Originally Posted by
Pfutz
In states that allow ccw, it is normally a larger offense to not kill someone and draw on them than to pull a gun and kill someone in self defense. As the former implies that you were not in a life threatening situation, which is the only time at which using a gun in self defense is considered legal.
THIS elevnty.
Legally guns aren't allowed for use as deterrents. They're only allowed to protect yourself or a loved one from the threat of immediate harm/death, usually some state laws have different mileage and it's best to know yours locally before you tote anything around with you.
Personally I can't be botherred to carry right now but if I figure out a comfortable situation to load my HK around that I think would really be useful and quick enough on the draw I'd do it.
Right now I just have:
Honestly I'd actually take my chances with that and a U-lock over a pistol weilder at close range. Unless the guy goes to the range regularly and practices moving targets the odds are heavily weighted in my favor.
Katana would be better, but until they make a mess bag with a quick draw sheath I'm stickin with the auto-knife.