[deoetdoctrinae]

Why does a Mom carry a semi-auto pistol instead of a revolver?

Possibly to defend herself and her kids against four thugs attacking her in a parking lot. 17 rounds is better than 6 in a scenario like that. (Just my two cents worth.)

[deoetdoctrinae]

I didn't see anything in the article that said whether the firearm was a semi-auto or a revolver. I could see where the kid could have been tugging on a set of car keys on a keyring, and snagged them on the trigger of either type weapon.

Truly sad situation regardless of how it happened. Hopefully others can learn from this.

[AMDG&BVMH]

“17 rounds is better than 6 in a scenario like that.”

I agree that overall 17 is better than 6, and it is easier to change out a magazine than to use a speed loader. But a safe 6, reliable, easy to use, is better than nothing. I mean, 6 can be better than 17 if the 6 are easier and more reliable to fire in an emergency.

In an emergency one has to feel totally comfortable and totally in control of the f/a of choice.

In addition, as this case shows, in the NON-emergency, one has to feel totally comfortable and totally in control of the f/a at all times.

I carried the 1911 .45 in the service. For my personal protection, I like the revolver.