| Ketzer |
01-08-2013 04:40 PM |
This is good dialog about a very sensitive subject so I will add some more idiotic ramblings of my own...
I feel certain even though I have made myself proficient with my weapon, practiced all aspects of cover, draw, reload, watch my surroundings, try and think through scenarios in my head... I will most likely soil my diaper and never get my weapon out if the worst happens.
I always conceal. My philosophy is similar to the samurai, if I have to show it, the end of it will be smoking. Obviously doesn't cover every situation but trying to threaten someone into backing down by showing "I have this" is preached against by all the experts. I believe that having a force multiplier (even if it is hidden) changes how you interact with someone intending you harm, they can sense you will not be a victim.
The nature of my work exposes me to a lot of different people. What I see out of my fellow sapiens gives me cause to doubt that everyone's values are like mine. The common example is why resist over a car or a wallet or a TV, let them have it. No one's life is worth that... simple possesions. The problem is, they are my F'ing possesions. A lot more gets stolen from me than stuff if I do nothing. I am not fighting back for the $20 in my wallet ($40 if my wife has given me my allowance). Obviously if a gun is in my face, here's the keys. But if the opportunity presents for me to legally defend myself...
Jeff-
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