FJC
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I look at it this way...rank the following people in order of who is most prepared:
1) Person carrying, round chambered.
2) Person carrying, round not chambered.
3) Person not carrying.
Ok, I think I already ranked them for you. Now, I'd rather see someone elect to carry unchambered, than choose to not carry at all because they aren't comfortable enough or don't feel they are trained enough to carry chambered. (Preferably, I'd like to see them GET that training and be comfortable with it, but some people need to move in steps - or maybe find a weapon like a revolver that they may be more comfortable with).
They need to understand the limitations of carrying that way (no way they should think they're gonna draw, chamber, fire against someone already pointing a gun at them). But an unchambered weapon in the pocket beats the heck out of a loaded weapon at home...
1) Person carrying, round chambered.
2) Person carrying, round not chambered.
3) Person not carrying.
Ok, I think I already ranked them for you. Now, I'd rather see someone elect to carry unchambered, than choose to not carry at all because they aren't comfortable enough or don't feel they are trained enough to carry chambered. (Preferably, I'd like to see them GET that training and be comfortable with it, but some people need to move in steps - or maybe find a weapon like a revolver that they may be more comfortable with).
They need to understand the limitations of carrying that way (no way they should think they're gonna draw, chamber, fire against someone already pointing a gun at them). But an unchambered weapon in the pocket beats the heck out of a loaded weapon at home...