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Tim's Thoughts
Tim's Thoughts Oct. 2009: Traveling with the Family, I Felt Naked!
Tim Schmidt
During the first two weeks of August I had the wonderful opportunity to take my family to Norway. Here's how this came to be. My wife lived in Norway for an entire year as a foreign exchange s . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts Aug/Sept 2009: There's Always a Silver Lining ...
Tim Schmidt
Even though I try to insulate myself from the news as much as possible, I still end up listening to Rush Limbaugh almost every day, so it is difficult to not hear about all the crazy things our current president is trying to do. Yes, socialism is now alive and well in the United States of America. It is hard to believe. I'm sure the patriots who shed their own blood to start this country are rolling . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts - July 2009 Summer, Baseball, and Being a Dad
Tim Schmidt
We just got back from the annual Memorial Day parade in West Bend. In my mind, the parade is the "unofficial" beginning of summer. As usual, my oldest son marched in the parade with his fellow . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts - April 2009: "But Son, You Might Still Get Kicked in the Head!"
Tim Schmidt
I'd like to say that I was a direct part of this story, but the full credit has to go to my wonderful wife of 15 years, Tonnie. So here's the story. Our youngest son, Sten, recently earned his . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts, Feb/Mar '09: I Love Living in the Future!
Tim Schmidt
Some of you guys may not know this, but the USCCA team is scattered around the country. Sure, we've got a home office -- it's in Jackson, WI -- but few of our team members live within commu . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts, Nov/Dec 2008: I Am a Lucky Man!
By the time this issue has made it into your hands, you're probably starting to reflect on the past year. At least that's what I always do in December. Here's a quick peek into my reflectio . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts, Jan 2009: The Schmidt Kids Learn the Value of Hard Work!
My two oldest kids are 8 and 10 years old and are in the 2nd and 4th grades. Like most kids their age, they have long lists of video games and other toys that they want. I can still remember . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts - CCM Issue Aug/Sept 2008
Tim Schmidt
I received an email from a member a few months ago. I am embarrassed to say that it took another USCCA member to open my eyes to something I should have seen myself. This member explained to me in his message that he was disappointed in the fact that we were displaying advertisements in CCM that were not completely appropriate for the entire family. He was referring to a few ads that featured . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts - Aug/Sept 2008
A Magazine for the ENTIRE Family I received an email from a member a few months ago. I am embarrassed to say that it took another . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts - July 2008
Baseball, Membership Prices, and the Economy My oldest son's baseball season is well underway. Tim Jr. is ten years old and this is the first seaso . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts - May/June 2008
"Why do you need to carry a gun?" Have you ever heard that question before? It kind of drives me crazy. To me that is such a simple question. It's as easy . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts - April 2008
New Editor and New Art Director I am pleased and excited to announce that Concealed Carry Magazine has a new editor and a new art director. Kathy Jackson i . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts - January 2008
Tim Schmidt
I realize that you won't be reading these words until sometime in 2008, but as I write this sentence it is only a few days until Thanksgiving and I am feeling very guilty . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts - Nov/Dec 2007
Tim Schmidt
I can still remember the first time I heard of Jeff Cooper's color codes (White - "sheep mode", Yellow - relaxed awareness, Orange - heightened awareness, Red - fight or flight). . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts - Aug/Sept 2007
Tim Schmidt
Tim's Thoughts - Aug/Sept 2007 A few weeks ago, I attended a three-night, Cub Scout camping trip with my son, Tim Jr. We both had a fantastic time. As you can imagine, there were all sorts of fun and educational activities. But I have to admit . . . keep reading
Tim's Thoughts: July 2007
Tim Schmidt
As I write this note to you, it is almost Father's Day. I remember a lot of things about growing up with MY Dad. Sure... I'll admit there was a certain amount of healthy fear I had for my father! . . . keep reading
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