Quote Originally Posted by VX KAT View Post
OK, we're goin' look like nutjobs here, but here goes anyway.....
I hope PK still loves me after this....
I still loves ya Sue.
I just have to decide whether I should -

Start blowing my horn when I am 100 mile away, to let you know I'm coming.

OR

Wait until I wrap my arms around you from behind, and whisper in your ear.

Guess it will be No 1 because I wouldn't get past those ferocious dogs of yours. (Or big Dave).

I do have some firm opinions on this topic, but won't bore everyone with them.

I will make a few observations -
I assume of course, that all of you carry for defensive reasons only.


1. Don't ever carry unless you have the resolve to use it if needed.
2. If you have to use it, aim for the central mass of the target. It is hard enough to hit something moving without being fancy with where you try and place the shot.
3. I have to agree with Riff (Wow - never thought I would say that), if you can't draw and fire your weapon in less than 1 second, you are carrying useless weight around. Try this, it is harder than you think.

Suffice to say that if I lived in America, I probably would carry.
Luckily I live in Australia, and with the lack of guns on the street, and my hand to hand combat training, I have zero need to live in fear.
If I am within 10 feet of someone, I can have them unconscious, or dead, within 2 seconds if I have to.

I don't hate guns, I just don't see the need for everyone to walk around armed to the teeth in a supposedly civilised society.
When in the bush (not hunting) I have my knives and special "camping tool", and of course, if I am hunting, I have my rifle, or shottie, which ever is appropriate.

PK