Sorry my message was too long to do in one post. So,,,

Continued.

Choosing a weapon part two. If you do plan on carrying concealed, you need to pick one that you can carry comfortably. If it is comfortable you are more likely to carry it. Those of us that are not used to carrying or shooting may just want to go with a wheel gun (revolver) they are inherently more powerful, and it is six guaranteed shots. They can not jam, and they will not fail to function unless there is something seriously wrong with them. But as they are more powerful, they are harder to accurately place follow on shots. So you have to practice more.

I am a big guy so I can carry a full sized Kimber fairly easily. But my wife is smaller, so she needs a smaller weapon. As I have said before, she decided to go with the Glock 36. It is a weapon that is chambered in .45, it has a single stack mag. It is very reliable, and as it is just a trigger safety, there is one less thing to think about when you do have to draw your weapon. But because it is just a trigger safety, you have to be mindful of handling the weapon. ALSO pay attention when breaking the weapon down, to remove the slide, you have to release the trigger by pulling it. So MAKE SURE you clear the weapon before attempting this. Yes I know that should seem like common sense, but sometimes people forget things.

Now, dealing with the cops if they show up during, or just after you use your weapon to defend yourself.

Do not make any sudden movements. Cops are humans just like us, and as such are subseptable to stress. I would suggest against dropping your weapon as dropping it can (rarely) cause it to fire. Years ago an off duty cop was involved in a shooting, the cops showed up he dropped his weapon, it fired. The cops shot him dead. Most cops will show up and say (it is almost universal now) police don't move. You should respond Police don't shoot (even if you are not a cop).

Do not try to help them, just do not move. Let them handle it.

I am sure some of the anti gunners will come in here and try to start something. But I ask that you do not. If you do, prepare to be in a mental battle armed with a slingshot when your opponent is armed with a howitzer.

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The National Science Foundation announced the following study results on U.S. military recreation preferences:
1. Sport of choice for Marines: bowling.
2. Sport of choice for Sailors: football.
3. Sport of choice for Soldiers: baseball.
4. Sport of choice for Coast Guardsmen: tennis.
5. Sport of choice for Airmen: golf.
Notice how the farther down the list you go, the smaller their balls get.