When I have this argument with my wife, she does point out that I would be much too likely to unnecessarily use the gun. A little too hot headed.
She is correct.
When I have this argument with my wife, she does point out that I would be much too likely to unnecessarily use the gun. A little too hot headed.
She is correct.
Larry- I gotta tell you dude, you are a total target by driving blind and unarmed. You are playing out a scenario in your head based on only what you've seen on TV in the movies. You are basing your real life safety on fantasy. Once you become a firearm owner, you GET REAL TRAINING. There are so many good classes and instructors out there.
I suggest looking up Front Site in Nye County, Nevada, just outside of Las Vegas. They have some good basic, advance and survival programs. There is also a place in Arizona. There are classes all over and you can also order real life training DVDs, books as well. Please really look at getting a firearm for protection and then some real training and survival education. It will really make a world of difference.
If you want some online reference material, look on YouTube for "Tactical Response" and Student of the Gun online.
There is no hard and fast rule. You shoot to protect yourself and shoot to stop the threat. There are no rules in street fighting and no standards or absolute ways it has to be.
Again, you really, REALLY need training to go with your firearm. You just dont buy a gun and then rely on what you've seen in the movies and TV. Its like you poker guys just picking up a deck of cards and then your supposed to be a poker expert...NO, it takes training, education and experience. Please abandon your ideas of how this works and really get some survival education and training.
My answers are in bold.
There is a way to "bug out" and survive. You need to preplan and know how to survive. Its not just getting a gun and shooting people. Start looking up "bugging out" and "urban survival". There are so many answers to your questions.
I am highly sure a gun WILL help you. You need to learn how to properly bug out and prepare. Some of you guys worry me as youre so willing to be a victim and let the bad guys get you and your valuables. LEARN HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF and SURVIVE. There is training and education involved. There are books, video and classes on this. Please do some research.
WRING. If some guy shoots up a movie theater, why be a sitting duck. LEARN TACTICS AND HOW TO SURVIVE. Geez guys, stop leaning towards being a victim, learn to FIGHT and defend yourselves. a gun WOULD be useful and be your main survival took. Atleast have a fighting chance instead of being a sitting duck.
Again, there is survival training for this. There are so many videos showing the victim pulling a firearm and fighting back. Stop wanting to be a victim and start thinking about survival and defending yourself.
Totally BAD ADVICE here and please dont embrace it. Home defense is a total multi layered system that takes thought, training and practice. Please do not believe in this crap and start researching and learning about home defense with a firearm. You guys are poker players, right? Do you show your cards right away, no. Its all based on experience, training, calculations, skills and education. You CAN defend your home properly and safely with a firearm. Get training.
MEMBERS in this thread- You guys really need training, education and physical skills to own a firearm and exercise self defense. I am worried about what I am reading here. You guys are making posts based on no experience, training or education. PLEASE do some real research and get up to speed on self defense with a firearm. Thank you.
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You guys here worry me as it seems like you want to be victims here, its the easy way out. When you wanted to drive a car, did someone just throw you the keys and say- "Here you go, have at it". No, you got training, education and wheel time. When you started playing poker, did you just watch the WSOP on TV and become an expert? No, it takes time, skills, training and experience. It takes the same with a firearm and self defense. You need to get the proper training, education and time at the range to hone your skills. So please, dont be afraid of a gun and using one in self defense, it takes time, training, effort and patience.
Here is a good place to start training...
Check out James Yeager at Tactical Response-
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Last edited by Desertrunner; 12-28-2017 at 03:00 PM.
totally agree.....the bad guys often have that advantage as well. They are used to handling a gun, drawing a weapon and shooting a weapon without fear. In order to get to their level and beyond it WOULD take training. But not just training, but repeated practice, because learning something today, and keeping it dormant for 10years, will not do you anygood when you actually need it.
How many people are relly up for doing that.? Not many. There are plenty of people willing to own a gun, but the training and practice part I would guess is very limited for most...especially for us city folks.
This is why I recommend the DVDs on top of the training to stay current. Get the traiining whereever and try to stay current. But dont just give up and be a victim because its the easy way out.
I carry in my car in 2 spots and a shotgun in the trunk. Sometimes I open carry at the Dog Park. I never worry about having weapons in my car. Sometimes I worry a little when I go to California because I am pretty sure I am in clear violation if I get caught but I think that risk is very minimal so I take that risk. About shooting first... it depends on the situation. I believe that if your going to pull out a weapon you better be ready to use it and committed to using it as well. If I had to use it I would wait to try to get a clear advantage. For me the weapons are insurance and for defensive purposes. Also the weapons I own are for investments as well. They go up in value and they have multiple purposes.
As for the whole "shoots first", there is no definite answer. It all depends on the situation, your training, mind set, getting cover, defusing the situation, etc. Again, training is really the key. Think of self defense with your fists only, it also depends on the situation when you might use your fists. But NEVER back down, take no action and just let yourself be a victim or sitting duck. Because then you will ALWAYS be a victim and sitting duck and thats no way to live.
I agree with this and most of my firearms have a specific purpose (home defense, road, animal, strictly investment).
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