I carry a simple Glock 44. If I have to fall back to my kingdom I have S&W AR15-22 with two 25 round clips, and a Rossi .357 Magnum lever action rifle loaded with 10.
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I carry because not just because I can, but because I've survived a few surgeries(Neck Micro-fracture and Quadruple Bypass surgeries) and am too banged up to run. I worked in the mental health field for many years, so dealing with angry people or those acting strangely, doesn't scare me as much as some people. I'm usually able to talk my way out of most situations. My 2 favorite handguns are a Glock 19 Gen 5 with night sites and a S&W 638 Bodyguard with Hogue grips to give me a better grip on the handgun. I live in a small town in South Texas about 30 miles from the Mexican border. I grew up in this small town, then moved away for almost 40 years, then came back a little over 2 years ago when I retired. I enjoy living in a small town and living a pretty simple life. I usually have a firearm on my person when I'm out of the house or a firearm near my bed. I'm a former Marine('76-'79) and know some former Marines who live in the area. God is great. Life is good...
I carry for a few reasons.....
First is that I'm retired LE and have had an up-close and personal look at predatory evil. It's not always where and when you think it will be. I retired from a very well trained agency and still retain most of my skill set for putting rounds on target in a timely manner and with good judgement. I'm fortunate to have my own range to run drills and keep my hand in.
If I were to find myself in a situation I could have helped and could not do so because I chose to be unarmed that day - I'd have a difficult time dealing with that.
I live in a coastal environment where it;s shorts and t-shirt weather from May to late September. During those hot/humid months I carry a Kahr PM9, owned since late 90's when it was about the only 'tiny 9' on the market.
Optionally, a S&W J frame, M640 .357, 2-1/8" bbl. I shoot it well and the SS holds up well in the sweat/ heat/humidity.
Cooler months, usually some variety of M1911 in .38 Super, 10mm or .45. Have just broken in a new Ruger LW Commander .45 and am thinking it will see a lot of carry when weather gets cooler.
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First is that I'm retired LE and have had an up-close and personal look at predatory evil. It's not always where and when you think it will be. I retired from a very well trained agency and still retain most of my skill set for putting rounds on target in a timely manner and with good judgement. I'm fortunate to have my own range to run drills and keep my hand in.
If I were to find myself in a situation I could have helped and could not do so because I chose to be unarmed that day - I'd have a difficult time dealing with that.
I live in a coastal environment where it;s shorts and t-shirt weather from May to late September. During those hot/humid months I carry a Kahr PM9, owned since late 90's when it was about the only 'tiny 9' on the market.
Optionally, a S&W J frame, M640 .357, 2-1/8" bbl. I shoot it well and the SS holds up well in the sweat/ heat/humidity.
Cooler months, usually some variety of M1911 in .38 Super, 10mm or .45. Have just broken in a new Ruger LW Commander .45 and am thinking it will see a lot of carry when weather gets cooler.
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