Dave Spalding, a highly experienced firearms instructor, emphasizes that effective self-defense with a handgun relies heavily on mindset and attitude, not just technical skill. He stresses the importance of deliberate, accurate follow-up shots until the threat is neutralized, rather than expecting immediate incapacitation. Spalding defines mindset as a 'previous decision based on reason and intellect to be ready and willing to fight,' highlighting that the mental preparation is the most challenging aspect of combative handgun use.
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