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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Whatever You Have.

Tools are important. Mindset just as much. For over a decade I was denied the right to self defense with a firearm as I taught at a local community college in my local version of Mordor. I had this.



















Looked like a cell phone case back in the day. It in fact housed this.














I liked it! Two shots. Equipped with a safety. Was not sensitive to temperature variations. 

Then we get to the Kimber Pepper Blaster II. Same thing, but better ergonomics. It has sights and a little grip. 




 














Then we get to this if the standoff weapon does not work. 



 











One thing about a knife fight, you will get cut! I would prefer not to get into one. 


Then it goes here. MANY have disturbed electrons in this space about what caliber stopping round. I get that, but if I can stick this in my front jeans pocket, that counts for much. 

  























Yes the trigger is much like pulling a sled across a gravel pit! S&W Bodyguard .380.

Guess what. If I can stick this in my pocket as opposed to the duty rated belt and an M&P or a Colt Defender for short trips I will take it. It DOES beat a stiff word and rolled up newspaper! 

Tools are important. The mindset and awareness to use them is more important.  Mindset to not even get into a situation to get to this point is even more important to me. 

I don't care what you are carrying as long as you can use it effectively.  

9 comments:

  1. You betcha!

    A 22 in the pocket is worth far more than 45 in the safe!

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  2. Excellent point Keads... MINDSET does play a significant role, regardless of the weapon available...

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  3. I agree, I fired my bodyguard for the first time a couple of weeks ago and thought there was something wrong with it. It's like the cop dream where you are pulling and pulling on the trigger and it just won't go.

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  4. I agree, I fired my bodyguard for the first time a couple of weeks ago and thought there was something wrong with it. It's like the cop dream where you are pulling and pulling on the trigger and it just won't go.

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  5. I forgot to mention that I bought a few of those Kimber Pepper Blasters for my wife and son.

    They've never had to use them, but it gives me a little peace of mind that at least they're not completely defenseless.

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  6. My problems with finding the car keys in my pockets always come to mind with pocket guns and knives. Which is why I haven't replaced the plastic holster I carry the Glock in. It sticks out a bit for being really concealed, but my hand knows exactly where it is all the time.

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