Oh god, here we go...
Because he has the element of surprise!
........ There is also a remote chance some punk will decide he wants to try and grab it (yes, remote chance). ........
These punks are the worst!!!'
Everyone's allowed to their opinions.
As long as you all know that I'M RIGHT.
I find it interesting that so many people feel the need to convince others that they are right...This is obviously an issue that is open to personal preference. It is interesting to me how so many people are not OK with others having a different preference than their own.
The issue of an external gun safety has proven to be another one of those issues. As I first started, people responded to my questions about safeties as though I was inferior because I wanted an external safety. Each side has its pros and cons...No right or wrong answer. The fact that people get so ANGRY with others who show different opinions is EXACTLY why I got my first gun. So much anger...
...Shooting paper is much different that facing another who may be firing at you.
If you think the sight of your handgun will deter a criminal, I would not want to be in your place at that time.
Carry concealed and practice.
Develop confidence in your skills because overconfidence will get you seriously injured.
It is good to be in a state that permits open carry (assuming you have a license to carry).
Cheese and crackers. Charged into a house break-in with a cocked percussion Colt before I could vote. Now I'd be put in jail. You go beg (oh please your lordship) for permission to carry if you want to. Sorry if I offend but this whole concealed carry thing just makes my liver quiver.