It seems as though different people have different ideas about what "survival" encompasses.  Go figure.  

Mr. Ritter lists a Glock 22 among his "Don't Leave Home Without It" gear for "Leaving the house to travel in the local area".
http://www.equipped.org/onyrown.htm 
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