Thanks.
Risk assessment: I assess that if defending against a risk (threat) I'd prefer at least Glock 19 in hand and that doesn't change cause I'm in a nice spot.
Risk management: I avoid stupid people, places, live in a "good area" ect... that does not override preferred in hand... Glock 19 (wherever, whenever)
We agree, I think its dumb too; yet, I've seen that rationalization posted multiple times over the years.
You're welcome. FWIW, I lean toward agreeing with your sentiment on this but it's not a simple binary issue.
For example, in reply to your comments....
Risk assessment: So do I (but not glock). I prefer/choose 9mm in various handguns which vary in size and capacity. Keeping concealed is very important to me. By my assessment, the risk of exposure (etc) is more likely to happen than needing to use it and the consequence can be severe.
Risk management: Due to the likelyhood risk of needing it and not having it and also the likelyhood risk of having it and exposing it, somehow a balance must be found to give myself peace of mind. Not your mind. Its my livelihood; not your mind.
As such, Attire and activities will largely be the influential factor which one I choose.
A smaller lighter 9mm with less capacity is far easier to ensure staying concealed in some attire & during some activities.
Some rounds are better than more rounds if having more rounds/larger gun increases the risk of exposure beyond my peace of mind. My mind, my life; not yours.
Youre free to disagree. And I welcome your input for what works for you. And I'll consider if/how I can apply it to myself as it's in my best interest.
But assuming that what works for you will also work the same for others is just another form of rationalizing & not being truthful in of itself.
As a light hearted exaggerated example, some people may be lucky? to have enough spare room in thier speedo to pack a Glock 19 while playing beach volleyball (like a sloth) and not print.
Others may only have enough spare room for a NAA mini revolver. Something is better than nothing.
It would be disingenuous to argue that you could conceal a Glock 19 in tight short shorts and crop top as effectively as you could a NAA and its not realistic to show up to a beach volleyball game in over sized 5.11 cargo pants to hide a Glock 19, spare mags, and ankle holster with the Glock 26.
Also, risk factors associated with area can play a part in your decision. For example, in LA, DC, NYC it seems groups of perps is becoming more common. I can speak in regards to LA, it's more common to have multiples in east LA than in Eastvale 50 miles away. I can't remember a single instance in Eastvale. I wouldn't be surprised if it was weekly in east LA.
Somewhere there is a balance that is right for the individual responsible for thier own self.