I was reading a different thread (Equipping the "indoor-type") and was amused by the discussion regarding carrying a gun.

I am a small female. I do not carry a gun, and I probably never will. DH has taken me out shooting several times with borrowed hand guns. For some strange reason he seems to think that I am a decent shot. I have also held several shotguns and rifles, but never fired one. I am no longer afraid of the idea of having guns in the house.

However, I doubt that I would even use a gun, even if our house were invaded and my life were threatened.

Here's my philosophy on what to do if I have a useable gun in my hand when I'm in a threatening situation:
Empty the clip / chamber as fast as possible, probably by firing the gun. Possibly firing the gun in the general direction of the enemy, but quite likely not.

Since I am a small wimp, my goal would be to render the gun unusable by the enemy. If an assalant got within arm's reach of me, I would be easily overpowered and the gun taken from me. When that happens, I don't want the gun to be loaded.

Does anyone else share my views on what to do with a gun when threatened? Can anyone point out any serious flaws with my plan? I've discussed the matter with DH, and he accepts my plan, but I can tell that he doesn't like it.

-Kuovonne