We are a product of our background. When I hunted, I had a round in the chamber and the safety on. When I was in Nam, we were forbidden to lock and load until eminent danger or ordered to do so. Eminent danger usually ment when you were fired upon.
Forty years later, I carry but without a round in the tube. The magazine is filled and it is in the weapon. I use my own judgement as to when and If I should up my security awareness. I have seen a few times where I felt a little better by jacking a round into the chamber. This is my call for my circumstance. It may not be the best call for some in other circumstances. Experience does come into play, and all I can say it is your choice Brother. Do what you feel most comfortable with and be ready to deal with the results.
I don't have to ask anyone as to how I am going to handle the situation. I sure as heck also don't owe an explanation for what I do and why I do it.
Although, I have to say by the way some of you talk - My best decission is to never enter your community. I don't seek danger and furthermore I attempt to avoid such. It is my believe it leads to a longer life.
Forty years later, I carry but without a round in the tube. The magazine is filled and it is in the weapon. I use my own judgement as to when and If I should up my security awareness. I have seen a few times where I felt a little better by jacking a round into the chamber. This is my call for my circumstance. It may not be the best call for some in other circumstances. Experience does come into play, and all I can say it is your choice Brother. Do what you feel most comfortable with and be ready to deal with the results.
I don't have to ask anyone as to how I am going to handle the situation. I sure as heck also don't owe an explanation for what I do and why I do it.
Although, I have to say by the way some of you talk - My best decission is to never enter your community. I don't seek danger and furthermore I attempt to avoid such. It is my believe it leads to a longer life.