively; but how to maintain the state of mind required to make life and death decisions under intense stress.
    • Similar to pilot training, a large part of concealed carry permit training will focus on situational awareness and division of attention. Both mindsets require that individuals have a heightened sense of perception of their environment and the factors that are creating a dangerous situation. In fact, these skills are so essential that they make up a key portion of armed services survival skill training.
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