That's the short answer.Although we do variations of this thread at least monthly, I'll speak to the OP's question. My answer is an emphatic NO.
Theyve made the decision to be submissive and take what they get or maybe they are truthful with themselves and their assessment of their skills and the added weight will just slow them down when they run? Who knows. They arent in the game here.There are people on this board that do not carry a firearm at all. How come they don't get the monthly (or more-frequent) thrashing here that those who don't "carry what I say they should" get?
Theyve made the decision to be submissive and take what they get or maybe they are truthful with themselves and their assessment of their skills and the added weight will just slow them down when they run? Who knows. They arent in the game here.
Different risk assessment.There are people on this board that do not carry a firearm at all. How come they don't get the monthly (or more-frequent) thrashing here that those who don't "carry what I say they should" get?
That ship has sailed. There's a much bigger picture here if you want to get down in the weeds about how gun control advocates think or respond to discussion within the gun-owning community.it should also be taken to point that, when we gun owners collectively argue that a certain class of firearm has no legitimate purpose and isn't practical, it gets heard by the other side, too.
You are correct in that it's a cliche. But wrong. By the time you access that .25 or .32 in your pocket, it's probably already too late--it's either hands-on time, or your adversary has the drop on you. You've already experienced a fail in your situational awareness process.The thing is though... whether it is a cliche or not... any gun is better than no gun. Whether a single shot derringer, Baby Browning, LCP, Colt SAA, or the latest wonder nine; the very fact that you are carrying *something* automatically improves your chances of survival (probably by a vast amount) over the rest of the unarmed masses.
Bolded emphasis mine.You might feel better about having the gun, but if you dont have enough gun, and the skills to go with it, it might just get you into more trouble.
If you actually need a gun, which would you rather have, that pocket pistol, or something a bit more appropriate?
That's pretty much what I always say. A 22 pocket pistol is like a 30 foot pointed steel rod for stabbing attackers. (but way easier to carry)
The thing is though... whether it is a cliche or not... any gun is better than no gun. Whether a single shot derringer, Baby Browning, LCP, Colt SAA, or the latest wonder nine; the very fact that you are carrying *something* automatically improves your chances of survival (probably by a vast amount) over the rest of the unarmed masses.
There are people on this board that do not carry a firearm at all. How come they don't get the monthly (or more-frequent) thrashing here that those who don't "carry what I say they should" get?
I'm as hot natured as they come, live on the coast, wear shorts, sandals and T shirts every minute I must wear clothes at all (except when singing in church) and never once thought, "I sure could use something smaller than my LC9s." Rides 95% of it's life in my right front pocket. It is a real pocket gun.
It ain't hard to buy warm climate clothes that will comfortably conceal a 7 - 9 round 9mm handgun.
If I, personally, needed anything smaller this post would quickly become NSFW.