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Based on a study he did of self defense shooting several of his students were involved in, Tom Givens said in an article I read that for self defense, we should practice quick, safe and efficient draw, and shooting several well placed shots at 3 to 7 yards. I think you did good, Old-Me! So, I...

You have to give them credit — they never give up!

I sometimes think it is the American way to mess thing up then just move off the leave the mess rather than fixing it. Easier I guess to just go somewhere else and mess that place up.

For some folks, the .22 might be the best option. You can buy ammo about anywhere, it is not super expensive, recoil is not a big issue and guns in .22 caliber are plentiful. Based on forum posts, I think most people here can afford more expensive guns and ammo, but not everyone is as fortunate.

Probably wouldn’t work in Africa, but here I suspect a 12 gauge will stop about anything you are likely to encounter. Shotguns don’t hold a lot of rounds, but if each ‘stop’ only takes one round it probably holds enough!

I have a fiber optic, which is great, and have a Trijicon night sight, which is better. At this point in my mortal existence, I need all the help I can get, and both of these really help. I don’t want sights that require a battery.

The article didn’t mention Patrick McManus so I guess I will pass. :)

Thanks, Talyn. I was a little surprised by a few on the list.

I always think of Lucas McCain and his Sheriff friend Micah. I can still “see” that double barrel. Thanks for the link, Talyn. I wonder how much training the guy in Houston had?

I understand why some folks steer women to a revolver, Shibadog, but a 38 Special in a snubby can be a handful. Especially with the factory grips. Good for you in helping your friend. I watched a You Tube review (by a woman) of a 32 revolver. I have never shot a 32, but the reviewer was...

Good news, Joe. She needs to go shooting!

There are so many guns and holsters available now that I am glad I am not a person new to shooting and guns! I Welcome to the forum, Serastan2803. I look forward to your input.

Thanks for the link, Talyn. I expect I won’t order one of the “Fink Specials,” but it is good to know about them.

I agree Hayes. Advancing on Normandy beach in the face of the fire they took is difficult to watch.

Just another product of the permanent federal workforce.

It would be nice if stories like this one were more widely reported. If the armed individual had not been there, the outcome would likely have been very different.

And the hits just keep on coming, Hayes. Thank you for the link.

Thank you for the link, Talyn. I think we are slowly getting a great ship turned around.

Based on the unbiased statistics I have seen, if a person resides in a large city, there is a pretty good probability they will be a crime victim. It is getting pretty gnarly across the river in Memphis!

Not to argue, but often over time, changes happen as folks figure out a better way to do something. Personally, I use a grip that feels most natural to me. I like both polymer framed guns and all steel ones, but I have no desire to carry an all steel gun. Too heavy. And, I try to remember to...