When I cam back stateside after my tour in '66-'68, I had to learn the "civilized" methods of self-defense again.
Like keeping my gun in a holster until a situation really goes down that requires you to draw your weapon. (No drawing the weapon and hiding it behind your back, if you suspected a possible confrontation.) or let the aggressor see a part of your handgun as he got within hitting space to deter him from getting too aggressive.
For a short stint, I even kept my gun holstered while I checked my house out....didn't last long...how many chances did I want to give the BG? in my own house? Duh!
The laws are even written nowadays to stop you from "brandishing" your weapon. So because of your upbringing or your sense of fairness....how many of you still think of giving the other guy an "even break?" when a potential physical confrontation is escalating with you as the defender?
How many of you do it because of the understanding of your state laws?
Like keeping my gun in a holster until a situation really goes down that requires you to draw your weapon. (No drawing the weapon and hiding it behind your back, if you suspected a possible confrontation.) or let the aggressor see a part of your handgun as he got within hitting space to deter him from getting too aggressive.
For a short stint, I even kept my gun holstered while I checked my house out....didn't last long...how many chances did I want to give the BG? in my own house? Duh!
The laws are even written nowadays to stop you from "brandishing" your weapon. So because of your upbringing or your sense of fairness....how many of you still think of giving the other guy an "even break?" when a potential physical confrontation is escalating with you as the defender?
How many of you do it because of the understanding of your state laws?