NAro hit it right on the head....It's a DAO (Double action only) has a long and a relatively heavy trigger pull. Also it cannot fire as in dropping it or by striking the gun because the firing pin is not under tension or cocked as NAro mentioned.

I do carry it in a pocket holster not shown in photo.

Thanks for your reply,
Dreadnought
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Looks good. Might try a Leatherman Squirt. It's very slightly larger than a Micra and can be had with sturdy scissors or pliers with more tools than the Micra.

The KelTec is a good pick. Don't mind the concealed carry criticism. You make your corner of the world safer.

Dude, what a bum. I'm sorry you had to go through this frightening experience. <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Where exactly in NYC did that happen? I hope you didn't sustain permanent tissue damage or anything.

Leatherman also make the Squirt. The Squirt with pliers is called P4 and the Squirt with the scissors is called S4. Other than that, the other features are the same. I have considered switching to the S4 myself but hey, the Micra gets the job done. I think you would be very satisfied with a P4 because most of the tools can be accessed without turning the thing inside-out as with the Micra.

Have a good one! <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I understand what you are saying. I'm glad that everyone is adding to this thread in a very civilized and respectful way. Makes me proud to be part of this forum. <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

In Reply To:
"Dude, what a bum. I'm sorry you had to go through this frightening experience. Where exactly in NYC did that happen? I hope you didn't sustain permanent tissue damage or anything."

No lasting damage except for some lymphodema (swelling) that I am told will never go away. "Luckily" I was shot with a .25 cal bullet and it did not hit bone or any major blood vessels.

I was shot in south Jamaica Queens NY. I had just exited my work truck (parked on a city street) and was walking down the street to a customers house.

Thanks for your reply,
Dreadnought

I would like to mention that gun "experts" often say that a .22, .25, .32 caliber bullets are not good man-stoppers but I can tell you that .25 caliber round put this 300+ pound guy right down to the ground. Just thought I would mention it as I am a living "guinea pig"

I carry one myself. While I don't use it every day, it comes to hand often enough to make it worthwhile, either pliers or the screwdrivers. Because it's so small, I carry it no matter what I'm wearing: cargo pants, dress slacks, suit. I have a couple of leatherman-type tools, and I don't carry them, as they are too bulky and have too many tools I don't use.

A pocket knife and that little plier/screw driver set fit my needs perfectly -- extremely portable, not bulky, fit in my pockets with no unsightly bulge. :-) Sometimes less is more.

To All,

I never meant to make this post into a gun debate.

I truely respect and understand ALL opinions and views regarding guns and gun control.

I am confident that everyone here can and will "agree to disagree" on opinions expressed by others.

Respectfully,
Dave
(Dreadnought)

Dreadnought....I personally don't think you intended it to become one.....I also don't think it is your fault. If people want to have an open, honest debate.....fine. I have a problem with another....not the view held but how it was put forth here.....

As with a lot of things, there are two sides to every story.
I live in a country were guns are illigal to edc, or even to own one (exception is made for sporting / hunting but the rules are very strict).

As a good thing, the number of accidents with guns are very few. But on the other hand, criminals do have guns have a big advantage over us who obey the law.

Therefore I'm not so convinced what's the best deal...

One of the first things that drew me to this site was reading the forums and noticing that no matter how many opinions were given, they were always given as just that opinions. You have to decide what you take and what you leave.

I am totally for CCW and fully support Bees right to be against it. She can have her opinion..I have mine. IMHO having a weapon and knowing how to use it is just another tool in your Equipped to Survive kit. After seeing the post on Banning of Kitchen knives...will we see a trend toward discouraging the EDC of knives because they could be used the wrong way...I hope not.

I carry the Leatherman Micra...it's great! I agree with Bee on that one. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />