By John Farnam
Ft Collins, CO –-(Ammoland.com)- “For fear I have my gun to mend I am determined not to lend But you may do as I have done Pay down your cash and get a gun”~ Inscription from “The Litany” Rifle Maker Unknown, 1790
It is common for perspective students of our Art to inquire during the course registration process as to whether or not guns are available from us for “rental”
I assure them that we don’t “rent” guns!
Students often retort that they “don’t know what to buy.”
I provide them with an extensive list and assure them that “… all of these are satisfactory.” I then remind them that they’ll also need a suitable holster, and other accouterments. Students need to “hit the ground” ready to go!
When they then reply that all that represents a significant expenditure, I readily agree and then assure them that I would not presume to advise them on financial matters.
There are plenty of cheap guns, cheap holsters, and cheap instructors. I advise them to make decisions that reflect their best interests.
We train serious students exclusively. Non-serious students usually don’t come to us, and need not apply in any event!
“Going armed” requires sincere commitment. Not all are ready. Some never will be. Others are only interested in games, novelty, and fashion. Still others shouldn’t own guns! Ultimately, none of foregoing “fit-in” with our assiduous curriculum.
Long ago, I stopped trying to be “all things to all people.” Our purpose is precise.
Accordingly, we don’t “rent” guns!
/John
About John Farnam & Defense Training International, Inc
As a defensive weapons and tactics instructor John Farnam will urge you, based on your own beliefs, to make up your mind in advance as to what you would do when faced with an imminent and unlawful lethal threat. You should, of course, also decide what preparations you should make in advance, if any. Defense Training International wants to make sure that their students fully understand the physical, legal, psychological, and societal consequences of their actions or inactions.
It is our duty to make you aware of certain unpleasant physical realities intrinsic to the Planet Earth. Mr Farnam is happy to be your counselor and adviser. Visit: www.defense-training.com
An art class may have “perspective” students but yours should be “prospective”.
What a magnificent piece of history. Beautiful workmanship, and wise words. Too bad the ignorant snarky commenters can’t focus on the beauty of the firearm.
@Jorgenorberto Peace ; Y CAN’T U use English when you write a comment,. R-U A PANTY WAIST LIBERAL TREE HUGGER??? & U DON’T WANT ANYBODY TO KNOW WHAT YOUR WRITING??? OR IS THIS A JOKE TO U???.
when yer dun with yer silly rant, if you REALLY want to know what he said try dropping a copy into google translator. Or are you just wanting to “elevate” yourself by putting someone else down? He’s been commenting here for some time, and his posts usually have at least some positive value. At least learn a bit of tolerance for something “unusual”, okay?
EN ESTE RUBRO QUE NOS APASIONA A MUCHOS,DEBE HABER UNA CONCIENCIA CREADA Y MUY BIEN ENTENDIDA,QUE DICE QUE UN ARMA,NO SE ALQUILA, NI SE PRESTA,PUESTO DE QUE ES INTRANSFERIBLE LA RESPONSABILIDAD DE QUIENES LAS EMPUÑAN,Y SUS PRINCIPIOS. TAMPOCO SE DEBE SALIR A CAZAR CON UN ARMA PRESTADA,MUCHO MENOS,SI ESTAMOS HABLANDO DE CAZA PELIGROSA,EL ARMA EN ESE MOMENTO ES NUESTRO MEJOR ASISTENTE Y NUESTRA GARANTÍA DE VIDA,POR CUANTO SI DEBEMOS CON FIARNOS,ES MEJOR ESTAR MUY SEGUROS,Y QUE MEJOR QUE CON NUESTRAS PROPIAS ARMAS,CON LAS QUE ESTAMOS FAMILIARIZADOS,ELLAS NO NOS TRAICIONARÁN NUNCA,SI LA MUNICIÓN ESTÁ EN CONDICIONES
Dear “ALL CAPS”,
Thanks for your comment, and in spanish too!
It adds so much value, I get teary eyed.
@ Pedace Good conclusion to the article. I didn’t read it that closely, origionally.