Glock 13 is my pocket pistol and normal carry. You do not even feel it is on you. I do not go places where I need something like my Glock 35 below.
Glock 35 in 40 caliber is my serious pistol that lives by my bedside with green laser light and tactical light. It is many rounds of grief.
Hanging on the wall is an AR-15 and AR-10 beneath my robes. In the corner is a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. First two rounds are #6 shot, next 3 are 00 buck. I live in a rural area. At best the county sheriff would need 10 to 20 minutes at best to assist me if in danger. You are on your own. Oddly little crime is in our area. Most that live here do exactly what I described above.
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I will not shoot some stupid kid stealing gas, my lawn mower or even my car. Be a danger to I or my family and I will use every skill I have to kill you.
I am an old man of many years, 78. I have been shooting since 12 years old. At 13 I was given a bolt action 22 caliber Remington rifle for my own. My grandfather allowed me this and ammunition to be kept in my custody. In that era the concept of using that rifle in an illegal or dangerous manner did not exist. I can still shoot well but that 300 Win Mag hurts now. I have never used a firearm in anger. If I do I will kill you after I have done everything possible to not make this necessary.
Smart people like you realize the real problems begin after you shoot someone.