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Do you have a fire extinguisher in your home ? WHY ? Do you have Insurance on your car ? WHY ? Do you have a spare tire in the trunk ? WHY ?

More to the point, given that we have doctors and fire departments, why should anyone need a first-aid kit or a fire extinguisher? Likewise, since we have police departments, why should anyone need a gun? [note: the answers are analagous]

You fell into my more to the point trap Supercat :o)........... Just what I wanted to convey to the debate the individual sought. I have carried in some form or manner now since the age of 17 years old when my grandfather gave me a 1911A1. Only had a need to use it three times in my life, twice in service and once as a retiree/civilian (no bill justifiable by Grand Jury).

I'm told that it is an extreamly rare situation for anyone to ever have to defend themselves in such a manner. Better chance of winning lotto or struck by lightning yada yada.

Well , I play the lotto and ninja beer bunny golf ( with little sucess I may add, darn it) "BUT" have "indeed" encountered the need to use self defense for me and mine and hope to the good lord that I never , ever, ever have to do it again. But at least I'm alive and well and owe it to just having the simple 1911A1 stuffed in my waistband under a baggy shirt.

My Girl Friday aka soft squeezy toy seems to think I wear it , a spare mag and a surefire flashlight just to keep my love handles from spilling over my belt :o)..........I gotta PT more I guess......

Stay Safe