So the thing in Memphis lit a fire under a work buddy's butt to get his CCW.
He was the guy that lived in DC and has now moved to Virginia.
Dunno why the hurry now. Not like violent flash mobs are a new thing.
He is former Marine and Air Force (don't ask) and hated the Beretta in service and is leaning toward .45 because... well... .45 is better. Right? I explained to him how a pistol is a pistol, pretty much, and quantity has a quality all its own.
He still like the feel of a .45 over a .40 and has rejected 9mm already. Revolvers are right out in his mind. The next question for him is WHICH .45.
I am a responsible gunnie. Playing Devil's Advocate. Getting him to question his assumption. Tell him both sides. Correct factual deficiencies. Not interject my own preferences.
Where were the CCW people in the Memphis Parking Lot? Did they all use their situational awareness and di di mau before the action started?
Update: Hmmm. When you think about it... When the action starts there is only a handful of victims. What are the chances that out of a half dozen people one of them would be a CCW carrier? Good question! 460,000 CCWs in TN, out of a population of 6,500,000. A 1 in 14 chance, statistically.
People I Hit F5 on all day, hoping for more content...
-
-
Advice for Today - Go vote if you haven't already, of course. Then: Unplug from the news. If you're not at work, go for a walk if the weather's nice. Binge-watch something. ...1 hour ago
-
Hitler or Stalin? - The Harris side tells us that Trump is a fascist. The Trump side tells us that Harris is a communist. Hence, this year a case can be made that most voters ...8 hours ago
-
-
Ten Weird Guns You Can Buy Today - Tired of the same-old, same-old Glock/Remington 870/AR-15/Remington 700 formula? Want something different? We’ve got a list of weird guns for you to … dive...11 hours ago
-
Match Cuts - Tamara and I have been enjoying the current season of *The Lincoln Lawyer*. (The TV series; I have yet to see the film, with a different cast.) Take...18 hours ago
-
The Climate Change election - No, it's not because Harris is mad as a hatter on the Green New Deal or because Trump will kill all of this off - although both are entirely correct. No...20 hours ago
-
Beretta M38A vs Suomi kp/31 (w/ John Keene) - If you had to pick one, would you take an early Beretta 38A (with bayonet), or a Finnish kp/31 Suomi? Both have semiauto selectors, although the Beretta’...23 hours ago
-
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 1, 2024 - Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the ...4 days ago
-
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – September 2024 - The September edition showcases Negative Outcome. There’s also a link to a superb live rendition of The Ecstasy of Gold by The Bands of His Majesty’s Royal...5 days ago
-
-
Another update - Apparently, comments now must be approved. That has been done. Sorry about all that.1 year ago
-
-
The New Resistance to the 2A - You can see the resistance is shaping up around “sensitive places” doctrine and “good moral character.” I remember seeing a comment from Prof. Adam Winkler...2 years ago
-
For A Friend... - Folks, I'm breaking my over-a-year-long streak of not posting because I have some sad news. Someone that I consider a good friend, Chance over at SayUncle,...4 years ago
-
About Me
4 comments:
Chances of a CCW being there go down when you consider the reputation of the place.
There had been another flash mob attack in the week(s) prior to this one. People learn where to avoid
Bob S.
Considering it was Zimmerman shooting Martin that lit a fire under MY butt to get a pistol and CCW, I can state with assurance that nothing motivates one towards self-protection faster than the realization that things are going to get nasty in one's own neighborhood right quick.
Mad Ogre has some 1911 recommendations. I suggest something in a Commander length. The Remington is reportedly quite good.
NotClausiwitz,
At your link, George says: "I will also stay away from anything that even resembles a “Series 80″" but then makes Painted Ordnance his #3 choice? Buh-whuh?
NJT,
Most people with CCWs don't actually carry guns. They have a permit so they can tuck a loaded gun under the car seat if they have to suddenly go get a gallon of milk in the 'hood at the ATM near a bar at 0300. Other than that, they leave the gat at home. Another large fraction carries fairly regularly, but in the form of a little .380 or J-frame in a purse or pocket. With no reloads. You'd need to be on the wrong side of the crazy/brave line to confront an angry mob with 6 shots of .380ACP.
Post a Comment