Originally Posted By: Phaedrus
That said I do acknowledge that a shotgun or carbine would probably be better for "repelling boarders". But at the moment a handgun will have to suffice.
Yup.I get so tired of the weapon,caliber,stopping power arguments so many have to have.HOORAH!!!!!

One blogger said what I feel,essentially when you draw on a person nobody is going to argue with you about what gun it is,or the caliber....I repeat....

The World is not the OK Corral or nothing.

Its true too with other self defense options,MOST all are still rational enough to know they dont want to be hit with any defensive measure you deploy.Says the man who has defused situations with no more than pulling a tube of pepper spray.No caliber,no deadly force,no brandishing weapon charges....Just an instant attitude adjustment.BTDT,not theory or conjecture.

Will it work with someone brandishing a firearm? NO! Will it work with the ape who thinks he can pound on you,YUP!

The right tool for the right job.

I wouldnt confront you Phaedrus,you having any handgun you own drawn on me.

+1 for the body armor aspect alone.Good prep item if thats on your radar.

We are looking at walking sticks,perfect gray man take anywhere....school,Bank,theater,TSA compliant self defense.Just fine for the gray haired crowd.