MY REGRETS ARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE I COULDN’T SAVE—Marines, soldiers, my buddies. I still feel their loss. I still ache for my failure to protect them.

I would love for people to be able to think of me as a guy who stood up for what he believed in and helped make a difference for the vets.

I’m willing to meet my creator and answer every shot that I took.

Despite what your momma told you, Violence does solve problems.

If you see anyone from about sixteen to sixty-five and they’re male, shoot ’em. Kill every male you see.

I began teaching my son how to shoot when he was two, starting with the basics of a BB rifle. My theory is that kids get into trouble because of curiosity—if you don’t satisfy it, you’re asking for big problems. If you inform them and carefully instruct them on safety when they’re young, you avoid a lot of the trouble. My son has learned to respect weapons. I’ve always told him, if you want to use a gun, come get me. There’s nothing I like better than shooting.

I'm a better husband and father than I was a killer.