SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING

American village where you learn how they lived. Of course, the main attraction is the two authentic gunfight towns built by the volunteer Western actors themselves, and what an impressive job they did. Six Gun Territory has gunfights on the hour throughout the day, and I am happy to report that their safety protocols are thorough, so you will never see a Rust situation.

The people who own Kirby Farm are God’s special people, who use their property as a 501(c)(3) educational facility and museum devoted to the ranching, farming and agriculture business. Their primary focus is on atrisk children, and thousands of special needs children have come through to enjoy the pure wonders and fun that Kirby Farm has to offer.

The cowboy/Old West gunfighter has always been a larger-than-life icon you could count on in a difficult or dangerous situation. They had both character and a creed they lived by:

• Live each day with courage;

• Take pride in your work;

• Always finish what you start;

• Do what must be done;

• Be tough, but fair;

• When you make a promise, keep it;

• Ride for the brand;

• Talk less and say more;

• Remember that some things aren’t for sale; and

• Know where to draw the line!

What could be more American than that? Thank you, Six Gun Territory, for all the memories.

And that’s my two cents! 

Author’s note: This article is dedicated to Marion Pawela and to all the staff of Six Gun Territory. For more information on Kirby Farm and Six Gun Territory, visit kirbyfarm.com.

Editor’s note: For realistic self-defense training, see assaultcountertactics. com. Author Paul Pawela is a nationally recognized firearms and self-defense expert.