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We make sacrifices when we decide to carry a gun. It changes our lifestyle, our clothing, out situational awareness and even the places we go to. So this episode is dedicated to making the choice to carry a gun and what comes with that choice in terms of personal responsibility. I also get into the subject of what gun to carry and when. Links will be posted in the Gun Rights Radio Network forum for this episode. Thanks for downloading and listening, Bob Mayne, HandgunWorld Show
Great show. Thamk yiu for focusing on the topic of a gun owner’s responsibility to know and understand the law. My first year of ownership, I caught someone breaking into my garage. It ended with me chasing the perp to the end of the block. I had drawn my firearm as I confronted him. However, I kept my firearm pointed at him as I pursued him. I repeatedly yelled for him to stop and lay down on the ground. He kept running and pleading for me not to kill him. Needless to say, I stopped the chase and he continued running.
During the chase, my mind was running through the implications if I discharged my firearm. Admittedly, I was very angry that this person had the audacity to break into my garage and was going to take items that I had paid for with my hard earned money. I came to the realization that I could not shoot this individual because my life was not in iminent danger. He was not a threat to me. After I ended the chase, a witness to the incident stated that I could have shot him in the leg. I knew this was bad advice coming from someone who did not understand the state’s firearm laws.
Now looking back on it, I realized that I could have been charged with unlawfully brandishing a firearm. And, what if a patrol car was riding through the neighborhood as I was pursuing this guy with my gun drawn? The perp immediately vacated my property once confronted so there was no threat to my life. To this day, I thank God that I thought it through and did not pull the trigger…no matter how bad I wanted to send a message to anyone who would consider stealing from me.
Just something I wanted to share.
By the way, I carry one firearm…but two to four mags for comfort. I carry a minimum of 36 rounds daily. Based on what I have rad, most gun fights only last less than 15 seconds. But, I have a fear of running out of ammo during a gun fight. Besides, I assume there may be multiple threats…not just one.
Keep up the great work. I look forward to your podcasts each week.
Thanks Dave, I’m glad the situation worked out well for you, in the end. You describe exactly the point I was trying to make in this episode!