When it comes to preparing for individual security….

Amateurs think equipment,
Students think techniques,
Experts think tactics.

– John Holschen, Insights Training Center

Gear is fun, but get something that works and run with it (e.g. Glock’s aren’t pretty, but they work and they’re reliable). Techniques help you know what to do with that equipment. But tactics are what see you through the situation.

When you seek instruction, yes seek instruction on gear, yes seek instruction on technique. But too many people stop there. You really have to go to the next level and think about tactics and how to work and think on that higher level.