I have often reiterated on this blog how Good Character is just as important as Good Training for the survival of the CO in this immoral and violent society. I say this only because it is the past and present character of the CO that will be brought into question and examined intimately, more so than the CO’s training, if he ever has to go into a court-of-law and defend his actions concerning a self-defense incident. To most DA’s and Jury’s in this nation, Good Character goes hand in hand with Good Judgement, and ultimately, that is what is going to be one of the primary things that helps vindicate your actions in a self-defense situation.
The tale of Chad Wallin Reed qualifies everything I have just told you and more..it is a sad and tragic cautionary tale for the CO to learn from. I have said time and time again here at HCS that how your present yourself to society NOW will ultimately come into play (either positively or negatively), when you have to LEGALLY JUSTIFY and defend your actions LATER.
(The story is in several parts you will have to navigate)
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/dateline/53318953#53318953
Stay Straight and Narrow and Stay Dangerous!