Originally Posted by
Timber_8
Thank you, it is a Smith & Wesson 1911 E series.
Cocked (and locked?) in the picture?
Originally Posted by
Timber_8
I think the perception that if you carry a firearm that it is your first line of defense.
Snipped the rest - we agree, 99%. My only doubt is that with a gun at my belt, I'd be less cautious, less scared to take a dark shortcut home.
From what I understand, most US states allow people to carry guns for self defence AND use them for that. Also, from what I've read, US penalty policy is strict. In my country you get 3 to 5 years for an armed robbery, even if you kill someone you get out in 5 or 6 years. Still, there is very small percentage of murders, 99% ends up with taking money and running. Should be the other way round?!
So I'd rather not start firing any weapons - just let them take the money and run - **** 'em. Although, I'm a 30 year old male that doesn't look like a nice prey - but I might turn 50 someday, maybe then I'll think differently. :/