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Originally Posted by Quintin
It doesn't take long for a hostile attacker to close in on you either...not preaching, just saying...
I forget what the exact measurement was, but it takes something like 7 seconds for a determined, violent attacker to close 21 feet on you. During a violent attack, gross motor skills go south, adrenaline is pumping, you're probably scared poopless, racking the slide and lining the sights up ain't gonna be easy. The Israelis advocate empty chamber carry, but they probably practice, practice, practice, and practice every day at racking the slide and getting the weapon hot for the time when they'll really need it. I carry a 1911 from time to time, with one in the tube, the hammer back, and the safety on. Just food for thought.
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I totally agree with you, but in my personal life and even as much as I love all types of firearms (I started this thread), I never carry a weapon of any kind (not even a pocket knife). The only time I have my handgun is when I am going to the range on occasions and it stays buried in the range bag. In my environment I feel confident and unfraid of my surroundings, but I wasn't always like that as I used to carry the .45 every where. Perhaps many years of Thai kickboxing makes me feel more secure than I really am, but again I agree if you are going to carry a weapon keep it ready for defense.