Here at Midwest Tactical, we believe that your family is counting on you; they are your responsibility and no one else’s. You should always remember that and take it to heart. If you are a sheepdog (in my opinion all parents have the responsibility of guarding their flock, i.e., their family) then you have a responsibility to train, research, and learn all you can about the art of defending the innocent. To all of you sheepdogs (law enforcement, military, CCW holders, parents) you should take the time and effort to learn all you can, to hone your skills, your instincts and your mind in order to better protect the innocent people around you. At Midwest Tactical, it is our purpose to teach you the skills you need to protect the ones you love.

There is evil in the world, and it must be opposed. So I encourage you to read Skip Coryell’s book and consider joining the ranks of police officers, our military, and our civilian CCW holders. We’re all on the same team. We guard the flock. We oppose the scum. We take out the trash.

Get training. Get prepared. Complete the transition from sheep to sheepdog, from defenseless victim to a guardian of the innocent. And remember, a sheep has the right to live, but it has no self respect. Like Skip says:

“Sheep are born and bred for one purpose:  to be killed and to have their parts processed into something useful by predators. They stand on the hill and go “Baa”, as they’re being slaughtered.”

Don’t say “Baa”. Say “Stop or I’ll shoot!” The choice is yours.

— Dar Leaf, Barry County Sheriff and MWTAC Instructor —