Author Topic: Pistole self defense? (Read 1030 times)

Rayman · « **on:** March 22, 2003, 02:40:02 PM »

i have read many posts with regard to pistols for self defense. my question is has anyone used their gun to protect themselves against an attacker?

KING · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2003, 04:02:18 PM »

Raymond. If you look at a couple of the moderaters profiles i think your question would be answered properly. King

chk · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2003, 05:18:53 PM »

Rayman,yes I have but did not have to remove my .45 from my holster. The fact that the fellow realized I was armed and ready to draw the pistol ended the confrontation before it started. As for firing a shot, no I have not. Dave

Varmint Hunter · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2003, 02:20:36 AM »

YES, but not the way you meant it. At point blank range my Glock 24, pointed directly into a perpetrator's face was a more than compelling reason to stop an imminent attack.
Like a previous poster stated, the presence of a firearm, even in the holster, has a chilling effect on persons with ill intent. There is no way of knowing how often my service weapon has detered an ill-conceived idea of someone who may have otherwise furthered his intentions.
VH

BlkHawk73 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2003, 03:21:06 AM »

Yes, but it wasn't the two legged atttacker. a few yrs ago while out with the horses, my g/f's dog started acting different and the horses went nuts. A big racconn was in with them. (broad daylight = rabid) Hearded the horses out while the dog kept it occupied. I had my SP101 with me and approached the little $. When it charged at me and reared up, I put some extra weight into his carcass.
Thankfully, I've never needed it otherwise.

Rayman · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2003, 03:07:50 PM »

i totally agree with that last statement about the pocket knife. i find it incredible crappy that its impossible to carry a gun here in canada. Damn i wish i could carry my gun. now im just jellous of all you guys.

JeffG · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2003, 03:37:37 PM »

I've had my share of run-ins with pistols. Not that they are the Hammer of Thor, just convenient to have near. After a shoot situation I have always wished I had a rifle...Shot placement, and a guardian angel that is always on guard, has kept me (relatively) safe so far.

L-Roy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2003, 06:41:48 PM »

southernshooter · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2003, 01:15:16 PM »

20 years ago when I was deer hunting a big, vicious looking dog came after me while I was in the middle of nowhere. I thought when he saw me he would go on his way, but instead he came at me. A 444 marlin will really wipe out a big dog with a chest shot. Went through end to end. When I looked him over he was mangy, wet around the mouth (rabid?) It ruined my day. Didn't want to shoot a dog but this was nobody's pet. Sure was thankful for that Marlin.