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Joe Long wrote:

> I pretty much agree with everything Truman posted here, but I'll add a couple of
> observations.
>
> One, that statistic about being more likely to be injured by our own gun
> includes everyone who carries.  If it only included those who have proper
> training and carry sufficient stopping power, I suspect it would be quite
> different.
>
> Two, I rarely carry my own handguns.  I just don't feel a need for it.  I have a
> shotgun for home defense, should that ever be necessary -- much, Much, MUCH
> better than any handgun.  The advice I offer here is for those who wish to carry
> -- and I can certainly see how a woman who rides alone would want the comfort of
> knowing she had the means to defend herself if necessary.
>  
Yes my over/under is always loaded where I can get it. No one will walk 
away from that. I think the massage is if you carry a gun be trained to 
use it and be willing to use it without hesitation. One hesitation in 
using it and you have lost the advantage of having it. However, most 
people will have a hesitation in using it. A criminal will not hesitate 
using whatever he can to gain the advantage.

When I travel I throw both my shotgun and hand gun in my horse trailer. 
I have no hesitation in using either. As far as cal, I think the 
smallest you can go that will make much a difference is a 357. A 357 
revolver is not that much for a woman to handle. However, it requires 
some work at the range because it does have a kick. As far as "snake 
shot" in a hand gun - might as well use a BB gun.

But in the woods, I will trust my horse's instincts any day.

Truman

--

"It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our 
humanity."

- Albert Einstein




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