OK…question. I’m total civilian. Had CC training. Novice training long long ago. Have handled and practiced with all of our firearms….not nearly enough but ….
We’re in the boonies which means “lions and tigers [coyotes?] and bears” are obviously the primary reason I’m carrying. To scare away and keep my territory [and my poultry]….primarily. Seriously defend? ….only if I have to. NEVER gonna shoot a bear or lion unless there is truly no choice… Nah uh.
That said, I have had several human encounters over the past couple decades that ….made me nervous not knowing who it was and what they intended. [no, I’m not trained enough in those tactics… ] 🙁
My question about the article is…obviously it takes time to chamber the first round on a semi-auto. But do you carry with safety on or off? Is the safety near a thumb/finger so it could be a part of the drawing-out-your-gun action? Cuz none of mine could be. Very small hands and short fingers. Seems it would take me as much or more time to take off the safety……and I don’t trust the safety in some of the ways I carry the handguns. I really don’t want to shoot any of my parts off. [The lightest weight one and heaviest one ….do not have a safety …but that’s talking revolvers.]
Since live in boonies and I’m with a very large guardian dog 90% of the time, surprise is not generally going to be a worry. I figure the odds are with me to have the time. Comments?
OldMtWoman ….know some, not lots