If you are a CCW holder:
Have you ever had to draw and/or shoot your weapon in self-defense?
Have you ever had to draw and/or shoot your weapon in self-defense?
I'm guess'n your mind was a mile away from anything resembling "situational awareness". Tell me if I'm wrong.No I never had to draw or fire, but I had a firm grasp on my S&W 649 one time. A local nut job came out of the bushes at me and my two dogs on a routine Sunday afternoon, swinging a tree branch as a club and screaming profanities. I ducked and stumbled back and tripped over the dog leashes. I think I shouted "hey, hey". I back peddled like crazy, putting some distance between me and him while controlling the dogs. I was carrying my 649 OWB that day, loaded with .357 mag, 135 grn Gold Dot hp. At some point I felt the grip in my hand and slowed down and found my footing. I would have drawn if he came any closer. He moved off as fast as he appeared and I never saw him again. I realized at that time how fast and totally unexpected you could be forced into a situation.
The presence of a firearm upon my person has twice gotten me out of dicey situations. Guns were not drawn, and shots were not fired either time.How many of you have ever had to put your CC permit to use and had to pull your firearm for self defense in real life? Just wondering what percentage of us have actually had to use our rights?
I apologize if this has already been asked, couldn't find it.
Tommy in TN