Dynamic Pistol Discipline: An analytical defensive training system.
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STAGE 1 — CURIOSITY & APPROACHABILITY
"This feels serious, but I can explore safely."
- Sets tone immediately
- Establishes professionalism
- Differentiates from casual content
- Low-threat entry point
- Breaks assumptions gently
- No ego threat involved
- Reframes improvement process
- Clarifies actual skill development
- Sets realistic expectations
STAGE 2 — CONFIDENCE DISRUPTION
"I may not be as solid as I thought."
- Unscored assessment
- Creates uncertainty safely
- No embarrassment factor
- Shows problems clearly
- Doesn't provide solutions
- Creates diagnostic curiosity
- Introduces stress degradation
- Shows decision collapse
- Demonstrates pressure effects
STAGE 3 — LEGAL & MORAL WEIGHT
"This isn't just technical—it's serious."
- Forces judgment calls
- Limited feedback only
- Creates legal awareness
- Establishes ethical bar
- Sets instructional standards
- Defines professional expectations
STAGE 4 — AUTHORITY & INVISIBLE GAPS
"There are things I can't self-diagnose."
- First hard gate
- Introduces expert correction
- Professional assessment begins
- Names blind spots directly
- Doesn't reveal fixes
- Creates need for guidance
STAGE 5 — SELF-MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION
"I want to know where I actually stand."
- Scored evaluation
- Feedback-driven assessment
- Non-public results
- Performance evaluation
- No drills required
- Structured self-analysis
- Graded responsibility
- Decision-making evaluation
- Legal knowledge assessment
STAGE 6 — CONSEQUENCE & COMMITMENT
"This deserves proper training."
- Expanded outcomes analysis
- Legal examination scenarios
- Ethical decision frameworks
- Optimization framing
- No tactical instruction
- Efficiency gap analysis
STAGE 7 — RESOLUTION & INVITATION
"I'm ready for structured instruction."
- Explains philosophy clearly
- Sets program standards
- Defines expectations only (no drills)
