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    An interesting situation

    People have already mentioned leaving space between you and the car in front of you, and locking your doors, so I won't touch on that. But. Swearing at an already irrational individual is not likely to do much to prevent any potential situation from escalating. In this case, better to just...
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    Amount of rounds fired in home invasion

    I'm siding with the "shoot with what you're most comfortable with" crowd on this one. Having a lot of bullets doesn't do any good if you don't know how to shoot the weapon firing them. That said, I remember a quote from an anonymous USMC major who once said "sometimes it's entirely appropriate...
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    How would you handle this forced entry?

    In the context of this situation, I have trouble convincing myself that shooting the stupid drunk who's kicking on my door thinking it's his own (as stated by OP, who had time to determine all of this), is the best course of action. Not to take a detour into the "legal" realm too much, but does...
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    How would you handle this forced entry?

    Overall, I think the OP did alright. Only two things I would've done differently: 1. Leave the line to 911 open, keep them talking to you so they can hear everything. It might come in handy, should the worst happen and you wind up in court 2. Getting behind some kind of cover would've been...
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    How to handle a break in

    If I hear breaking glass, it means someone has come through the window. Of my 3rd-story apartment. Which means I am either dealing with Spiderman, or a SWAT team. So I guess I would either ask for an autograph or lay down on the floor with my hands on my head, depending. :D Option 1: ideal...
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    How to deal with a forcible rape?

    "Thou shalt not be a victim. Thou shalt not be a perpetrator. Above all, thou shalt not be a bystander." For those of you advocating doing nothing, or just walking away, consider those words. For my part, I know it's fairly easy to determine the difference between rape and "normal" adult play...
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    Where's the Correct Balance?

    As an Eagle Scout alum, I have had "Be Prepared" hammered into my brain so far it's embedded in my nerve stem. What's the old fortune cookie joke, Fail to Plan is a Plan to Fail? I carry because we exist in a state of change and chaos, and that crowd of guys you walked by last night on the...
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    Who Carries at home?

    Have the Springfield on me if I'm awake, and on the nightstand if I'm asleep. The only time I don't carry is on campus (university decided to declare the 2nd Amendment null and void on campus...) but I graduate tomorrow, so screw 'em:D Everyone who knows me and doesn't like guns has learned...
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    Mid-Afternoon Break-in (Long)

    Hey Bailey, how about contributing to the discussion instead of just saying "no, that's not right, and neither is that or that or that..."? Constructive criticism, hoss. Simply flaming what someone is saying does nothing but take up bandwidth and board space. Buckeye8, it sucks that this...
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    When do you draw? What's worth (gun)fighting for?

    So, here's a question that's itching in the back of my mind: duty to retreat. I know here in CO, you have a duty to retreat unless you're in your own dwelling (18-1-704.5). Then again, in Scenario 1 the guy is already leveling a sidearm at you, so he's obviously not out collecting for UNICEF...
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    What's that?

    I've found the insulin pump to be the best excuse...for some reason, people get all embarrassed if they think you have diabetes (no idea why). Back braces tend to be pretty low-profile...not hard and boxy, which is why the pump always seems like the best option. Up to you, though.
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    Flashlight or stealth?

    Flashlight, all the way. No way I am going to shoot at something I have not properly ID'd - that goes against everything I've ever been taught about firearms. Like people have said before, you don't turn the sucker on and go wandering around the house...you activate it once you are lined up on...
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    Draw your spare magazine with your pistol?

    I'm agreeing with the general tone of this thread - trying to draw both your weapon and the spare mag at the same time is inviting all sorts of complications and complexities into an already-difficult process. And while I am all for being prepared...drawing the spare mag at the same time seems...
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    What dictates your relations with strangers?

    In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them. Old and oft-parroted, but true. I am kind and courteous to everyone I meet. But I am also cautious and prepared for the unexpected. Carrying a gun does not make me any more reckless or timid than when I am not carrying. The...
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    When does awareness become prejudice?

    Ouch. Hurt my feelings, why don't ya.:D Although, while rather large, my tattoos can be covered by a t-shirt. And for the record, I'm clean-cut, too. When it comes to profiling, stereotyping, whatever you call it, experience has led me to this: I suspect everyone, equally. People talk...
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    Very self-conscious with my first concealed carry rig (G17)

    ::raising hand guiltily:: That would be me. Although cinching the belt down an extra notch tends to help. Newbie - you get used to it. I CC a 5" XD45, and for the first few months every time I had it I was convinced that it was obvious, even though I am fairly tall and broad-shouldered and...
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    Watch/Guard Dogs

    I know a lot of people will probably laugh at this...but my Golden Retriever is fantastic. I know, not exactly what one would consider a fierce breed, or a good guard dog. But he's ridiculously loyal and loving, and the best part about him is that he gives graduated warnings - growling softly at...
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    Dealing with possible drunk in apt. complex

    Considering how everything turned out, in a similar situation I probably would have done something very comparable. You weren't under any immediate threat, and you reacted accordingly. Excellent use of the OODA loop, even if it wasn't intentional. All in all, I'd say you did everything great. As...
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    House clearing... in the nude.

    <quote>Some velcro straps and you'd have a handy dandy flashlight hanger..... Just have to get the balance right. </quote> Jesus, Ric, I just pulled a muscle laughing. That said, it sounds like an alarm system is sort of an option - have you tried taking it up with your landlord? They might...
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    How much does your BOB weigh? How far can you go?

    I think it was the Romans who discovered that a soldier can march for any given distance or length of time carrying 1/3 of the soldier's body weight and still arrive at a location "ready to fight". That said, 40 lbs. is still a lot of weight, and there's definitely room to pare down that load...
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