In those cases, it was a handgun. If I had felt the situation warranted a long gun, it would likely have been an AR, AK, or MP5.
Nothing is written in stone, and every instance, is its own occasion. You have to decide based on the circumstances. In some (and probably most) instances, a handgun would be the appropriate choice, in others, a long gun. I dont see the big deal in having the option and alternate weapons available, and I do. Im not stuck in one rut.
In case you missed it, pretty much all along here, Ive agreed with you on the handgun being "usually", the best overall choice, especially since it can always be on you, and you dont have to go look for or get it.
Nothing is written in stone, and every instance, is its own occasion. You have to decide based on the circumstances. In some (and probably most) instances, a handgun would be the appropriate choice, in others, a long gun. I dont see the big deal in having the option and alternate weapons available, and I do. Im not stuck in one rut.
In case you missed it, pretty much all along here, Ive agreed with you on the handgun being "usually", the best overall choice, especially since it can always be on you, and you dont have to go look for or get it.