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That's why I disliked it for EDC and at one point only championed for it for range use.. but now, it's hard to argue the ease of sight picture it provides. I've came around on it a bit and carrying off body has helped eliminate the debris issueI hear you on build up of stuff on the red dot. My p365 with red dot builds up junk fast on the optic in IWB holster. I use a lens pen little brush and bulrush it out every so often. It surprising how fast crap builds up on it.
It seems to me that you have gotten better in an important aspect of self-defense: your situational awareness has improved over time... As we get to our older years, a honest assessment of our physical limitations and planning accordingly is needed.Our culture has changed, dramatically, as the years have rolled by beneath me.
I, like most folks, often resist change. But I've had to adjust. It's uncomfortable and
often awkward. My self assessment is that I'm still viable mentally. However,
physically is another issue and very concerning. I can not run and I have trouble
on uneven ground. I've hunted for well over 60 years as much and as often as
I can. When much younger I never carried a pack, just ammo, a knife and a
length of rope. Thought I was tough. Now when I'm least able I carry a very
weighty pack that will hopefully let me survive if I go down in the woods. Around
town I am very uncomfortable realizing that I am a target as I walk with an uneven
gait. I think most fit 12 year olds could whip my azz. I look at my surroundings
before getting out of the truck, park as near as possible to my destination, and
try to make my business always done in daylight. I fired my rifle in Vietnam and
never knew if I hit another. I don't want to shoot a punk, and man, there are a lot
of them nowadays. But if nut comes to crunch I'll do my best to keep myself
together. And with the slow but methodical loss of gun rights it will become
more and more difficult to survive. Perhaps, for me, it's getting close to check out time.
Hey.....got 2 in my truck...just sayin'This thread has taught me that I should start carrying a fire extinguisher. 'Cause who knows, it might safe your life someday when you're attacked by someone with a flame thrower. And more is always better.
All my rigs have them. But I need another for EDC.Hey.....got 2 in my truck...just sayin'
New marketing idea...combo Bear Spray/Fire Extinguisher!All my rigs have them. But I need another for EDC.
It's called the 21 foot rule. It's well known and has been proven repeatedly. Myth Busters even did a segment on it.I can't remember the FBI did a little study and it was something like if a person has their knife out and was 20 feet away and you still have to draw your gun you're gonna get stuck.
I like pepper spray but even the small bottles are nuisance sized, They have a safety lever that needs to be manipulated and depending on the wind there's about a 25% chance you're going to get a taste also. I Carry what I consider to be a pretty nice knife, a bench made auto so It can be completely manipulated open and closed with one hand. I Carry the same knife and I use the crap out of it daily, it's by far the deepest sunk muscle memory I have for what would be considered a viable weapon. As far as Swiss Army knives they have their place but I don't carry any knife with a blade that doesn't lock open or in a struggle I think you're asking for trouble.
This is a often overlooked and undervalued practice for self defense as well as everyday living.I make eye contact with everyone and nod or say hello, treat even the worst looking street people with basic human respect and have never had to de-escalate a situation that got even close to out of hand.
Sometimes you can use verbal martial arts it worked when I worked in the prison many of times. I prefer this rout and involved way less paperwork which I absolutely despised ! I also agree just because you have a firearm you should not think you are Superman and start stuff and know when to just walk away. This is where things will get interesting non permit carry starts in June for Florida and there are plenty of hot heads. I know you folks have been to the range and noticed that guy that while can legally own a gun shouldn't well these are the same people that will be carrying.My mentality to conflict/confrontation. Staying humble and avoiding altercations. Emotional control.
Medical is just as important if not more so then the firearm.
As my family grows the importance of carrying and training rises rapidly.
Taking a honest and realist look at the consequences of using a firearm in a legal and justified shoot and coming to peace with the fact of what I may face if I am forced to use a firearm.
Run away if possible.
Getting into jiu jitsu and I am just trying to add as many tools to my belt as possible.
A gun shouldn't be the only tool you have to resolve conflict.
I do the same, but mostly because it's fun watching most people try and turn themselves inside-out to AVOID making eye contact!I make eye contact with everyone
Cynicism is cool.This thread has taught me that I should start carrying a fire extinguisher. 'Cause who knows, it might save your life someday when you're attacked by someone with a flame thrower. And more is always better.
Damn I bet. I have loaded .32 and .380 back when we could not order ammo and those were a PITA.Fitting the title but not the context;
After a couple boxes, I changed my mind on reloading 25 acp!
Not a good fit for XXL hands.
You find this please share!along with the never ending search for the "perfect " grouse shotgun....
Will do...You find this please share!