Here’s another of my favorites: Keep your gun in the nightstand next to your bed for safety. :[ I had to argue bitterly with Mr K because of his belief in this “rule.”
I chuckle at the fact that anyone would write this crap and call it a defense myth.
What idiot would drag a body that they just shot to death, into their house and think that no one would know?
Who thinks that a woman should use a 22 for self defense?
These are four of the most ridiculous examples of "defense myths" ever posted.
The author needs assistance.
especially #4.
I particularly agree with #’s 1 & 4.
#1. Those small hand guns are very inaccurate. I had one of those little miniature semi-auto’s in 380 cal. It was a Ruger, model # started with an “L”. I literally could not hit a 55 gal drum at 25 feet. And with cal 380, you’d be better off throwing rocks. My weapon of choice is a Judge 45/410.
#4. Trying to scare someone away with a gun is just plain stupid. If you are hesitant or don’t know how to use it it will be taken away and used on you. Plus, never, ever pull a gun unless you are willing to shoot your opponent. I’ve been in self defense situations a couple times and always found a way not to pull out a gun. Whacking someone, even if in self defense, is a life changer. Ask any combat vet.
Whatever you do ..you have to have the mindset and be ready to attack.
Anytime anywhere. And at the same time maintaining a cool head.
Cautious without being paranoid.
Panicking in any situation is never good.
“... if you lie about that... you may be lying about the other stuff...”
Personally, I wouldn’t be lying if I said, “I was afraid for my life” and “I would like to speak to my attorney”. No way would I be answering a ton of questions that could be twisted later (depending upon the agenda of the D.A.). Just my 2 cents
The physically smaller weapon for woman was recommended for its easy concealability.
The 5 rules of a gun fight:
1) gun beats no gun
2) a hit beats a miss
3) fast beats slow
4) big holes beat small holes
5) two holes beat one hole
Learn them and understand them. If you cant clear a jam or run out of ammo, you have no gun. A .22 that hits is worth more than the .44 mag that misses. The first one to get their gun into the fight normally wins. Larger bullet holes bleed out faster. Two bullet holes also bleed out faster.
It’s a shame the dinosaurs had to die so they could publish that pap.
5. “Just rack the action of that pump action shotgun, it’ll frighten the tar out of them.”
No, wait! The five myths of self-defense...