Let me say right off there is nothing healthier than a debate using the “devil’s advocate” role to either strengthen one’s position or show the absurdity of it; hopefully the former.
For one thing, I would venture to say that most of the responders don’t even possess a ccw permit. They can fantasize at the range, but nothing else. BTW, keep your distance from these range “
commando’s”. More importantly; don’t have the
mind-set or the will to pull the trigger even if their life depended upon it. They carry as a bluff for an impending threat; you might as well have an empty pistol….Percentages are on your side since many of these experts in law enforcement & or have PD training schools will admit that they have never fired their pistol at an individual. Just a strong verbal command and the sight of the pistol was enough to diminish the threat.
If you are going to be “
blind-sided” or are in
Condition White; it doesn’t matter if your are in #1, or 3, or whatever…However, if you are aware and can be proactive, like in a parking lot, you have the time to “sling-shot” a rack…When nerves and stress are tight you do not want to hit your mag release or look down at the safety to make sure it is off. Why do you think many of the leading authorities in firearm training, publicly and mostly privately, will tell you that they do not recommend the rank & file LEO’s to carry “
cocked-n-locked”? Lack of training & clumsiness where they can’t even keep their finger off the trigger while unholstering has caused too many AD’s, especially in the military.
To the
CLOSET #3's, come out & defend your position!
Don't be intimitated by their web-names or post #'s. Appreciate all the interesting responses....