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Maybe he would have missed her entirely. He could have missed entirely or been less accurate with shots using a different caliber/firearm. It's nothing but speculation on our part.
Very True! We could sit and do the "what if he/she..." and still come up with nothing but speculation...so no argument here. My point is just as wichaka states that many variables can give you different results. However, these are my takes on carrying a gun...
1) Every bullet you carry is like having another option to correct a mistake. If your gun doesn't carry more than ten rounds (or you live in California), I suggest carrying multiple magazines/clips/speed loaders for it.
2) You should carry the biggest, fastest caliber you can comfortably carry, afford and accurately shoot.
3) Carrying a gun openly is telling the bad guy who the biggest threat is, thus putting the element of surprise in their favor- not your's.
4) Don't just carry a gun with you; carry a phone (to tell the police you're not the bad guy), a flashlight and a knife. Stock your car and house with first aid kits and fire extinguishers. Come up with plans and conduct "what if" scenarios for different incidents so that both you and your family member(s) can survive whatever encounters come your way. Carrying a firearm comes with a mindset of refusing to be a "sheep" among the herd. You're a "sheepdog" now whether you like it or not. Don't take unnecessary risks or get involved in situations where violence may occur (i.e. drinking at the popular gang bar) and conduct yourself in a manner that avoids fights instead of looking for them.
5) Be in condition ORANGE (elevated) at all times. You should know when a threat is coming because you should have already noticed danger areas and keyed on possible threats before the situation escalated to the point of violence. The only exception to this is when you are home, asleep.
That's all I can think of fo now without drifting too far off topic. Stay safe.